The Duck Duck Goose Sessions are a live, improvised music collective featuring Tom Heuckendorff, JC Thompson, and Ali Siadat from Mother Mother. The group jams with the creative masterminds behind different acts touring through Vancouver from around the world every Tuesday.

First episode featuring HUMANS.. enjoy.

HYPED by John

Let’s get today started with a little WinnieCooper exclusive.

Superhero are a Vancouver based electro duo who are just getting set to launch the “Vancouver Remix Project Vol I.”   This will be the first in a series of works that will feature remixes of existing local talent from all over the Lower Mainland.  Volume I includes fresh new takes on Data Romance and E.D.G.E (jelly fish recordings). And if the awesomeness of these tracks are any indicator, I srsly can’t wait for Volume II to drop.

You can download the second track from hip-hop artist/producer e.d.g.e below.

e.d.g.e - Dig It (Superhero Remix)

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Kitty Pryde is a 19 year old from Wisconsin? Her latest single and video for Okay Cupid melted my Piscean heart beautifully capturing the essence of being a teenager.

Kitty Pryde – Okay Cupid

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I highly suggest getting on the Blu bandwagon ASAP.  That is all.

Anthm Feat. Blu – Polaris

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For more on these homies download their new mixtape here.

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All right ya’ll, its time to bring out your sickest Jordan’s because FIVESIXTY is showcasing some of Canada’s dopest hip-hop on Thursday, May 10.  Here’s what we’ve got:

TOO HIGH CREW
Vancouver’s very own 20-person rap posse who have garnered a loyal cult following through clandestine shows at sushi restaurants and back alley speakeasies.

LANSE BASE
Fresh new act from Walley, Ontario. 1st they will fk your bitch then they will steal your car/taco. You’ve been warned.

TRE NYCE & JAY WORTHY
Tre Nyce has exploded onto the hip-hop/rap scene, reppin’ Vacouver harder than Japadog reps hot dogs. Hitting the stage with Jay Worthy aka P Worthy aka Grimes brother.

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You can get yo tixs here or cop them at the door.  $8.00 in advance with 4.50 draft and tequilazzz.  Doors at 8:30 pm.

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By now you should already know about Danny Brown and his unique style of sex appeal so I’ll keep this to a minimum.

In terms of maturity, Brown is a relative latecomer to the hip-hop game. At thirty years of age, this Detroit native is just beginning to receive adequate attention for his provocative lyricism, infectious laugh, and refreshing honesty.  (I should also note that his ability to pair together fitted jeans with eclectic vintage garments is beyond impressive.)

Brown’s most recent EP’s XXX and Black and Brown! landed him a spot on XXL magazine’s coveted Freshman Special of 2012 and he’s currently touring North America with Childish Gambino.  (Unfortunately no Vancouver dates are scheduled as of yet.)

After a deal with G-Unit Records fell through in 2010, Brown signed with Fool’s Gold and is slated to release his as-yet-untitled solo debut album sometime this year.  And with besties like A$AP Rocky and ScHoolboy Q, it’s hard to deny Brown’s future success within the next generation of hip-hop artists.

Danny Brown – Grown Up

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The base on this song is killa.

Logic – Tic Tac Toe

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Emay (pronounced M-A) hails from Hamilton, Ontario and he’s something like a phenomenon.  His lyrics are just deep enough to get stuck in your head for days while his dreamy production combines elements from numerous genres.  It’s like  musical Star Trek, as this dude will transport you to unforeseen places track after track.

His full length debut entitled “Adam” is one of the best mixtapes I’ve heard so far this year.  Its rich with sound experimentation and has an emotional complexity that blurs the line between poetry and music.  You’ll hear everything from hockey references to internal reflections about raw flesh peeling off the skin slow.  Yeah, I told you he was deep.

“Adam” is avaliable for a free download here or you can stream it below.

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So it’s Winnie Cooper’s birthday today and in celebration of such a momentous occasion let’s jam out to this killa track.

And don’t forget the real party is happening next week, when Lil B will be hitting up Canada for the first time at FiveSixty. Tickets are only $25 and you can cop them here.

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Motivational speaker, musician, author, celebrity, artist and #1 pretty bitch Lil’B the BASEDGOD will be hitting up Vancouver / Canada for the first time Thursday April 26th.

To celebrate we’re offering you a contest that goes beyond free stuff.

What you can win:
A VIP package for you and your 3 fave besties to the show valued over $500 to Lil B’s upcoming show at FIVESIXTY (560 Seymour).

What you have to do:
Make your favourite Lil B meme, tweet, image / whatever your profile image. Post your image to the Lil B EVENT PAGE so we can evaluate the entries.  The image with the most likes wins so get yr friends to like it. ez pz.  Contest closes Monday April 23rd at 5:00pm with the winner being announced. May the odds be in your favor.

Check out THIS tumblr for some inspiration.

Tickets avail at Zulu, Red Cat Records and Beatstreet or online here.

 Star Slinger Feat. Stunnaman & Lil B – Bad Bitches 

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Last night my favourite bb, Lil B, hit up the prestigious NYU to give a talk about being fucking awesome, among other things. You can listen to the entire thing below.

Oh and FYI, Lil B will be making his first Vancouver appearance on April 26th for Winnie’s 4th anniversary party. That shit’s gunna be dope, so get your tickets early.

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Pe$o Piddy produces a sick joint for Louisiana rapper Joe Cool.  Check it below.

Joe Cool – NewLA

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At 20 years of age Mac Miller has accomplished more than most homies twice his age and he’s not stopping yet.  His latest mixtape “Macadelic” not only showcases his lyrical maturity but also his ability to experiment with cultural references and his own emotions.

If you’ve followed Miller’s career from the beginning, when K.I.D.S. revolutionized the genre of frat rap, you know that he’s quite vocal on staying humble through the fame.  The dude still has the same girl and rolls with the same crew, creating a rapper with a low level of overall douchiness and music that is highly relatable.

In fact, it’s his relatibility that makes Macadellic one of Miller’s finest works yet.  On it he tackles everything from internal confusion to long distance love but with a subtle youthfulness that keeps everything honest. Add to this a stellar production value and a list of features that includes some of the games hottest MC’s (Weezy, Cam’ron, Casey Veggies) and you have yourself a grade A mixtape.

If Miller’s talent continues to grow over the next three years, he could be selling out stadiums by the time he’s 23.  You can download Macadelic here.

Mac Miller - Desperado

Mac Miller ft. Lil’ Wayne – The Question

Mac Miller – Thoughts from a Balcony

Mac Miller – 1 Threw 8

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Ya’ll already know about my undying love for Cadence Weapon aka Rollie so I’ll keep my swooning to a minimum and focus on his music instead.

For the past couple of months Rollie has been teasing us with tweets about new music, even dropping a Grimes collaboration that blew my musical mind.  It’s now been confirmed that he will drop ‘Hope in Dirt City’, the follow up to 2008’s critically acclaimed ‘Afterparty Babies’, on May 29.

Look out for collaborations with Doldrums and Buck 65, as well as a sound that departs from his latest mixtape ‘Tron Legacy’. According to a recent press release, ‘Hope in Dirt City’ is a “clearly defined and emotionally mature statement of intent” which will see Rollie bring hip-hop back to its roots.  Well, I guess if anyone can do its him.

In support of the album, Cadence will be hitting up the Electric Owl on June 22.  In the mean time check out two of his latest tracks “Loft Party” and “Crew Up”.

Cadence Weapon – Loft Party

Cadence Weapon – Crew Up

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