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Mixed Up: Poirier + Mr. OK’s “Jokma” Video Channels Solange + South Africa

Words by Jesse Serwer— Canadian do-it-all soca/dancehall/hip-hop producer Poirier recently dropped an electric new riddim EP called Kidnap (download it here for free), on which the anthemic "Jokma," from... Read More...

Retro Rules the Area: Face-T x Mikey Dangerous x Poirier

Words by Erin MacLeod — From the bass drop at the beginning of "We Rule the Area" with Face-T featuring Mikey Dangerous, it's clear that this Poirier production is playing with the sound of sleng teng. K... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Hipsters Don’t Dance, Poirier, Smoke L.E.S

Words by DJ Theory— As Carnival time approaches in the UK we got some things to get you warm and whining, even if London is hemispheres away. Azonto heat from Ghana, JA dancehall, Trini soca, UK garage, ... Read More...

Audio: Natalie Storm x Poirier = “Gal U Good”

Words by Jesse Serwer— After some much-needed time off, our very own punanyologist Natalie Storm is back on her grind again. Fresh off her recent write-up in the U.K. Guardian (courtesy of our own U.K. c... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Poirier, Triple Exe x Konshens, DJ Kitt x Munga, Rory T

Words by DJ Theory— As we cruise into June, Mixtape Mondays is there as always to keep your week and your iWhatever turned up for summer. From Jamaica to NYC to Montreal, the music and vibes are worldwid... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: So Shifty, Poirier, Threeks

Words by DJ Theory We're back at it this week with more heat to keep you pressing rewind in your kitchen or cubicle. With a set of reggae-meets-pop remixes, some tropical bass madness, ninja bashment and... Read More...

Audio: Stream Poirier’s ‘Soca Road’ EP

Words by Jesse Serwer— Over the years, Montreal's Poirier, originally known for his experimental hip-hop beats, has become increasingly influenced by—and proficient in making— soca. The aptly titled Soca R... Read More...

Audio: Poirier Flips Kes the Band’s “Where Yuh From”

Words by Jesse Serwer, via Mixpak Words by Jesse Serwer French Canadian beatmaker Poirier recently joined the Mixpak Records roster; his first release for the New York-based label, Soca Road, is out J... Read More...

Mixtape Mondays: Poirier, Favi x DJ Santero, Claire Darrow Mosier

Words by DJ Theory Big league business meets up-and-coming talent, East meets West, worlds and genres collide—it must be Mixtape Mondays. This week, Canada, NYC, the Bay and beyond find their way into the m... Read More...

Now Things: Talking Global Caribbean Sounds with Chicago’s MC Zulu

Words by Erin MacLeod Photo by Jessica Flavin Chicago is not really known as a hotbed of Caribbean music, but the Windy City’s MC Zulu has been pumping out some of the most interesting tropical tunes fo... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: South x Southwest Edition

Words by Jesse Serwer and Eddie STATS Houghton This time every year the US music industry shuts itself down and heads to Austin, Texas for the annual orgy of live music, informal politicking and drink-... Read More...

Super Soca: Tiny Winey + “Black & Yellow” Poirier refix

Words by Eddie STATS Houghton We don't usually cover local events on here but as long we are covering local events (see previous post) we have to give a bligh to the Tiny Winey soca party kicking off tom... Read More...

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