KIF Radio is a bi-weekly music podcast showcasing nothing but the most recent R&B & African vibes from the legends of tomorrow. Hosted by IMVNZI and Sound Curator. *** Time-stamped tracklist available in our IG highlights : www.instagram.com/kif_radio
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Unable to link up due to the indefinite severe COVID-19 confinement, our hosts still deliver a seamless hour of some of the hottest new releases.
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Continuing to explore the wide spectrum of African music and R&B, our hosts discuss the impact of the current pandemic on the most lucrative revenue streams for musical artists : concerts and festivals.
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Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Coming back from successful performances at AfroHaus' 2nd anniversary, IMVNZI and Curator Fly decide to just vibe out and share a seamless mix of their latest digs, recent song submissions and current personal high rotations.
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Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
In the past two years, "AfroHaus" has succeeded into creating a space where African sounds under-represented in Toronto's downtown core could finally get their fair shine but moreso, a community where local DJs and artists could start building and growing together. For this episode, Sarah Jane Riegler, co-founder of the monthly party, sat down with us to let us know what AfroHaus has in store for their 2-year anniversary.
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Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
As we round up the first month of the year, our hosts take us on a wide-ranging sonic journey including neo-soul, boom bap & jazzy hip-hop, afrobeats, afroswing, dance and afro-house. Bon voyage!
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
As we embark in a new decade, and "Afrobeats" have now reached unprecedented levels on a global scale, our hosts decide to walk back down memory lane to make up their personal Top 5 Afrobeats song of the past decade.
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Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
When it comes to writing music, influences and inspirations are everything, and recording artist Imah has more than enough to make it as she has not only lived everywhere, but she has also done (almost) everything. Now a singer-songwriter for a few years now, Imah found some time to sit down with us to share various aspects of her artistry, such as her growth as an artist, her song-writing and recording process, her overall vision and much more. Her latest single is also featured following the interview.
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Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
After leaving the motherland and settling in North America in his late teenage years, Shelton Mpala quickly realized something : the portrayal of Africa in the Western World was in no way, shape or form parallel to his reality. Hence, "Children of the Dark Continent" (COTDC) was born, a social media platform with a following of over 20k, that aims to portray Africa in its most authentic self in order to reshape people's perception and understanding of this beautiful continent. In this episode, Mpala sat down with us to describe some of the defining moments of the COTDC.
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Friday Sep 20, 2019
Friday Sep 20, 2019
This month, Nana Boateng, co-founder and CEO of Bohten Eyewear, sat down with us to share the evolution of his company and how he and his partners managed to grow Bohten from a small start-up (while still being a University of Ottawa student) into a recent partner with Essence Magazine. This story would obviously not be complete without including all the milestones that shaped their trajectory, from air time on Dragon's Den to a successful Kickstarter and GQ magazine coverage. Be ready to be inspired!
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Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
When it comes to DJ inspirations in the city of Toronto, DJ Skitz (aka "The Definition of Versatility") is a name to be reckoned with. Right before a packed Caribana weekend, Skitz came by the studio to share with us how DJing has been a family tradition for 3 generations now, how he got his start before any current high schooler was even born, and how DJing with vynils (although extremely cumbersome) had many advantages compared to today.
***Time-stamped tracklist available in our IG highlights : www.instagram.com/kif_radio