One Direction defies the stereotype in a two-hour, 22-song set at the ACC. Nick Krewen Music, Published on Tue Jul 09 2013 One Direction 3 stars Air Canada Centre, July 9 It is with a great sense of relief that I don’t have to deliver this concert review from the Air Canada Centre to you aurally, dear readers. Because if I did, you’d never hear a word over the hysterical…
Skylar Grey reinvented on Don’t Look Down: Review By: Nick Krewen Special to the Star, Published on Tue Jul 09 2013 POP 3.5 stars Skylar Grey, Don’t Look Down (KIDinaKORNER/Universal) Here’s another woman in search of a makeover, but in Skylar Grey’s case, it seems to be working. Formerly known professionally as Holly Brook, Grey is best known for co-writing the Grammy Award-nominated Eminem/Rihanna smash “Love The Way You Lie.”…
Ciara is trying hard not to come off as Rihanna-lite but it’s not likely to happen with her forthcoming album, Ciara. By: Nick Krewen Music, Published on Tue Jul 09 2013 R&B/POP 1.5 stars Ciara (Sony Music) “Ladies this is your sound/So as soon as it comes out/You should get yourself on the floor/And get your sexy out.” So commands Ciara, the former Queen of crunk (remember crunk?) on “I’m…
Authentic foods, arts, crafts and music from across the continent highlight event, now celebrating 25th year. Nick Krewen Music, Published on Fri Jul 05 2013 It was as good an omen as any. Michael Stohr recalls that 25 years ago at Queen’s Park during the debut of Afrofest, a downpour threatened to dampen the celebrations of those attendees waiting patiently for South African trumpet superstar Hugh Masekela to take to…
Grandfather of Canadian rap music recruits all-star lineup for first full album in 13 years Nick Krewen Music Published on Fri Jun 28 2013 For his big return, Maestro Fresh Wes has pulled out all the stops. To commemorate his 25th year as Canada’s breakthrough rap pioneer, Toronto’s Wesley Williams waded deep into Canadian and U.S. talent pools to help him record his brand new album Orchestrated Noise,…
