![]() It's Gonna Rain by another key Minimalist, Steve Reich, uses speech from a sermon and sets it on a loop. It's not just instrumental pitches that are used to dramatic effect. Once your ears are used to the hypnotic rhythm and pitch, any unexpected notes or rhythms jump out from the texture with a striking impact. The music starts with just the note C, played over and over again in a steady rhythm. Listen to Terry Riley's In C from 1964 - note how it's not a Symphony in C or a Concerto in C, it's just In C, plain and simple. ![]() In the most elaborate symphonies, it's easy to miss the best bits amongst all the action, but in the first minimalist pieces even the smallest change was of huge significance. Tachichi's followup verse adds a blast of energy and support in Lxvndr's direction, making "Toxic Honey" a deceptively breezy-sounding song filled with affirmations.The beauty of Minimalism is that it started out as something so simple. Lxvndr's flow is at times gentle, others more forceful, and she wields that control while morphing the song from one about a toxic relationship to a bigger statement on women's rights. "It's time to shine/ it's time to let them know what's on my mind/ cause I'm on my grind/ like all the time/ you gonna never ever get me down again," she raps over the laid-back beat, asserting herself more and more with each verse. Carrying a tracklist filled with bangers ("Neck Breaker Boogie") and chill, sunny afternoon vibes ("How the Funk Go!"), Found Money makes space for a lot of moods, but one standout is "Toxic Honey," which gives Lxvndr room to air her grievances. Veteran Halifax rapper Tachichi teamed up with up-and-comer Lxvndr for a sweet summer project titled Found Money, featuring production from the likes of Trobiz and Buck 65 and guests Jah'Mila and Ghettosocks, to name a few of the artists who added their talents into the mix. And spoiler alert, there's a saxophone solo! "Stay Dreamin" is perfect pop, an easy add to your playlist. The track tells a story of optimism, self-love and authenticity, and her smooth, self-assured vocals are set to a dance mix that you'll be humming for days. Elsa Gebremichael, takes us on a journey of self-actualization on her latest track, "Stay Dreamin." The sparkly single is packed with positive vibes, as she sings, "Here's to a life filled with hope and healing/ What a feeling." Born in Saskatoon and now based in Toronto, Gebremichael embodies the qualities of the ultimate cool girl who moves through the world with balance and intention. "First you dream and then you lace up your boots." - Portia White ![]() What new Canadian tunes are you currently obsessed with? Share them with us on Instagram hear more about these standout songs, tune in to CBC Music Mornings every Thursday (Canada-wide) with producer Ryan Chung and host Saroja Coelho, and Here and Now with Gill Deacon every Wednesday afternoon (in Toronto).
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