There are always pioneers and innovators in the ever-expanding world of music. Canadian rapper Brett Will is one such performer; his music is a compelling blend of southern hip-hop and R&B soul with the energy of Toronto's hip-hop scene. Brett's broad experience in both Canada and the United States has helped him establish a unique style that appeals to fans all around the globe. The cooperation...

There's an intimacy to the new FREE/MAN release, "The Reconnection EP," that borders on a welcome invasion of personal space. It is the sonic equivalent of someone leaning in, not to share a secret, but to create the silence where your own might finally surface. Charlie Freeman hasn't built a grand cathedral of sound here; he's simply furnished a quiet room with stark, necessary...