As a straight-forward approach of beats, rhymes and scratches in Hip Hop, Shad's "Flawless" is my favorite from The Real Frequency's album "The New North". Shad has a youthful and intellectual tone of an MC which meshes in an interesting way with the dark and threatening production sound of Frank Dukes.

"The New North" is a celebration of Hip Hop from Toronto in a diverse display of sounds and collaborations from over up-and-coming Canadian emcees, producers, vocalists and DJs. Released by The Real Frequency crew, comprised of Muziklee Inzane, Arcee, P-Plus, and Keezy.

Emcees include Shad, JD Era, Kardinal Offishall, Tona, Rich Kidd, Shaun Boothe, King Reign, Richie Sosa, D-Sisive, Theology 3, Mathematik, Promise, IRS, Adam Bomb, Wio-K, Mayhem Morearty, Luu Breeze, Frankie Payne, Famous, Grimace Love, Progress, Via Linez, & Sep.

On the boards for production are Boi-1da, Tone Mason, Marco Polo, Frank Dukes, Rich Kidd, Lyve, MoSS, Soundsmith, T.R.A.C.K.S., Big Sproxx & C4. Vocal contributions come from Ayah, Lokz, Andreena Mill, T.R.A.C.K.S., & Kim Davis while DJ Dopey, DJ Grouch, & DJ Riccachet provide cuts throughout the album.

Listen to the rest of "The New North" here at the Real Frequency's bandcamp page.