KIF Radio Episode #56 (Feat. DJ Big Jacks & Angela Apigo)
In this episode, our hosts sit down with DJ/producer Big Jacks and singer Angela Apigo leading up to the release of the vinyl edition of their "Sunflower" EP, and the brand new music video for their single "Lullaby". The interview[...]
KIF Radio Episode #55 (Feat. Zenesoul)
After a first appearance on KIF Radio Episode 38, Toronto songstress Zenesoul sat down for a second time with our hosts to talk about her nomination at the 2022 JUNOS and upcoming projects for the year. She followed up with[...]
KIF Radio Episode #54 (KIF Top 10 Artists to Watch in 2022)
In this year's list, Imvnzi and Sound Curator showcase some of their favorite tracks from the top 10 artists that will be making waves in 2022. This is the KIF Top 10 Artists to Watch in 2022!
#KIFArtistsToWatch #AreYouKiffing
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KIF Radio Episode #53
After a year full of music projects from some of your future favorite artist and the ones you already love, we decided to make a list of our top 10 albums of 2021. In 2020 our #1 album was Wizkid[...]
KIF Radio Episode #52
In this new episode listen to the latest single of Nigerian, Toronto based artist Idris Lawal, Kaytranada & H.E.R. dance track, a dive into some amapiano releases with artists like Young Stunna, Julluca and the French banger from Lhiroyd and[...]
KIF Radio Episode #51 (Cuffin Season)
Cuffin season is upon us! We have the sound that will carry you through winter with your boo on this new episode. Including new released songs from Toronto R&B singer Dylan Sinclair and his latest single "Regrets", French superstar Tayc[...]
KIF Radio Episode #50
Every wins deserve to be celebrated! KIF #50 is definitely a milestone for IMVNZI and Sound Curator who discussed the current state of features between US singers like Ashanti or Brandy, and African artists. The path to international success is[...]
KIF Radio Episode #49
With the amount of new music released in the past months, episode 49 is a blend of afro vibes and slow jams with recent records like the banger from Joeboy "Alcohol", the long awaited new single from Funbi and the[...]
KIF Radio Episode #48
On this episode our hosts dive deep into some of the new releases from Ghanaian London based producer Juls, Pa Salieu banger alongside Obongjayar, Toronto based singer THEHONESTGUY and KIF new discovery tendai. #AreYouKiffing
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KIF Radio Episode #47
On this episode our hosts invited Kondwani Mwase, 54 Lights podcast host, to talk about his love for media and the podcast network Braided Media he co-founded to offer a platform for shows showcasing[...]
KIF Radio Episode #47 (Feat. Kondwani Mwase)
On this episode our hosts invited Kondwani Mwase, 54 Lights podcast host, to talk about his love for media and the podcast network Braided Media he co-founded to offer a platform for shows showcasing[...]
KIF Radio Episode #46
From the UK to South Africa with a stop to Nigeria, our hosts dive into all the latest new releases with hits from Afro R&B songstress Ayra Starr, Mini Kingz member Ragz Originale, Jorja Smith[...]
KIF Radio Episode #45
With so many new records released in the last few days, IMVNZI and Sound Curator are sharing their favorire cuts from the latest projects from Snoh Aalegra, Dave, MHD, Jeune Lio, Sarz and Soulection R&B crooner Phabo. #AreYouKiffing
KIF Radio Episode #44
Our 2 hosts took some time to discuss the UEFA Euro Cup, the state of the pandemic in Ontario and globally, while playing the latest tracks from Mr Eazi, CIZA, Brent Faiyaz, Josman, Tone Stith, Suté[...]
KIF Radio Episode #43
After celebrating their 2 year anniversary, IMVNZI and Sound Curator return for episode 43 with new releases from Rema, TOBi, Meron Addis, S.Pri Noir featuring Tayc, Pa Salieu, Nemir, Tamera & many more... #AreYouKiffing
* Time-stamped tracklist available on our[...]
KIF Radio Episode #42 (feat. LeWolf)
IMVNZI & Sovnd Cvrator celebrate their two-year anniversary of hosting KIF Radio with an interview with buzzing Toronto afrobeats producer LeWolf, and a world premiere of his brand new single "Cool Me Down" featuring Kris Hans. This 42nd episode also[...]
KIF Radio Episode #41
This 41st episode includes new releases from Crayon & Rema, Lous and The Yakuza, Piff Marti, Juls, Projexx & Tay Iwar, Jael, Teni Jevon & many more... #AreYouKiffing
*** Time-stamped tracklist available on our website : www.kifrad.io
KIF Radio Episode #40
This 40th episode includes new releases from Teni, Shakka & Goldlink, Damso, Jorja Smith, L.A.X., Junia-T, AJ Tracey, Damso & many more... #AreYouKiffing
*** Time-stamped tracklist available on our website : www.kifrad.io
KIF Radio Episode #39
This 39th episode includes new releases from Lucky Daye & Tiana Major9, JAEL & Phabo, Elhae, Sonder & Jorja Smith, Naira Marley, Tayc, IAMNOBODI & many more... #AreYouKiffing
*** Time-stamped tracklist available on our website : www.kifrad.io
KIF Radio Episode #38 (f/ Zenesoul)
IMVNZI & Sovnd Cvrator sat down with Toronto-based singer Zenesoul following the release of her last two singles "That Love", and "Love and Be Loved", the latter amassing over half a million streams.
This 38th episode also includes new releases[...]
KIF Radio Episode #37
This 37th episode includes new releases from from Jae5 - Skepta & Rema, Musa Keys, Darkoo, Brent Faiyaz, Jaz Karis, WSTRN, Sho Madjozi, Kabza De Small & many more... #AreYouKiffing
KIF Radio Episode #36
This 36th episode includes new releases from from NSG, IAMDDB, Tayc, Ycee, Skillz 8figure, Ayra Starr, Ckay, Joyce Wrice, Mr Eazi & many more... #AreYouKiffing
*** Time-stamped tracklist available on our website : www.kifrad.io
KIF Radio Episode #35 (feat. Jeune Lio x La Sunday Abidjan)
This week, our hosts IMVNZI & Sound Curator sat down with Jeune Lio (DJ, producer and co-founder of La Sunday Abidjan) and talked about the growth of "La Sunday Abidjan" from a modest day party to a bi-weekly event hosting[...]
KIF Radio Episode #34
For this episode, IMVNZI and Sovnd Cvrator reflect on how the dating scene and R&B have evolved through the years and if both might be correlated. This episode includes slow jams and down tempo grooves from ambré, Phabo, dvsn, Dylan Synclair,[...]
KIF Radio Episode #33
This 33rd episode includes new releases from Nana Rogues, Falz, Eugy, VanJess, Mr Eazi, dvsn, THEHONESTGUY, A-Star, Davido, Papy Kojo & many more... #AreYouKiffing
*** Time-stamped tracklist available on our website : www.kifrad.io
KIF Radio Episode #32 (Top 10 Albums of 2020)
After their first full year, IMVNZI & Sound Curator compiled their favorite Top 10 albums of 2020. Tune in to see if your favorite projects made the list this year!
#AreYouKiffing
*** Time-stamped tracklist available in our IG highlights :[...]
KIF Episode #31
After the past 2 weeks were flooded by a slew of new releases, our hosts round up their personal favorites for another delightful 60-min of music. Includes songs from Rema, Tion Wayne, Kidi, Dotman, Giggs, NSG, Falz, Ceeza Milli &[...]
KIF Radio Episode #30
After 30 episodes and a full calendar year of KIF Radio, our hosts sit down and share their Top 10 artists to watch for in 2021. #AreYouKiffing
*** Time-stamped tracklist available in our IG highlights : www.instagram.com/kif_radio
KIF Radio Episode #29 (f/ Santino Le Saint)
After a successful performance at COLORSxSTUDIO and releasing the "Blue Pill" EP , Santino Le Saint sat down with the KIF Radio hosts to talk about his new single "Cigarettes & Alcohol" and his upcoming EP entitled "Red Pill".
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KIF Radio Episode #28 (#WizkidTribute)
After Wizkid dropped his 4th studio album "Made In Lagos" (considered his magnum opus by many), our hosts IMVNZI & Sovnd Cvrator discuss the album and a career which now spans on almost 10 years. This episode also includes songs[...]
KIF Radio Episode #27 (feat. LOTi)
For this episode, Toronto Afro-R&B artist LOTi drops by to talk about his brand new single "Bad One", reaching 100k streams for the first time with his previous single "Wanting More", and what's next for him. This episode includes songs[...]
KIF Radio Episode #26
In this episode, our hosts reflect on the latest scandal involving Meg The Stallion and Tory Lanez, and ask each other where they stand when it comes to supporting music of controversial artists like Tory... or Breezy... or R. Kelz...[...]
KIF Radio Episode #25
This 25th episode includes new releases from Wizkid, Stefflon Don, Tems, Alicia Keys, Damso, Brent Faiyaz, Blxst, Big Sean, Eugy & many more... #AreYouKiffing
*** Time-stamped tracklist available in our IG highlights : www.instagram.com/kif_radio
KIF Radio Episode #24
After the past 2 weeks were flooded by a slew of new releases, our hosts round up their personal favorites for another delightful 60-min of music. Includes songs from Jayla Darden, Kali Claire, Rimon, DJ Tunez, Show Dem Camp, Amaarae,[...]
KIF Radio Episode #23
After over a month of remote work, our hosts reunite to talk about some important updates regarding the KIF Radio show (& Spotify). This is the Jordan episode!
***Time-stamped tracklist available in our IG highlights : www.instagram.com/kif_radio
KIF Radio Episode #22
With so many hot new releases packed in the next hour, you will ask yourself "is Mother Nature or KIF Radio responsible for the current heatwave?" Including but not limited to Burna Boy, Lotto Boyzz, ambré, Amine, BOJ, FireboyDML, Miraa[...]
KIF Radio Episode #21
As the influx of new releases is showing no sign of slowing down, our hosts decide to let the music do the talking for this episode. The next hour will be sure to quench your thirst for new music!
Santé!
[...]KIF Radio Episode #20
Navigating through a plethora of new releases, our hosts ponder on new Billboard charting rules and their impact on ever-declining sales-based profits. ***Time-stamped tracklist available in our IG highlights : www.instagram.com/kif_radio
KIF Radio Episode #19
As the music industry is actively looking for damage-control solutions to its economic halt, IMVNZI & Curator hypothesize on where the industry could be headed in a post-COVID world.
***Time-stamped tracklist available in our IG highlights : www.instagram.com/kif_radio
KIF Radio Episode #18 (feat. SHAH FRANK)
The KIF Radio hosts interview Montreal's very own SHAH FRANK in anticipation of her brand new music video, "Ride Or Die", dropping on Thursday, June 18th.
***Time-stamped tracklist available in our IG highlights : www.instagram.com/kif_radio
KIF Radio Episode #17
As the United States were set ablaze following the death of George Floyd, the KIF Radio hosts reflect and open up about racism and police brutality, all the while sharing songs from emerging artists from the Western World and Africa.
[...]KIF Radio Episode #16
Inspired by the latest IG Live of the Verzuz series w/ Erykah Badu & Jill Scott, our hosts concoct a more down-tempo episode full of Nu-R&B, Neo-Soul and Afro-R&B. The next hour will surely have you say "ugh, those feels[...]
KIF Radio Episode #15
Never short of new music to showcase, our hosts discuss what could be at the center of the recent spike in releases, and while being in the middle of an unprecedented disaster, how some artists still manage to rise like[...]
KIF Radio Episode #14
While showcasing some of the best releases in the past few weeks, IMVNZI and Curator reflect on the current landscape of DJing / performing arts and the advent of IG lives and streaming as a whole.
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KIF Radio Episode #13 (#RNBChallenge)
With COVID-19 showing no sign of stopping and inches away from cancelling summer altogether, a slew of challenges have made their way to the worldwide web. Today, the KIF Radio hosts decide to turn the #RNBChallenge into a full 3-round,[...]
KIF Radio Episode #12
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.
***Time-stamped tracklist available in our IG highlights : www.instagram.com/kif_radio
KIF Radio Episode #11
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.
***Time-stamped tracklist available in our IG highlights[...]
KIF Radio Episode #10
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.
***Time-stamped tracklist available in our[...]
KIF Radio Episode #09 (feat. Sarah Jane Riegler, co-founder “AfroHaus”)
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.[...]
KIF Radio Episode #08
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!
***Time-stamped tracklist available in our IG highlights[...]
KIF Radio Episode #07
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.
[...]KIF Radio Episode #06 (feat. Imah, Recording Artist)
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[...]
KIF Radio Episode #05 (feat. Shelton Mpala, Founder of “Children of the Dark Continent”)
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[...]
KIF Radio Episode #04 (feat. Nana Boateng, Bohten CEO)
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[...]
KIF Radio Episode #03 (feat. DJ Skitz)
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[...]
KIF Radio Episode #02 (feat. Kiga)
Following the success of his new party "Kuruza", DJ / Producer Kiga came by the studio to share his thoughts on what makes this monthly event so inclusive, what are his next steps in terms of producing, and which African[...]
KIF Radio Episode #01 (feat. Chef Jean-Régis, Le Baratin CEO)
Coming back from a trip to Hawaii, Chef Jean-Regis sat down with us to explain why Hawaii probably has some of the best food he’s ever tasted, how his countless trips and immigrating to Canada in his adulthood has shaped[...]