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The Known Unknown is an event series and collaborative effort of artists that support one another and assist in garnering worldwide success. We are also a lifestyle blog that focuses on everything underground in music/fashion & places! http://www.knownunknowninc.com

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B O S C O

I find sometimes in the search of looking for amazing alternative R&B, sometimes the melody gets lost. B O S C O does an incredible job of ensuring that you don't forget the composition of her records by including repetitive chord progressions and lyrics that resonate. Check out the record "Slippin'" by the Atlanta native. She's apparently moved to New York and is in for a magical ride this year musically. Don't sleep on B O S C O.

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Beautiful new rendition of Daniel Caesar's stunning version of James Vincent McMorrow's "Chevalier" by Toronto's own HMLT. Vibe to this.

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If you've been sleeping for the past year or so, you probably haven't had the pleasure of hearing the infectious vocals of Tiffany Gouché. You'll probably be extremely surprised. It's been awhile since we've had to pleasure of hearing vocals as buttery as Lauryn Hill neatly straddling the jazz-infused records she carefully selected from Iman Omari's vault of beats. Don't get it twisted though. Tiffany is a producer as well and can stand tall with the rest of them. Tiffany, a long-time contributor with music aficionado Iman Omari, recorded her project "Fantasy" and it's not one to sleep on. A powerfully strong release with minimal mainstream support has lifted her numbers past 300K independently. Take notice. With the assistance of Iman Omari who seems to be building & lending his talents much more to others lately (See Javonte,) this seems to be a no-brainer. Don't sleep on Tiffany.

https://soundcloud.com/tiffanygouche

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Nao (pronounced Na-Yo) is a songstress from London, England. I came across her music one day through a friend and was stunned. The music is a beautiful marriage of Nao's 90's vocal stylings laced over tracks by A.K. Paul, Abhi//Dijon. So, if you're not aware of the sounds of Jai Paul or his brother A.K. Paul, they both have created a sound that borders on movie soundtracking with infectious drum patterns. I definitely think that Nao is one to keep your eye on. Her music is ALWAYS hit. They know.

https://soundcloud.com/thisnao

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I stumbled across this record a few month ago and felt an almost Sade surge of waves take over. I was even more floored when I found out that the singer is someone I know personally. We all know Rachel Hale as the stunning traveller. The nostalgic reminder that life lives in the world and to sometimes follow the wind. Hale (élah) reads to me as a simple reminder to always take yourself there. No matter what. The song "Say" is a beautiful effortless plea. An 80's reminiscent drum pattern overlays élah's strong yet vulnerable vocals. Such an awesome song and beautiful song from a soul that I feel we all knew was destined for this kind of life. Definitely support the independent release by purchasing on iTunes. Certainly a timeless song to keep in your repertoire.

https://soundcloud.com/soundsofelah/say

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[Event] The Known Unknown presents: NUE [@RealNue] Live in Concert | #TorontoEdition | THIS SUNDAY | The Known Unknown Presents: NUE Live Rivoli 334 Queen St. W THIS SUNDAY Also featuring incredible live performances by:

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• The best mashup of 702's "I Still Love You" we think we're ever heard. Courtesy of @LoveAlexIsley The beauty, textures & warmth of Alex Isley's vocals over this "I Still Love You' 702 flip is phenomenal.

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AUDITIONS.

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• New Music: Lost Angelz - @SpekWon x @deyinthelife x @LeishaCameron x @AdriaKainMusic x @MartyMcFligh The music that Spekwon has been making dope music lately with his "Kirk Franklin & The Family-esque" crew which include Dey, Leisha Cameron, Adria Kain & Boko Maru.

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• Halifax group, The WAYO [@the__WAYO] drop a jazzy, summer ready EP Photo by Dylan Tate Howarth We got a little jazzy flavour for the soul. A genre crossing group by the name of the WAYO, certainly offers some summer tunes for the common listener.

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• New Music: Do It All Again - Andreena [@AndreenaMusic] Shortly after releasing her Acoustic Cover series, Andreena is ready to release new music from her upcoming album entitled "Tripolar." The album is slated for an autumn release and there is no stopping the songstress as she's headed to The Big Apple for a string of performance dates.

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Vancouver duo Evy Jane tease us with 'Closer', a prelude to their new EP EvyJane, a Vancouver duo that describes themselves as an experimental R&B group. Very very intriguing. Dreamy and elegant, this pair follows in the soundwaves of FKA Twigs and Kelala.

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Sebastian Mikael [@sebastianmikael] drops your favourite summer track, 4 U, featuring Rick Ross [@rickyrozay] - http://tinyurl.com/mgcej4b Last week you read about Sebastian Mikael, the R&B singer from Sweden who recently released his mixtape…

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• .@MeloXTRA continues to slay with his @_CHERiCOKE remix of "I Love You" Melo-X has been making his way through our sound systems and into our hearts as one of The Known Unknown's favourite DJ's.

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• New Music: Last Dance - Ramsay Almighty [@RamsayAlmighty] We first covered Ramsay Almighty when he released his mixtape "Metropolis," but the Canadian-native isn't slowing down.

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• Sebastian Mikael [@sebastianmikael] drops second mixtape Waiting Game, an exciting prelude of what is to come. Swedish-born Sebastian Mikael brings back a mash-up of acoustic-sound with R&B and electronic influences heard on his first mixtape, J'Adore (made under his previous name, De-Lor) on his latest, Waiting Game.

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DJ @HUSTLEGRL ON THE ONES AND TWOS #CMW (at Tattoo Rock Parlor)