The NEWPRINT | DJ Sav One

The NEWPRINT is a niche media and management company that specializes in building strategic relationships connecting artists to fans and consumers. The company is owned by Graig 'Sav' Stanton, a dot connector with a mission to empower artists and help create new paths to success. The NEWPRINT proudly represents: Eternia (Fat Beats Records) Supastition (Reform School Music) DJ Sav One (The NEWPRINT) "The NEWPRINT doesn't manage, it leads..."

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Speaker Bullies Freestyle

It’s Speaker Bullies season… let the disrespect begin! Speaker Bullies are Supastition (MC) and Praise (Producer), a powerful combination of veteran lyricism and hard-drummed production. Check out their first offering, Season One Freestyle; putting fans on notice that the duo’s debut album, The Art of Disrespect, will be available through Soulspazm Records SOON. Lots more details and music to follow. In the meantime, enjoy the freestyle HERE. Peace.

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#99Problems | Regret

If we have goals and dreams and we want to do our best, and if we love people and we don’t want to hurt them or lose them, we should feel pain when things go wrong. The point isn’t to live without any regrets, the point is to not hate ourselves for having them… We need to learn to love the flawed, imperfect things that we create, and to forgive ourselves for creating them. Regret doesn’t remind us that we did badly — it reminds us that we know we can do better. - Kathryn Schulz, on the Psychology of Regret.

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#99Problems | Enrich The Soul

Working hard and doing great work is as imperative as breathing. Creating great work warms the heart and enriches the soul. Those of us lucky enough to spend our days doing something we love, something we’re good at, are rich. Throughout your career, be thrilled that you’re doing work that you love (and getting paid for it!). - Damn Good Advice

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Eternia & Rel McCoy “FREE” LP

Eternia & Rel McCoy’s debut collaborative album, FREE is a liberating ‘beauty from ashes’ sonic journey from two of Canada’s hip-hop greats. The album represents a grand comeback for Eternia, who in 2010 released the Juno Award-nominated At Last with producer MoSS on Fat Beats Records. Transformative events changed her life since that release, including personal triumphs (starting a family) coinciding with personal struggles (mental/physical health) and artistic struggles (this project was rebooted), all while navigating a global pandemic and the isolation that ensues. FREE is born of these experiences as she partners with Rel McCoy, a Juno Award-winning producer she compliments heavily for providing the incredible soundscapes on the record, as well as contributing a few vocal appearances. Order FREE right HERE!.

It’s easy to hear just what she means on standout singles like the warm and nostalgic “Most PPL” and moody and haunting “Home,” the latter of which features fellow Canadian talents Shad and SHEAL. These are lyrically rich, profound tracks that are both easy to follow but brimming with layers, effortlessly walking us through complex themes with straight-shooting simplicity as only veterans can do. From Eternia’s attention-grabbing vocals to Rel’s nostalgic and melodic blend of boom bap production, FREE is just as engaging as it is organic. 

Rel big-ups his collaborator for why the record sounds like it does. “She has an excellent ear and knows what she’s looking for when she has a song concept in mind,” he says. “Her selection of beats is what kept it diverse and interesting.” 

Speaking of concepts, there are almost too many dope ones on FREE to name. But perhaps the most gripping is “The Story of Us,” one of two collaborations with her husband, Mr. Lif (the other track being “Secret”). The track outlines how the two met, fell in love, and became a family, and it boasts heavenly vocals from Eliki on the hook. Beyond the singles, Eternia just wants her listeners to emotionally connect with FREE. “I hope people take the whole record in,” she says. “But even if they just take in a song here and there, I hope it leaves them feeling—ANY feeling.” For the hip-hop world at-large, there’s certainly a feeling of appreciation, and the hope we don’t have to wait another decade for more fire from Eternia. Order FREE right HERE!.

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A Journey to Free: A Retrospective

Eternia showcases her incredible, two-decade-long career with a hard-hitting new mixtape, Journey to FREE: A Retrospective, mixed by living legend DJ Eclipse. Whether you’ve been rocking with Eternia since well before the critically acclaimed At Last dropped in 2010, or you got put on after bumping her new single, “Most PPL” with Rel McCoy, this project is required listening for long-time fans and new listeners alike. With DJ Eclipse on the decks, the 25-minute highlight reel perfectly demonstrates why Eternia has been dubbed “Canada’s Dopest Female MC.” Listen to the mix tape HERE.

Featured on the mix are solo bangers and collaborations with like-minded artists (Torae, Apathy, and Shad), rare early material from before At Last’s release, and three exclusive, unreleased new joints. All three are produced by Rel McCoy, the artist behind all the production on their upcoming album, FREE. The mix is blended in a way that feels seamless and timeless, while displaying Eternia’s growth as an artist.

“DJ Eclipse brought tears to my eyes with this one,” Eternia says. “It was the first time I heard my music—that has spanned two decades—in this light. He approaches his craft of DJing like I do as an MC: with thoughtfulness, innovation, fun and precision.”

Eclipse shares her enthusiasm for the project, saying that he knew she was dope the first time he heard her music. “Working with her on this mix was a pleasure,” Eclipse adds. “Her commitment to detail in her vision of what she wanted to hear in this mix is equally matched with how I wanted it to sound.” Listen to the mix tape HERE.

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#99Problems | Fear Is A Lie

I've had a fear of failure, and (simultaneously) the fear of being too much at the forefront (of conversation, attention, praise...), damn near my whole life. I've seen rebellious glimpses of a man who was able to combat those fears, but that man comes around less than my father did. I always thought that if I worked, practiced, and read a bit...more, I would grow more comfortable moving forward, but it's still an uphill battle. The truth is, success lives JUST outside our reach, until we leap and take hold of it. Fear is a lie we tell ourselves, and our brains will go to GREAT lengths to play the devil’s advocate. "Don't be afraid to shine too brightly, you'll trade-in too much to avoid it." This is MY cautionary tale... for YOU! Peace.

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Can You Speak Up, Please?

‘If you’ve got something to say, if you have a real idea, if you’re burning inside to get something out, to get something done, to criticize what’s going on, stand up and speak out! Live, and work, as truthfully, and creatively, and as outspokenly as you can.' - George Lois, "Damn Good Advice."

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Ignore The Crowd

Social media is not real. It’s an echo chamber that takes what we believe and reinforces it by people who believe the same things as we do. Ask yourself: do you follow people with opposing views? Are you able to filter out the yes men from genuine feedback? Ignore the crowd, and instead, focus on a trusted few. 

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#99Problems | PEACE

Peace might not mean getting everyone else to do what you want them to do. Instead, it might involve understanding that people don’t always want what we want and don’t often believe what we believe. Everyone has their own narrative and is struggling with their own fears.

We can begin there.

Most of the time, people want to be seen, understood and appreciated. And if we can offer someone dignity, we give them a gift that’s difficult to find. - Seth Godin

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#99Problems | Wisdom

When we’re younger, we find it very easy to be attracted to people and situations that are chaotic simply because they make our lives interesting. But as we get older, we begin to appreciate the value of peace and order in our lives much more. This may come off as boring to some people, but to those who have already lived interesting and adventurous lives, the drama and chaos has lost its appeal. Working on our passion has replaced searching for purpose, spending time with family and real friends has replaced kicking it with acquaintances, and investing in ourselves has replaced investing time in places that don’t offer us anything in return. Growing older doesn’t mean much if you’re not growing wiser along the way. And the true test of wisdom is how someone spends their time. Life is short. Make the most of it. - Words by Blueprint | Photo by Eternia

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The Power of Nostalgia

When we evoke nostalgia in our ads, imagery, or content, it is not simply about making our prospects think, “Oh, I remember that!” Nostalgia is, at its core, a deep longing for and connection with something bigger. Businesses that stand the test of time are those that exist for a purpose that extends simply beyond making money. They create and foster meaning. They stand for a concept or a movement, not just for a product. Harnessing the power of nostalgia in your marketing is one step toward fostering a movement. - Michael Schein

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Dear Common Sense...

“A man thinks about his decisions and how they will affect him and the people involved before he makes them. He realizes what he can and can’t do. He doesn’t say yes to more things than he can possibly handle and become angry with himself and others because he’s said yes to more than can or wants to do. A man knows when to say no – even to family. He knows that he can’t help anyone until he first helps himself.” - a Letter from Common’s Mother, featured in the recommended book, ’One Day It’ll All Make Sense’.

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Supastition Releases “Sacrifice” EP

After taking a long hiatus after the release of Gold Standard and a strenuous 60+ city U.S. tour, Supastition returns with the self-produced Sacrifice EP. The project features guest appearances from Blueprint and Yamin Semali as well as scratches from DMC Germany champion DJ Robert Smith. The project speaks on everything from learning to sacrifice your own dreams for the betterment of your family to the negative effects of attention and social media. All songs were written, arranged, recorded, and produced by Supa. More info HERE.

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The Art of Work

Every calling is marked by a season of insignificance, a period when nothing seems to make sense. This is a time of wandering in the wilderness, when you feel alone and misunderstood. To the outsider, such a time looks like a failure, as if you are grasping at air or simply wasting time. But the reality is this is the most important experience a person can have if they make the most of it. - Jeff Goins, The Art of Work.

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You Can’t Hold It Back ...

You have all the talent and skills ... but now we need your story! At first, fans may not care about YOU, it's just about the music, but if your story can fill a narrative gap in their lives, you'll slowly earn true (loyal) fans that connect to you on a deeper level. Be honest about where you've been, where you're at, and where you want to go. For starters:

What have you done? What have you overcome? What are you doing right now? What are you struggling with? What lessons have you learned? What can your music be a soundtrack to?

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DJ Mel Boogie Presents “GIANTS” ft. Eternia & Phoenix Pagliacci

Shot and Directed by VICTORIA LONG of HeraCreative, GIANTS is the first video off of DJ MelBoogie's compilation album - DJ MelBoogie Presents The L.I.F.E Project. Featuring two of Canada's dopest MCs, ETERNIA and PHOENIX PAGLIACCI, the single is produced by MERCILLESS.

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The Choice is Yours

‘Take wrong turns. Talk to strangers. Open unmarked doors. Do things without always knowing how they’ll turn out. You’re curious and smart ... and all you see is the choice between working hard and slacking off. There are so many adventures that you miss because you’re waiting to think of a plan. To find them, look for tiny interesting choices. And remember that you are always making up the future as you go.’ - Randall Munroe