Surauchie Speaks We're approaching a new year...so why not end with some energy! Singer & Songwriter Surauchie (@Surauchie) along with her Producer Angel stop through the SYRUP to talk di tings. Host: R. Chung (instagram.com/rdotchung & twitter.com/rdotchung) Co-Host: Drewski (instagram.com/ajlift1) Follow The Maple Syrup Podcast: instagram.com/Map…

It's A Ting Still... Without Saying too much... R. Chung finally gets to chat with the one and only SPEK WON...A Rapper - A Producer - A Father...A King Just press play for The Syrup! Songs Played: Spek Won ft. Boko Maru, Dey & Leisha Cameron - Passports & Cameras (From the Album "SOFA KING Amazing") Spek Won - Indome Mafia All Song Available on al…

Welcome Back! We're back like we never left! R. Chung has some updates on why the podcast took so long for season 2 (or is season 3?) We pay a tribute to a trailblazer that is bigger than life: The One and Only Nelson Mandela The creator of the AUX GOD: The Music Battle Card Game, Mike Bamboo stops through the syrup to talk that mess (and an Improm…

Episode GNA... She's a singer...a songwriter...a producer... She's just mad dope, and we talked nuff shit! LOL -- Off the heels of releasing her new EP entitled "Trinity Vol. 1" - The One and Only GNA stops through the SYRUP to get some things off her chest! Confidence, Music, Toronto vs. New York...oh...and something to do with Tim Hortons and McD…

Episode 33 HAPPY BIRTHDAY? No...it's not our birthday, but it might as well be - Mr. Birthday Dance himself 7Day$ stops by The Syrup to chat with R. Chung about Birthdays, the OG Code, Toronto and more... This is an episode you CANNOT MISS! SUBSCRIBE NOW & Get the SYRUP! Host: R. Chung (instagram.com/rdotchung & twitter.com/rdotchung) Co-Host: Drew…

It has been a CRAZY week here in Toronto... Our city was affected in sports, in culture, but most importantly in life. CDM Artist JNYR (@FromJNYR) stops by the Syrup to chat with R. Chung about the recent events + but of course, we can't forget to talk about his music! TUNE IN NOW & PRESS PLAY - It's the Maple Syrup Podcast! Host: R. Chung (instagr…

The Syrup Boys are back for another fun filled episode. We shed light on a few topics:1) Drake's Scorpion Album - yea, we know we're late but still...2) Demar's Departure (We hate it had to be him)3) The violence in the City of Toronto A lot of hot opinions, too much to touch...Just press play and enjoy this episode of the Maple Syrup Podcast Hot C…

Episode 30 We're sorry for the delay - but life.... But on a good side, this is EPISODE 30. Amidst the turmoil that has plagued Toronto in the past couple weeks, The Syrup sits down with Wolf J. McFarlane (@WolfJMcFarlane) - a triple threat. He's a singer, a songwriter, a graphic designer and an all around good guy! This conversation was TOO deep -…

This episode of the podcast is special! The Syrup sits with Devontee (WOE Records) and they talk about everything. Faith, his connection to Food Network, New Music and the Toronto Music Scene (from his peripherals) - TUNE IN NOW! Songs Played:'All It Takes' - Devontée Hot Cake of the Week: 'Bless' - Devontée - 2018 WOE RecordsLink to Song: https://…

Yes, it's been a week, but we had good reason - it's called growth! If you've been living under a rock, you probably already know what we're gonna be talking about...And somehow Trump & Trudeau end up in this conversation. The Boys of The Syrup are back (well. one in real life...the other far away) PLUS The return of "Drewski's Confessions" It's go…

The meeting of the minds...Free Goods Podcast meets with The Maple Syrup Podcast & it's nothing but a good time! With a PLETHORA of writing credits stemming from Flare, Buzzfeed & now Complex (just a couple of names to let you know she does this) - the almighty Jae Fiasco stops by the syrup to chat with R. Chung about her developments, her love for…

The world can be a lonely place... However, we are never alone...or are we? Ok, this has no relevance to this episode, but things are changing on the podcast! Plus - Michael Asante (@MisterAsante) of the A&R Report stops by the Syrup to chat with R. Chung about his upbringings and the state of the Canadian Music Industry... Tune in NOW! and... Don'…

Episode 23 is pretty problematic... R. Chung issues an apology We ran into technical issues But we have a great guest by the name of Kayo (St. Lucian Born & Raised) And you're gonna listen! Tune into the Syrup NOW! Hot Cake of the Week:"Reckless" - Kayo (From The Album/EP 'Winter in St. Lucia') Link to song: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/winter…

Hey WIZE... I hope you'll be paying attention to Game 2 tonight... Anyways... The Syrup boys are back after a week hiatus (due to R. Chung being sick) and the things they discuss are nothing new to the culture. Topics:The Carter Effect DocumentaryThe Raptors & the Playoffs (Again)and the Toronto BET Freestyle Friday Don't sleep...Tune in and SUBSCR…

Episode Notes The syrup continues with R. Chung & Drewski reminiscing on the Canadian faces that represented at Coachella, The Raptors high hopes in this year's NBA Playoffs & Shine a light on a new artist based out of Montreal... Tune in To Maple Syrup RIGHT NOW...and don't forget to subscribe! "Call Out My Name" - Performed by The Weeknd (From Th…

It's a new season...It's a new day! Well, podcasts really don't have seasons, but it sounds better. The syrup is a lot thicker now because we got some good news - we talk about Drake's new video, Ryan's BDAY Karaoke Extravaganza & Why Drewski wasn't invited...lol PLUS A visionary in the city, Dwayne 'Dukey Dukez' Holness (Creative Director at Corex…

Big Up all the massive and crew! So the question is -- do podcasts have seasons? Well, consider this the season finale of the Maple Syrup Podcast & the homies R. Chung & Drewski have someone huge stopping by! Mixing hip hop with grime and everything in between, Keita Juma (@KeitaJuma) is a force in the music game. Relocating from Bristol, United Ki…

Award season is slowly ending...with the Junos fast approaching, the boys R. Chung (@RdotChung) & Drewski (@AJlift1) discuss the positives and negatives of Canada's Hip Hop/R&B Scene. PLUS The Boys also discuss the brutal beating of an autistic man (Really sad) & A new segment called 'Drewski's Confessions' SUBSCRIBE NOW & PRESS PLAY! Link to Erin …

COME ON DOWN SYRUP BOYS...THE PRICE IS RIGHT! OK...well not really but the boys talk about a bunch of things! Subscribe and press play NOW! Host: R. Chung (instagram.com/rdotchung & twitter.com/rdotchung)Co-Host: Drewski (instagram.com/ajlift1) Follow The Maple Syrup Podcast:instagram.com/MapleSyrupPodcasttwitter.com/MapleSyrupShow Sponsorship Oppo…

IWD2018 I am woman...hear us roar! The Syrup Guys R. Chung & Drewski are back for this special edition of the Podcast - shining the light on Women all across the world! We have special guest Kiana 'Rookz' Eastmond (Owner & Founder of Sandbox Studios in Toronto) joining in on the conversation...You NEED TO LISTEN NOW! PLUS We drop an exclusive track…

Greatness is literally spilt all over this episode! The Syrup Guys R. Chung & Drewski shine a lot on a MAJOR Game changer since it's the beginning of International's Women's Month (Ladies...its all about you) PLUS The syrup reminisces on 20 years of Northern Touch - the song that revolutionized the Canadian Hip Hop Landscape as we know it. Too much…

So we apologize for the tardiness...but it was an eventful week! The boys R. Chung (twitter.com/rdotchung) & Drewski (instagram.com/AJLift1) are back for another week - paying homage to our Lady historians, we talk new music + God's Plan...the music video that Drake did, yea...that one! PlusWe COULDN'T FORGET BLACK PANTHER...I know, no Canadian rel…

"Sometimes you just gotta go..." - Anonymous Ok, so that quote was made up but the boys R. Chung (twitter.com/rdotchung) & Drewski (instagram.com/AJLift1)chop it up with Super Producer BurdxKeyz (@BurdxKeyz) for a real funny conversation. PlusThe Syrup talks about Canada's new vaccination laws + Talk about Tory Lanez new track. AND FINALLY...a HUGE…

Positive energy breeds Pancakes... CDM Music Group's own Deez (@DeezCDM) joins R. Chung (twitter.com/rdotchung)for a candid conversation. Plus Drewski (instagram.com/AJLift1) returns from his vacation and the two break down the Juno Nominations 2018 on this week's episode! - Get the syrup now! Songs Played: "Massively Massive Part 2" - Lou Phelps (…

Ooo Ladies first...Ladies first...Queen Latifah Voice 1/4 of The Sorority (instagram.com/thesororityyz), AVID Shoe Collector, Sports Enthusiast (yet a horrible Patriots fan) & an all around great lady, Keysha Freshh (instagram.com/freekeysha) joins R. Chung (twitter.com/rdotchung) & Drewski (instagram.com/AJLift1) on this week's episode! - This one…

Explicit Content - Discretion is Advised HELLO! The artist formerly known as Blake Carrington has now reinvented himself into 7Day$ (instagram.com/iam7days) - he joins R. Chung (twitter.com/rdotchung) & Drewski (instagram.com/AJLift1) on this week's episode! - Plus we give you a 'Double Stack' of NEW MUSIC from 7Day$ Get the syrup now! Songs Played…

What A Week... Join R. Chung (twitter.com/rdotchung) & Drewski (instagram.com/AJLift1) for some (MORE) unadulterated conversation - Find Drew's problem with people and Hygiene & R. Chung sits down with Tona Tencreddi to talk music and his change! In more serious news, we update you on John River's Status Get the syrup now! Songs Played: "Warchild" …

Whoa...Our first guest... Junia T (Producer & Rapper / Jessie Reyez Official Tour DJ) joins R. Chung (twitter.com/rdotchung) & Drewski (instagram.com/AJLift1) for some unadulterated conversation! Plus Junia T drops a new track - and talks about the new album! Get the syrup now! Songs Played: "Too Smoove" - Junia T (From the Album Eye See You - 2015…

*Recorded on Friday January 5 2018 HAPPY NEW YEAR! R. Chung (twitter.com/rdotchung) & Drewski (instagram.com/AJLift1) begin 2018 on a ranting note -- yea, rants, arguments, etc. In this episode, the Syrup discuss: 1) Drewski's Problems with Weddings and Computers... 2) Why Will Smith is the Greatest Rapper of All Time 3) The Canadian Connection wit…

What Do Cool Runnings & Christmas have in common... Absolutely NOTHING! R. Chung (twitter.com/rdotchung) & Drewski (instagram.com/AJLift1) bring the last episode of the year -- In this episode, the Syrup discuss: 1) Why Cool Runnings was cool, yet corny... 2) Home Remedies for the common cold... 3) Christmas Plans... Wow, what a 2017... Songs Playe…

Uh Oh...Why U Mad Son? R. Chung (twitter.com/rdotchung) & Drewski (instagram.com/AJLift1) wrap up an amazing 2017 -- In this episode, the Syrup discuss: 1) Drewski's frustrated for some reason... 2) The Highlights (and Low Lights) of 2017 in Canadian Music 3) Ryan's also mad about 2018... A lot of pent-up rage in this podcast...but it was worth it!…

The syrup in episode 6ix is pretty depressing...but still good! R. Chung (twitter.com/rdotchung) & Drewski (instagram.com/AJLift1) discuss a whole tone of things...Drewski officially hates Suits and here's why! In this episode, the Gentlemen discuss: 1) The Royal Engagement - Get the Ackee & Saltfish Yawl! 2) The Grammys and The Canadian Nominees A…

The Syrup overflows in Episode 5... R. Chung (http://twitter.com/rdotchung) & Drewski (http://instagram.com/AJLift1) discuss a whole tone of things...so much to the point they went over their 30 minute time period. In this episode, the Gentlemen discuss: 1) Black Friday (ugh!) 2) Rank of Favourite Kanye West Albums 3)Saukrates' new studio album 4) …

The Syrup continues to run in Episode 4... R. Chung (@RdotChung) sits down with Drewski (@AJLift1) & special guest Dave McTeague aka BackNForth (@BackN4th) and reminisce about the good old days of Canadian Hip Hop...well not really, but they discuss how things were done back then to now - this is part two of the discussion... Also 1) We touch on th…

In this episode of Maple Syrup... R. Chung (@RdotChung) sits down with Drewski or Just Drew (ok we haven't a name for him yet - @AJLift1) & special guest Dave McTeague aka BackNForth (@BackN4th) and reminisce about the good old days of Canadian Hip Hop...well not really, but they discuss how things were done back then to now. Also 1) We Pay Homage …

...Sometimes you don't plan episodes. Sometimes, life just - happens. In this episode R. Chung (@Rdotchung) sits with his buddy Just Drew (@AJLIFT1)and shoutouts a bunch of people. NO seriously...and they touch on little things that could benefit the Canadian independent artist. Song: K. Forest (soundcloud.com/itskforest) - "On Deck" Plus - A snipp…

So I dunno if this is is episode 1...you know what, I'll call it Episode .5 - because I just want you to get the gist of what this podcast is all about. For too long, the Canadian Urban Music Scene has been under an umbrella, I just want to throw the umbrella away and make sure all the other Artists in Canada get to play in the rain. PLUS A Dope fr…