The Rap / R&B Guide to CMW 2018: 2 Chainz, Cupcakke, Andre Harrell, Adelle Platon, FrancisGotHeat, Wasiu, A-King & More

It’s that time of year again, and Canadian Music Week is slowly, but surely, revealing more and more information about their 2018 programming. As per usual, the festival consists of a conference portion, as well as the shows. While the conference is still being laid out, there are definitely a few big names coming through this year [also in part because of #yourstruly, but that’s neither here nor there.]

Here’s the cliff notes version as to where you need to be and see for CMW 2018 – most shows costing under $20. Conference passes, on the other hand, will run you a pretty penny.

Wednesday, May 9th

Shows

Alt-Rap / Alt-R&B: Sammus, Nezzy & Witch Prophet @ Baby G | Ticket Info Here

Conference

11AM: Spotify Master Class with Nathan Wiszniak, Head of Artist and Label Services at Spotify CA

2PM: Power of a Playlist ft. Fiona Bloom, DJ Lissa Monet, Paul ‘Mastermind’ Pahar & Patrick Topping

3:10PM: Digital Content Disruptors: Beyond The Blogs ft. A-King, Adelle Platon, Anita Li and Rich Billis

7PM: Aloe Blacc Performance

Thursday, May 10th

Shows

Future Soul: Sango’s ITCO Tour with Kaelin Ellis @ Danforth Music Hall | Ticket Info Here

Alt-Rap: Cupcakke with Sammus and Chippy Nonstop @ Mod Club | Ticket Info Here

R&B / Alt-Soul: Drama, Langston Francis & More @ Velvet Underground | Ticket Info Here

R&B / Alt-Soul: Sophia Dnai & More @ Drake Underground | Ticket Info Here

Rap / R&B: Keffa, JT Soul, Calire Mortifee, City Fidelia & Wasiu @ Remix Lounge | Ticket Info Here

Funk / Soul / Rock: Julian Taylor Band @ Lee’s Palace | Ticket Info Here

Conference

1PM: The Evolution of Hip-Hop: Andre Harrell

Friday, May 11th

Shows

Electronic / Hip-Hop: Keys N Krates: Cura Tour @ Danforth Music Hall | Ticket Info Here

IHeartRadio Fanfest: French Montana, Belly, Allie X & More @ Rebel | Ticket Info Here

Conference 



11:10AM: A&R Panel: Samantha O’Connor (New Gen/XL Recordings), Amir Windom (TV & Film Music Supervisor) and More

1:30PM: The Maple Leaf Forever: Kris Moyo (UME), Riley Bell, Samantha O’Connor & William Robillard Cole (VP of A&R at eOne)

3:30PM: American Showcase Festivals and Conferences: Joey. Scoleri (Live Nation), Ebony Haley (REVOLT Media & TV) & More

Saturday, May 12th

Conference

1PM: Socan Presents Cookin’ Beats: Aidan D’Aoust (A&R Rep for SOCAN), FrancisGotHeat

Sunday, May 13th

Shows

Rap: 2 Chainz @ Rebel | Ticket Info Here

 

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