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Tarik Robinson is the government name of veteran Calgary emcee and producer (plus new radio host) Teekay of the Dragon Fli Empire . Due to an excess of artists sharing his 'rap name', Robinson has taken it back to his birth certificate. And it makes sense, as "Rotations" gives the listener an honest glimpse into the creative and colourful imagination of this respected artist as he explores themes like purpose, joy, growth, struggle and possibility within the cycles of life. Rotations is 2 interludes bookmarking 10 solid tracks of golden era inspired hip hop (with a couple of nods to the present day). It features Robinson’s DFE partner-in-crime DJ Cosm , as well as emcees BRavenous , Jay Ross and KazMega plus singer Janessa J . Rotations by Tarik Robinson

Canadian true-school hip hop duo Dragon Fli Empire ( Teekay and DJ Cosm ) are back with the first of several projects celebrating their upcoming 20th anniversary as a crew in 2022. Kicking things off is a new digital maxi-single featuring two fresh collaborations with artists from France. "To Be Continued" is a smooth, jazzy track contemplating the temptations of street life with a show-stopping solo from French trumpet player Alix Laran . The second song is the upbeat "Inspiration" featuring emcee Gassam aka GAS and singer Luc Nyamé-Siliki from Lyon, France. Teekay and Gassam trade energetic bars in English and French on this banger. To Be Continued / Inspiration by Dragon Fli Empire

Dragon Fli Empire is back with an impressive new video, directed by the talented Oliver Banyard . "Overtime" is the second single from the 2020's "Banff Avenue" album. It's a smooth, head noddin' boom-bap banger produced by DJ Cosm with Teekay (aka Tarik Robinson ) providing the smooth wordplay. FREE DOWNLOAD: https://makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.co...  STREAMING LINKS: https://lnkfi.re/BanffAvenue Source: Hip Hop Blastas

Banff, Alberta… a picturesque Western Canadian mountain town, famous for natural beauty, kitschy tourist shops and incredible nightlife. It’s this last attraction that provides the inspiration for Dragon Fli Empire ’s newest opus, “Banff Avenue” . The two-man team of DJ Cosm and Tarik Robinson (aka Teekay ) return with their first album since 2013’s “Mission Statement” .  Stream the album below!!! Source: Makebelieve Records Banff Avenue by Dragon Fli Empire

After becoming a leading force in Calgary’s hip-hop scene, and opening for the likes of De La Soul , The Roots , Public Enemy and Mos Def , the duo of Dragon Fli Empire pay homage to the legendary Flava Unit and Juice Crew in their video for “Fli Beat Patrol” a funk-laced, Djar One -produced banger off their new Record Store single. Stream/Download: https://foundation-media.ffm.to/recor... Source: DM360

Makebelieve Records sends the visual for "Banff Avenue" by Dragon Fli Empire. From the upcoming release  "Banff Avenue EP" . FREE DOWNLOAD: https://makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.co... STREAMING LINKS: https://lnkfi.re/BAsingle

The funky Canadian hip hop duo Dragon Fli Empire is back! Check out their new video for the b-boy friendly cut 'Hold Down the Fort' (produced by Djar One ). Source: Makebelieve Records

Makebelieve and Dragon Fli Empire are pleased to release the music video for 'Superhero' , from DFE 's latest album 'Mission Statement' . DJ Cosm 's cuts, Teekay 's colorful storytelling and Barkode 's banging beat are accompanied by amazing animated sequences, courtesy of directors Jennie Vallis and Pat McNinch of Itoko Images . ***Thanks to Makebelieve Records for sending*** DOWNLOAD LINK: https://makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.co...

Calgary (Canada) acclaimed hip hop duo Dragon Fli Empire are pleased to release the music video for "Supreme" , from their latest album "Mission Statement" . With impressive effects courtesy of director Levente Kovacs ( LK Visuals ), the video creatively interprets the pounding, soulful production from Metacosm ( DJ Cosm and Metawon ) as well as Teekay 's smooth, poetic metaphors. ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending*** DOWNLOAD: http://makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.com...

Dragon Fli Empire is pleased to release the music video for "All Wrong" , from their latest album "Mission Statement" . DJ Cosm 's jazzy production and Teekay 's powerful storytelling are beautifully accompanied by stunning time-lapse imagery of their hometown of Calgary, courtesy of director Levente Kovacs of LK Visuals . ***Thanks to Makebelieve Records for sending*** MISSION STATEMENT - DELUXE EDITION https://makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.com/album/mission-statement-deluxe-edition

Makebelieve Records and Dragon Fli Empire are pleased to unveil the Deluxe Edition of DFE 's fourth album, Mission Statement . After releasing several solo projects, the Calgary (Canada) duo of Teekay and DJ Cosm have reunited for their first group release since 2009. Mission Statement is an honest and engaging album showcasing further growth with the classic DFE hip hop style.  Stream below!!! ***Thanks to Makebelieve Records for sending*** Tracklist 1. Ain't Goin' Down 02:11 2. Mission Statement (feat. Birdapres) 02:49 3. Supreme 03:17 4. The Daily News Pt. 2 (feat. Sadat X) 03:08 5. Superhero 02:32 6. Was (feat. royceBIRTH & Relic) 02:43 7. Back Up (feat. Qwazaar & Thaione Davis) 02:46 8. The Way It Goes (feat. Yolanda Sargeant) 03:00 9. Gimme the Mic (feat. Ghettosocks & Def 3) 03:39 10. Fire on Ice (feat. Lady C) 03:28 11. All Wrong 03:16 12. Chop Chop 02:42 13. Train of Thought 04:28 14. Mission Sta...

Calgary (Canada) boom-bap revivalists Dragon Fli Empire are inviting all beatmakers and producers to take a shot in remixing "Supreme" from their last album "Mission Statement" . The best entry will be included on the next DFE project, coming later this year. All the rules/instructions and files can be downloaded in a zip file HERE . The deadline is ***September 6th*** . LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF 'SUPREME' (FREE DOWNLOAD): http://makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.com/track/supreme --- MAKEBELIEVE RECORDS: MakebelieveRecords.com @makebelievercds Facebook DOUBLE FLI EMPIRE: DragonFliEmpire.com Facebook @dragonfliempire Soundcloud  

Double Agent Media sends Gimme the Mic Remix ft. Dragon Fli Empire , Ghettosocks & Def 3 .  Stream and download the track below!!! ***Thanks to Makebelieve Records for sending*** Original song is from Dragon Fli Empire 's album "Mission Statement" : makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.com/album/mission-statement Gimme the Mic Remix [SINGLE] by Double Agent Media

Makebelieve Records sends the official video for "Train of Thought" , from Dragon Fli Empire 's new album entitled "Mission Statement" . FREE DOWNLOAD: http://makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.com...

Makebelieve Records and Dragon Fli Empire are pleased to unveil DFE's fourth album, Mission Statement . Special features (including Sadat X of Brand Nubian , Qwazaar of Typical Cats and JUNO-nominated artist Ghettosocks , plus a handful of amazing guest producers help make Mission Statement a solid addition to DFE’s already impressive catalogue. The album is now available for a limited time as a pay-what-you-want price ($0.00 or above) on the Makebelieve Bandcamp page. It is also available through traditional online retailers like iTunes and Amazon Music . Tracklist 1. Ain't Goin' Down 02:11 2. Mission Statement (feat. Birdapres) 02:49 3. Supreme 03:17 4. The Daily News Pt. 2 (feat. Sadat X) 03:08 5. Superhero 02:32 6. Was (feat. royceBIRTH & Relic) 02:43 7. Back Up (feat. Qwazaar & Thaione Davis) 02:46 8. The Way It Goes (feat. Yolanda Sargeant) 03:00 9. Gimme the Mic (feat. Ghettosocks & Def 3) 03:39 10. Fire on Ice (feat. Lady C) 03:28 ...

Booming drum loops, melodic samples and creative emceeing. It's a winning formula that producer (and  Dragon Fli Empire  emcee)  Teekay  uses to perfection on "psYYChology" . It's a brand new  pay-what-you-want  compilation featuring emcees from his hometown of Calgary (aka "YYC" ) rhyming over his beats.  Grab it at the link!!! ***Thanks to Makebelieve Records for sending*** Tracklist 1. Psyychology (A.Y.E. & Teekay) 04:10 2. Sinista Prime Minista (Bedroc Oxtail) 02:57 3. We Do It (Humble Giants) 03:49 4. Saturday Night (Teekay/Chux/Nillie) 03:35 5. Throw 'Em Up (Rubix) 03:52 6. Wasted Dreams (Natural Ensemble) 03:57 7. The Ocean (Teekay) 03:23 8. Mind on Vacay (Avious) 04:11 9. Out of Range (Cam the Wiz) 03:19 10. T.K.L.I.B. - To Kindly Live in Bliss (Jazzlib Collective) 03:26 11. One of a Kind Remix (Teekay) 03:23 12. Psyychology - Chill Mix (A.Y.E. & Teekay) 03:11 STREAM/PURCHASE