Colin Munroe

Colin Munroe @ CMW 2009

Background / Composition: This Torontonian got a lot of attention recently for his "remix" of Kanye West's "Flashing Lights" and its video, which was shot in Dundas Square. He says he "does things a little bit differently" live, and he's not joking. Grade: 70 Comment: Munroe recently released an album, which he...
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M For Montreal: Saturday

MONTREAL — After a tour of the city specifically for out-of-town delegates, M For Montreal did what most older brothers would do: take their clueless siblings to rock club Foufounes Electriques. The idea was to feature an afternoon showcase there in conjunction with the venue's 25th anniversary. In truth, the club has more recently been known...
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Colin Munroe Gets Rowdy

Ottawa artist/producer Colin Munroe's horizons will be broadened significantly after Toronto independent label Marked Music signed a worldwide joint venture deal with Grammy Award-winning producer Dallas Austin's Rowdy Records. Munroe's Don't Think Less Of Me was originally supposed to be released last year, but was held back. It will be issued...
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Colin Munroe's Not Trying To Be Justin Timberlake

Colin Munroe is a bit of an anomaly. The Ottawa native has been a producer in Canada's urban music scene for a few years, working with such artists as Brassmunk, Saukrates and Divine Brown. But on his debut album, he's essentially the complete opposite of all that: a one-man rock/pop band. "People on the rock side and people on the urban...
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Colin Munroe Comes Out From Behind The Mixing Board

Colin Munroe, who's made a name for himself in the Canadian urban music scene as a producer and songwriter, is trying his hand as a recording artist and performer. Munroe will make six songs available to purchase on his website and through MapleMusic on September 11. The single "Your Braids" — which was mixed by Mark Needham, who also...
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