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Black America Web
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
The Top 10 SiR Collaborations You Need to Hear
Source: Frank Hoensch / Getty In an era where R&B continues to evolve and blur genres, SiR has carved out a lane that's uniquely his own. Hailing from Inglewood, California, and signed to the iconic Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), SiR blends classic soul sensibilities with modern production and deeply personal storytelling. His voice is velvet but grounded, tender but never soft — a reminder that R&B can still be emotional without losing its edge. Whether he's singing about love, loss, or growth, SiR has a way of making you feel like he's having a one-on-one conversation with your heart. What truly sets SiR apart, however, is his collaborative spirit. He doesn't just work with artists — he builds moments with them. Whether it's teaming up with hip-hop giants like Kendrick Lamar or trading bars with introspective lyricists like D Smoke, SiR has consistently shown that he knows how to complement, elevate, and merge with any artist he's paired with. His collaborations aren't just features — they're seamless integrations of sound, emotion, and perspective. From soulful duets to West Coast anthems, SiR's catalog is full of hidden gems and genre-bending collabs that highlight his versatility and musical ear. These moments showcase not just his technical skill, but his ability to connect — across sounds, styles, and stories. If you're just diving into SiR's work or looking to revisit the brilliance of his partnerships, this list is a curated journey through his top 10 collaborations that capture the magic when SiR steps into the booth with someone else. RELATED: SIR THE STEP INTO THE LIGHT: TOUR SETLIST The Top 10 SiR Collaborations You Need to Hear was originally published on Album: Chasing Summer (2019) A hypnotic, bass-driven groove with a subtle flex. SiR's velvet tone glides over the beat while Kendrick delivers one of his most lowkey but potent verses. This is West Coast soul at its finest. Single (2020) A powerful reimagining of an already emotive track. SiR's tribute to heartbreak gains even more depth with poetic contributions from his brother D Smoke, the ever-introspective Boogie, and the legendary Jill Scott. Album: November (2018) Cool, jazzy, and mature — this is what sipping red wine in silk sounds like. ScHoolboy Q's laid-back verse contrasts SiR's smooth melodies for Album: Chasing Summer (2019) This track is dreamy and celestial, with SiR and Kadhja floating across a sonic sky. Her ethereal vocals complement his grounded delivery, creating an experience that feels spiritual and healing. Album: Chasing Summer (2019) A mellow vibe full of nostalgia and temptation, this song finds SiR at his most chill and Boogie in a vulnerable groove. It feels like a late-night smoke session with emotions creeping in. Unofficial Remix Anderson .Paak blesses this already smooth track with his raspy charm and funky bounce. It's two West Coast heavyweights vibing over a soulfully sampled beat that never gets old. Live Performance / Fan Favorite Though unofficially released, their live version of 'You Can't Save Me' became a fan-favorite — sultry, tragic, and vocally rich. The blend of their tones makes this a performance to revisit over and over. New York City legend @AliciaKeys graces the COLORS stage with an exclusive rendition of 'Three Hour Drive' featuring SiR; which is taken from her newly released self-titled album 'Alicia'. Lance Skiiiwalker ft. SiR 'Peso' Directed/Created by: Matthew Freiheit Produced by: FRGN-SPCMN Additional Production: Amaire Johnson Flute/Saxophone: Henry Solomon SiR – Chasing Summer out now!: Production Company: TDE Films X AJR Films Directed by Mez for Heirs Executive Producer: Anthony 'Top Dawg' Tiffith Producers Roberto 'retOne' Reyes, Edgar Moreno, & Angel J Rosa DP David Bolen Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
CBC
08-02-2025
- Business
- CBC
Calgary to consider allowing legal cannabis sales at adults-only events
Social Sharing Cannabis retailers may soon be more common at Calgary events, as city council will soon consider allowing the sale of marijuana products at adults-only events. Ward 11 Coun. Kourtney Penner revealed a notice of motion this week that she'll bring to the city's executive committee on Tuesday, calling on council to allow cannabis to be sold at events where minors aren't allowed. Penner cited events like Badlands Music Festival, Chasing Summer and the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival as examples that could benefit from the decision. On Thursday, Penner told reporters the decision would align Calgary policy with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis rules that were updated a year ago to permit licensed cannabis retailers to set up temporary sales at adults-only events. "What this does is level the playing field between cannabis and alcohol, which are both legal substances," Penner said. "This is really just about enabling business and creating opportunity for businesses that are legally permissible." After a technical review next week, the motion will be debated by city councillors on Feb. 25. Omar Khan, chief communications and public affairs officer for cannabis company High Tide Inc., welcomed the news about Penner's notice of motion. High Tide, which operates 191 stores under the Canna Cabana brand across Canada, has more than 30 locations of the store in Calgary. Opening up legal sales at local festivals would also help the cannabis industry compete with the illicit market, which Khan identifies as a growing problem for the industry. "We know that when you move a legal cannabis store into a neighbourhood that hasn't previously been served, illicit market activity does go down, because most people want to follow the law," Khan said. Some Calgary festivals have already hosted cannabis consumption spaces. Chinook Cannabis organized a place for cannabis to be delivered and consumed at the Badlands Music Festival last year. Meanwhile, the Calgary Folk Music Festival opened its first legal cannabis-consumption area in 2019. Diplomat Consulting president Nathan Mison, who has advocated for legal cannabis sales at Alberta events for years, argues that cannabis sales should be as ubiquitous at such events as alcohol. Even though Alberta changed its provincial policy on the matter a year ago, Mison said he understands the delay for Calgary to catch up is partly due to more pressing matters for a local government to deal with. But the resulting year-long gap meant Calgary could see how cannabis sales worked at events in Edmonton last year. Plantlife Cannabis, for instance, sold its products at Edmonton's own Great Outdoors Comedy Festival last summer. "Sometimes the best thing that can happen when you're looking for big regulatory changes is a sister city like Edmonton went first and it wasn't a disaster. It was pretty much a moot issue that it happened," Mison said. Looking ahead, Mison added that cannabis hospitality overall is an untapped market in Alberta. He imagines future opportunities for restaurants, bars and cafes to offer cannabis products for chefs and mixologists to use either as an inebriant or as a relaxing agent. In the meantime, Mison noted cannabis sales at music and comedy festivals makes sense when it's not uncommon to encounter the substance in these spaces already. "Let's be a little honest with ourselves as well, it's not like cannabis isn't being consumed at events during legalization or previous to legalization," Mison said. "All you're doing is taking this out of the backrooms and back hallways, and putting it right out in front."
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Calgary to consider allowing legal cannabis sales at adults-only events
Cannabis retailers may soon be more common at Calgary events, as city council will soon consider allowing the sale of marijuana products at adults-only events. Ward 11 Coun. Kourtney Penner revealed a notice of motion this week that she'll bring to the city's executive committee on Tuesday, calling on council to allow cannabis to be sold at events where minors aren't allowed. Penner cited events like Badlands Music Festival, Chasing Summer and the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival as examples that could benefit from the decision. On Thursday, Penner told reporters the decision would align Calgary policy with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis rules that were updated a year ago to permit licensed cannabis retailers to set up temporary sales at adults-only events. "What this does is level the playing field between cannabis and alcohol, which are both legal substances," Penner said. "This is really just about enabling business and creating opportunity for businesses that are legally permissible." After a technical review next week, the motion will be debated by city councillors on Feb. 25. Omar Khan, chief communications and public affairs officer for cannabis company High Tide Inc., welcomed the news about Penner's notice of motion. High Tide, which operates 191 stores under the Canna Cabana brand across Canada, has more than 30 locations of the store in Calgary. Opening up legal sales at local festivals would also help the cannabis industry compete with the illicit market, which Khan identifies as a growing problem for the industry. "We know that when you move a legal cannabis store into a neighbourhood that hasn't previously been served, illicit market activity does go down, because most people want to follow the law," Khan said. Some Calgary festivals have already hosted cannabis consumption spaces. Chinook Cannabis organized a place for cannabis to be delivered and consumed at the Badlands Music Festival last year. Meanwhile, the Calgary Folk Music Festival opened its first legal cannabis-consumption area in 2019. Diplomat Consulting president Nathan Mison, who has advocated for legal cannabis sales at Alberta events for years, argues that cannabis sales should be as ubiquitous at such events as alcohol. Even though Alberta changed its provincial policy on the matter a year ago, Mison said he understands the delay for Calgary to catch up is partly due to more pressing matters for a local government to deal with. But the resulting year-long gap meant Calgary could see how cannabis sales worked at events in Edmonton last year. Plantlife Cannabis, for instance, sold its products at Edmonton's own Great Outdoors Comedy Festival last summer. "Sometimes the best thing that can happen when you're looking for big regulatory changes is a sister city like Edmonton went first and it wasn't a disaster. It was pretty much a moot issue that it happened," Mison said. Looking ahead, Mison added that cannabis hospitality overall is an untapped market in Alberta. He imagines future opportunities for restaurants, bars and cafes to offer cannabis products for chefs and mixologists to use either as an inebriant or as a relaxing agent. In the meantime, Mison noted cannabis sales at music and comedy festivals makes sense when it's not uncommon to encounter the substance in these spaces already. "Let's be a little honest with ourselves as well, it's not like cannabis isn't being consumed at events during legalization or previous to legalization," Mison said. "All you're doing is taking this out of the backrooms and back hallways, and putting it right out in front."
