Where are the studios in Scarborough? What venues does Mississauga have going for it? What's the scene like in Thornhill? Michael J. Warren speaks with Korry Deez, Junia-T and April Aliermo (of Hooded Fang, Phédre) about cultivating their art in and out of the downtown core. Presented as part of The Ethnic Aisle's East to West issue. Featured music: Everything That’s Fly - I’ve Been Waiting Kardinal Offishall - Ol’ Time Killin feat. IRS & Wio-K Hooded Fang - Ode to Subterrania Junia T - LEGOLEGO (Get Up!) feat. Yancy Deron & Tassnata IRS - T.R.A.C.K.S.' Lament 1.5 Monolith - At The Top Phédre - In Decay Junia T - The Day Korry Deez - Cosmic Candy feat. Tona Guzo Lou - Tunnels feat. Junia T Hooded Fang - Laughing IRS - T-Dot Anthem VLXL (Via Linez & Lyve) - Tommy Boy Rap feat. Tona & Korry Deez Hooded Fang - Bye Bye Land