FRESH TRACKS: Edmonton rapper same as me celebrates debut album with Feb. 15 show

Pity the poor rapper. Where once skill and a dash of personality were enough to propel an artist to the top of the charts, now they are required to be an industry upon themselves. Edmonton’s Esma Chmit, who makes music as same as me, encompasses all the traits contemporary hip hop requires: mic skills, writing, production, music video creation, merchandise designing, etc. Now she’s ready to show her creative passions to the world via her debut album, released late last year but now seeing an official local launch later this month. Read More