Hip-Hop in its Essence and Realness

New Drake!

2011-09-10T19:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys!

Check out Drakes Newest song off Take Care , "Club Paradise"

Click Below!

Drake - Club Paradise

How do you guys feel about it? Sound like the old Drake?

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The Weeknd ft Drake - " The Zone"

2011-08-21T00:34:00.000-07:00

You heard it here first! Official The Weeknd ft Drake new track called " The Zone"

Tell us what ya think? Good ? Bad? We Love IT!

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OTIS

2011-08-12T11:01:00.000-07:00

The most anticipated album of the summer "Watch the Throne" has officially released its first music video "OTIS" by Kanye West & Jay Z

What you y'all think?

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New GeekFreaks Video! - Marvin's Room

2011-07-15T05:12:00.000-07:00

Mike Opoku's Choreography featuring Jarrod Singh & Khaila Char to Drake's and Jojo's version of Marvin's Room!

Shaun Boothe Does it Again!

2011-06-14T12:32:00.000-07:00

The long awaiting Chapter 7 of the "Unauthorized Biographies" Oprah Winfrey has finally been realized! We premiered all the movie bios 2 years ago at Durham College at movie night and in 2011 we plan to do it again to raise awareness of Black History! Big ups to Shaun Boothe!

Tell what ya think!

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Shad on Juno Win!

2011-05-27T00:22:00.001-07:00

And the Juno Goes to...

Our homie Shad talks about his recent Juno win for 2011 Canadian Rap Recording of the Year and much more!

Toronto Graffiti Summit

2011-05-27T00:15:00.000-07:00

The Drake Hotel will host a Toronto Graffiti Summit Town Hall on May 31st to discuss and present ideas to address the city’s recent stand on the subject under Rob Ford’s campaign promise to “clean up our city’s streets.”

The town hall meeting will address both sides of the issue and feature presentations from people involved in the world of graf as well as people negatively affected by the ‘vandalism’ of public spaces, in order to find a balance between freedom of expression through street art and preservation of private property.

Syrus Ware, Program Coordinator of Youth Programs at the Art Gallery of Ontario will provide credence to the art form & its importance to modern art. Paula “La Bomba” Gonzalez-Ossa, Graffiti Artist will provide a street artist perspective and how marginalized youth can find positive outlets through the art form. Panelists will include Shawn “Zion” Jones, Graffiti legend and Owner of The Bomb Shelter and Jeff Melanson, Special Advisor on the Arts to Toronto Mayor Rob Ford amongst several others.

This will be an important step in defining how Toronto really views this issue and how we can proceed with this impending crackdown on street art. I personally think that graffiti is just as important an art form as any other and that freedom of expression through public forums should not be silenced. It adds character to our lack luster and otherwise bland structures however, I believe there are certain lines that should not be crossed such as the defacement of historical and heritage buildings. Where do YOU stand on this issue?

The Summit begins at 7pm inside The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St. West) with seating on a first-come, first-serve basis and is FREE for all to attend. If this is a topic of discussion that is important to you (which I sure many of our readers would say, is) then this may be something worth checking out.

Article Written up by @1loveto

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Words I Never Said - Lupe Fiasco ft Skylar Grey

2011-04-28T12:21:00.000-07:00

Words I Never Said
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Kanye Hip-Hop Royalty?

2011-04-28T10:49:00.000-07:00

Kanye West is invited to the Royal Wedding and the Obama’s were not, according to USA Today. Is this a Royal snub to the Obama’s or is this traditional protocol? Prince William and Kate have invited some big celebrities, such as Kanye West, along with heads of state to their Royal Nuptials. Then why have they left the President and Michele Obama off the list?

A list of 1,900 folks are invited to the Royal Wedding and Kayne West is one of them. While he is very big in the music world, he holds no where near the prestige that the Commander and Chief of the United States of America does, or does he in this case?

According to E Online, in this case he does. Prince William and Kate are inviting who they want to their wedding and Kayne West, being a popular singer of their time, may be one of the special guests. As far as President Obama goes, British protocol does not include inviting World leaders for the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate. This is because William is not next in line for the British Throne.

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Kanye > Obama? What do you guys think?!

50 Cent + DJ Pauly D? HUH

2011-04-15T09:47:00.000-07:00

TMZ is reporting that DJ Pauly D is extremely close to joining 50 Cent's G-Unit Records. The two have apparently met in New York City last week to discuss a three-album record deal for the "Jersey Shore" star. Sources also told TMZ that Curtis is looking to complete the deal before Pauly heads over to Italy to shoot the upcoming season of Jersey Shore. Um, where's Vinny's deal? LOL

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“1 to 4″ – Short Documentary

2011-03-29T10:49:00.000-07:00

The most important 3 hours for hip-hop in Toronto has always been Saturdays from 1-4pm on CKLN 88.1 FM.

It all began back in 1983, when legendary radio host/concert promoter Ron Nelson first broadcast The Fantastic Voyage (1983-1988) from Ryerson University’s campus, making it the first hip-hop radio show to exist anywhere in the nation. The timeslot continued to gain historical significance and cultural relevance with the three shows that followed – The Power Move Show (1988-2000), The Real Frequency (2001-2005) and Mixtape Massacre (2005-present). CKLN’s been rocking the airwaves and our eardrums for nearly 30 years, making it the longest-running source for hip-hop music in Canada.

On Saturday, February 12, 2011, a monumental gathering took place when all four generations of radio shows came together for a single broadcast. Thinking it would be their last, Mixtape Massacre invited their predecessors to each play one hour dedicated to the era of hip-hop they represented while they were on the air.

CKLN had its license revoked by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) at the end of January due to problems with how the radio station conducted its operations (Decision 2011-56). But the day before its last broadcast, CKLN was granted a stay, allowing the station to remain on the air pending a decision by the Federal Court of Appeal. The mood that Saturday quickly turned from somber to celebratory.

“1 to 4” is a six-minute documentary capturing the historic radio show that took place on February 12, 2011. It features footage and interviews with Canadian hip-hop legends Michie Mee, Ron Nelson, Thrust and DJ X, along with P-Plus, Arcee, DJ Linx and Big Jacks.

To hear the historic broadcast from February 12, 2011, CLICK HERE.

Produced by Wavel Edwards aka Musiklee Inzane and Celine Wong.

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R.I.P. Nate Dogg

2011-03-15T23:58:00.000-07:00

LONG BEACH — Nathaniel D. Hale, known in the music industry as Nate Dogg, died Tuesday, his family announced.

The rap star, born and reared in Long Beach, Calif. was 41.

Cause of death is not known. However, Hale had suffered two strokes, one in 2007 and another in 2008.

Details will be available later.

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This Time Next Year

2011-03-09T21:03:00.000-08:00

Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Toronto, Ontario we bring you Good Company; the duo of Pittsburgh MC Ayatollah Jaxx and Producer Fundamental of Toronto. In 2009 they welcomed success with their debut; "The Damn Good EP" which spawned two music videos and accumulated over twelve thousand downloads.

Now their long awaited LP ‘This Time Next Year’ is here, and it is not an album to sleep on.

This old school joint mixed with poetic flavour creates a style rarely heard today. The lyrics and flow allow us to remember the time of such greats as Nas and Common. The artist takes us on a journey back to the 90s before Hip Hop was commercialized and creates a sense of nostalgia.

For those looking for a classic feel, I recommend Good Company’s ‘This Time Next Year’.

The Good Company tandem have released their first full studio album, "This Time Next Year"; an extremely personal concept album about the struggles of dealing with external conflict while breaking into the music industry. The nine track album features fellow Canadian MCs Elley Jeeze and Cashtro Crosby. Also featured are L.E.G.A.C.Y of The Justus League, Dominique Larue and Varsity Squad.

DOWNLOAD LINK: Click Here!

Check them out !
@fundamental10

@AyatollahJaxx

We Are Good Company

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Mac Miller In Toronto!

2011-03-05T14:19:00.000-08:00

Mr. Mac Miller himself shows up to Toronto March 3rd ! He did an autograph signing at LiveStock with line of hundreds of kids waiting in the cold just to meet the man himself & also performed at Opera House right after! Hustlergrl hooked us up and we can't thank her enough!

For more music on Mac Miller click here!

Also to see pictures of the entire event check out the new facebook page for H.E.R. were all the pictures will be loaded!

Science + Hip-Hop

2011-03-05T12:23:00.000-08:00

Pulling a throw back! Bill Nye the Science Guy showing us where rain comes from ! With the aid of hip-hop!

I think we need more science + hiphop tracks out there ! what y'all think?!

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THE HIP HOP SUMMIT

2011-02-26T12:55:00.000-08:00

CBC PARTNERS WITH MANIFESTO & CELEBRATES OVER 25 YEARS OF CANADIAN HIP HOP WITH THE HIP HOP SUMMIT

An unprecedented gathering of the biggest names in Canadian hip hop –past, present and future

February 23, 2011 – CBC Radio today announces THE HIP HOP SUMMIT, a month-long celebration of Canadian hip hop throughout March 2011. Canada’s pre-eminent artists, community groups and advocates join forces to showcase Canadian hip hop with special programming, interviews, artist spotlights, performances and much more.

THE HIP HOP SUMMIT presents an unprecedented and historic event– an exclusive gathering of the biggest names in Canadian hip hop performing on one stage including: k-os, Kardinal Offishall, SHAD, Saukrates, Classified, Maestro, Michie Mee, Red1 of The Rascalz, Choclair, Ghetto Concept, Reema Major, Cadence Weapon, Skratch Bastid and many more. The event will be broadcast live on CBC Radio 3 and will be taped for future broadcast as well as online streaming. Throughout the month of March, tickets to the taping will be made available through contesting by various community partners and CBC Radio 2.

Hip hop music and culture have been a vibrant part of Canada’s national fabric for more than 25 years. CBC celebrates this unique contemporary art form in partnership with Manifesto Community Projects and Northside Hip Hop, with project mentor broadcaster/author Dalton Higgins and project advisor/MC Adhimu “Mindbender” Stewart.

Full details to be release soon.

Check out the last time Manifesto brought together the legends of Canadian Hip Hop in our first year with the Legendary Live Mixtape:

Legendary Live Mixtape Show, Freestyle Finale - MANIFESTO '07 from themanifesto.ca on Vimeo.

“Hip hop is such a vibrant part of contemporary culture,” said Mark Steinmetz, director of radio music for CBC. “We are incredibly excited to honour Canadian hip hop as both an art form and a movement with The Hip Hop Summit – a celebration of this magnitude has never been experienced by Canadians before.”

Highlights of THE HIP HOP SUMMIT include:

March 1 – April 1: cbc.ca will feature an interactive timeline, podcasts, playlists and interviews exploring the cultural force of Canadian hip hop over the last 25 years.

On March 28, 2011, a week-long series of profiles, concerts and interviews begins on all three national radio networks (Radio One, Radio 2 and Radio 3).

On March 29, 2011, a live taping of the performance by the biggest names in Canadian hip hop will take place at the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto and broadcast live on CBC Radio 3.

Highlights from the performance will be featured on CBC Radio One and CBC Radio 2 as well as on cbc.ca.

On April 1, 2011, THE HIP HOP SUMMIT culminates in a free, day-long public celebration in the Barbara Frum Atrium of the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto. Featuring breakdance and street dance, hip hop, live visual arts, beat box, turntablism, and The Freshest Goods fashion market and more, this event includes:

· Panel discussions focusing on the evolution of Canadian hip hop, issues of the past, the current landscape and a look to the future;

· T-Dot Pioneers 2011: The Glenn Gould Remix, a visual exhibit documenting the history of hip hop in Canada that will be featured at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto during the week of March 28 – April 2, 2011;

· And the video broadcast premiere of THE HIP HOP SUMMIT performance featuring the biggest names in Canadian hip hop.

Manifesto Community Projects is Canada’s leading urban music, arts and culture festival bringing together hundreds of artists and performers with thousands of attendees to unite, energize, support and celebrate Toronto’s vibrant urban music and arts community.

Northsidehiphop.ca is an online archive that aims to capture the many oral histories that best embody the essence of hip hop’s youthful exuberance in the 1980s and 90s.

Dalton Higgins is one of Canada’s foremost experts on hip hop culture. His books, including Hip Hop and Hip Hop World, are used in classrooms across Canada and the United States.

About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. The Corporation is a leader in reaching Canadians on new platforms and delivers a comprehensive range of radio, television, Internet, and satellite-based services. Deeply rooted in the regions, CBC/Radio-Canada is the only domestic broadcaster to offer diverse regional and cultural perspectives in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages.

Lupe Fiasco - Freestyle

2011-02-25T20:38:00.000-08:00

Hip-Hop legend Lupe Fiasco getting ready to drop his highly anticipated album "LASERS" on March 8th 2011 ! Check him out above to see him free styling on Tim Westwood's show in London!

Who's going to pick up a copy of Lasers?

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Street Art View

2011-02-24T23:25:00.000-08:00

Our friends over at Red Bull sent us this link for Street Art View, a new interactive Google map that showcases graffiti around the world. The added cool factor is that YOU can actually add graffiti to the collection by zooming in to the street, selecting the view and submitting it. You can even add info like the artists name, web links and more.

Try it out for yourself! Click Here!

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All Of The Lights Video - Kanye West , Rihanna & Kid Cudi

2011-02-19T20:03:00.000-08:00

Final music video version of " All Of the Lights" by Kanye West ft Rihanna & Kid Cudi is here!
Check it out!
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Free Mixtape : Wiz Khalifa - Cabin Fever

2011-02-17T17:00:00.000-08:00

So, this is what happened: Wiz Khalifa decided to drop a 9-track
mixtape out of no where with features from Big Sean, Juicy J and Chevy Woods. Simple as that. And its Free to download :)

Check it out tell us what ya think!!

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Download :

Wiz Khalifa - Cabin Fever

In the Morning - J Cole & Drake

2011-02-14T21:27:00.000-08:00

Watch the premiere of J. Cole and Drake‘s “In The Morning“. This music video was shot in Paris, France last month during their Lightdreams and Nightmares Tour.

We're feeling it! Are you?

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R.I.P. Bad News Brown

2011-02-13T14:14:00.000-08:00

Rapper Paul Frappier, known as Bad News Brown, has been found dead. Bad News Brown's death is a great loss for the entire hip-hop and music community in Quebec and Canada, Frappier's manager Henry Gelot said in the statement. "In addition to being one of the first rappers from Quebec to reach international acclaim, Bad News Brown has certainly left a mark on everyone who knew him."

Originally from Haiti, Frappier lived with an adoptive family in Montreal until his teen years. He played harmonica in the Metro stations before becoming a star. The hip-hop star opened for Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, 50 Cent and Soulja Boy. He released his debut album, Born 2 Sin, last year. He is also in the latest movie from Canadian director Michel Jette called Bumrush, due out this year.

Indeed sad day in hip-hop and will be forever missed.

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Bad News Brown Music
What's your favourite Bad New Brown song?

Homebase

2011-02-09T21:51:00.000-08:00

The Graffiti scene in Canada has been alive for a while now, and as it continues to grow stronger it’s nice to see a real trailblazer for graffiti, especially in the city of Toronto finding a permanent home in the market. For those familiar with the Toronto graf scene all it takes is to say SKAM’s name and the words “legend” or “king” should come to mind.

SKAM opened HOMEBASE in Toronto last year, a perfect mix of the graffiti and streetwear scenes.

Homebase stocks a great variety of Graffiti supplies. Stocking Montana German Spray Paint by the walls-full, they will stock books, bags, toys, accessories and anything you could think you or your artist might want.

Check them out onFacebook for more information on the brands they stock and how to get to the shop.

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Year of the Rabbit - NIKE

2011-02-08T21:03:00.000-08:00

Nike is celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year for the 10th time, with the drop of the “Year of the Rabbit” Air Force 1 Low Supreme. With the rabbit motif played out across the shoe, the latest issue in this line brings a white, varsity royal and crimson colored upper to the legendary AF1 profile.

It was rumoured to only be available in China, but here’s something to celebrate: The shoe drops in Canada on February 12th and will be available exclusively at Livestock Toronto.

These shoes worth grabbing?

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SuperBowl Half-Time Show!

2011-02-07T18:29:00.001-08:00

Alright guys big ups to Green Bay for taking the Super Bowl yesterday! But one of the biggest stories of the night was the half time show with hip-hop / pop group Black Eyed Peas! with special guests Slash & Usher!

What did you guys think of the halftime performance this year?

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