This looks dope! Creative art + music? What more do you want? Oh yea…free Redbulls! lol. More info under the hood!

“Red Bull 381 Projects presents three of Toronto’s top music photographers in the visual component of Thre3Style. Three unique perspectives on three distinct musical traditions are presented in large format with works ranging from contemporary, like Che Kothari’s evocative portraits of hip hop icons and local heroes, and Matt barnes’ rich textured images of blues and rock luminaries. Others offer up a historical record, like alexd from TRIBE’s photo documentation of Toronto’s underground dance scene over the last two decades. In the spirit of the party DJ, here styles, cultures and traditions converge against the white walls of the gallery.” – 381 Projects

Red Bull 381 Projects
381 Queen Street West
redbull381projects.com
Show runs from March 12-19, 2010

Photographs by Che Kothari, Matt Barnes, alexd from TRIBE
An Exhibition Inspired by Red Bull Thre3Style
VIP Reception Friday March 12, 2010
Music by DJ Starting From Scratch!!!
9pm-11pm

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Soooo much going on for CMW.

Just make sure whatever you do or wherever you go that it’s 100% CANCON.

K-os. Saukrates. Woodhands. Does anything else really need to be said? See you there!

Thanks to the catalogue of bangers Rich Kidd has amassed over the past year or so (either his track, him featured or just produced), his live show is bound to get a lil’ crazy tonight at Circa. Oh yea, Clipse will be there too!

Seen on HHC!

Grumpy’s Northsidehiphop.ca initiative gets some well deserved CBC coverage. Don’t forget the launch that includes a month of exhibits, panels and performances kicks off tonight.

Full details & info HERE!

THEOLOGY 3 VIDEO RELEASE EVENT MARCH 4th AT REVIVAL NIGHTCLUB

Internationally renowned Toronto emcee Theology 3 a.k.a. Theo3 proudly presents the official debut video for ‘How I Flow part 2’. The lead single from Theology 3’s upcoming Screwface Capital records release ‘Airplane Over One Way Streets’ highlights a collaborative effort with some of the city’s most talented and highly respected artists. The smooth, infectious beat is layered with fluid flows and a flavourful chorus that begs for repeat listens. NOW magazine’s 2009 Toronto Hip Hop artist of the year Tona, Stylus DJ awards 2009 R & B single of the year winner Andreena Mill and stratospheric producer Boi 1Da (Best I ever had, Forever) join Theology 3 in this self directed video debut. Produced by Rinku Dasgupta and DP’d by James H.

This one of a kind event will take place at College street West’s hot spot Revival and offer up musical selections from some of Toronto’s most recognizable and musically diverse DJ’s. Turntablist extraordinaire DJ Grouch, FLOW 93.5fm’s Hip Hop representative Musiklee Inzane from the Real Frequency show and Toronto’s ever present party rocker DJ Fase will team up with a host of unbelievable selectors to keep the crowd in constant motion.

Will definitely be at this event. More details after the jump!

Previously: Theology 3 “It’s Theo” (Prod Anonymous Twist)

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On OTA Live we’re always working to shed light on the incredible hip-hop history that we have right here in Toronto. Toronto’s scene basically dates back to the same time as when the music and culture was blossoming in the U.S. but has never truly been documented. In light of that, between March 4th and April 18th, T-Dot Pioneers aims to explore Toronto’s hip-hop history and culture. Opening night is this Thursday! Don’t miss it! All the info is below (and more under the hood):

Reception: Thursday March 4th, 6pm – Midnight
Exhibition Dates: March 4th, 2010 – April 18th, 2010

Toronto Free Gallery, 1277 Bloor St. West @Lansdowne
1277 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M6H 1N7
416-913-0461
www.torontofreegallery.org

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Opening Reception of “T-Dot Pioneers”
Thursday March 4th 2010, 6pm- Midnight

7:30 Opening Remarks by Dalton Higgins and Key Note address by K4ce, emcee and originator of the term ‘T-Dot’.

8:30 Performances by some of T-Dot’s finest MCs!

Live to air CHRY 105.5fm from 6pm to midnight

Music by:
DJ DTS (Masterplan Show)
O-Nonymous (Sound Junction Show)
Great Scott (Sound Junction Show)
DJ Grumps (Bigger than Hip Hop Show)

Performances by:
Poet and Emcee Ian Kamau
Roach Uno (Handmade Music)
T-Dot Representative Thrust

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From TorontoRappers.com!

Kim Davis performs at the Sex, Lies & Videotapes party in Oshawa with some help from Jonny Roxx and Trinity Chris!

Previously: News – Kim Davis Brings A Sensual Side To Vday…

Via TOFLO!

On Thursday, February 18, 2010 CHRY 105.5FM will conduct a special 12hrs day of Hip Hop programming during Black History Month.

BE A PART OF CANADA’S HIP HOP PRESENT

Headlining the broadcast event will be an expose on Canadian Hip Hop from 8-10PM. Moderated by DJ Manifest, the 2 hour Canadian Hip Hop Special will go beyond the music to examine the past and present contributions of hip hop in Canada.

Be sure to visit TOFLO.com at 8PM for the livestream!

DOPE event going on tonight celebrating the launch of Jeni’s new website www.jjisjeni.com presented by ReeRee Productions. Hit the jump for more info! I would ramble on about it but Jeni hit me up with allllll the details about the event and the new site:

www.jjisjeni.com launch party February 17th, 2010 @HOME nightclub 117 Peter St.

My site will be a place for me to promote myself as a radio/tv host and my new passion TORONTO ARTISTS!  From the first day I hit the airwaves here in Toronto I fell in love with the sound of the city and the Toronto Urban Music. I’m very excited about the website and it’s potential to open the way and further even more success stories this year!  I’m going to feature new music and videos from Toronto artists ONLY. Visitors to the site will not only have an opportunity to listen to new music but also find out about the artists. It’s an extension of what I do on the radio every day, inform the public about Toronto’s talent. There will be a featured song, video, artist and producer every month with a sit down interview done by myself (of course!). I have also added a BEATZ CORNER which will be a place to promote and hear Toronto established and up and coming producers. I’m very proud of this site and I look forward to sharing it with you.

Tonight’s performers are: Kim Davis, Jonny Roxx, P. Reign, Rochester f Daniel Daley, A-Game, Show Stephens, Jahvon, Famous, Shaun Boothe, Crown A Thornz, Lindo P, Nikkie Santoro f Luu Breeze, special guest from the Bahamas TaDa and introducing Brian Notice and Wyze Wonda.

DJs: ILL Kidz, P-Plus, Jason Chambers, Spex, Reddy Fox

Hosted by: Lola (www.iluvlola.net), Scott Boogie, Trixx, Industry Mag

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