EVENT: FYI (Follow Your Instinct) Urban Showcase – This Thursday @ Harlem Restaurant

Ty Harper | Events, Initiatives, Music | Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

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Linkage Movement is back for another month showcasing Toronto’s local emerging urban talent.

Details below!

Greetings FYI Fam,

If you haven’t done so already, please download a copy of our FYI Mixtape – Vol. 3 here mixed by DJ Musiklee Inzane.  We have another great show lined up for this Thursday, August 26 inside Harlem Restaurant (67 Richmond Street E.).
Check out our blog “Since The Last FYI…” via our website www.fyishowcase.com
Remember to tell a friend to tell a friend and bring a friend!
Until…
FYI Team!
Think GRAND to get BIG…Follow Your Instinct!

Previously: VIDEO: FYI Showcase Wrap-Up (March Edition)

Previously: VIDEO: FYI (Follow Your Instinct) – Toronto’s Emerging Urban Artist Showcase (Promo)

VIDEO: Tona “Manifesto’s Toronto To Brooklyn” (Promo Video)

Ty Harper | Events, Initiatives, Music, Video | Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Tona does his thing plugging his upcoming “Toronto To Brooklyn” show with Rich Kidd, Shad, Eternia, 4th Pyramid and Masia One.

Definitely a road trip worth hopping on. Full details after the jump!

Previously: VIDEO: Rich Kidd (Manifesto’s “Brooklyn Meet Toronto” Promo Video)

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HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!

Ty Harper | Community, Initiatives, Music | Thursday, July 1st, 2010

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On this day in 1867 almost every great thing we love about this country officially began.

Maybe you get what July 1st really means; maybe you think it’s just another day off; maybe to you it’s the start of CFL (lol!)

Either way whatever you end up doing today.. Enjoy!

(responsibly of course)

And big shouts to Del Cowie for reminding me that one year ago today, every sick urban artist, producer and musician in this city (and country) inspired us to start this blog. So on behalf of the entire Cityonmyback team, we gotta salute y’all too!

Happy Canada Day!

VIDEO: Rich Kidd (Manifesto’s “Brooklyn Meet Toronto” Promo Video)

Ty Harper | Initiatives, Music, News | Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Rich Kidd casually explains why it would be a mistake to not come watch himself, Tona, Shad, Eternia, 4th Pyramid and Masia One bring our hip-hop to BK.

Full details after the jump!

Previously: EVENTS: Manifesto, Yume & Lyrics To Go present “Brooklyn Meet Toronto: The Showcase”

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INITIATIVES: Rochester presents: “Step It Up! For Alyssa & Cerebral Palsy” (June 30th @ Jack Astors, Vaughn)

Ty Harper | Community, Initiatives, Music, News | Monday, June 28th, 2010

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There are countless excuses we can use to explain why we don’t financially show our support for the artists making the music we love.

Here’s one way that leaves no room for excuses.

From RochesterForever.com:

“Alyssa is my 6 year old daughter and she is suffering from Cerebral Palsy.

I love her so much and it’s hard to see my child grow up not being able enjoy the life of a normal child. She’s not walking and is barely talking so you can imagine all the frustration it causes for her and our family. Although we are blessed that we live in Ontario and there’s a lot of helpful programs for Alyssa, after 5 years me and her mother feel that what we’re doing is simply not enough.

We’ve done a lot of research on it and although there is no cure there are treatments that can help Cerebral Palsy be reduced significantly. Such as a Glutten-Free diet, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Stem Cell Treatment.

Problem is, these treatments are not covered under OHIP so we’ve decided to ask all our friends and extended family to join us for a fundraiser that will help bring awareness and the financial support needed to help Alyssa and other children like her get through this disability.

So come out on June 30th for not only a great time, a great show and a great cause

It would truly mean the world to me.

btw if you’re not available to come out for whatever reason you can still donate to WWW.HELPALYSSAWALK.COM which will be launching on June 30th”

INITIATIVES: Manifesto 2010 – Call For Submissions!

Ty Harper | Community, Events, Initiatives, Music | Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

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Pretty self-explanatory, and if you’re from this/living in this city you know The Manifesto Festival has become one of the premiere Toronto Summer events of the year.

http://www.themanifesto.ca

http://www.themanifesto.ca/submissions

VIDEO: Drake (The “Green The Block” Campaign)

Ty Harper | Initiatives, Interviews, Video | Sunday, June 13th, 2010

Seen on ATF!

Drake linked with GreenTheBlock.net during his “Away Tour” to promote the benefits of going green. Peep a short interview above and the actual promo vid after the jump!

TML drops this Tuesday!

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INITIATIVES: Get “The Remix Project” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show!!!

Ty Harper | Community, Events, Initiatives, News | Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

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As part of their “Give Money, Make Change” initiative this year, the good people over @ The Remix Project are trying to get their movement seen and heard on Ellen and need your help. TODAY.

On Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 we NEED your support to get the attention of Ellen DeGeneres and her producers.  Our goal is to have as many people as possible both “Tweet” and post facebook comments on Ellen’s fan page and twitter account on the exact same day!!!

We would like everyone involved to post comments about why Remix is important to them and/or how it has made an impact on their lives.

Ellen DeGeneres Facebook Fan Page (remember you have to become a fan to post on the wall)

Ellen DeGeneres Twitter Page

PLEASE TELL AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE!!!!

Pretty simple initiative; and for those of you that don’t know what The Remix Project is and why it deserves some face time on Ellen, check the video after the jump!

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