As we await her sophomore album – The MF Life – Ms Fiona re-releases select tracks from her debut album “The Bridge” as an acoustic EP.

Pick it up now on iTunes!

Previously: NEW VIDEO: John Legend – Wake Up feat. The Roots, Melanie Fiona & Common

Battle Of The Beatmakers went down this past Saturday and saw the top prize go to its first female champion – Neenah.

You might remember my previous post on this talented producer and singer and I’m pretty sure we’ll be hearing a lot more from her in the future.

Hopefully her win inspires more ladies to step into the producer seat and bring some diversity to the beat game.

Dld her latest mixtape HERE!

Congratulations!

http://www.neenah-music.com

http://www.myspace.com/neenahbeats

Previously: DJ K.O. feat. Silent Knight, Emilio Rojas & Skyzoo “Get Em” (prod. Neenah)

Previously: The Fine Print: Battle Of The Beatmakers – An Artist’s Dream

The book is out! Come celebrate with Maestro tomorrow at The Drake Hotel. Shouts to Manifesto!

The Drake Hotel and The Manifesto Festival Present:

Wes “Maestro” Williams Encourages Readers to “Stick To Your Vision”
Iconic Canadian Rapper/Actor Releases Motivational Book for Readers of All Ages

Having experienced the highs and lows that come with being a performer, Wes “Maestro” Williams, “The Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop,” has passed many hurdles in his life. Knowing that others out there face the same challenges, Wes, along with co-writer Tamara Hendricks-Williams, present Stick Your Vision. Sharing the same title as one of his hit singles, Wes provides practical and empowering strategies to help readers define their vision, determine how they’re going to achieve it, and what to do once it’s been achieved.

The Official Toronto Book Release Celebration!

DATE: August 12, 2010
TIME: Media Launch @ 8pm, Doors open to public @ 9pm
MUSIC: Dj Mel Boogie & Starting From Scratch
VENUE: The Drake Underground
PRICE: FREE!

Previous: VIDEO: Maestro Interview w/ CTV News

Previous: NEWS: Maestro Releases Motivational Book Called “Stick To Your Vision”

Via 2DB!

2009 Red Bull “Big Tune” winner and Toronto producer Frank Dukes gets his prize – the opportunity to work with GFK.

The two talk about the collaborative process and as usual, Ghost’s analogies are hilarious.

Congrats to Frank Dukes!

More footage after the jump!

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Siiiiiiiick! More (including tour dates) under the hood!

SHAD ANNOUNCES U.S. RELEASE OF LATEST ALBUM ON BLACK BOX RECORDINGS/DECON RECORDS OCTOBER 5TH

JUNO AWARD AND POLARIS PRIZE NOMINATED MC TO WIN OVER STATESIDE AUDIENCES

Vancouver based MC Shad prepares to storm the northern border with his highly acclaimed LP TSOL on October 5, 2010. The album, released earlier this year in his native Canada, will see a US release on Black Box Recordings/Decon and has already garnered wide praise including a nomination for the prophetic Polaris Music Prize. Moving forward, he sets his sights on American audiences, eager to connect with existing fans, and tell his story to virgin ears.

The son of Rwandan immigrants, Shad invested time into his craft while growing up in London. Reared on the sounds of American hip-hop while diligently pursuing an education, his character is an even-keeled amalgam of these influences, glaringly manifested on the introspective, multi-faceted TSOL.

While an initial listen to TSOL will immediately lead one to believe that it’s an immense hip-hop achievement, such sentiments merely scratch the surface. Shad’s third album is a self-effacing commitment to the art of rhyme, as evidenced on the soulful singles “Rose Garden” and “Yaa I Get It.” Later, he culls input from some of Canada’s most talented, notable musicians. Brendan Canning and Lisa Lobsinger of indie-rock mega-conglomerate Broken Social Scene to lend vocals and instruments to “Lucky 1’s” while Canadian hip-hop staple Classified offers up a brash slab of a beat on “A Good Name”.

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Louis Breezy officially drops his highly anticipated EP, Topic Of Discussion! Buy it on iTunes or get the free download below! Be sure to tune in to OTA Live tonight as we welcome Luu Breeze into the FLOW studios for another edition of OTA Talk! Full EP tracklist under the hood. Features production by Boi-1da, MegaMan and Soundsmith. Congrats to Breezy! “Drink Away The Pain” is my sh*****t!

You can also vote for Luu Breeze on The Megacity Countdown! “Oh Girl” feat. Show Stephens is off his Silence of the Lambs mixtape which is also available now!

BUY ON iTUNES

DOWNLOAD: Luu Breeze – Topic Of Discussion

DOWNLOAD: Luu Breeze – Topic Of Discussion (clean)

Previous: NEW MUSIC: Luu Breeze feat. Show Stephens “I Want It All” (DJ Pack) (Prod. Megaman)

Previous: VIDEO: Luu Breeze & Boi-1da In The Studio

Previous: NEW VIDEO: Luu Breeze – Light Up Freestyle

Previous: NEWS: Luu Breeze Releases Topic Of Discussion EP August 3rd!

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Here goes our 2nd feature in Creamworld Magazine’s Industry Talk segment! This time around we played word association and gave our thoughts on some of the game’s biggest artists. The new issue (with Amber Rose on the cover) is officially out now! See below to check out our first segment and shouts to Creamworld for showing love to your boys!

CHECK OUT THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

Previous: PHOTOS: Amber Rose “Cream World Magazine” Summer 2010 Issue (By Rohan Laylor)

Previous: VIDEO: Amber Rose’s Cream World Magazine Photo Shoot (BTS)

Previous: OTA Live featured in Creamworld Magazine

Shouts to everyone at FYI! See below for the official info! Full press release under the cut.

The monthly FYI Showcase at Harlem Restaurant has just launched a website to keep artists, supporters, and Toronto’s urban music community motivated to follow their instincts. The new site, www.FYIShowcase.com, will feature news, reviews, information, and opportunities for urban artists in the city who are dedicated to contributing to Toronto’s growing urban music infrastructure.

The FYI Showcase launched in February at Harlem (67 Richmond Street East). FYI regularly features the best of Canada’s emerging urban artists with live instrumental accompaniment by the 4-piece Movement Band.

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

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

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Shouts to Drizzy and Promise who are both featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming NBA 2K11 video game (set to hit stores in October). “Over” is on there for Drake and Promise is featured on a track called “Better Than You” with his new Duck Down family members, Buckshot, Sean Price and Skyzoo.

Check out more info on the soundtrack here!

Via 1LoveTO! Shouts to the fam at 1 Love T.O. for putting together Part 3 of their now infamous Pop-Up Shop retail takeovers. If you don’t have one of their now world-famous shirts go down to Revival this Thursday (tomorrow) between 5-10pm to copp one (then you can just stay there and wear it at Rich Kidd’s release party) . Pretty simple! Here’s more info just in case…lol

Greetings Toronto!

Firstly, the 1 LOVE T.O. team would like to thank all of our supporters because without you we could not have reached such amazing places as Egypt, Australia, 2010 Olympics, Japan, Trinidad Carnival and much more! With your help we are bringing a piece of Toronto to the rest of the world – thank you.

Whether you’re giving a t-shirt to a visitor, taking it aboard or wearing it here at home…

You are invited to join us for Part 3 of our “POP-UP SHOP” series. Just in time for Caribana weekend and OVO Fest.

Thursday July 29th @ Revival 783 College St West. 5-10pm.

T-Shirt Options: White/Black shirts with: Red, Blue, or Purple hearts available in both Mens/Women’s. Black on Black will also be available along with our BRAND NEW White-on-White. (SIZES: Mens S – XL, Women’s S – L)

Please be advised that there are no pre-orders, so first-come, first-served!

We’ll see you Thursday!

Previous: NEWS: 1 Love T.O. Pop-Up Shop Tomorrow (April 17th)

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