Going down at Revival tonight. You know we try to support as much as possible (and Blake and WolF always do their thing) but it needs to be said that this might be one of the worst flyers ever. Anyways, info is below:

On March 24th, there will be a concert at Revival Bar called “theMASHUP”.

It will be featuring local Toronto artists, such as:
– Blake Carrington [blakecarringtonsworld.com]
– Wolf J McFarLane [wolfj.com]
– Unbuttoned [youtube.com/UnbuttonedMusic]
– Lego Gang [itsthelegogang.com]

The host will be Shannon Boodram [thosegirlsarewild.com, Author of “Laid”]

DJ Sunshine & Shemca will also be spinning throughout the night.

With Eternia in town for the Junos this week it seemed only right that she hooked up with DJ Law to celebrate the release of her latest video, “To The Future” (click below if you haven’t seen it yet). The event is FREE and in support of Kids Help Phone so any type of support def goes a long way. Welcome home E!!! Here’s more info:

Mar 23: Eternia & MoSS JUNO AWARDS HOMECOMING PARTY + “To The Future” VIDEO PREMIERE PARTY in support of KIDS HELP PHONE!

CLASSIC HIP HOP by DJ LAW @ DA WHAT?! Wednesdays!
hosted by: Eternia
When: Wed. Mar 23 2011, 10pm-2am
Where: TOBY’S – 411 College St (@ Bathurst) Toronto
$10 Pitchers
$3 Shots
1/2 Price Wings
FREE!!

Previous: NEW VIDEO: Eternia & Moss “To The Future” (Directed by Erica Shallow)

My two celebrity crushes unite once again for what promises to be another great night at I&I. Plus it’s actually a release party for a new Andreena music video which should be a good look for sure. All the info is below!

Lastly, praise the photography gods for bringing us this flyer.

Hey Everyone,

So, Intimate & Interactive has teamed up with The Remix Proejct to present Andreena Mill’s Music Video Premiere for her new single entitled, “Like Me.” Produced by Mac Soundsmith! All the opening acts are either current Remix Project students or Remix Project Alumni. The flyer was also created by a student of Remix who calls himself: MrRelentless!

I’m very excited to be doing this show. It’s going to be incredible. Please blog, spread the word, let em know because Andreena wil be performing with full band during Juno Weekend!

Details below!

Tika Simone x The Remix Project Presents:

ANDREENA MILL @ INTIMATE & INTERACTIVE

VIDEO RELEASE PARTY & PERFORMANCE W/ LIVE BAND

FRIDAY, MARCH 25TH

Doors Open @ 9pm

• JUNO WEEKEND

$15 BEFORE 11; $20 AFTER

Alongside Opening Acts:

• PG

• Savannah Re

• Kyauna Clarke

• Courtney Taylor

Hosted by: Tika Simone

SUBA NIGHTCLUB

292 COLLEGE ST.

EMAIL INTIMATEANDINTERACTIVE@GMAIL.COM FOR LIMITED $10 GUESTLIST ALL NIGHT!!! SPACE IS LIMITED!!!

SHOW STARTS AT 10PM SHARP

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UMAC, The Urban Music Association of Canada,
Presents The 2011 UrbFresh Urban Music Showcases during JunoFest

Two-night event celebrating the 2011 urban music nominees

For Immediate Release

Toronto – In an unprecedented merger of talents & commitment, UMAC, The Urban Music Association of Canada, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) & The JUNO Award Urban Music Committees, have come together to fete the best and brightest from urban music in Canada during the 2011 JunoFest activities.  As the JUNO Awards celebrate their 40th Anniversary in Toronto, UrbFresh will also honour urban music’s contribution to the Canadian & global music culture over that same period.

“The Association couldn’t be happier! UMAC looks forward to growing UrbFresh‘s stature, visibility & star power for years to come at JunoFest!”, stated UMAC President Will Strickland.

Featuring stellar performances from 2011 Rap, Reggae and R&B Soul nominees Karl Wolf, Eternia & MoSS, Silver, Tony Anthony, D-Sisive, Elaine Lil’ Bit Shepherd and more, UrbFresh will be hosted by the Cornerstones of Canadian Rap, Wes “Maestro” Williams and Michie Mee and is poised to be one of the most dynamic presentations during JunoFest.

The 2011 UrbFresh Urban Music Showcases happen on both Friday, March 25th and Saturday, March 26th at Toronto’s Hard Rock Café, 279 Yonge Street (at Yonge/Dundas Square).  Doors open at 9pm. Tickets are $15 at the door or use your JunoFest Wristband ($30 each), which provides priority entry over both nights (subject to capacity).

For more information on JunoFest: www.junofest.ca

About The Organizations:

UMAC, The Urban Music Association of Canada, is a member-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to building the domestic and international profile of Canadian urban music. As the lone music industry service provider for urban music in Canada & the work of Canadian urban artists, UMAC offers professional development services to help music industry workers succeed as cultural entrepreneurs.

For more information: http://www.umacunited.com

About CARAS:

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences/L’académie canadienne des arts et des sciences de l’enregistrement (CARAS) is a not-for-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the Canadian music and recording industries and to contribute toward higher artistic and industry standards. The main focus of CARAS is the exploration and development of opportunities to showcase and promote Canadian artists and music through vehicles such as The JUNO Awards. For more information on the 40th Annual JUNO Awards or The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ (CARAS) website please visit www.junoawards.ca or www.carasonline.ca

For more information: http://www.carasonline.ca

Media Enquiries:

Melissa (MelBoogie) Langley
Director of Communications
UMAC, the Urban Music Association of Canada
melboogiemedia@sympatico.ca
416-436-6352

http://www.umacunited.com

Meghan McCabe
Manager, Communications
CARAS/ The JUNO Awards
meghan@junoawards.ca

345 Adelaide Street West, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario  M5V 1R5
www.junoawards.ca | www.carasonline.ca
www.musicounts.ca | www.musicompte.ca

Saidah Baba Talibah takes it to the stage for what will definitely be a ‘not to be missed’ live performance for CMW.

Previously: VIDEO: Saidah Baba Talibah – EPK Pt. 3 (LIVE)

A must attend event.

TANIKA CHARLES aka MZ. CHAWLS & THE WONDERFULS….
Throw down the classics! Along with new and highly anticipated joints!!!
L’OQENZ ON THE 1’s & 2’s *FUNK*SOUL*HIP HOP*RARE*
TICKETS $10.00 | DOORS 10PM | TANIKA CHARLES PERFORMANCE 12AM SHARP!
19+ | I.D. A MUST

Previously: VIDEO: Rich Kidd, Obie, Tanika Charles (BTS/ Pound Magazine Photo Shoot)

If you’ve never seen Eternia rock a stage, there’s no time like the present.

More info via the Facebook event page.

And hit the jump for the flyer and a visual testament of how live these parties can get.

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A dope hip-hop initiative from CBC and Manifesto.

Blurb taken from theManifesto.ca:

CBC Radio… 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.

More details after the jump!

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A sick show featuring one of the sickest emcees to ever do it, alongside some of The Mega’s finest new kids on the mic.

Plus a birdie told me there’s gonna be a special guest coming through too.

More info after the jump!

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Can’t believe this is already coming up (this Friday!!!). Damn time flies. Should be a DOPE event. All info is below…

FrameBlender, Stylus, CP Records, AUX TV Present:
Brought to you by: Manifesto

ULTIMATE MC
TORONTO SEMI-FINAL

8 MC’s – 1 on 1 Battle – Freestyle Off The Top

Canada’s Biggest MC Battle Purse $5000 & Record Deal with CP Records!

Featuring Performance from Celebrity Judge:
ROYCE 5’9 (Shady Records)

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 25TH 2011
Lee’s Palace 529 Bloor Street West

Hosted by Bishop Brigante
Celebrity Judges: ROYCE 5’9 / Organik (King of the Dot) / Cash (CP Records)

DJs: DJ Law & Musiklee Inzane

$10 Tickets $15 Doors

Tickets available at: Play De Record, Soundscapes, Slinky (MOOG)
http://www.ticketpicket.com/

Doors Open 8pm. Battle Starts 10pm

INFO:
http://ultimatemc.tv/

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STAY TUNED FOR COVERAGE ON AUX TV!

Supporting Partners:
TheCyberkrib / King of the Dot / HipHopCanada /Never Forgive Action / Shaman /Ridgeway / Droppin Knowledge /The Cypher / Moog Audio Logo / CP Records / Fusicology /Roundtable Ent. / Real Frequency /Just Entertainment

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