Multi-faceted, talented artist, actor, producer, director Aka Subliminal drops his latest joint “Make Up Your Mind” with Karen Jules and Philly’s Versatyle on the assist.
hyperadmin | Music,Video | Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
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The Freedom Writers (Tona,Frankie Payne, Mathematik, Theology 3, Progress, Adam Bomb, and producer Big Sproxx), Toronto, Canada’s collective of Internationally buzzing and locally certified artists continue to bend the parameters of politics, punch lines and a strong penchant for free thought with each sizzling new release. Following up the devastating Adam BombWASTED TALENT video, a song receiving waves of ravenous support from industry tastemakers (Peace magazine, Real Frequency, City on my Back) fellow artists (Michie Mee, D Sisive) and dedicated fans alike.
Following the massive success of the Freedom Writers appearance at the recent Dead Prez concert in Toronto, FW producer and newly minted video director Big Sproxx began to accumulate footage from various interviews, shows and studio sessions. The result is a first hand glimpse into the motivations, origins and energy of one of the most talked about collectives in Canadian Hip Hop history. From appearances supporting the only all female Hip Hop radio show in Canada (Droppin’ Dimez), to live freestyle sessions at Saturday afternoon radio staple Mixtape Massacre, the Freedom Writers maintain a constant community presence building with likeminded grassroots artists and movements. The intense crowd reactions can be seen in all venues as the genuine power of 6 top Emcees forming a union of thought, action and execution is vividly shown throughout. This is a time in history not to be missed.
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.