Directed by Badmash Factory.

Ray Gambini’s First Official Music VIDEO Off His New Street Album Yung Rap God New Music 2010

Produced by Red Royalty Entertainment.

DONT FORGET TO VISIT WWW.RAYGAMBINI.CA

Soxx hooks up with Mystro and Loudmouth Melvin (dope name lol) from the U.K. for the official across the pond remix for “Wednesday”. Same Soxx verse as the D-Sisive remix (below) but dope none the less. I think it needs to be officially said that Tone Mason made this sh*t KNOCK.

The support for Saukrates in the UK has been great and he is about to embark on a North American Tour with Drake. We hope to have him out here in June/July with Redman.

DOWNLOAD: Saukrates – Wednesday (U.K. Remix) feat. Mystro & Loudmouth Melvin

Previous: NEW MUSIC: Saukrates – Wednesday (rmx) feat. D-Sisive (Prod. by Tone Mason)

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CKLN NEEDS YOUR HELP AT ITS CRTC HEARING

EMAIL US AT: cklnhearing@gmail.com with your support

The CRTC is holding a public hearing into CKLN on May 12, 2010. This is a “show cause” hearing to determine if CKLN should keep its licence. The CRTC’s Notice can be found at http://www.crtc.gc.ca/ENG/archive/2010/2010-146.htm#1

Most of the CRTC’s concerns arise from the events at CKLN in 2008 and 2009 when many programmers were forced out of the station and then when the station was locked down entirely in early 2009 for a period of several months.

File your submission no later than April 12, 2010. CKLN is able to file supportive submissions on your behalf. Please include your full name and address and send it to us at cklnhearing@gmail.com (please send it to us as soon as possible and no later than noon on Monday April 12 to ensure we have time to include your submission)

Your name will be posted on the Commission’s website as part of the public record of this proceeding and that all information provided by this person becomes part of a publicly accessible file, including personal information such as full name, e‑mail address, postal/street address, telephone and facsimile number(s) and any other personal information provided.

We do need people to make oral submission to the CRTC as well. In order to do that you must submit your submission directly to the CRTC and indicate that you wish to also appear in person and give reasons why. Instructions for submitting to the CRTC appear below.
Submissions longer than five pages should include a summary.

A pretty important and CRUCIAL moment for one of the most important community radio outlets in this city. Bottom line is there’d be no hip-hop or urban movement as we know it without CKLN. Definitely not something to take for granted.

More info after the jump!

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The Queen returns with a new joint called “Head Knock”. If you missed our interview with Michie last year (amazing show where Michie really breaks down some serious Toronto hip-hop history) peep it here!

UPDATE (Mixed/Mastered Version): Michie Mee – Head Knock

With the release date for T-West‘s – “Maybe It’s Okay” being exactly one week away, we’ve decided to release a short movie trailer for the fans! While we won’t give away what the video represents, here’s a hint – watch the “Coming Home” video right after it.

T-West – “Maybe It’s Okay” (Hosted By: DJ Gutta x Live The Dream) will be released on April 15th, 2010 at http://www.maybeitsokay.com – This website will give listeners the opportunity to listen to the entire CD before downloading, and donate to the CD as well. We are firm believers in people paying for what they think something is worth, and that’s how this CD will be treated. Whether you think it’s worth $0.01, $1.00, or $10.00, we want you to let us know!

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “COMING HOME” HERE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OCNBs2q1tk

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Previous: NEW MUSIC: T-West – Coming Home feat. Troy Black + DJ Pack

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Chedo of The Come Up Show chops it up with Grand Analog’s Odario Williams. They touch on the importance of hip-hop artists translating their music on the stage, his transition into the i-pod playlist era, the environmentalism that inspired the title of their latest album and more.

Hit the jump for Part 2 of the interview!

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Seen on HHC!

Download HERE!

Straight up Young Tony is one of those local street emcees that at a glance, if you’re not from Toronto, you’d likely take a pass on; and even if you are, you still might not get.

I definitely put him on my list of local artists (Michie, Ghetto Concept, Kardi, Mayhem, Jaydahmann, Frankie Payne, Rich Kidd etc.) with a distinctive and culturally uncompromising hip-hop identity that can only be found in The Mega.

His appearances on tracks like 100 Strong Arm (Wikked I still need a wav/aiff of this!) and D Brown’s Flemo 2 Parma have pretty much given him a local underground hood-rap respect that had a lot of fans wondering why he chose to ‘retire’ several years ago.

Anyways, he’s down with Drake (was part of the now ‘defunct’ Wise Guys) and was recently spotted eating jerk chicken with Drizzy in JA, which had many thinking he might be making a return to the game.

I guess this feature on Big Lean’s “When It All Goes Down” (produced by Boi-1da) answers that question.

There’s also apparently some Page subliminals in his verse too but I’ll let you be the judge on that one..

Shouts to TGM on the heads up!

An album from local producer Emperor Bohe – “The Fantastic”. 19 tracks with an array of features from artists that I’ve honestly never heard of before but if it’s one thing I’ve learned in the digital era, it’s that the notion of ‘knowing it all’ is dead.

Head over to his bandcamp page for a full preview and free download of the album in flac and varying mp3 bitrates!

Seen on HHC!

Sha Prince connects with D-Sisive; Dj Grouch on the cuts and Anonymous Twist on the production for “Click Click Bang Bang”.

Sha Prince feat. D-Sisive & Dj Grouch “Click Click Bang Bang”

Sha Prince feat. D-Sisive & Dj Grouch “Click Click Bang Bang” (DJ PACK)

Circle Research are launching their new album “Gardiner Express” with a release show at The Rivoli on April 22.

Unknown Funk Hero Presents: BEAT LOUNGE: The CIRCLE RESEARCH ‘Gardiner Express’ Album Release Party. BEAT LOUNGE veterans CIRCLE RESEARCH take over Unknown Funk Hero’s BEAT LOUNGE to present the release of their new album ‘Gardiner Express’ Special LIVE! Beat Performance by dynamic production duo CIRCLE RESEARCH Round robin BEAT LOUNGE producer showcase featuring special guests.

Catch up on why these guys have been an important fixture in the city’s local hip-hop expansionist movement after the jump!

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