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NEW MUSIC: Diaz feat. Termanology "In My Clasa" (Prod. Pro Logic)

hyperadmin | Audio,Music | Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Diaz hooks up with BKs Termanology for “In My Clasa”.

Produced by Pro Logic.

www.moverecords.ca

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Diaz feat. Chikago “Nadie Como Yo” (Directed by Mark Tytler for Fedup Films)

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EVENT: T-Dot Renaissance – "Diasporic Journeys Collaborative Art Installation" (Dec 3rd-4th @ Loft 404)

hyperadmin | Community,Events,Initiatives,Music | Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Another dope initiative! (Shouts to Amanda!)

T-DOT RENAISSANCE: DIASPORIC JOURNEYS COLLABORATIVE

ART INSTALLATION

TORONTO, ON,

December 3^rd-4^th, 2011

– Diasporic Journeys: Young

Toronto Artists Collaborate for Collective Art Installation.

T-Dot Renaissance announces it’s first-ever collective art installation exploring diasporic journeys, from December 3-4th, 2011 at Loft 404 (located at 404-263 Adelaide St. West). Join us in this experiential exhibit, where all guests will be invited to walk through our interactive space at their own pace, and take the journey with us!

T-Dot Renaissance represents a group of emerging and interdisciplinary artists, working and rooted in Toronto. Emerging from the successful staging of Amanda Parris’s theatrical production, 32C and inspired by the artistic movement of the Harlem Renaissance, this group of artists became inspired to further collaborate, by putting together interactive and interdisciplinary installations that would see their collaboration reach new depths.

Their purpose (in progress) is:

1. To Make Purposeful Time for Play

2. To Collaborate and Build Multi-Arts Installations

3. To Learn from Collective Mentors

4. To Mobilize Resources for Artistic Opportunities for Us All

5. To Create Healing Spaces for Artists to Push Limits

6. To Re-Define Ritual and Community and Build Solidarity Between Our Village

T-Dot Renaissance seeks to tell the stories that are not told, to give voice to those often silenced, and to encourage a kind of collaborative effort that is often missing from today’s individualistic and product-driven art market. This installation will trace the journey of so-called “third world” bodies they move across space into the “first world.” Through poetry, photography, film, painting, sculpture and dance, the artists will “flip the colonial gaze” and tell a new story; one that is embedded in critique, challenge, memory and survival.

Artistic Director: Amanda Parris

Featured Artists: Colanthony Humphrey, Natasha Daniel, Neil “Logik” Donaldson, Nadijah Robinson, Quentin Vercetty, Nayani Thiyagarajah, Kim Crosby, Myk Miranda, Camille “Ciel” Lauren, Keisha-Monique Simpson, Jamiena Shah, Kemba King, Alana Lowe, Alix Muyoti and Kayla Carter.

The collective T-Dot Renaissance is extremely thankful to the Ontario Arts Council for their support of the team’s collective efforts, and to Loft 404 for providing a beautiful space for the installation.

We encourage people to follow us on twitter.com/TDotRenaissance, check out our Facebook event, and visit tdotrenaissance.squarespace.com for regular updates on all installation news.

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VIDEO: Beatface "Done Different" (Event Re-cap) (Directed by T-Square Media)

hyperadmin | Music,Video | Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Directed by T-Square Media.

A visual recap of 1LoveTo’s “Done Differently” monthly music series featuring BeatFace.

The song featured in the clip’s called “Fire” and should be out in 2012.

Previously: NEW VIDEO: BEATFACE – We Don’t Need To Pretend

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NEW MIXTAPE: Theo 3 & DJ Tony Touch "Elevator Up"

hyperadmin | Audio,Mixtape,Music | Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Shouts to Theo for putting this out!

Sometimes hard work is simply the gateway to even more hard work. Occasionally there are moments of satisfaction in between that provide a much needed break from the continuous cycle of building momentum over and over again. We must revel in those moments no matter how sparse or instantaneous they may be. A difficult task when you’re in the thick of battle.

For critically acclaimed Toronto Emcee THEO3, the grind has never ceased. Consistently putting out cutting edge music, facilitating innovative community programs for youth and hosting the legendary Toronto radio show Stylistik Endeavors has allowed THEO3 zero moments of self congratulation aka the Barry Horowitz self pat on the back. With the much anticipated release of the brand new ELEVATOR UP mix cd, THEO hopes to change that for the better.

Teaming up with International Superstar DJ TONY TOUCH (Shade 45, 50 Emcee’s mixtapes) from New York City, THEO3 has finally succumbed to the notion of enjoying accomplishments and celebrating catalogue. With over 10 years of music to his credit, this special REVIEW TO PREVIEW mix cd lays it all out on the table from classic tracks to brand new compositions. Deftly mixed and hosted by DJ TONY TOUCH, the collection of songs presented is a seamless blend of certified fan favourites such as Snakes with DJ Serious and DJ Grouch (amazing reviews in HHC UK, Allhiphop.com, Exclaim, Pound) and newly minted progressive bangers like Money produced by DJ Fase (forming the group World Wide Side Project). Plus a Special Guest appearance you won’t want to miss!!! 18 Tracks in all!!!

NOW is your chance to purchase this historic ELEVATOR UP mix cd featuring production by grammy winner Boi 1 Da, Juno winners Tone Mason and many many more extremely talented beat smiths. Only $5 in Toronto and surrounding areas. Place your order today at Theology3@gmail.com (Out of Toronto? CD will be online by weeks end!)