From Chedo:

If you aren’t familiar with Sese yet I suggest you start with his music videos and download his mixtapes YFRWN and YFRWN 2. One of the hungriest and hardest working rappers that I know PERIOD. The Come Up Show in association with STR888 FIAAA PROMOTIONZ is happy to bring Sese down Oct 27 at the APK Live. Check the tour promo video below and take in Sese’s music!!

What: Sese will be performing his latest mixtape YFRWN 2.
Where: APK Live at 340 Wellington @ York. London.
When: Thursday, October 27 at 10:00pm – October 28 at 2:00am
Admission: $10 Admission at the door which includes a physical copy of YFRWN 2. Doors Open 10PM.

RSVP on Facebook.

Roshin of Notes To Self sets the stage for what fans should expect tonight at “Droppin’ Knowledge” over at The Rivoli (322 Queen St. W).

Video by Zact Facts.

Full lineup and info after the jump!

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It’s here!

Toronto, August, 23rd, 2011 – Celebrating our significant 5-year anniversary for this upcoming edition, the Manifesto Festival of Community & Culture returns this year with an 11-day long festival featuring an unprecedented series of events including the ArtReach Pitch Contest, FRESH (New Artist Showcase), the 106 & York Urban Arts Festival, Wombmanifesto, Origins (an Indigenous Hip Hop Showcase), Manifesto Movie Night, the Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash, a Conference on Community & Career, a Street Dance Tribute and many more.

In Manifesto tradition, the festival will culminate on Sep 25 with a massive FREE outdoor concert at Yonge-Dundas Square headlined by Rakim & Kid Capri, 9^th Wonder & Phonte, Blu & Exile, Andreena Mill, Zaki Ibrahim, Michie Mee and more. The festival will also include the participation of legendary hip hop forefather Afrika Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation, Mr. Wiggles, the Inside Out Project, and Indigo.

Manifesto will once again transform the city for 11 days into a hotbed of youth culture igniting 13 venues with over 100 artists offering something for everyone. With constant new additions to the festival, Manifesto returns bigger and more exciting than ever!

Via MissInfoTV!

The first visual footage of Drake bringing us not just another “OVO Fest”, but another classic moment in Toronto hip-hop history. From The Weeknd’s performance – which only reminded me that this kid has pretty much broken all the rules with his meteoric rise; Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, J.Cole, the God-MC Nas; but most importantly the legendary Stevie Wonder’s appearance on stage with all that 2011 swag looked surreal, phenomenal and inspiring all at the same time (he will be featured on “Take Care”).

Respect Drizzy.

More footage after the junp!

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Nice!

The Airplane Boys
LIVE IN CONCERT
Hosted By MTV’s Johnny Hockin
DJ set by Lissa Monet & Johnny Hockin

To our family, friends and fans who have supported us though out journey so far — We Thank you!!!

To show our appreciation we are performing a free concert on June 29th at Revival — we would love to have you join.

Date: Wednesday June 29th, 2011
Location: Revival — 783 College Street, Toronto
Doors Open — 8:00pm
19+ Event — ID Required

Previously: VIDEO: The Airplane Boys – Kool Haus Performance (Behind The Scenes)

Nice!

SmashMouth Entertainment & The Remix Project Proudly Present

The Canadian Debut of TDE’s

Kendrick Lamar

alongside

Ab-Soul & School Boy Q

Tickets Are Available On-line HERE!

Early Birds | $20 | Available On-Line Now
Regular | $25

Door | $30

Hard Tickets Available At;

Livestock – 116 Spadina Avenue
Play De Record – 357 Yonge Street
Sound Scapes – 572 College Street

Opening Act by Rich Kidd + Smash Brovaz + Lord Quest

Musical Direction by Meka of 2DopeBoyz & Wristpect

Hosted by Shaun Boothe

All Ages & 19+ Section
Doors @ 8:30

For more information:

www.smashmouthent.com
www.theremixproject.ca
www.topdawgmusic.com
www.richkiddbeats.com

Hit the jump for the viral promo.

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The first two people to correctly email us (cityonmyback@gmail.com) the part of the GTA Rich Kidd hails from (Scarborough, Pickering, Mississauga, Brampton??) will each get a pair of tix to the show this Friday!

(EDIT: Shouts to Nigel Jackson and Aman Ogbe for getting the answer right – Rich Kidd hails from ‘Sauga – Ridgeway to be exact)

SmashMouthEnt for more info. TicketWeb for tickets.

Crazy lineup.

SmashMouthEnt for more info. TicketWeb for tickets.

Onyx. Citizen Kane. Mayhem Morearty. Sound Academy. Tonight… moshpit mandatory.

Manifesto presents…

Legends of Hip Hop
concert series debut

featuring ONYX (Sticky Fingaz + Fredro Starr)

with Toronto legends:
Citizen Kane
Mayhem Morearty

Host deejay: DJ Law

Hosted by: Big Norm

Thursday, April 14
Sound Academy (Solarium – upper level)
11 Polson St.
Cost: $15 advance
Tickets: Play De Record, Soundscapes, LiveStock
Online: www.ticketmaster.com
Doors at 9pm | Show at 10pm
19+ event

www.themanifesto.ca
www.sound-academy.com

Stats:

* ONYX formed in 1988
* South Jamaica Queens / Brooklyn
* debut album Bacdafucup (1993)
* biggest single “Slam”
* sophomore album All We Got Iz Us (1995)
* third album Shut ‘Em Down (1998)

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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