Moni in the Middle…Interview w/ T.Ana Cole

hyperadmin | Interviews,Moni in the Middle | Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

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T.Ana Cole is a fighter.  Whether you’re a no good man, hater, or the music industry at large, the west-end based singer has definitely set out to kick some ass.  Since entering Seneca’s Independent Music Production program in 2006, this Honey Jam alum has turned her gift for singing and songwriting into a hustle, taking her music from a form of therapy and self expression, to a serious business that she’s taking across Canada to Montreal and Ottawa, and back to Buffalo, NY.  Working with the some of Toronto’s hypest producers including Rich Kidd and the infamous 2Rude, winning a factor demo grant, and opening for Mariah Carey at the ACC, are just a few notches on her belt.  This gorgeous, and totally down to earth singer with the mega heart, and 90’s rnb voice took a minute from promoting her new single ‘Individual’ to talk about her music, and putting up a fight to make it as an up and comer in Toronto’s music scene.

more after the jump!

Event: Soul On Ice (Aug. 19th) at The Central

hyperadmin | Events,Moni in the Middle | Thursday, August 19th, 2010

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Tonight!!! Brendan Philip, with special guests Shi Wisdom and PG will host an intimate night of soul, love and sounds of “MUD” at Central, 603 Markham St. (Bloor and Bathurst).  “The goal of this show is to get myself over to Europe so that I can do a few gigs to help get the word out in some over seas countries”, says Philip.  As the first ever “solo” Brendan Philip Show, this deeply-real soulman plays alongside his signature acoustic guitar and a live band.

Check him out tonight!

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CONTEST: Win $1500!! Soundbattle Royale ROUND 3 Beat maker submissions deadline August 3rd!!!

hyperadmin | Contests,Moni in the Middle | Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

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Soundbattle Royale is doing exactly what they said they would do and bringing light to some of the city’s most talented, yet under-discovered beat makers.  Round 2 winner Memorecks is now added to the line up of who will battle it out for $1500 cash!! You could join him: ENTER TODAY!  Submissions can be made via www.soundbattleroyale.com and the deadline for submissions is August 3rd.  Can YOU flip it?

Moni in the Middle…Interview with Rich Kidd

hyperadmin | Interviews,Moni in the Middle,Uncategorised | Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

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This Friday July 16th at  Augusta House, another 8 of the city’s dopest beatmakers will take it to the stage to flip, cut, mix, chop, and do whatever it takes to win $1500 cash and the title of Toronto’s hottest producer.  The never done before, live production event Sound Battle Royal, kicked off their 5 part series last month, providing Toronto and it’s talent a new platform for appreciating a very important aspect of the production process: CREATIVITY!  And who better to judge his fellow beatmakers on how to make it hot (literally!!), than T-Dot’s own Rico Suave on the boards, Rich Kidd.  Producing for some of hip hop biggest talents such as Drake, Frank and Dank, Ill Bill and more, Rich knows a thing or 2 about making music for the masses and shares this knowledge with up and comers in the production game.

Full interview after the jump!

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Moni in the Middle…Melanie Fiona Concert Monday June 7th at Metro Square!! FREE!!

hyperadmin | Events,Moni in the Middle | Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Melanie Fiona at Metro Hall

A BIG congrats to Melanie Fiona for winning ‘rnb single of the year’ at this year’s Stylus Awards !!  The grammy nominated soulstress was missed this weekend as she is currently on tour with Alicia Keys in Europe, but that doesn’t stop this Scarborough native from repping T. Dot !!  This Monday, June 7th catch her at the Invest+Empower=Achieve event, a celebration of Toronto youth and neighbourhoods.

This event is FREE!! and will include a performance by spoken word artist P-Air.

Details after the jump! (more…)

Moni in the Middle…Toronto Producers win $1500!! Four Chances to Win!!

hyperadmin | Contests,Moni in the Middle,Uncategorised | Friday, May 21st, 2010

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You’ve never seen a contest like this before.  T-Dot producers are challenged to take their skill from the basement to the stage for a chance to wear the crown of Toronto’s hottest producer and $1500 cash!

Deadline June 1st.

Check out www.soundbattleroyale.com for more deets!

Moni in the Middle…ArtReach Showcase at the AGO TONIGHT!!!

hyperadmin | Events,Moni in the Middle | Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

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Check out a full spectrum of the city’s young talent, panels by industry professionals and eats…all FREE!!! Presented by ArtReach Toronto: the Youth Arts Showcase happens TODAY at the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario), 317 Dundas St West.

Hosted by Big Norm!!

Featuring panelists:
Weyni Mengesha
Che Kothari
David “Click” Cox
Libydo
Syrus Marcus Ware
Jesse Ohtake
and the Bossy Girls*

Full line up after the jump! (more…)

Moni in the Middle…Audition for Honey Jam June 13th at the MOD Club!!

hyperadmin | Moni in the Middle,Uncategorised | Monday, May 17th, 2010

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This year, Toronto’s long standing institution for promoting female talent “Honey Jam” turns 15! Auditions for the August 15th Showcase will take place Sunday June 13th at the Mod Club, 722 College Street.

After many years of providing a platform for female vocalists to gain local and international exposure, Phem Phat Productions continues to support women in the music industry by going beyond the stage. Honey Jam finalists will get industry insight from international recording artists, as well vocal training and development support through artist workshops.  The event also offers an opportunity for people interested in getting into the music scene a great chance to network and build with the many professionals who have been involved with the event over the past 15 years.

For more information or to volunteer, email: honeyjaminfo@gmail.com

Official press release after the jump! (more…)

Moni in the Middle…Interview With Junia-T

hyperadmin | Interviews,Moni in the Middle | Friday, May 14th, 2010

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“As an artist you still need to know about the business side of things to be successful.” says Junia-T, Toronto MC, producer, businessman and big brother to so much young talent in this city.  “Since I was 15 years old (spitting in our school cafeteria ‘Cafrica’) I was observing and getting mentored by my crew SMC out in Sauga”.

From building schools in India to defining success for himself over 10 years of taking in the GTA music scene, Junia has paid close attention to his fellow scene makers and learnt from some of Toronto’s dopest promoters and artists on how to develop a versatile career.  “I essentially started out as a water-boy.  I was too young to get into shows my crew was performing at so my boys brought me in as the dude with the drinks.  They took me everywhere.  I learned a lot of what I know now from those days”. Since then Junia has continued repping his west side crews Ridgeway and Hustle & Flip, at the same time building up his repertoire downtown and in each corner of the City.

Full interview after the jump! (more…)

Moni in the Middle…Interview with Tanika Charles

hyperadmin | Interviews,Moni in the Middle,Uncategorised | Friday, May 7th, 2010

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I have to admit this interview might seem bit short for such a huge talent.  Not because there aren’t enough amazing things to say about the lovely Tanika Charles, but more because when you’re in her presence, it’s not even about her.  Tanika, aka Mz. Chawls, has a way of looking you straight in the eye and knowing exactly how you’re feeling.  And she called out my forever aching heart right away.  “You’re a cancer, aren’t you?” she pinpointed me.  “How did you know?” I replied surprised.  And with that signature twinkle in her eye she responded with an, “ooh girl, I just know … Trust me when I say, I KNOW”.

Full interview after the jump! (more…)

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