Some news from the homie Shad. TSOL in stores next week!

1) SHAD will be LIVE on Much On Demand today at 5:30pm.  We’re welcoming any and all Toronto street-roamers to swing by the legendary Much Music building at 299 Queen St W, to make some noise and get Much Music AMPED about our boy Shad.

2) On Monday May 24th at 7pm, Shad will be ringing in the release of his 3rd full-length disc, TSOL, by doing a special in-store performance at “Sonic Boom” at Bathurst & Bloor.  TSOL albums will be available at the show even though it’s the day before the official release date.

TSOL is in stores on Tuesday May 25th.  Shad’s TSOL National Tour kicks off in Winnipeg on Thursday May 27th, and he touches down in Toronto to perform at The Opera House on Saturday June 12th.  More info at www.shadk.com

From ATF!

Final tracklist & production credits for TML which hits June 15th.

1. Fireworks (Feat. Alicia Keys) (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib)
2. Karaoke (Produced by Francis & The Lights)
3. The Resistance (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib)
4. Over (Produced by Boi-1da)
5. Show Me A Good Time (Produced by Kanye West)
6. Up All Night (Feat. Nicki Minaj) (Produced by Boi-1da)
7. Fancy (Feat. TI and Swizz Beatz) (Produced by Swizz Beatz)
8. Shut It Down (Feat. The Dream) (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib and Omen)
9. Unforgettable (Feat. Young Jeezy) (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib and Boi-1da)
10. Light Up (Feat. Jay-Z) (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib and Tone Mason)
11. Miss Me (Feat. Lil Wayne) (Produced by Boi-1da and Noah “40″ Shebib)
12. Cece’s Interlude (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib)
13. Find Your Love (Produced by Kanye West)
14. Thank Me Now (Produced by Timbaland)

Hopefully anyone that was griping about the lack of homegrown assists on the album notices that more than half of TML is produced by 40, Boi-1da and Tone Mason.

Pretty dope initiative. Not a lot of time to get your submissions in so literally get to steppin’!

http://www.stylusgroup.ca/

http://twitter.com/AGAMEMUSIC

http://twitter.com/StylusSpinFest

GCP Recording Corp & Scarlette Sky Records Present…Matte Black Live At The Glen Gould Studios

Introducing GCP’s  Rock artist Matte Black “The New Man In Black!”. He will be performing inside the CBC building in The Glenn Gould Studio This Sunday May 16th for his debut Concert.  The event will be hosted by JB and feature appearances from Yung Jixx of GCP and more. The concert will be to raise awareness for the Salvation Army and Eva’s Initiative youth shelters with partial proceeds being donated. It is a black tie affair with media present covering the nights events.

all ages, tickets will be available at the door.

here’s a link for people to purchase tickets-  http://masseyhall.com/eventdetail?eventId=450

Matte Black Debut Single “Streets of Toronto” –  link to song – http://rcpt.yousendit.com/864272373/1c6c8af8499e1fd7dd86c1f5c0d18ab9

Available on iTunes worldwide May 2010

Thanks for your support.

Hit the jump for more details!

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Welcome to the adventures of the incredible accomplishments of Boi-1da. Congrats amigo! Peep the two Billboard articles below for all the details.

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The Stylus DJ Awards are literally right around the corner. Gonna be a great night + weekend full of activities (including our event Sunday night at MOD Club!!!). Performers for the actual awards show were announced yesterday, here’s the official press release! More under the hood.

Stylus DJ Awards & Spinfest presented by Marc Ecko Watches

Performers Announced for 2010 Stylus DJ Awards 5^th Anniversary Show
Monday May 31^st 2010

The Stylus Group is proud to return with the 2010 Stylus DJ Awards.  Celebrating their 5^th anniversary, The Stylus DJ Awards presented by Marc Ecko Watches will unify the country’s most influential DJs, artists, and industry tastemakers from across Canada for an evening of recognition honouring our country’s biggest DJs.  After four incredible sold out years, this award show has quickly become the must-attend “hip” event of the year.

The Stylus DJ Awards will be take place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre at the Canadian National Exhibition Grounds on Monday, May 31^st, 2010 at 8:00 pm. The star-studded show will feature some of Canada’s biggest selling recording artists, and a sneak peak at tomorrow’s emerging talent. The highly anticipated event has continued to grow with an expected attendance of over 1,300 guests.

This year’s host will be rising star & renown comedian Trixx (currently seen on Much Music’s Video on Trial and featured worldwide in the Yuk Yuk’s International Stand Up Comedy Series).

The evenings performance’s for this year’s award show include; award winning CP recording artist Belly, producer, songwriter and EMI recording star Karl Wolf, exciting, new hip hop duo A Game, emerging R&B sensation Trish and a special tribute performance to the life and music of Guru and Gangstarr featuring some of Canada’s finest hip hop MC’s.

Previous: NEWS: Stylus DJ Awards Nominees Announced!

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As part of their “Give Money, Make Change” initiative this year, the good people over @ The Remix Project are trying to get their movement seen and heard on Ellen and need your help. TODAY.

On Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 we NEED your support to get the attention of Ellen DeGeneres and her producers.  Our goal is to have as many people as possible both “Tweet” and post facebook comments on Ellen’s fan page and twitter account on the exact same day!!!

We would like everyone involved to post comments about why Remix is important to them and/or how it has made an impact on their lives.

Ellen DeGeneres Facebook Fan Page (remember you have to become a fan to post on the wall)

Ellen DeGeneres Twitter Page

PLEASE TELL AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE!!!!

Pretty simple initiative; and for those of you that don’t know what The Remix Project is and why it deserves some face time on Ellen, check the video after the jump!

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Ian Andre Espinet posted this up on his blog last Friday.

For anyone that’s enjoyed what the Worldwide Wakeup Show with Jester and Chief has provided to Toronto for the last decade and change (shouts to Dj Majesty!), you may be interested in what he had to say:

Good morning,

Today I write to you, as I understand that often, communities need to be pushed to action.  Enclosed, is my letter to officials at CIUT and members of the Board of Directors with respect to the cancellation of the “Worldwide WakeUp Show” which aired on Thursday mornings from 5:30-8am on 89.5fm for the last 15 years with radio personalities Jester and Chief.

Too often do things of this nature take place, and we feel annoyed or upset, yet do not take the steps to defend the issues.  And then it happens again.  And again, until there’s no one LEFT to defend it.

Please take a moment out of your busy day if you are a fan of this radio show to contact the powers that be, in a polite and respectful manner to express your opinion on the cancellation of the show.

I have included my own letter to them below.

Thank you for your time.

SIMPLY CLICK HERE TO CONTACT CIUT

Read IAE’s letter to CIUT after the jump!

(Imho) Loving the city we live in requires more than just saying we love it, or cheering from the sidelines wearing patriotic paraphernalia; basking in accomplishments that boost our sense of identity.. not realizing they require authentic, constructive reciprocation to be sustainable representations of ourselves.

If there isn’t a willingness to build, cultivate and sustain the things we claim to love is it really love?

(think about what love of your family, kids and cherished friends entails)

And it’s not enough to show it just when it’s politically convenient and/or immediately self-serving.

True love is defined when it really sucks to have to get up and do something for it.

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You know your Mom has e-mail now lol. Send her a nice likkle Happy Mother’s Day greeting courtesy of Melanie Fiona! Inside you’ll also get an exclusive look at the complete “You Stop My Heart” music video. If you remember, she released a snippet of the video on Valentine’s Day but in the Mother’s Day greeting you can watch the whole thing (def one of my favorite songs off The Bridge!). Anyways, shouts to Ms. Fiona who is currently out in Europe touring with Alicia Keys!

VISIT: Melanie Fiona – Mother’s Day Greeting

Previous: NEW VIDEO: Melanie Fiona “You Stop My Heart” (Valentine’s Version!)

Via 2DBz:

Here’s a tag-free cut that was previously found off Tapemaster Inc’s Far From Over, courtesy of Splash. Look for the album version to feature a different hook, and a feature from Lil Wayne.

DOWNLOAD: Drake – Miss Me (Prod. by Boi-1da)