For Immediate Release:

Toronto DJ/Production Duo Circle Research Sign To URBNET

March 1, 2010, Toronto ON. Circle Research, the globally acclaimed Toronto DJ/production duo, have signed with URBNET, Canada’s pre-eminent urban music label. Their latest LP Gardiner Express is the group’s third, coming on the heels of their much-loved Toronto hip-hop mix show (now a popular podcast on the web) and stellar production work with luminaries such as Ivana Santilli and K-OS.

Appearing just a year after the duo’s sophomore effort, Who?, was released on Germany’s Melting Pot Records, Cricle Research’s newest album marks a clear evolution in the group’s unmistakable sound. For Nik and Gil, the title Gardiner Express doesn’t just refer to the main highway connecting downtown Toronto to its uptown counterparts, it also represents a state of mind.

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Via 1loveto! Producer, rapper and now director? Safe to say the future is looking bright for Rich Kidd (to say the least). He was one of 3 aspiring directors to win the City Life Film Project. Here’s the deets:

Calibre Entertainment, Temple Street Productions, The Remix Project and John Tory introduced 3 young filmmakers who won their chance to shoot their own film with the City Life Film Project. The launch of City Life marks another initiative in Toronto that continues to support our youth in the arts. We can’t wait to see what’s next…

Congratulations to Ana (left), Rich Kidd, and Ayanie (right).

REACH!

PRESS RELEASE:

Toronto, ON; Dubbed as “next to blow”, two of Toronto’s most anticipated artists Rich Kidd and Blake Carrington are conquering Toronto for one night. Taking place at Lee’s Palace, “Everybody’s Watching Me” is a concert to celebrate a successful year for both MC’s and to thank the city that has celebrated them.

Carrington built his reputation as a gimmick-free, raw talent hailing from New York City but thriving in Toronto. His rap sheet to date includes top spot in over 12 freestyle battles, the winner for Canada’s Urban Exposure competition as well as a showcase at the Appollo and a stamp of approval from the Cool Kids after an opening slot. “Everybody’s Watching Me” will easily be a night to be remembered in Toronto history as both Rich Kidd and Blake Carrington are on the verge of international success.

Rich Kidd has developed an astronomical buzz within Canada as an MC and a producer, particularly for crafting hits for k-os, Drake, Busta Rhymes among many more. His 2009 mixtape “On Some Rich Kidd Ish 3” had world wide rotation, including accolades on renowned blogs such as 2 Dope Boyz.

One particular stand-out track on the mixtape is Blake Carrington’s “Everybody’s Watching Me” which is the basis for the February 25th jam.

Previous: NEW MUSIC: Blake Carrington – Everybody’s Watching Me feat. Rich Kidd & Kemikal (New Mix / Master)

Era unleashes the artwork + tracklist for his highly anticipated new mixtape, Th1rt3en which drops in a couple days. Tape features Lokz, Drake, Trixx, Saukates and more! Shouts to Heinz on the design work! Back cover/tracklist after the jump. Via 2DBz!

Previous: VIDEO: JD Era “Th1rt3en” (Mixtape Promo Video)

Previous: NEW MUSIC: JD Era “You Know This” (prod Beat Merchant)

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Shouts to Eternia! If you haven’t been following E lately, basically her and Toronto-based producer MoSS have an album done called At Last. E took to the web with her “Road To Release” webisodes and started drumming up attention for the project in hopes of securing a record deal for the album. Well….looks like they actually did it and will be announcing which label they signed to on February 26th at the aply titled The “AT LAST” We Got a Record Deal JAM in NY. For more info on the event click here!

Also, check out a few new Eternia interivews (2 here, 2 down bottom):

Eternia on Beatminerz Radio

Watch what E has to say about a future Beatminerz collab, recording w/ female emcees, and what really happened when Eternia visited DJ Dummy’s studio in 2000 after opening for Common. DJ Evil Dee chimes in when he finds out E’s going to be @ SXSW & Bazarro runs like 10 of E’s tunes! E comes in at the 1:00:00 mark.

Eternia on The Bloom Effect

Watch what happens when E gets asked crazy left-field questions like “if you could sleep with anyone, who would it be?” and “If you could perform with anyone posthumously who would it be?”. This could get politically incorrect people…

Previous: VIDEO: eternia & MoSS – Road To Release Ep. 14 (feat. KRS-One & Chesney Snow)

Previous: VIDEO: Eternia “5 Minutes Ago”

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Wanted to get this up earlier but have been away from the comp all day. It’s not too late though!!! Shouts to everyone doing great work over at The Remix Project and for putting together a nice likkle Valentine’s Day idea for all you last-minute and/or forgetful and/or just plain generous people out there. Here’s all the info on how to donate for a great cause but also hopefully get some you know what out of it:

For only a $20 donation, REMIX will send your valentine a photo card by Yasmine James and an exclusive mixtape by your choice of either:

Future The Prince , Official DJ for Drake.
or
Josh McGuirk aka J Charles of Styrofoam Ones

With the donation you also get a tax receipt for the full value! Remix will send out all the photos and mixtapes Sunday morning. This Valentine’s Day tell the one you love how you feel while also supporting The REMIX Project and its mentorship programs. To pick your photo and mixtape go to www.theremixproject.ca/valentines.html. To know more about The Remix Project pelase visit www.theremixproject.ca.

Kim Davis Brings a Sensual Side to VDay this Season

Toronto, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Singer/Songwriter, Kim Davis would like to help lovers celebrate this holiday with a special version of her single Valentine For Life Part 2: “This song is very special to me because the message is all about love and that special someone who you are devoted to.” On Valentine’s Day Kim Davis will be opening up for Robin Thicke at Sound Academy and this is only the first of a series of upcoming shows, stay tuned.

Kim Davis – Valentine 4 Life Pt 2

Kim Davis – Valentine 4 Life Pt 2 (Instrumental)

Tour dates and more info after the jump!

Previously: VIDEO: Kim Davis’ Songbirds Event Wrap-Up

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Looks like Drake’s relationship with Sprite is more than just the new commercial that’s out. Definitely a great look and another example of how Drizzy has changed the game (still no album out…lol). Read the full article here! Props to MissInfo!

Previous: VIDEO: Drake “Sprite Commercial” (Full Version)

Previous: VIDEO: Drake “Sprite Commercial” (BTS)

SAUKRATES HAS TEAMED UP WITH NINE MILLION ENTERTAINMENT TO BRING YOU THE LAUNCH OF THEIR BRAND NEW VENUE: “THE BANK LOUNGE NIAGARA”!!!! THIS NEW ENTERTAINMENT EMPORIUM FEATURES ALL AMENITIES NEEDED TO SUPPORT HIGH-END AND SPECIAL EVENTS. IT’S EQUIPPED WITH A STAGE, DANCEFLOOR, VIP BALCONY AND MORE! IT ALL STARTS THIS WEEKEND, FEB 13/10: “THE GRAND OPENING AND LAUNCH OF ‘SATURDAY NIGHT TRAFFIC & SAUKRATES N FRIENDS LIVE’ @THE BANK LOUNGE NIAGARA”!!!

HOSTED BY SAUKRATES AND CO-HOST TIKA SIMONE; FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY: TRISH, RICH KIDD, LUU BREEZE & SHOW STEPHENS
THINK: SAUKRATES MEETS SINATRA IN OUR CASINO CITY!!!!!! FOR GUEST LIST AND INFORMATION CALL THE BANK LOUNGE: 289.668.8505

More guest appearances to be announced. Join the Facebook Group HERE! Check a promo video with Tika Simone and Saukrates after the jump!

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Courtesy of MissInfo. The U.S. tour is called the “Campus Consciousness Tour” or “The Away From Home Tour” (???) and will also feature opening acts k-os (dope look!) and Francis & The Lights (a synth-pop band from NY). I’m sure there’s some science behind the first name that we just don’t know right now… “Away From Home” is part of 5th Annual Campus Consciousness Tour, produced by Pretty Polly Productions and non-profit environmental organization Reverb (from XXL).

So, U.S. tour set for April/May should mean solid dates for first single and album coming soon….Anyways, full tour dates under the hood.
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