Shouts to everyone at FYI! See below for the official info! Full press release under the cut.
The monthly FYI Showcase at Harlem Restaurant has just launched a website to keep artists, supporters, and Toronto’s urban music community motivated to follow their instincts. The new site, www.FYIShowcase.com, will feature news, reviews, information, and opportunities for urban artists in the city who are dedicated to contributing to Toronto’s growing urban music infrastructure.
The FYI Showcase launched in February at Harlem (67 Richmond Street East). FYI regularly features the best of Canada’s emerging urban artists with live instrumental accompaniment by the 4-piece Movement Band.
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Shouts to Drizzy and Promise who are both featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming NBA 2K11 video game (set to hit stores in October). “Over” is on there for Drake and Promise is featured on a track called “Better Than You” with his new Duck Down family members, Buckshot, Sean Price and Skyzoo.
Check out more info on the soundtrack here!
Via 1LoveTO! Shouts to the fam at 1 Love T.O. for putting together Part 3 of their now infamous Pop-Up Shop retail takeovers. If you don’t have one of their now world-famous shirts go down to Revival this Thursday (tomorrow) between 5-10pm to copp one (then you can just stay there and wear it at Rich Kidd’s release party) . Pretty simple! Here’s more info just in case…lol
Greetings Toronto!
Firstly, the 1 LOVE T.O. team would like to thank all of our supporters because without you we could not have reached such amazing places as Egypt, Australia, 2010 Olympics, Japan, Trinidad Carnival and much more! With your help we are bringing a piece of Toronto to the rest of the world – thank you.
Whether you’re giving a t-shirt to a visitor, taking it aboard or wearing it here at home…
You are invited to join us for Part 3 of our “POP-UP SHOP” series. Just in time for Caribana weekend and OVO Fest.
Thursday July 29th @ Revival 783 College St West. 5-10pm.
T-Shirt Options: White/Black shirts with: Red, Blue, or Purple hearts available in both Mens/Women’s. Black on Black will also be available along with our BRAND NEW White-on-White. (SIZES: Mens S – XL, Women’s S – L)
Please be advised that there are no pre-orders, so first-come, first-served!
We’ll see you Thursday!
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Congrats to PJ for officially dropping his debut album (online and in stores today!). From HHC:
Congrats to Peter Jackson for releasing his brand new album In My Life on Richmond Street/Fontana! It’s available today in stores and online via outlets like iTunes. In My Life has over 1200 CDs pre-ordered & is expected to crack Top 20 on the Canadian Soundscan in its first week of sales. The album features guest appearances and production from the likes of Sizzla, Die Mannequin, Royce da 5′9″, Crooked I, Naughty By Nature, Classified, Joell Ortiz, Choclair, Nikki Awesome, Boi-1da and more. His most recent video “Come On Over” has added to MuchMusic and MuchVibe. Support PJ’s grind with a purchase of his album now…
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Drizzy got to half a mil in like a week. It took us a little over a year lol. I guess in the world of websites it’s not CRAZY news (as there are many websites that get 500,000 hits A DAY) but in our little world I think the success of this blog thus far is a true testament to the progress our city’s music scene is making. Anyways, don’t want to get all sentimental (insert emoticon hug here) but thanks for checking us out in our first year here in the blogosphere and shouts to all the artists on their grind!
According to ATF, Thank Me Later is officially platinum. Didn’t doubt it would happen for a second. CONGRATS to the whole fam. Incredible accomplishment!!!
New joint, plus event info, from Drex aka one of The Remix Project Generals. Full press release under the hood! Dope cover btw too. A little birdie told me the art direction/design is by Bryan Brock!
Hello good people.
I am excited to let you know about my “City to City” album release party Friday July 23rd @ Loki Lounge (577 King St. West). It’s $10 at the door, and there will bee t-shirts, photography and CDs on sale! 50% of all proceeds go to a youth percussion program in Rio De Janeiro.
Thank you for your support!
DOWNLOAD: Drex – City To City
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Battle of the Beatmakers is back! I remember being a judge a few years back when Boi-1da pulled out his now infamous Transformers beat to take a tie-breaker round with ummm Arthur McArthur I think…??? Sh*t, can’t remember right now. Anyways, there’s already some classic moments at this event and I’m sure this year’s contest will be just as memorable. Producers, don’t sleep! Visit www.soundsupremacy.com for more info!
Tika Simone chops it up with NOW Magazine about her style! If you wanna get Intimate & Interactive with Ms. Simone check her out this Friday night at her weekly open mic night (this week headlined by Tanika Charles!). Info below!
What does style mean to you?
Style is important for a few reasons for me. Number one because there is the whole big taboo about larger women not being able to exude you know, offer, laughter, gorgeous style. I was quite frankly tired of seeing you know disgusting prints or floral carpeting for me to choose from from the regular plus sized stores. I go out of my way to go to Value Village or Black Market or any consignment stores really. It’s so important to me not only cause I’m living downtown and over a size 16, but a lot of young girls really do look up to me. I have to make sure that I come correct or I just don’t come at all. That’s just what it is [she laughs].
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
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“Drink Away The Pain” is my shiiii*t! Here’s the official press release and tracklisting (under the hood)! If you missed the Silence Of The Lambs mixtape download that is below also (and acts as somewhat of a preview for the EP as well).
LUU BREEZE RELEASES DEBUT EP ALBUM “TOPIC OF DISCUSSION” TUESDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2010
BUY OR STEAL IT TUESDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 13th, 2010, Toronto, ON – Luu Breeze is set to release his debut EP album “Topic of Discussion” on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010. The album is a collaborative label effort between 1st Party Music & Get Right Music Group and will be distributed throughout Canada by 1st Party Digital/Fontana North/Universal Music and will also be available worldwide through major digital outlets such as iTunes, Napster & Amazon. Alternatively, Luu is offering the entire EP album for free to the public in a “buy or steal” campaign that will be running throughout the summer.
“Topic of Discussion” contains a total of 8 new songs and showcases Luu’s versatility in concepts, as well as constructing songs and also in both singing and rapping. The bulk of the production is handled by Toronto super producer Mega Man (Young Jeezy, Drake & more) with 6 of the 8 tracks being produced by him. 2010 Grammy Nominee producer Boi-1da (Eminem, Drake, Lil’ Wayne & more) produces on “I Ain’t Going To Jail” and Toronto powerhouse production team Soundsmith (Rakim, 50 Cent, Fabolous & more) produces on “J.O.S.H. – Jealous One’s Still Hope”.
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