Taaaaalk to ‘eeeemmmmmm!

Pics from Harvey Stripes‘ latest video shoot feat. Lloyd. Coming soon I assume (directed by Cazhmere). More pics under the hood or download the entire photo album below:

Here are some behind the scenes pictures of the “Come On” video shoot Ft. Harvey Stripes & Lloyd

Special guest Vixens:

Daphne Joy

Erica Mena

For the entire album, click here: http://www.yousendit.com/download/VnBxT20xT01EbUpFQlE9PQ

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In case you’re just catching up now, here’s the situation. CBC held this concert on Tuesday night that featured Classified, Maestro, Michie Mee, Kardinal, Ghetto Concept (w/ Infinite!!!), Reema Major, Cadence Weapon, Shad, K’naan, k-os, Saukrates, Red 1 (Rascalz), Choclair, Dream Warriors, Thrust and….I think that’s it. Show definitely had its moments but the impromptu performance of “Northern Touch” at the very end was CLASSSSSSSSSSSIC!

Now, there’s gonna be an hour-long edit of the concert that will be televised (although, we don’t know when yet) but the entire thing will be broadcast today at the hip-hop summit (I believe at 6pm).

Here are some pictures from the concert via 1 Love T.O. More under the hood.

Previous: EVENT: CBC Hip-Hop Summit (Friday, April 1st)

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BTS pics from the video shoot for one of the songs of the year (produced by Toronto producer T-Minus too, if you didn’t know). Courtesy of Derick G. Peep the rest on his page.

Some really great behind-the-scenes shots of Tru-Paz’ upcoming video for “Black Widow”, directed by Sterling Pache of Romantic Child Studios.

Very dope.

More pics after the jump! Even more HERE!

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Kiddunot & Vision7 Entertainment gives us a behind the scenes look at Ms. Fiona’s shoot for Derek Blanks’ “Alter Ego” campaign.

Peep the final product after the jump!

Previously: VIDEO: Melanie Fiona “Living The MF Life” (Teaser)

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I don’t play video games but I guess part of the deal when you get a song placed on the soundtrack is you also get a character in the game. Pretty dope! Shouts to Burd on the screen caps and for his analysis of the characters lol:

We all know there’s the “Create-A-Player” option in NBA 2K11. But when the makers of 2K11 MAKE YOU!!! Your doing something right in my opinion. And how rare is it to have 2 of Toronto’s dopest rappers, Drake and Promise are both featured on this yearss soundtrack and video game. It was so #epic I had to take it to the blacktop for a 1 on 1 match up.

From my analysis, Drake was much faster and dunks were way more “fancier”. While Promise had a smoother crossover and better pull up j…. FINAL SCORE: Promise 21 – Drake 18

Previous: NEWS: Drake, Promise Featured on NBA 2K11 Soundtrack

Thanks to Harvey Stripes for giving me a reason to post a pic of Rosa Acosta! Taaaalk to ‘eeeeeem!!!

Check out all the pics from the video shoot on Harvey’s FB page.

“Take It Slow” video drops this evening at 7:30! Here’s a likkle peek at what looks to be a pretty sick video! Shouts to 1LoveTO! One more look after the jump! Video’s directed by David F. Mewa!

On September 1st 2010, at 7:30pm eastern time, the premiere will take place right here on 1LOVETO.com.

This is the first video for superproducer/mc Rich Kidd and the debut is heavily anticipated. Kidd himself says “Working on my first video…WOW…that was what I said, how I felt, the look on my face. WOW! I know it ain’t nothing new for other artists but it was the moment where I felt I was going in the right direction with my life and career.”

Those who came out to the Toronto Boiling Point sold-out release party in July got to witness a sneak peak and since then, a buzz has been about within the movers and shakers. To continue in the tradition of building hype for local talent, we’ve decided to post a few stills from “Take It Slow”. Enjoy the sneak peek until tomorrow’s video premiere!

Previous: NEW MIXTAPE: Rich Kidd “We On Some Rich Kidd Shiiiit Vol. 4: The Boiling Point”

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Nice photo/video retrospective piece on the Ghanian-Canadian kid we now know as Spek Won.

Benjamin Nii Kpani Addy is the first of his family to have been born in Canada after his father immigrated to Toronto from Ghana in the 1970s. He grew up in the Ghanaian neighbourhood near Martin Grove Road and Eglinton Avenue, where he was surrounded by a supportive, tight-knit community and instilled with the morals and language of his family’s culture. But Benjamin rebelled against these traditional values as he entered his teens, like many who feel their parents cannot understand the challenges they face, having come from a different country and grown up in a different time. He says he absorbed gang mentality deeply, that he “went from a kid who was afraid of his own shadow to being used to extreme violence.” Benjamin moved away from this as he got older, realizing it wasn’t going to lead anywhere worth going, and instead focused on his musical ambitions. Under the moniker “Spek Won”, Benjamin has used hip hop to find a middle ground between his Ghanaian roots and his Toronto upbringing.

Produced By: Rodney Barnes

Photography By: Chris Dale

Vote for “2nd Chances” on The MCC!

Previously: VIDEO: Spek Won – 2nd Chances (Teaser)

Via TOFLO! Any day that I get to post pics of Melanie is a good day for me (such a simple man, I know…I know)! Here she’s featured in the new Fall ad campaign for Rocawear! Dope! More pics HERE!