Looking forward to this project.

The official release party for Theo 3’s new “Elevator Up” mixtape goes down this Saturday with the legendary DJ Tony Touch at Revival (783 College St @ Shaw) – it will be crazy!

(Toronto)

One of the lasting goals for artists in any genre of music is to collaborate with peers at the highest level. Whether that level is creatively based, hinged on popularity or rooted in mutual respect, a true collaboration will highlight the uniqueness of each contributor without diluting the whole. It’s a difficult balance to achieve but when it happens, there’s nothing like it.

Legendary Toronto producer Scam, creator of numerous Canadian classics in the Hip Hop World and pioneering DJ on the revered Power Move radio show has always had the golden touch. Scam’s gritty orchestras and street symphonies have become a hallmark of the Toronto sound backing true school artists Thrust, Frankenstein, Maestro, Concrete Mob and countless others. As an aspiring emcee growing up around the burgeoning Hip Hop scene in Toronto, emcee Theo3 naturally gravitated to the amazing sound Scam was perfecting.

Flash forward to 2011, after meeting up during the recording of the Real Frequency’s critically acclaimed NEW NORTH project, the now established mic controller Theo3 would meet up with one of Canada’s most consistently dangerous producers to bang out a forthcoming album.

Without a second to waste, the duo crafted the soulful, underground heat rock that would become EPIC! A masterfully chopped sample and insightful, on point flows mark this merging of two highly respected Hip Hop creators. EPIC debuted on Live at Headqcourterz with DJ ECLIPSE filling in for Premo, dicing it up back to back and then once again dropping it on Rap is Outta Control on Sirius Satellite. Check the link! http://bit.ly/tJqk9e

DOWNLOAD “EPIC” for FREE at www.Theology3.com and be sure to check for the upcoming THEO3 and DJ TONY TOUCH  ELEVATOR UP mixtape featuring production from Boi 1 Da (Not Afraid, Forever), Tone Mason (Light Up, Hood Boy) and many many more…

Previously: NEW VIDEO: The Freedom Writers “For The Change” (Directed + Produced by Big Sproxx)

Previously: NEW MUSIC: Theo 3 “Fantino” (Remix) (Prod. Pikihed)

New dirtiness from the latest addition to the SARS Network – Puzzle & Paradox featuring Tek Man.

Puzzle – Like Yo Feat. Tek Man & Paradox (DJ Pack)

Produced by Quarter Inch Kings.

D-Sisive drops another highly impressive full-length offering and I can’t lie – I’ve kinda felt like this dude is getting super overlooked in more ‘traditional’ hip-hop circles within the city. I mean, to each his own – but I just feel it’s kind of weird that what this dude’s been putting out since ’08 hasn’t gotten more ‘true-school’ acknowledgment. Especially considering that he’s a product/student/member of the very era we hail as the last vestige of the golden age. Anyways congrats to D-Sisive and his team for dropping another dope release.

And now, a word from the man himself:

it’s 11:38pm. in 22 minutes i’ll be releasing my 6th album. run with the creeps.

i’m refusing to use capital letters.

the only lights in my apartment come from my television. last week’s episode of dragon’s den. on mute.

i don’t feel the same way i’ve felt on my previous release eves. over excited? jaded? tired? low expectations? i can’t figure it out. i know i’m proud of this album. that’s all that matters, i suppose.

today my label informed me theres has been a lot of pre-orders. i’ve never been one to sell a lot of albums. the news made me happy. my vancouver show was packed. my shows are rarely. things definitely seem to be picking up. i’m happy.

and now the favour. i hope you don’t mind me asking one of you. not a difficult one. if you choose not to, i understand. this album has had minimal to zero promotion. this is usually the case. something i’m used to. this time around i need your help. nothing fancy. if you feel up for it, please mention the release in a facebook status. or a tweet. or pass the bandcamp/iTunes link on to a friend. or two. and if you like the music, come visit me when i’m in your town. if you choose to grant me this favour, your effort officially makes us posse members. a band. creeps!

iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/album/run-with-the-creeps/id477770506

Bandcamp:
http://urbnet.bandcamp.com/album/run-with-the-creeps

if you tweet, please include the hashtag #Creeps

does this request seem desperate? maybe. what’s the worst that can happen? you refuse. i’ve been through worse! 😉 your help will not go unnoticed and will be greatly appreciated. keep the train moving forward.

will this album match drake’s sales? absolutely not. will it change my life? hopefully. but not drastically. it’s going to take a lot more and i have a lot more in me.

5 minutes till release!

if you’ll excuse me, i must tupperware tomorrow’s lunch. work at 9!

hope you enjoy Run With The Creeps.

Derek
@dsisive

ps. i’d like to thank everyone involved in creating this album. and i’d like to thank everyone i make music for. hope to meet you all.

P.S. Celebrate the album release November 18th @ The Rivoli (332 Queen St. West).

Previously: NEW MUSIC: D-Sisive “Run With The Creeps” (Sampler) + Release Party (November 18th @ The Rivoli)

Some easy/breezy/soulful/boombap niceness from Lisa Michelle over a Silver Roland (formerly known as Solitair) production.

http://www.thisislisamichelle.com/

http://zadishefreeman.com/

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Silver Roland “Change The World” + Album Release Party Tonight @ The Orbit Room (580a College St.)

Famous releases Part 1 in his “Road To Center Stage” EP-series, hoated by DJ Kay Slay. With appearances from Rich Kidd, Melanie Durrant, Memphis Bleek plus production from Burd & Keyz, Boi-1da, Tone Mason & Supervice.

Famous – Road To Center Stage EP (Part 1) (Hosted by DJ Kayslay)

Famous – Road To Center Stage EP (Part 1) (No DJ)

http://www.roadtocenterstage.com/

Tracklist and credits after the jump!

Previously: NEW MUSIC: Kid Ink feat. Famous, Red Cafe & MGK “My City” + Tinchy Stryder feat. Famous, Tinie Tempah & Chipmunk “GameOver”

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New D-Sisive album sounds nuts!

“Run With The Creeps” drops tomorrow (November 15th).

Pre-order HERE!

And come celebrate the album release November 18th @ The Rivoli (332 Queen St. West).

http://www.runwiththecreeps.com
http://www.facebook.com/dsisive
http://www.twitter.com/dsisive
http://www.urbnet.com/dsisive
http://www.flickr.com/dsisive

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Muneshine & Vinyl Frontiers feat. D-Sisive “Get So High” (Directed by Ken Galloway)

Directed by Famous

Official visuals for The Kid’s latest cut off his “Road To Center Stage” project featuring Melanie Durrant.

Shot & Edited by Zac Facts.

Produced by Boi-1da.

Acapella MP3: http://hulkshare.com/229cr53k9wx8
Clean MP3: http://hulkshare.com/adn8nfsngwnd
Dirty MP3: http://hulkshare.com/g0gyzuyo1952
Instrumental MP3: http://hulkshare.com/bb2uhfmiyplr

Entire DJ Pack including .wav files: http://www.sendspace.com/file/lfxgn5

Entire DJ Pack including .MP3 files: http://hulkshare.com/g0gyzuyo1952

Previously: NEW MUSIC: Kid Ink feat. Famous, Red Cafe & MGK “My City” + Tinchy Stryder feat. Famous, Tinie Tempah & Chipmunk “GameOver”

Music from come-up Toronto artist Ekko Effect – produced by Nomadic Soul.

First cut off J Shiltz’s upcoming project “What I Stand For” – out November 17th.

Produced by Rich Kidd.

Previously: NEW MUSIC: J Shiltz “Stuck In A Dream” (DJ Pack) (Prod. royceBIRTH)

RaSoul connects with Elmnt for some laid back niceness.

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Lord Quest & ELMNT “Show Sh*t” + “Thank But Me” (Directed by Richenzo Faizon for Rich City Ent)