Shouts to Ajani Charles who captured some nice shots at the It Starts With The DJ music conference this past Saturday as part of Stylus Spinfest Weekend. The keynote convo was with the legendary EPMD and their DJ, DJ Scratch and was a really sick interview (audio/video on the way). Shouts to my partner in crime, Ty Harper, for doing a crazy job. More pics under the hood and for more info on Ajani peep the links below:
This was my first time going to Stylus and you better believe I’m going next year. I was saying to one of my good friends, as helpful the internet is, you need to shake hands, and you need to build your relationships face to face. Even though I was only able to attend the Stylus BBQ, next year I’m there the full weekend.
Copyright bill would ban breaking digital locks.
By Peter Nowak, CBC News
A key clause regarding the breaking of digital locks, however, could trump many of those other permissions. The bill would make it illegal for a person to crack a digital lock placed on a device, disc or file. It would be illegal to copy a CD or digital song sold with copy protection on it, for example. A key clause regarding the breaking of digital locks, however, could trump many of those other permissions. The bill would make it illegal for a person to crack a digital lock placed on a device, disc or file. It would be illegal to copy a CD or digital song sold with copy protection on it, for example.
Minister of Industry Tony Clement unveiled copyright reform legislation at the Electronic Arts video game studio in Montreal on Wednesday. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)The government has introduced new copyright legislation that would legalize activities commonly engaged in by thousands of Canadians — such as copying a CD — but which would criminalize breaking digital locks placed on gadgets and media.
The legislation, Bill C-32, proposes enshrining in law some of the following measures:
The express legalization of format shifting, or the copying of content from one device to another, such as a CD to a computer or an iPod.
The express legalization of time shifting, or recording television programs for later viewing but not for the purposes of building up a library.
Allowing consumers to make a back-up copy of content to protect against loss or damage.
A YouTube clause that allows people to mash up media under certain circumstances, as long as it’s not for commercial gain.
A “notice-and-notice” system where copyright holders will inform internet providers of possible piracy from their customers. The ISP would then be required to notify the customer that he or she was violating the law. The violator’s personal information could then be released to the copyright holder with a court order.
ISPs and search engines would be immune from the copyright violations of their users.
A differentiation of commercial copyright violation versus individual violation. Individuals found violating copyright law could be liable for penalties between $100 and $5,000, which is below the current $20,000 maximum.
New exceptions to fair dealing that will allow copyright violations for the purposes of parody, satire and education.
I dunno man (imho) if the powers that be really want to address piracy, public rights and the unfair loss of revenue for artists and other entities, they have to go directly to the enabler – which is the internet service providers. Turn the tap off and let the chips fall where they fall.
A BIG congrats to Melanie Fiona for winning ‘rnb single of the year’ at this year’s Stylus Awards !! The grammy nominated soulstress was missed this weekend as she is currently on tour with Alicia Keys in Europe, but that doesn’t stop this Scarborough native from repping T. Dot !! This Monday, June 7th catch her at the Invest+Empower=Achieve event, a celebration of Toronto youth and neighbourhoods.
This event is FREE!! and will include a performance by spoken word artist P-Air.
hyperadmin | Audio,Music | Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
First single off “Everything Looks Better in White & Black” the debut EP from, Toronto, Canada up-and-comers, WrabeanZ, fully produced by Muneshine. Available for free download July 1st !!
“Where the Wild Things Are” Available for free download here:
Shad chops it up with Exclaim! cover story style right in time for the release of his new album TSOL (another SOLID release I might add). Full article under the hood or just click here!
“I’m a cynic but I try to keep my heart warm.” Amid all the bueno bon mots, mesmerizing metaphors and tasty turns of phrase on Shad’s third studio album ― the enigmatically titled TSOL — this particular line, from “Lucky 1s,” stands out.
On the surface, such world-weary pessimism seems out of sync with the happy-go-lucky, Fresh Prince-inspired shenanigans Shad revelled in on his most celebrated track and viral video, 2008’s “The Old Prince Still Lives At Home,” off his Polaris Music Prize-nominated album The Old Prince. Currently living on the West coast, the 28-year old rapper admits that he’s in an introspective state of mind. With one eye on furthering his music career and other on continuing to work part-time towards a master’s degree in liberal studies at Vancouver’s Simon Fraser University, the Kenyan-born, London, ON-raised rapper is at a crossroads. As he prepares to drop one of the most anticipated Canadian hip-hop releases of the year, time will tell if it’s enough to launch the Polaris-and Juno-nominated artist into superstar status.
Eternia and MoSS recruit legends Rah Digga and Rage for “The BBQ” off their highly anticipated album At Last (coming out June 29th). Before the album, looks like their dropping a limited edition Vinyl EP version as well (June 8th). Nice!
AT LAST! Eternia & MoSS follow up their buzz single “It’s Funny” & the music video “At Last” with their LEAD SINGLE featuring two of Hip Hop’s most prominent female emcees: RAH DIGGA & RAGE. Lead Single from the LIMITED EDITION VINYL EP setting the stage for the upcoming full-length “AT LAST” by Eternia & MoSS. The EP offers the two lead singles from “AT LAST”: “THE BBQ” ft. Rah Digga & Rage, and “IT’S FUNNY” ft. Joell Ortiz. The EP also boasts the exclusive “THE BBQ” remix featuring Jean Grae & Tiye Phoenix, along with the “IT’s FUNNY” remix featuring Ras Kass. As Eternia bluntly states in “THE BBQ”: “cop the record now, before it’s a collectible!”
Ellen shows love! Click here to check out Melanie‘s feature on Ellen’s website as well as a link to watch Mel’s performance of “It Kills Me” from the show.
Melanie Fiona released her debut album last fall, and she’s already been nominated for a Grammy! She is incredibly talented, and you can see for yourself by watching her performance of the hit single, “It Kills Me.”
Official DJ Pack for Spek Won‘s latest joint “2nd Chances”. ZIP file contains the song, acapella and instrumental. Don’t sleep on Spek Won. He’s definitely a new artist to be keeping an eye out for.
