One of Toronto’s premiere showcase events returns this Sunday at The MOD Club. Do I really need to go into detail about how much of an institution this event is in the city? I’ll be there.

Hit Honeyjam.com for more info!

Saukrates & Richie Hennessey perform “Soarin To Heaven Pt.2” during Redman’s tour stop in Peterborough.

Shouts to J Walk on the footage (I see you Julian.. and as usual, I don’t have a choice.. lol)

Previously: VIDEO: Saukrates & Redman (Interview/ MartyrTV)

Via TRF! Richie Sosa and Ritchie of Soundsmith rework “She Makes Me Feel” by Mansions On The Moon. Quick verse from Sosa but good to hear some new material from him none the less. Look for his new project “Yesterday’s Tomorrow” hopefully sooner than later.

DOWNLOAD: Mansions On The Moon – She Makes Me Feel feat. Richie Sosa (Soundsmith Remix)

Download HERE!

Frank White (one half of the HG’Z) drops his mixtape “All Work No Play: Oticulous pt.1.” with features from Rich Kidd, Sinotra, Gudini and Junia-T plus production from Pilsbury, Rich Kidd, Junia T and Caveman.

Full tracklist after the jump!

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I didn’t know Tanika had such a potty mouth! That’s a lie. I did lol. Footage from El Mocambo on Tuesday night. It’s not her whole set but you get the end of “I’m Your Woman” and her Mad Villain dub “Sweet Memories”. Don’t forget to vote for “Silly Happy Wild” on The Megacity Countdown (which was #1 for 4 consecutive weeks)!

New visuals from Saidah Baba Talibah! The joint’s called “Place Called Grace” and is off The Phone Demos EP (featuring demo songs recorded on her cell phone). Yes, I said songs recorded on her cell phone. Peep the “previous” link below for all the info! Oh yea, and hit the jump for a behind the scenes look at the video!

Previous: NEWS: Saidah Baba Talibah “Phone Demos” EP out now! + (Exclaim Magazine Interview)

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F*ck a iPhone! lol. New joint from Riley who is the latest member to join the Richmond Street Records / Fontana North family. Can’t lie, if a girl is on BBM it makes life soooo much easier lol. Produced by Burd & Keyz (RIP Keyz).

Full DJ Packs below also in WAV (16-bit, 44.1kHz) and MP3 (320kbps) formats. Artists, these are the only two file formats you should be sending out your music as. Enjoy!

DOWNLOAD: Darryl Riley – BBM Me Up (DJ Pack WAV)

DOWNLOAD: Darryl Riley – BBM Me Up (DJ Pack MP3)

East Siders STAND UP!! For all of you who enjoyed the Manifesto One City Scarborough Fresh Fair…here is your chance to make sure events and arts programs like this continue all over T.Dot!  Town Halls are a dope way to find out what’s happening in your city, who’s initiating change and how YOU can be a part of the movement.  See you there tonight!!

YOUnited & TYC Presents: the WORD UP!: Scarborough Youth Arts Town Hall Meeting

Wednesday August 11
@ the Scarborough Civic Centre, Council Chambers
150 Burough Drive
6:00pm – 8:30pm

This town hall meeting will focus on

(1) Strategies for a shared space for community arts and programs at the Fresh Fair,

(2) YOUnited Scarborough Fresh Fair 2010 ideas and mandates and

(3) The upcoming Mayoral election/Youth Voting.

Do you have an organization, a skill or even a great idea that needs to be shared with the world??? Organizations, youth initiatives, artists, and people with great ideas, present your ideas at the OPEN SPACE PITCH CONTEST to win one of many featured sections at the Fresh Fair.

For more info, email scarboroughfreshfair@gmail.com. Also, dont forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
FACEBOOK GROUP: Younited Neighbourhoods
TWITTER: @younited416

The book is out! Come celebrate with Maestro tomorrow at The Drake Hotel. Shouts to Manifesto!

The Drake Hotel and The Manifesto Festival Present:

Wes “Maestro” Williams Encourages Readers to “Stick To Your Vision”
Iconic Canadian Rapper/Actor Releases Motivational Book for Readers of All Ages

Having experienced the highs and lows that come with being a performer, Wes “Maestro” Williams, “The Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop,” has passed many hurdles in his life. Knowing that others out there face the same challenges, Wes, along with co-writer Tamara Hendricks-Williams, present Stick Your Vision. Sharing the same title as one of his hit singles, Wes provides practical and empowering strategies to help readers define their vision, determine how they’re going to achieve it, and what to do once it’s been achieved.

The Official Toronto Book Release Celebration!

DATE: August 12, 2010
TIME: Media Launch @ 8pm, Doors open to public @ 9pm
MUSIC: Dj Mel Boogie & Starting From Scratch
VENUE: The Drake Underground
PRICE: FREE!

Previous: VIDEO: Maestro Interview w/ CTV News

Previous: NEWS: Maestro Releases Motivational Book Called “Stick To Your Vision”

Chedo chops it up with Era as part of The Come Up Show’s 3 year anniversary! CONGRATS!

I was honored to have JD Era join us to celebrate the 3 Year Anniversary of The Come Up Show. Since I have been a fan of Mr.Era for such a long time and with the release of the Th1rt3en Mixtape it was only right he join us for this special occasion.

Check out the interview as JD Era discusses the latest mixtape Th1rt3en, how Canada finds it’s sound, and Era tells me how stays patient with all the inevitable success he is about to experience.