General grabs Sample King for “Mi Yute” –  his latest single, produced by Rich Kidd.

General feat. Sample King – Mi Yute (Prod. Rich Kidd) (Stream)

General feat. Sample King – Mi Yute (DJ Pack)

Directed by Footage.

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Belly links with Barrington Levy for another solid release.

Vote for “What A World” on The MCC!

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Belly feat. Mistah F.A.B. “Kill Bill” (Directed by Footage)

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Belly – What A World (Directed by Footage) + DJ Pack (Prod. by Boi-1da)

Huge shouts to Dwayne Morgan and his Up From The Roots company for completely refuting the idea that Toronto can’t consistently financially facilitate PROPER live hip-hop events. 11 years strong and only getting bigger!

UP FROM THE ROOTS PRESENTS
THE 11TH ANNUAL WHEN SISTERS SPEAK SPOKEN WORD CONCERT

(Toronto – Monday, January 3, 2011)  When Sisters Speak, North America’s largest annual showcase of Black, female, spoken word artists, makes its return to Toronto on Saturday, January 15th , 2011, 8pm, at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

The brainchild of Toronto spoken word artist, Dwayne Morgan, When Sisters Speak offers a rare opportunity for Black female spoken word artists to share the stage in an uncensored forum of expression. The show annually brings together artists from across North America. The 2011 show will feature performances by Toronto’s Motion and Keisha Monique, Brantford’s Kiki, Edmonton’s Titilope Sonuga, Buffalo’s Erika Haygood, Indiana’s Tasha Jones, with a special performance by dancer/choreographer, Tamla Matthews.

“There are no shows of this caliber and size in North America”, says Morgan, who has been performing and producing events in Toronto over the past 16 years. “Most people associate poetry and spoken word with cafes and back rooms”; When Sisters Speak takes the show and puts it in the theatre, where the hottest artists in the genre get their chance to shine.

When Sisters Speak will be produced in Ottawa, Ontario for the first time, on Sunday, January 16th, 2011.

UP FROM THE ROOTS PRESENTS
THE 11TH ANNUAL WHEN SISTERS SPEAK SPOKEN WORD CONCERT
Saturday, January 15, 2011
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East
Tickets $35 -$45 www.stlc.com, 416.366.7723
Show: 8pm

Ro Deezy lets loose the DJ Pack for “Gangsta Town” feat. Lindo P.

Ro Dolla feat. Lindo P – Gangsta Town (Dirty)

Ro Dolla feat. Lindo P – Gangsta Town (DJ Pack)

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Heeeeere we gooooooo!!! Can I come?

2011 Stylus Group Announces 6th Annual National Awards Show and SpinFest
– Conference Dates Expanded to Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto –
–  Pioneer DJ Official Presenter of May 30th Awards Show  –

Toronto, ON – January 12th 2011 – Embarking on the sixth year of celebration, The Stylus Group is proud to announce Pioneer DJ will present this year’s SpinFest and Stylus Awards.  The 2011 SpinFest and Stylus Awards will commence on Friday, May 27th, concluding on Monday, May 30th in Toronto, ON.

The 4-day conference and festivities assemble the music industry’s most influential tastemakers, fans, and a roster of renowned recording artists, producers, promoters and DJs for a dynamic array of events.  The focus of each event throughout the weekend is to increase public awareness and celebrate the vibrant club music scene in Canada.  Participants shed light on the significant contributions to pop culture and lifestyle made by DJs nationwide.  Conference speakers, specific locations and dates to be announced in the coming months.

“There is no question that the Stylus Awards and SpinFest has quickly become the eminent DJ event in Canada,” says Mark MacLellan, Senior Product Manager at SF Marketing Inc., the Canadian distributor for Pioneer DJ. “Pioneer DJ is proud to have been involved in this celebration of DJ culture from the beginning and we are thrilled to now be the presenting sponsor for the 2011 Stylus Awards and SpinFest.”

With over twenty categories represented, the Stylus Group is committed to highlighting the emerging diversity in music, artistry, and DJ culture and is excited to introduce five new categories this year (to be announced).

“Having been a committed partner to this conference/award show since its inception in 2006, it is an honor to have Pioneer DJ as our presenting sponsor in what promises to be our biggest award show weekend yet” says Mike Zafiris, Stylus Group Inc. Co-founder and Director.

About The Stylus Group
The Stylus Awards are a unique facet to the DJ and club culture in Canada. As the only institution recognizing the breadth of DJ talent in Canada; Stylus are able to bring a forum that allows DJs and Canadian Artists to display and perform their talent to the Canadian Music industry. The events throughout SpinFest and the Stylus Awards harbour performances, a national music conference, concerts and local events, all allowing Canadian Artists and DJs to flourish and be recognized.  For up to date news, rule regulations, and submission guidelines of the 2011 Stylus Awards and SpinFest presented by Pioneer DJ please visit: www.stylusgroup.ca.

For the third consecutive year the award show will return to Toronto’s historic seated concert venue, The Queen Elizabeth Theatre – 190 Princes’ Blvd located on the CNE grounds.

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Another great example of the types of community initiatives that are happening in the city revolving around music and the arts in general. Shouts to Junia-T on the link + info (and the crazy shout on RapCity tonight!!!! Blap!)

LOFT Music The True Sun of Man – By Jeffery “Vargas” Vellejo

On December 11th 2010, the L.O.F.T. Sound Studio released its annual compilation of music com­posed by emerging artists from the Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC). The compilation CD represented the collaboration of 15 artists – a mixture of producers, engineers, emcees and vocalists – com­ing together in the spirit of the LOFT Youth Program: to provide opportunities for marginalized youth in Toronto to pursue their passion as a career.

The LOFT, which stands for Life Opportunities, Food and Technology, is also home to Under the Radar (UTR), a clothing and design social enterprise also run by young artists. For more info about UTR, please visit undertheradarto.com.

Among the artist on the album was Jeffery “Vargas” Vellejo who debuted his “ The True Sun of Man” music video. The True Sun of Man by Vargas is a phenomenal song off the LOFT Music Vol 4 compilation. After uploading the video on youtube it grossed almost  1500 views in a matter of weeks. The song is written and produced by the very talented Vargas. The video is directed by emerging cinematographer/painter Danilo McDowell-McCallum.

Perhaps the most exciting aspect about the video is the opportunity to create awareness about the LOFT Youth Centre for Social Enterprise and Innovation – a new youth hub that the LOFT is in the process of es­tablishing right beside CONC. Located at 850 Bloor St West, this dynamic space will house three youth-led social enterprises, including UTR and the Sound Studio.

For more information the regarding The LOFT Sound Studio and Compilation Release Party, please contact Jonathon or Jeffrey at 416 534 8941 x 22, or jonathon@conc.ca. For info about UTR visual artists or the LOFT and CONC, please contact Logan or Javid at 416 534-8941 x 28 or javid@conc.ca.

SUPPORT DI YOUT DEM!!! DJS PLAY DIS!!!

New tape from Mezziah!

DOWNLOAD: Mezziah – Man Of My Word

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“Movin’ On Up” by J-Bru from The Jason LP. Directed by Marc André Debruyne. Album available at www.halfliferecords.ca/store & iTunes!

Directed by Nabil Badine.

Visuals for what has been a Boogeyman and OTA Live favorite since it dropped – Via Linez “Full Time Squares” – produced by Lyve.

Hold Dat!

Previously: NEW MUSIC: Via Linez – Full Time Squares (Prod. by Lyve) + DJ Pack

Debut music video from a new artist named Ginz! Get caught up with his grind on his official website.

Directed by Mark Calaminici
Director of Photography: Mike Perdue
Edited by: Mike Perdue & Mark Calaminici
http://www.thebestproductions.com

(Produced by N8ture Boy) – @N8tureBoyBEATS
http://www.youtube.com/8tureBoy

Available for Free Download at: http://www.iamGINZ.com
Download “Measure Twice, Cut Once” (The Online LP)

Facebook Fan page: http://www.facebook.com/iamGINZ
Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamGINZ

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The BEST Productions © 2011

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