New J-Wyze featuring Kolor Brown on the hook and the beat.

Previously: NEW VIDEO: J Wyze – Sugar Water

It’s that time again. This call out probably applies to the R&B category as well. At the very least singers should be getting their submissions together too.

2012 JUNO AWARDS CALLING FOR

SUBMISSIONS IN THE CATEGORY OF RAP RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Toronto, ON (October 20, 2011) – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced that the 2012 JUNO Awards is now accepting submissions in the category of Rap Recording of the Year. JUNO Week unfolds in the nation’s capital, Ottawa, ON March 26 – April 1, 2012. The celebration includes a series of exciting events leading up to the JUNO Awards presentation on Sunday April 1, 2012, which will be televised nationwide on CTV.

The Rap Advisory Committee includes seasoned label representative Jay Devonish (eOne Entertainment), David “Click” Cox (Stylus DJ Awards), Greg Baptiste (MuchMusic/CTV), Jody Laraya (Universal Music Canada), Jesse Plunkett (HipHopCanada.com), Melissa “DJ MelBoogie” Langley (DJ/Publicist), Jay Swing (Donnelly Group/NationOfMillions.ca), Kyle Kraft (Battle Axe/ Krafty Entertainment), Dice B (CINQ 102.3FM), Don Smooth (K103FM), Rez (CityOnMyBack.com), Darryl Rodway (Urbnet), and Marlon Wilson, (Music for Mavericks/Politic Live).

Collectively, the committee continues to make strides in developing outreach to rap artists across the country, both English and Francophone, to increase the number of submissions. As a result of these concentrated efforts, the number of submissions received by CARAS in the category of Rap Recording of the Year has been steadily rising since the category was established in 1990. By partnering with radio shows, online magazines and DJs across the country, the committee hopes to continue to raise awareness throughout the community about the submissions and judging process, specifically for rap artists. “We’ve assembled a great team of people from around the country who are actively working in various aspects of the urban music scene,” says Jay Devonish, Chairman / JUNO Awards Rap Advisory Committee. We’ve also worked closely with CARAS to ensure the jurors voting in this category are qualified and active within the urban community. We’re excited to work together with CARAS to ensure the rap community is properly represented at the JUNO Awards.”

The JUNO Awards have been proven to be an excellent networking vehicle, not only for artists who win, but also for nominees and/or participants in various JUNO Awards events.

Shad, winner of the 2011 JUNO Award for Rap Recording of the Year had this to say about his win: “The JUNO Awards have helped raise my profile both within and outside the music industry. My first nomination for “The Old Prince” and my second nomination and subsequent win for “TSOL” were both helpful in raising awareness for my music across the country.” The JUNO Awards have been proven to be an excellent networking venue, even for the nominated artists who don’t go home with the Award. Artist Prevail, from the four-time JUNO Award-winning rap group Swollen Members stated, “Before our win, there’s no questioning the positive impact that the JUNO Awards have had on our career. The momentum opened doors to more Canadian shows and the coverage elevated us to a new level and cemented our legitimacy.” Other previous nominees include Drake, K’Naan, Sans Pression, DL Incognito, Belly, Checkmate, Choclair, Kardinal Offishall, Classified, Dubmatique, Concise, D-Sisive, Eternia, k-os, Famous and Sweatshop Union.

Submission forms are available at http://junosubmissions.ca

All submissions must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 10, 2011.

More details after the jump!

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Directed by The M. Brothers.

Download HERE!

@JamarBurnette

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Jamar Burnette – Played Out (Directed by The M. Brothers)

From HHNM via ATF!

“Take Care” drops November 15th over here and on the 14th if you happen to be in the U.K.

Previously: VIDEO: Drake (Interview w/ Funkmaster Flex)

Directed by Mhedikc.

Preeeety crazy to see all these artists on their grind back then. Shouts to Mauricio for passing this along!

The year was 2003:

A passionate group of up and coming directors, artists, and community leaders embarked on a musical journey. The goal: to throw down the realest rap show the city had ever experienced. The goal was accomplished.
Held at Toronto’s legendary concert venue The Reverb, 4 cameras captured the entire thing. From the soundcheck, backstage, to the gathering crow at the door, we see everything, and get a very unique glimpse of Toronto at a very special time when Hip Hop was really Alive in the city.

Starring: Shaun Boothe, Rochester, Mhedikc, HU$TLEMANN (Mayhem Morearty, Nabisco, Franz Thomas Dawn Infamy, Ignay, Diablo Soze etc..), Point Blank and Clip of Brass Munk

Editor: Eric Sim

Director of Photography: Eric Sim

Camera Operators: RT , Cazhmere, Eric Sim, Phillip Munroe

Producers: Gavin Sheppherd Eric Sim, Mhedikc, RT, Cazhmere,

Musical Score: Tone Mason

Peep the rest of this previously unreleased documentary after the jump!

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New Rochelle Jordan produced by Klash and Pat Preezy.

Previously: NEW MUSIC: Rochelle Jordan – King A (Aaliyah Tribute)

Previously: NEW ALBUM: Rochelle Jordan – R O J O

Directed by 24/Seven Films.

Off KiDD Menace’s latest release – the “Serial Killers 1.5” mixtape.

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Kidd Menace “Feel It In The Air” (Dub) (Directed by 24/Seven Films)

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Directed by Mr. Knia.

The Don revisits “Back On The Block” off last year’s “Trap Rap” mixtape, available at Dat Piff.

Ms. Fiona talks fashion and beauty with The Fashion Bomb Daily.

Pics and more of their convo available HERE!

“The MF Life” hits shelves December 6th.

http://liveyourmflife.tumblr.com

www.melaniefiona.com

Previously: VIDEO: Melanie Fiona “4AM” (Live @ The Black Girls Rock & Soul Show)

Directed by Adam Saewitz.

Visuals from MTL’s Lunice’s for the first single off his “One Hunned” EP – available now on iTunes.

Another great example of the direction traditional-minded hip-hop producers NEED to start going in to expand the potential horizons of their own movement. A beat doesn’t always have to be a vehicle for a singer or emcee – it can be a fully-formed musical piece in its own right – it’s all about how you perceive it and present it.

If you’re already familiar with this kid, then good on you – but if you’re like me and just getting your first taste (shouts to Del for putting me on to this kid) – get connected at the links below!

www.lunice.com

www.youtube.com/Lunice2