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[Trailer] T Dot Renaissance- Elders Dinner

logikal — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:58:51 +0000

T-Dot Renaissance represents a group of emerging and interdisciplinary artists, working and rooted in Toronto.
Our first art instillation takes place December 3rd and 4th! check out our website! http://tdotrenaissance.squarespace.com/

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http://twitter.com/#!/tdotrenaissance

11/11/11 Ian Kamau / Keisha Monique (event promo) One day Soon

logikal — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:10:11 +0000

THIS FRIDAY!!!!! see event Flyer for details!!

Joe Budden performing Ordinary Love Shit Pt3 (Novacane) Toronto Canada

logikal — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:00:57 +0000

SFA footage of Joe Budden performing his version of Frank Oceans Novacane have a look at our PHOTO GALLERY from the show

[New Video] Freedom Writers – “For The Change”

logikal — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:19:07 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

(TORONTO)

Change is a small word but a monumental action.

When you willingly take someone out of their comfort zone and question what is perceived as important, standard, reliable and safe…there’s no turning back from that decision.

The unprecedented buzz across the city of Toronto for Powerhouse Hip Hop collective THE FREEDOM WRITERS is largely due to the fact that each member flies in the face of conventional sounds and styles, maintaining a completely original approach to making music. The recent Dundas Square performance in downtown Toronto in front of 10,000 transfixed concertgoers was proof positive that something has to change, and change it will. With a groundswell of support from fans, media, radio and fellow artists, many of whom appear in the brand new FREEDOM WRITERS video “For the Change” directed by Big Sproxx, these 6 unique and talented artists are set to take the World by storm.

A hard hitting production layered with horns and an infectious bassline, “For the Change” features Emcees Tona, Adam Bomb, Progress, Frankie Payne and Theo3 weaving in and out with rapid fire flows that rise in intensity with every line. Produced by Big Sproxx, this showstopper that captivated thousands and stole the show on a bill with many notable International acts is now available for purchase at www.freedomwritersmusic.bandcamp.com STREAM and PURCHASE NOW!

Peep the BRAND NEW FREEDOM WRITERS video “For the Change” with cameos from a who’s who of Toronto Hip Hop emcees, producers and DJ’s all showing support for this ‘unprecedented’ (in the words of Juno award winner Shad K) collective of Toronto Hip Hop artists. It’s time for a change… and that change starts now!

WATCH THE FREEDOM WRITERS ‘FOR THE CHANGE’ VIDEO HERE:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kja76cMSZzY

http://vimeo.com/31688292

[Download] Five Steez, & Dj Ready Cee The Momentum: Volume Two

logikal — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:04:10 +0000

Download: http://bit.ly/p2RSwb

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Rising Hip Hop artiste, Five Steez, and New York City radio icon, DJ Ready Cee, have released the highly anticipated ‘Momentum: Volume Two’ mixtape for free download and streaming at http://www.djreadycee.com & iTunes. The 35-minute mix by DJ Ready Cee is also available as a single-track and as 17 separate tracks at the Five Steez Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/fivesteez).

‘Volume One’ in the three-part series, released December 2010, clocked tens of thousands of downloads within months of its release.

“I took it back to the ‘golden era’ with the choice of instrumentals on the last one and now we’ve moved up in time. It’s the same concept but the energy is crazier plus there are new flows and new styles. I had to top the first one with this. That’s the whole idea of building momentum,” says the young Kingston-based rapper.

Despite widespread local and international awareness of an emerging Hip Hop scene in the land of Reggae, Five Steez has captured the attention of numerous tastemakers in Hip Hop including the legendary DJ Ready Cee.

“I’m telling you, whoever felt Volume One is gonna love Volume Two. It’s exactly the same vibe and sounds like a perfect continuation. I know it took a long while but I just had to wait for the right time,” says DJ Ready Cee.

Five Steez is one of Jamaica’s leading Hip Hop artistes gaining recognition on and off the island. He is currently working on his debut album entitled ‘War for Peace’, which will be released in 2012.

Nia Centre for the Arts AGM – November 9th

logikal — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:28:12 +0000

We at Nia Centre for the Arts would like to invite you to our first Annual General Meeting on Wednesday November 9^th, 2011 at Beaver Hall Gallery. (29 McCaul Street, Toronto ON, M5T 1V7)

In our creative partnership with The ONYX Society, OCAD’s Black Student Association, the evening will be filled with an array of interactive and artistic experiences.

We hope you can make it out, we would love your support. The event starts at 6pm with festivities following formalities.

Please RSVP to info@niacentre.org or call our offices at 416 535 2727, by Monday November 7^th.

We hope you to see you there!

Immortal Technique – “The Martyr” (Mixtape)

logikal — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:35:08 +0000

1. Burn This
2. The Martyr (Prod. Southpaw)
3. Angels & Demons f. dead prez (Prod DJ GreenLantern)
4. Rich Man’s World (1%) (Prod. Shuko)
5. Toast to the Dead (Prod. J.Dilla)
6. Eyes in the Sky f. Mojo of Dujeous (Prod. Southpaw)
7. Goonies f. Diabolic, Swave Sevah & Gomez (Prod. Southpaw)
8. Natural Beauty f. Mela Machinko (Prod. Slimfass)
9. Running Nowhere (Interlude) (Prod. Southpaw)
11. Mark of The Beast f. Akir & Beast 1333 (Prod. The Molemen)
12. Black Vikings f. StylesP, Vinnie Paz & Poison Pen (Prod. Southpaw)
13. Conquerors (with Dr. John Henrik Clarke) (Prod. Engineer)
14. Young Lords f. Joell Ortiz, Pumpkinhead, CF & Panama Alba (Prod. Southpaw)
15. Ultimas Palabras (Prod. Immortal Technique and Southpaw)
16. Sign of the Times f. Cetan Wanbli, Lockjaw Nakai & Cornel West (Prod. Southpaw)

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THE AFRICANA™ Gathering (Part 1) Saturday, November 19 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm

logikal — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:37:52 +0000

Inspired by our brother Ian Kamau’s “The Gathering” concept, we have put together this event to celebrate creative expression amongst womyn of the black community in Toronto. This event will consist of photography, visual arts, musical performances, poetry and monologues.

WHERE: 37 Bulwer (Queen St West & Spadina Ave)
… WHEN: Saturday, November 19th, 2011 at 7:00 PM

No charge at the door. However, donations and hugs will be accepted.

PERFORMANCES BY:
Jamilah Malika
Helen Yohannes
Dre Ngozi Roberts
Sam Chang
Kamilah Apong
Kim Crosby
Amanda Parris
Edil Ayan
Naomi Amanuel
Abigail Ghide
& others.

+ Before performances begin, the first hour of this event will be dedicated to the exhibit of photography and visual art by some of our friends.

+ Pieces by Hilary&Denise (by Jade&Dre), WiLD MOON (By Asia) and Glass Hearts (by Sajae) will also be sold at this event.

WEBSITE: www.the-africana.com
TWITTER: @the_AFRICANA
FACEBOOK: TheAfricana

all luv,
Milca & Huda
♥

[Event] Free performance of word!sound!powah! Oct 29, 2011

logikal — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:42:10 +0000

Free performance of word!sound!powah!

What: greetings sankofa village! see word!sound!powah! (3rd part of the sankofa trilogy) FREE at the tarragon theatre and then participate in the filming. If you love theatre and have an afternoon to spare this Saturday, October 29th then come down to the Tarragon Theatre. i will share the story of word!sound!powah! with you.

When:Saturday, October 29th, 1:30pm – 5:00 pm

1:30 pm –1:40 pm sign in
1:45 pm word!sound!powah! performance (followed by a break and then filming)

Where: Tarragon Theatre (in the Extra Space)

Who: you. 4 tickets per RSVP. space is limited. (12 years +; no babes in arms)

Please rsvp by friday, October 28th, 12 noon to sankofa@dbiyoung.com.

About the sankofa trilogy: http://thesankofatrilogy.com/ or http://www.tarragontheatre.com/

details

1.tarragon theatre policy is that no food or drink (except water) are allowed in the theatre itself. there will be one 20 minute break so feel free to bring a non-refrigerated lunch/snack and beverage to consume in designated areas.

2.important (please read this)

for filming continuity purposes you must remain on site at the tarragon theatre for the whole time. the film crew needs the same person in the same seat, so once you commit to this, you can’t leave part way through the filming. we can’t have you showing up in one shot and not another.

3. by attending this live taping, you consent to the use of your image in the completed project.

directions to tarragon theatre

by car: the tarragon theatre is located at the intersection of howland avenue and bridgman avenue, which is one block north of dupont street and two blocks east of bathurst street.

ample parking is available in the evenings across from the theatre on bridgman avenue.

by ttc:

-from dupont station, walk west along dupont street, turn right on howland avenue and walk one block north.

-from bathurst station, take the 7 bathurst bus to the first stop north of dupont street (“bridgman avenue”) and walk two blocks east on bridgman avenue.

box office: 416.531.1827

[Download] Stic.Man (Dead Prez) “The Workout” 2011

logikal — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:55:04 +0000

01. Stic.Man – MVP (Intro) (feat. Giant)
02. Stic.Man – Blood Pumpin’
03. Stic.Man – Champion
04. Stic.Man – Back On My Regimen (Swole like Tookie) (feat. Divine RBG)
05. Stic.Man – Joe Louis (feat. Zayd Malik & Baba Jim)
06. Stic.Man – Sober Soldier
07. Stic.Man – Runner’s High (feat. Martin Luther)
08. Stic.Man – Baby Fat (feat. Maimouna Youssef, Afya Ibomu & Ife Jie)
09. Stic.Man – Let It Burn (feat. Coach NYM)
10. Stic.Man – Warrior Codes (feat. General Steele)
11. Stic.Man – Bruce Lee
12. Stic.Man – Yoga Mat
13. Stic.Man – Healthy Livin’ (feat. Afya Ibomu)
14. Stic.Man – Winner Mentality (Outro) (feat. Coach NYM)

Genre: Hip-Hop
Format: MP3
Quality: 320 kbps (Original CD Rip)
Tracks: 14
Time: 00:45:22
Size: 100 Mb

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