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Hip Hop Pioneers Set to Rock the Mic for One Night Only

TORONTO, April 22 2014 – Hip Hop royalty will gather for the first time this year to celebrate the launch of the new G98.7FM talent development series that will promote Canadian urban talent trough FREE showcases.  The first performance will be from 7-10PM on Thursday May 1^st.  As part of the ongoing Canadian Content Development Series, the station has dedicated time and resources specifically to promote the artists they play on the radio daily.

Kicking off the series with Canadian icons of urban music was no accident.  These pioneers have helped to build the audience, create the stations and nurtured the relationships with the community for over 20 years.  The inaugural event brings together trailblazers such as Jelleestone, Choclair, Saukrates, Michee Mee and the Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop himself, Maestro Wes Williams. This is a lyrical journey through our collective history from 1988 to today; one that can’t be missed.

Hard Rock Cafe

279 Yonge Street

Time:  7:00-10:00PM

Cost: FREE

Info: www.g987fm.com

Station President and CEO, Mr. Fitzroy Gordon, “I am happy to provide this forum to promote wonderful Canadian talent.  To celebrate and promote some of our best musical artists that this country has ever produced.  G987FM is not only committed to profiling established artists but also developing emerging talent as well.”

The city of overdue for a FREE series of shows like this as music festivals begin to take over Toronto each spring.  With Canadian Music Week around the corner and NXNE coming up shortly, the community is primed to celebrate and elevate the platform of local talent.  The collective of artists performing on May 1^st represent over 100 years of urban consciousness and performing expertise. Never before have we had such a diverse array of legendary creative entrepreneurs rock the mic on one stage, for one night only.