In case you needed more inspiration to reach this tomorrow on the 18th.

FREE RSVP — http://icwtooblackguys.eventbrite.ca

Artscape and Manifesto Community Projects present
In Conversation with… Adrian Aitcheson

Ada Slaight Hall – Daniels Spectrum
Saturday April 18th, 2015
3:00pm – 4:30 PM

Join Artscape and Manifesto for an ‘In Conversation with… Adrian Aitcheson’ on April 18th, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of ‘TOO BLACK GUYS’ at Ada Slaight Hall inside Daniels Spectrum! Adrian has ventured on an incredible journey in building his notable brand ‘TOO BLACK GUYS’ and made exemplary strides over the course of his personal career. Hosted by Juno Award winning rapper Kardinal Offishall, we aim to give you greater insight into what has made Adrian so successful, touching on the highlights and hardships of being an entrepreneur.

To give you a bit of background for those who are not very familiar. In the year 1990, starting out as a clothing line and a store founded in downtown Toronto, TBG was known for their thought-provoking t-shirts surrounding the ideologies and history of black culture. TBG apparel has been seen on the backs of some of the most prominent figures in hip hop culture, including Mos Def, Spike Lee, Redman, and Mary J Blige, to name a few. In 25 years Adrian and TBG have become icons, paving the way for Canadian streetwear fashion along the way.

Stay for the Freshest Goods Spring Market featuring local brands

MNFSTO
1 Love TO
100 Miles
40oz Heroes
Gully Klassics
5ives on Top
Wild Moon

and more…

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New one from Pluto, produced by Mike Lawry.

Previously: NEW MUSIC: Pluto – Cold Water (Prod. Kaz & Pluto)

This is the only place to be Saturday, the 18th.

FREE RSVP — http://icwtooblackguys.eventbrite.ca

Artscape and Manifesto Community Projects present
In Conversation with… Adrian Aitcheson

Ada Slaight Hall – Daniels Spectrum
Saturday April 18th, 2015
3:00pm – 4:30 PM

Join Artscape and Manifesto for an ‘In Conversation with… Adrian Aitcheson’ on April 18th, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of ‘TOO BLACK GUYS’ at Ada Slaight Hall inside Daniels Spectrum! Adrian has ventured on an incredible journey in building his notable brand ‘TOO BLACK GUYS’ and made exemplary strides over the course of his personal career. Hosted by Juno Award winning rapper Kardinal Offishall, we aim to give you greater insight into what has made Adrian so successful, touching on the highlights and hardships of being an entrepreneur.

To give you a bit of background for those who are not very familiar. In the year 1990, starting out as a clothing line and a store founded in downtown Toronto, TBG was known for their thought-provoking t-shirts surrounding the ideologies and history of black culture. TBG apparel has been seen on the backs of some of the most prominent figures in hip hop culture, including Mos Def, Spike Lee, Redman, and Mary J Blige, to name a few. In 25 years Adrian and TBG have become icons, paving the way for Canadian streetwear fashion along the way.

Stay for the Freshest Goods Spring Market featuring local brands:

MNFSTO
1 Love TO
100 Miles
40oz Heroes
Gully Klassics
5ives on Top
Wild Moon

and more…

FREE RSVP — http://icwtooblackguys.eventbrite.ca

Mannnn….these guys stay being some of the nicest MCs in the city. Definitely a fan of Korry Deez‘s new push. Copp the album on iTunes now. Extra dope having these 3 on the same joint too. Bom.

From the album ‘Imago’
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/ima…

Track produced by: Dorry Keez

Directed by: Jojo Karume
Edited by: XCON of Will X Movement
Colour by: Julian Smylz

Knuckles: Scratchy Deez

Twitter
@korrydeez
@irsbeats
@nishraawks
@jojokarume

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Fresh off her noteworthy feature on Kendrick’s “TPAB”, Rapsody connects with the home-girl Merna for her latest Young-Guru-produced offering off her “Beauty and The Beast” album.

Get it @ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beauty-beast-deluxe-edition/id983024655

Not up on Brendan Philip yet? After this project I don’t think you’ll have a choice…

Clip features ‘Shadow Ceremony’ Written by Brendan Philip; Produced by Zeta for Fake Art Records

Shot in Toronto by Jason Ebanks (KHO); Edited by Ramón Charles (KHO)

The self-titled EP by Brendan Philip drops May 12, 2015 on Fake Art Records.

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Kavale push continues with “The Thrill” featuring ATL’s Daetrius Craig.

Third single off Kavale’s “Genius” Project featuring Atlanta artist Daetrius Craig, Produced By K-Notes.

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Spek keeps the “Sofa King Amazing” anticipation going with the Shi Wisdom-featured “Black Body”.

Following up from his “EARTH” music video, artist Spek Won gives listeners a quick fix with only days left until his debut album SOFA KING AMAZING drops. “Black Body” featuring Shi Wisdom. DOWNLOAD: https://spekwon.bandcamp.com/track/black-body-ft-shi-wisdom-prod-marty-mcfligh

After a year of recording and touring in Asia and Europe, arguably one of Toronto’s finest, finally concludes the creation of his debate album. “I even skipped out on SXSW this year” says the dedicated song writer about having to focus on the completion of his socially conscious, soulful music scrapbook SOFA KING AMAZING available for download April 12th on bandcamp

The 12 song LP subsumes collaborative efforts from top tier song writers Shi Wisdom, Ian Kamau, Slakah The Beatchild, & Lord Quest to name a few. Listeners can expect to be charmed and provoked at the least.

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Spek Won feat. Silent Jay “E(ART)H” (Directed by Mark Valino)

Previously: NEW MUSIC: Nuc*sme (Spek Won x Dey x Leisha Cameron x Adria Kain x Boko Maru) “Good Weed, Good Wine”

Been rooting for this dude from time now man. Looks like the 2015 push is gonna be real nice so shouts to him and the whole team!

Toronto-born, buffalo-bred; Blake Carrington hits the refresh button on the current international Hip Hop scene. Combining his soulful delivery with cleverly crafted lines, he creates heart felt, socially conscious & driven songs to musical compositions that are out of this world. He is an ambitious urban musician failing forward, and making his dreams become a reality. He began rapping at an early age, with a close example in his bloodline, his father, a well-respected hip-hop legend from Buffalo, NY by the name of Dedot; and it is quite apparent that the apple did not fall too far from the tree. After graduating Seneca College in Toronto, Ontario with a diploma in Independent Music Production, Blake took his dreams and passion to a new level.

Released in the summer of 2011, his Dare 2 Dream project, which he created with his super producer friend Ric Notes, was the culmination of many years of hard work and training, and proved to be an international success for Blake and a significant milestone in this young veteran’s musical career.

Blake’s talents have taken him all across the globe, from winning at the world famous Apollo theatre showcase twice to touring in Tokyo, Japan, to sharing stages with the likes of hip-hop legends in every metropolis city in North America. He has shown just how much persistence and hard work it takes to follow your dreams, even when life happens. Blake’s high energy and charismatic personality has led him to recording, performing and sharing the stage with the music industries elite such as Talib Kweli to Snoop Dogg to his current super-star peers from Drake to Kendrick Lamar, & even cross genre electronic acts such as The Far East movement. As the list continues to grow, Blake continues uphold his reputation as a well-respected artist amongst his industry peers. Not stopping there, Carrington’s ability to go after what he wants has opened up various tour opportunities on many of the nation’s most popular concert circuits, ranging from: Sneaker Pimps, SXSW (South By South West), Power 106 Concert series, NXNE (North By North East), Manifesto Festival, The Dope House concert series (2DopeBoyz), Power House, and the list goes on.

So while many play catch-up with his futuristic style, Blake Carrington the “Gentleman on Mars”, is ready to win the race.

blakecarringtonsworld.com

Previous: NEW VIDEO: BLAKE CARRINGTON – AHH YEAH (DIRECTED BY SOTEEOH)

New sounds from Sola as he preps for the release of his upcoming “Long Overdue 2” project.