Self-explanatory. Reach.
Any time people get together to chop it up about the local scene it’s all good in my eyes. CanadianUrbanMusic.com for more and registration.
Toronto, ON – We are pleased to announce the Canadian Urban Music Conference (CUMC), now in its third year. CUMC is the #1 urban music conference in Canada attracting keynote speakers, music industry experts, and conference attendees from all over Canada and the United States. Previous years guest include;
Robert Fernandez (Manager to international superstar Pitbull)
Troy Patterson (A&R, was Manager of Platinum Selling Artist Mario)
Michie Mee (Canadian HipHop pioneer)
Ivan Evidente (Director A&R at Universal Music)
Melanie Fiona (International Recording Artist)
Marcus Kane (Platinum Selling Producer)This years Keynote Interviews;
Rich Castillo – New director of A&R at Universal Music Canada
Wondagurl – 17 year old Grammy Nominated producer from Toronto. Catalog includes Jay Z, Ryan Leslie, TraviS Scott, SonReal.Seminars;
The New Music Model – 11:45am-12:30pm
Marketing & P.R – 12:45pm – 1:30pm
Radio – 3pm – 3:45pm
Management – 4pm – 4:45pm
Diggin In The Crates – 5pm – 6pmArtist will have the opportunity to play their music in front of music and industry professionals who will provide feedback and advice to benefit from.
At the end of the conference there will be a private V.I.P party and music performance showcase for all attendees. The showcase will feature some of Toronto’s top emerging artists. Past performers include Karl Wolf, Dvbbs, Jerzee Tha Icon, Goliath PAW, Fito Blanko, A-Game, and Lil Jaxe.
Advance tickets will be available for purchase online through www.canadianurbanmusic.com on (Date of SALE)
$25 Conference Fee
$50 Conference and After Party.Registration will take place from 10AM-10:30AM (Day of Conference) and CUMC founder Eb Reinbergs will give his opening address soon after.
CUMC provides music professionals with the tools to create, communicate and participate in this global multi-billion dollar music industry. The conference consists of a series of intimate and interactive workshops, A&R meetings, live concerts, networking lunches and private VIP cocktail events. CUMC is committed to giving professionals a competitive edge and a truly revolutionary way to Network… Learn… and do Business.
Manifesto celebrates it’s 8th year as one of the city’s most prominent hip-hop-centered festivals.
Very nice line-up for the Saturday event but there’s sooo much more going down between then and now.
Get caught up at http://mnfsto.com/festival/
The homie Andre Blenman has you covered for Sunday night. Can’t believe it’s frikkin’ September next week. More info under the hood.
Sunday August 31st, 2014
Inside Revival – 783 College St., Toronto, ON
Sunday Night Live::Live Music & Laughs
ft. JRDN, A-Game & Leila Dey
Hosted by Comedian Big Norm
“Juno Award Winning R&B Superstar JRDN set to play Sunday Night Live on Sunday August 31st inside Revival this Labour Day Long Weekend.”
JRDN
Emerging Canadian R&B/Hip Hop Star JRDN grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Toronto, Ontario. JRDN is one of Canada’s brightest stars and has proved to be one of the most gifted and genuinely soulful talents on Canada’s R&B/Hip Hop Scene and is drawing attention of high profile producers and artists alike.
On his first album in 2010, he talked about family, friends and his life. The breakthrough and official debut album IAMJRDN broke barriers with the direction of Toronto’s Kuya Productions who have worked with Nelly, Ginuwine and Akon. The first single “U Can Have It All” brought him to mainstream success by reaching number #20 on the Canadian Hot 100 and the music video reached number #5 on the Much Music Countdown followed by “Like Magic”, which reached number #24 on the Canadian Hot 100, its music video topping #1 on the Much Music Countdown, and being certified Gold by Music Canada. The success of these two singles landed JRDN an opportunity to perform “U Can Have It All” at the 2011 JUNO Awards and in 2012 “Like Magic” received the 2012 SOCAN Urban Music Award.
IAMJRDN also garnered him widespread critical acclaim, nominations for the CMRA Fan Choice Award, New Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year at the 2012 JUNO Awards, the opportunity to tour with acclaimed artists Classified, Danny Fernandez, Alyssa Reid, Maestro and Karl Wolf and open for international stars including Ne-yo, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg and Nas.
JRDN’s new self titled EP JRDN (Kuya Productions/Fontana North) was released in early 2014. The lead single “Can’t Choose”, a seamless blend of R&B and Reggae featuring Canadian Hip Hop Icon Kardinal Offishall that finds JRDN singing candidly about just where he draws the line between love and lust has earned him the 2014 JUNO Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year. Other notable tracks off the self-titled EP include “Love Aint Enough” and “Live My Dream”.
A-GAME, Hip Hop Duo from Toronto, Ontario made up of identical twins, who go by the stage name “Nova and Chase”. A-Game’s signature sound is filled with vibrance and paired with thought provoking narrative that connects to the voice of the common man. This is contrasted with undertones of aspirations and achievement that echoes their vision and destination. The duo mix their styles and tempos to instigate a novel breed of sound.
A-Game has plenty of hits like singles “Go Head Shawty” and “Airplanes” which were both produced by T-Minus. Their singles “Watchu Sayin'” and “Oh My” reached number #1 on Flow 93.5’s Mega City Countdown. They have worked with various producers The project has one feature from Rich Kidd (“It’s Nothing”) and various producers including WondaGurl, Matthew Burnett, Superville, Chef, Bass Line and many more. More notable tracks from the Duo include ” Cool Boyz” ft. Maino, “Real S**t”, “Money Made Me Do It” ft. Luu Breeze and newest releases “Boarding Pass”, “It’s Nothing ft. Rich Kidd and “Sidelines”.
LEILA DEY, Singer/Songwriter from Toronto, Ontario has been hard at work since teaming up with Sandbox Studios to develop and produce her upcoming projects with the single “Place for You” garnering very positive reactions. Over the last couple of years her textured vocals have lent themselves to collaborate with artists like Joel Ortiz, Vybz Kartel, Luu Breeze, and Rayzak to name a few. Not to mention performing with K’naan at Illuminato Festival, being a part of Manifesto’s first all female cypher to recently opening for Melanie Fiona, Divine Brown & Teedra Moses.
Ticket Outlets:
Downtown: Play De Record – 357A Yonge St., 416.586.0380
Downtown: Soundscapes – 572 College St., 416.537.1620Scarborough: 2 Lined Music Hut – 31 Tapscott Rd., 416.264.3999
Buy Tickets Online: www.ticketgateway.com
General Admission: $15 Early Bird | $20 Advance
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The legendary Honey Jam returns to The MOD Club tonight for what should be another great night! Reacheration is a must. Click here for a full list of this year’s performers but expect to see the likes of Leila Dey, Adria Kain, Mckenzie Small and a lot more! Dope.
Thursday, August 14
The Mod Club
722 College Street, Toronto
Doors open 7pm, Showtime 8pm SHARP
Admission: $20.
This is a 19+ event.
Tickets available at: Play De Record 357 Yonge Street and online.
A dope lineup for the latest installment of “Northern Lights”: Luu Breeze, Redway, G Milla, Jahkoy, Sean Leon, Jimmy B + HustleGRL and DJ P-Nut on the decks. It all goes down this Wednesday at Drake Underground – 1150 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1J3.
Guess who’s back b*tches.
The Known Unknown Presents:NUE Live
Rivoli (334 Queen St. W)
Also featuring incredible live performances by:• STAXXX• RAMSAY ALMIGHTY
• JUST JOHN
• GADDA
• FAIZA
• CLAIRMONT THE SECOND
• MARS
• BOSQUIAT CLIQUE
• KING DURO
HOSTED BY: Tika Simone
Soundtrack by:
McCallaman x DJ Lissa Monét
$10 before 10 | $15 afterwards
Showtime: 8PM SHARP
19+ | ID REQUIRED
#KNOWNUNKNOWNTO to stay connected
@KNOWNUNKNOWNINC on all social media
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Previous: NEW VIDEO: NUE “B*TCH GET HIGH” (DIRECTED BY NAPHTALI MCKENLY)
Final piece in a series of short profiles on the Unity Charity that I produced for my 9-5 at MTV Canada.
This one features its founder, Mike Prosserman.
We introduced you to Jane, a B-Girl/Musician, then you met Graffiti Artist Jessey “Phade” Pacho, followed by Spoken Word Artist Lishai. Now it’s time to introduce you to the man that started it all!
We give you, Mike Prosserman, the founder and Executive Director of Unity. Watch the video below to learn more about Mike and his journey to building an organization in support of youth and art and don’t forget to check out the Unity Festival in Toronto July 23-26!
http://news.mtv.ca/news/music/
unity-my-art-my-purpose-meet- mike-prosserman/
Previously: NEW VIDEO: UNITY CHARITY X MTV PRESENT: “MY ART, MY PURPOSE”: MEET LISHAI
Previously: NEW VIDEO: UNITY CHARITY X MTV PRESENT: “MY ART, MY PURPOSE”: MEET JESSEY`PHADE’ PACHO
Another in the series of short pieces on the Unity Charity that I produced for my 9-5 at MTV Canada.
This one features spoken word artist Lishai.
In just one week the streets of Toronto will be taken over by the youth of the city as they take the stage for the annual Unity Festival in celebration of their art and community. Attendees of the festival can expect to see everything from the annual Beatbox competition to the Unity Break Dance event.
The festival will also include an MC & Spoken Word showcase that will feature some of Toronto’s most talented MCs. We’ve been rolling out weekly profiles on some of the amazing talent involved with Unity and next up we’d like you to meet Lishai, a Spoken Word Artist dedicated to sharing her voice within her community. Lishai has been involved with Unity as a Program Coordinator, Arts Facilitator and Event Planner. Check out her profile below and don’t miss the annual Unity Festival in Toronto July 23-26!
http://news.mtv.ca/news/unity-
my-art-my-purpose-meet-lishai/
Previously: NEW VIDEO: UNITY CHARITY X MTV PRESENT: “MY ART, MY PURPOSE”: MEET JESSEY`PHADE’ PACHO
One of a series of short pieces on the Unity Charity that I produced for my 9-5 at MTV Canada.
To celebrate the annual Unity Festival in support of young artists, MTV has teamed up with the charity to bring you the stories of four individuals that have found a way to express themselves through their art.
First we introduced you to Jane, an 18 year old B-Girl/Musician who found peace in art while dealing with emotional family struggles. Now we’d like you to meet Jessey, officially Jessey ‘Phade’ Pacho, a graffiti artist who recognizes the importance of community building through graffiti art.
Hear Jessey’s story below and check back for more Unity profiles in the week’s to come and don’t miss the 2014 Unity Festival happening in Toronto July 23-26!
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