Speaking of Sonny…

SonReal headlines at The Rivoli tomorrow night alongside Kayo and one of my favorite new young MCs in the city, ShaqIsDope. ShouldBeDope.

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This is definitely the only place to be Sunday night. Queen Jully live at one of the city’s best live music venues.

Date: December 1st 2013

Time: 8:30pm

Location:

Hugh’s Room
2261 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, ON. M6R 1X6
Canada

Ticket Link: http://hughsroom.com/2013/10/jully-black-2/

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Queen Shi and The Mighy Oh! bless the stage at Sunday Night Live this Sunday at Seven 44.

Looks like another dope night in the city courtesy of Noisey and some of TO’s newest representatives.

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Wow, nice to see a new generation of teens doing what many generations before theirs were doing at their age AND the inter-generational relationships being fostered through these types of initiatives. Get to know more about R.I.S.E. via their youtube channel!

For Immediate Release

The young people of Toronto have a lot of talent, but what’s the best way to nurture and develop it? R.I.S.E is about “Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere;” using arts and culture to connect, educate and empower Toronto’s youth, and celebrate their creativity.

From Friday October 25th to Sunday October 27th, R.I.S.E Edutainment, with support from City of Toronto Culture presents, Toronto’s first EDUTAINMENT CONVENTION: 3 days of concerts, artistic workshops, art business development, networking and discussions. The Convention is a holistic way of connecting, presenting and building up emerging and established music and spoken word artists across Toronto.

The Edutainment Convention will educate and empower young artists by connecting them with professionals who have paved a sustainable path in their respective fields. By providing performance, knowledge building and networking opportunities the Convention will help bridge the gap between Toronto’s emerging and professional artists; giving emerging artists resources and experiences needed to grow their own successful careers.

The Convention will be a weekend of performances and learning taking place at the North York Civic Centre (NYCC) and the Toronto Centre for the Arts (TCA).

Event 1 – Rise and Rhyme Concert:
The weekend opens with a concert featuring Freedom Writers and John River inside the TCA’s beautiful George Weston Theatre.

Event 2 – Edutainment Conference: 
Saturday and Sunday will be 2 full days of holistic development for young artists at the NYCC. Saturday focuses on artistic skill building and features a key note talk by Director X, a videographer who has worked with many artists, including Drake. There will also be workshops for poets, vocalists and MC’s. Sunday focuses on building business skills necessary to make a living creating art. The day will include a panel of full-time artists, a discussion about working in the recording industry and a speed dating session connecting artists with funding institutions.

Event 3 – Soulful Vocals Concert: 
On Sunday the Convention closes with a second concert at the TCA, with performances by Shi Wisdom and Plaitwrights, among others.

Check out the full Convention schedule HERE

The Conference is FREE and open to the public, aimed primarily at youth aged 18-30.

Concert tickets are $10 in advance on ticketmaster.ca or $15 at the door. There are discounted tickets available for non-profits and community groups.

Locations:
Toronto Centre for the Arts (George Weston Recital Hall): 5040 Yonge Street
North York Civic Centre: 5100 Yonge Street

For more information or interview requests please contact Randell Adjei, Director of R.I.S.E Edutainment:
647-294-6677, director@riseedutainment.com

All blog posts, tweets + other shares are welcome and appreciated!
Much love.
#RISE

 www.riseedutainment.com

This is the only place to be Thursday night.

Congrats to Big Sproxx and the whole fam for following through and putting out a project that we’re not only anticipating but that actually contains thought-provoking messages that matter. Mans sacrifice their whole lives for this hip-hop sh*t and I can say from first hand knowledge that the members of Freedom Writers specifically have not only sacrificed to make important music as a group and throughout their individual careers but have also dedicated themselves to bettering their communities through hands on work with the youth. Salute gentlemen! Whether through your music or through your service you are actually helping to make a difference rather than just pimping this music thing for all it’s worth. Congrats again on the release and thank you for your important contributions to Toronto’s hip-hop legacy.

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Lineup’s looking kinda crazy for Wolf‘s headlining return to The Known [UN]Known showcase series.

The Known Unknown Presents:The Re-Introduction of Wolf J McFarlane

Alongside:

Shi Wisdom x Casey MQ x Lord Quest x Owen “O’Sound” Lee 

Sunday, September 29th

Measure Bar

296 Brunswick Ave.

$10 before 9PM; $15 after

Doors open at 8PM SHARP

19+

Soundtrack By: 

DJ Lissa Monét & Dj Starven Marvin 

Hosted by: Tika Simone 

Featuring opening acts:

• ShaqIsDope

• Coleman Hell 

• Jaek DeLarge

• Adria Kain

• Gifted

• Nevon

• Erin Reece 

• Staasia Daniels 

 

RSVP HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/162059537332003

This is the only place you need to be today. Shouts to the entire Manifesto team!

Andreena gives back by putting on what looks to be a great seminar for any upcoming singer/songwriter or industry professional. Good look!  Here’s all the info. Registration info + more under the hood.

The “BARE IT ALL” Vocal and Music Business Education Seminar.

Taught by Toronto songstress Andreena.

Open to all styles of music, this 5 day program will educate any aspiring vocalist who has never had vocal training. You will learn about the importance of proper vocal cord maintenance as well as vocal strengthening, breathing and exercises. This program will also educate you on the basics of getting a professional demo recorded either at home or in the studio. You will learn vocal techniques for on stage as well as in the vocal booth. You will also receive information regarding choosing the right management, lawyers as well as collecting royalties and getting your music heard!

A 30 min vocal exercise recording that will help you strengthen and “find” your voice. And on the final day, students will receive a 1/hr studio session to record your demo! Andreena will be coaching ALL classes and individual “1-on-1” studio sessions to help bring out the best in your musical performance. Are you ready to expose your artistic side and apply it to the business world?

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
-1 (one) Booklet with all the information taught in this course regarding:
– Vocal maintenance information, techniques and exercises
– 1(one) 1/hr studio session to record your demo song
– 1 (one) 1/hr “1-on-1” vocal lesson which will be catered to your personal needs and will be recorded so you can practice with it.
– Music industry tips as well as registration procedures to getting paid once your music has been released
– You will also be a part of our referral program when you provide your BARE IT ALL seminar certificate you will receive a 2(two)/hr photo-shoot,
Photo retouching & graphic work for your demo cover at a huge discounted price!!
(Cost of photo-shoot & graphic work are not included in registration fee)
-1 (one) USB key with your “1 on 1” vocal lesson as well as your recorded demo Protools session and a mixed .mp3 of your song
– As well 1(one) lucky person will be given the chance to perform at the “The Known Unknown” Talent series in downtown Toronto! www.knownunknowninc.com
– Tips on how to properly prepare an application for government grants such as FACTOR, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, MuchFact and many more!

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Cool event I’ll be hosting this Sunday with some of the city’s finest!

The first instalment of Northern Lights – highlighting Canada’s up an coming artists.

Featuring. Luu Breeze, G Milla and Sean Leon

LIVE AT THE RIVOLI | 334 QUEEN ST W

SUNDAY, SEPT 15TH

SOUNDTRACK BY: DJ ROMEO

SHOWTIME: 9PM

Come and witness some of Toronto’s next hip hop artists on the come up.

This event is sponsored by The A&R Report, HipHopCanada and 25toLife.

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