So apparently my dude Mr. Knia is part of this documentary that’s premiering at HotDocs tonight. Juuuuuust found out about it. There’s two other screenings in the coming week though so I should be able to go check it out. Here’s the info:

“Black people have been the first at being last for a very long time. So now we’re trying just to get even.” – Alkatraz

Street rap thrives in the Toronto neighborhoods of Regent Park, Don Mills, and Jane and Finch where the music and lyrics are the voice of power and protest of marginalized communities growing up in urban poverty. Michelle Latimer makes her feature doc debut with a powerfully cinematic, observational doc that captures the realities of five Toronto rappers trying to escape the hustle of drugs and danger through their music. Featuring rap artists and producers Alkatraz, Trench, Alias, Knia and Keon, the film digs deeper than the usual portrait of the rap world as glamour, guns and swagger. Intimate scenes reveal a layered, complex portrait of their lives and dreams of achievement, their families, violence and conflicts with the cops to show what it takes to survive on the hyper-masculine streets of the hustle in the T.Dot. Lynne Fernie

SCREENINGS

Fri, Apr 26 7:00 PM
The Royal Cinema

Sun, Apr 28 1:00 PM
Scotiabank 3
Sat, May 4 8:45 PM
Scotiabank 4

GET TICKETS HERE

Tonight. That is all. Thanks.

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Celebrity crush got you covered for Sunday night.

The Known Unknown x Who Got Next presents

Artist Showcase
SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH
HARD ROCK CAFE [279 YONGE ST. / DUNDAS SQUARE]

Featuring:
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER:
NYLO (@hatenylo) || https://soundcloud.com/hatenylo

Also featuring from Toronto:

UNBUTTONED || http://www.youtube.com/unbuttonedmusic

TFHOUSE || http://www.youtube.com/tfhouseVStheworld

NEZA || https://soundcloud.com/neza-sings

WOLF J MCFARLANE || http://www.youtube.com/wolfjmcfarlane

KJ || https://soundcloud.com/keitajuma

SEAN LEON || http://www.seanleon.com/

JUVON TAYLOR || http://www.youtube.com/ayTeeUS

PLAITWRIGHTS || http://www.youtube.com/Plaitwrights

G MILLA || https://soundcloud.com/onmygshit

HOSTED BY:
MARLON PALMER

SPINNING DJ WILL BE
DJ LISSA MONET 

SPECIAL GUEST JEFF JUIN – URBAN A&R AT EPIC RECORDS

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTIST!

PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TOWARDS SUPPORTING MUSICCOUNTS MUSIC EDUCATION CHARITY

DOORS OPEN AT 7PM SHARP
SHOW STARTS AT 8PM
$20
19+

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
theknownunknowninfo@gmail.com
info@ar_report.com

FOR BOTTLE SERVICE INQUIRIES CONTACT:
theknownunknowninfo@gmail.com

@KnownUnknowninc @BestFan @AR_Report

Walder’s got you covered tomorrow night.

Another edition of one of Toronto’s premiere monthly homegrown showcases.

Looks like another dope event put together by my celebrity crush. If you don’t know the headliner’s names peep the links below but this should be reason enough to go.

The Known Unknown Presents:

INDIE R&B

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH

WRONGBAR [1279 QUEEN ST. W]

Featuring:

UNBUTTONED

BEN STEVENSON

BRENDAN PHILIP

SAVANNAH RE

WOLF J. MCFARLANE

MAE ORIEL

JUVON TAYLOR

VANESSA LU

SHADRACK

JAHSHONA

HOSTED BY:

MARLON PALMER

DJ:

LISSA MONET X STARVEN MARVIN

DOORS OPEN AT 8PM SHARP

$20

19+

$100 Bottles of Ketel One Vodka & Drink Specials all night with Three Olives Vodka

FOR BOTTLE SERVICE, PLEASE EMAIL: theknownunknowninfo@gmail.com

@KnownUnknownInc

Insta: KnownUnknownInc

knownunknowninc.tumblr.com

Facebook.com/knownunknowninc

Facebook Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/530593383637925

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Clearly this is the only place to be Sunday night. Another must-attend type night courtesy of Ms. Simone.

“ANDREENA – NAKED & STRIPPED”

SUNDAY JANUARY 20TH @ 8:00pm EST

Celebrating the pre-release of her newest album “Naked,” Andreena performs at Wrongbar with full live band on Sunday, January 20th 2013 at 8pm EST alongside Sean Leon, Owen “O’Sound” Lee, Never & many other talented opening acts from The Remix Project & more.

Bio: Pianist, lyrical scribe and songstress, Andreena, is a musical powerhouse. She began her career at the young age of three after herfather, also a musician, realized her musical potential. By 2001 she entered the world of female R&B groups as a member of the Canadian trio, X-Quisite, alongside MTV Canada host, Nicole Holness and Universal Motown’s Melanie Fiona. The group earned nominations for the Canadian Urban Music Awards and Juno Awards in 2003. Later Andreena established a solo career, and after releasing her first mix-tape, Ready to Fly in 2009, she signed on as a writer for Universal Music Publishing in 2010.

Today, Andreena records, composes and produces, independently, collaborating with industry veterans such as DMX (Album: Undisputed “Cold World” & “No Love”); among others, she has worked with Drake (The Comeback Season, “Closer”), The Bizness (Chris Brown, “No Bullshit”), Brian Michael Cox (Mary J. Blige, “Be Without You”), James Fauntleroy (Jordin Sparks, “No Air”), Kevin McCall (Keri Hilson, “One Night Stand”, Chris Brown “Deuces”) and Needlz (Bruno Mars, “Just The Way You Are”).

Naked marks the re-birth of Andreena, formerly known as “Andreena Mill”, as the musical maven bares all, for more than just the cover of the EP. Now, with a new team, new brand and new music, the future looks promising for Andreena, as she prepares for the debut of her latest album, Naked.

The Known Unknown & The Remix Project Proudly Present:

Andreena at Wrongbar

January 20th, 2013.

$20 at the door.

For more information contact Tika Simone at tikasimone@gmail.com.

Andreena with special guests Never, Shadrack & Vanessa Lu, Shocka, John River, Dixon, Juvon Taylor, Sean Leon, Owen “O’Sound” Lee, Sola

Hosted By: Marlon Palmer

DJ Lissa Monét & DJ Starven Marvin

Sunday, January 20, 2013.

Wrongbar | 1279 Queen St. W, Toronto | Doors open at 8pm | Tickets are $20 at the door | 19+ Photo ID required.

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It’s the ultimate HIP HOP party and performance series in the TDot. You get the best Hip Hop music, video’s and live performances. Hip Hop lives in Toronto at the Velvet Underground, the second Friday of every month!

The January 11th edition we kick off the new year in a Big way with the best of the past 6 months. We have had a lot of great performances since July and it’s hard limit the number of performances, but you will definitely not want to miss these heavyweights as they bless the #BIGTICKET stage.

Performing Jan. 11th., Large Live and Direct / Robots Wearing Sunglasses / Perfeck Strangers / KemiKAL / SepTO / T.R.A. / Trace Motivate / Tommy Spitz / Scott Ramerez / L.I.U.

If you have not yet been to a #BigTicket event, this is definitely the one you want to attend. HashTag #BigTicket on twitter. We hope to see u Jan 11th! #Pro

WTF? There’s like sooo much happening this Thursday: Kardi’s thing, Jully’s Thing, we’ll be hosting Era’s thing, AND this….

The Brovaz Smash just dropped their very tight “Think It’s A Game” album last week and are celebrating its release @ Revival tomorrow (Thursday).

Bottom line is there’s no excuse for any fan of this city’s artists to not be out supporting this or all of these events.

Early bird tickets available @ https://smashbrovaz.ticketbud.com/smash-brovaz-present-think-its-a-game-album-release-party

Previously: NEW ALBUM: Smash Brovaz “Think It’s A Game?”

Kardi giving back as usual!

Are you ready for Holiday Cheer? Join Kardinal Offishall and his celebrity friends at Kardi’s 14th Annual Christmas Event as we come together with one common goal in mind; to help kids that need our support through the SickKids Foundation. The VIP reception will start at 8:00pm with surprise performances by some of Kardi’s closest friends; limited advance tickets available for $150. General admission doors open at 10:00pm get your advance tickets for $25 or $35 at the door. This is a 19+ event with a dress code in effect holiday chic, dress to impress. For more information or to arrange bottle service please email MakingADifference@itfactor.biz

Get tickets @ https://secure1.gettickets.ca/Redeem/Regular/SelectTickets.aspx?id=779d51ca-e104-44ba-afce-7a6e3950df97&locale=en-CA

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Kardinal Offishall – Turn It Up feat. Karl Wolf (Directed by Chris Strikes)