Friendly reminder part 2. Art work is too sick. Peep all the info here.
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Pretty crazy lineup for a new showcase curated by Mr. Asante and Bestfan.com
Flipside of flyer with more details after the jump!
Who Got Next? – Artist ShowcaseThursday, September 6Live @ The Hard Rock Cafe, Toronto (Dundas Square)Celebrating local talent, 12 artists will showcase their music for some of the industries biggest names including the senior VP of Island Def Jam Records, Max Gousse.The event will be hosted by Sir Lancelot and special guest Trixx, with the soundtrack by DJ Wrispect.Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.Admission is $15 or $10 before 9:00pm, with proceeds being donated to MusiCounts Music Education Charity | www.musicounts.caArtists Performing:A-GameShi WisdomAndreena (formerly known as Andreena Mill)KrystaleLuu BreezeRich KiddAion ClarkeEmerson BrooksCourtney TaylorNadia StoneDevon TracySavannah Re
Friendly reminder about the only place to be tomorrow night.
106 & York UrbanArts Festival
Friday August 31st, 2012Doors open at 4 (food and red carpet pictures)
Show Starts at 6pm
Cover: $5 at the Door
Yorkwoods Theater – 1785 Finch Avenue West
Performers include JD Era, Rich Kidd, Shi Wisdom, JD Keyz and more!“The best part of the festival, is the energy at the show.”, says Show Producer, Leandra LeGendre. “It’s unmatched. It’s a fresh and fearless crowd with a grassroots energy.”
With the support of festival partners UrbanArts, N.I.S.E. Clothing, High Class, and Manifesto, the organizers have developed a stellar showcase of Toronto’s talent and continues to give artists a platform from which they can build their careers. 106 and York also helps to build the capacity of the community to organize similar events by taking on community members as staff and interns.
In addition to performances, community merchandise/info tables allow local organizations and entrepreneurs to get involved by displaying information about their group. Some of the groups represented at our festival are: Urbanology Magazine, Hip Hop Canada.com, and other Toronto vendors will be selling their art and merchandise, so please feel free to bring the family enjoy the entertainment, and support this all ages event.
About 106 and York:
106 and York is a youth-led collaborative that supports youth in the urban arts through various initiatives. Our most prominent initiative is our multi-disciplinary youth urban arts festival that is presented in collaboration with other youth-led organizations such as Highclass and N.I.S.E. Clothing and larger organizations such as UrbanArts and Manifesto. This festival develops and showcases the talent of emerging musicians, recording artists, dancers, theatre groups, visual artists, film makers, photographers and fashion designers of North West Toronto.
Using mentorship to train younger and less experienced youth on the positions required to make the festival happen. This is not only a means of community building, but it also creates opportunities for youth to gain experience and employable skills within the arts sector. Additionally, the collective offers artist development workshops that train local emerging artists on art and business skills needed for their professional development. Beyond the festival, 106 and York supports and motivates young people who have been alienated from mainstream institutions to organize and create spaces for artistic expression in meaningful and professional ways.
For more information, please visit us online:
facebook.com/106ANDYORK
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This is DOPE. Great idea to extend the Battle of the Beatmakers event into a full-fledged producer retreat. Proud to say I was a judge on one of the early battles. Love to see the growth!
Check out the official website to get the full breakdown. The two-day event includes a producer conference (tomorrow) and of course, the big battle on Saturday night. Shouts to all the producers in the city on tha griiiiiiiiiind…!!!
Dubbed as Canada’s Official Producer Competition, this year will be no different in living up to the hype of being the forefront event focusing specifically on the development, growth and exposure of up-and-coming producers from coast to coast. The Top 32 producers chosen for Battle of the Beat Makers 2012 main event will compete through five highly intense rounds for the coveted title of 2012 National Champion.
Advance Tickets: $20 (19+ Event) *Qualifying Producers will have access to the event.*
Hosted by: Trixx, One of Toronto’s top Comedian | Music by: DJ P P-Plus
Guest Judges: To Be Announced
Venue: The Opera House | 735 Queen St. East., Toronto (Closes Intersection Queen St. East & Broadview Avenue.)
Date: August 25th, 2012 | 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. | 19+ Event
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Opening reception is Thursday night but the exhibition runs from the 23rd to the 31st. Should be dope! Def looking forward to checking it out. Shouts to Javid and all artists on the grind.
And to support even further, check out the IndieGoGo page set up to help sponsor the exhibition!
‘ALAAMA (SHE KNOWS)
A Solo Exhibition by Javid (JAH)‘Alaama explores the artist’s vision of feminine divinity. Through a series of mixed media paintings that experiment with calligraffiti, the work represents an expression of Sufi Islam.
Opening Reception is on Thursday, August 23rd from 7-10pm at 185 Augusta Ave, Kensington Market.
For more information, visit 185augusta.com
Peace
JAVID | UTR | STILLKIDS | WAY OF ACTING | BLACK IRON GIANTS
2012Video Credits:
SHOT & CHOPPED BY BLACK IRON GIANTS.
Cinematography by Danilo “Cinematic” McCallum and Chris Ak.
Edited by Danilo McCallum
Music from “Draw The Line” by Zaki Ibrahim
Paintings and Voice over by Javid (JAH)
Dope community initiative going down this Wednesday night. Title pretty much explains it all:).
Come out and support young Toronto artists at the Jane Finch Youth Film Festival and Arts Exhibition. A night to celebrate the creativity from youth across the city. Art, photography, films, giveaways and more. Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012 at the York Woods Library Theatre, 1785 Finch Ave W.
MotionLive in association with Cric Crac Collective proudly present the world premiere of ANEEMAH’S SPOT by Toronto spoken word poet, emcee and Playwright-in-Residence at Obsidian Theatre, Motion, as part of the SummerWorks Festival at the Lower Ossington Theatre, August 9-18th. Directed by Dian Marie Bridge, and starring Araya Mengesha and Amanda Parris, ANEEMAH’S SPOT is supported by Obsidian Theatre Company, with musical direction by DJ L’Oqenz.
Aneemah (a poet) and Wan (an emcee) are bought together in the hours after the funeral of their childhood friend “G.” In a theatrical remix of dialogue, rhyme and spoken word, Aneemah and Wan struggle with the untimely death, violence and imminent threats that surrounds the tragedy. In the safe house of Aneemah’s apartment, known as ‘the base,’ Aneemah and Wan are forced to challenge their pasts, face their present, and choose how they will navigate life from this moment on.
First created in Obsidian’s Playwright’s Unit, ANEEMAH’S SPOT had its debut workshop production in bcurrent’s 2011 Rock Paper Sistahz Festival. ANEEMAH’S SPOT now takes the next step of its journey with the world premiere at the 2012 Summerworks Festival. The Summerworks production of ANEEMAH’S SPOT stars TV/film/theatre actor Araya Mengesha (War Horse, Another Africa, Nurse.Fighter.Boy) as Wan, and playwright/performer and co-founder of Lost Lyrics Amanda Parris (32C, The Whores, A Question Remains) who plays the title character, Aneemah.
More info after the jump!
Richie’s been teasing fans with material off this release but the time has finally come for the whole thing to hit the digital shelves.
Volume six in his “We On Some Rich Kidd Sh*t” series (coincidentally subtitled “City on my back”) gets a release party with a live performance from the man himself supported by a nice deejay/special guest lineup too!
This year you get Wrispect, Nana, Mensa, and Meka from 2DBz! + Lancelot and Lowkey from YHTK!
We all know the type of energy Rich Kidd brings to a stage so needless to say this is a must attend.
Previously: NEW MUSIC: Rich Kidd – Thuggin’ (Refix) + DJ Pack
Previously: NEW MUSIC: RICH KIDD – FATHER TIME (REFIX) + DJ PACK
Previously: NEW MUSIC: RICH KIDD – I DON’T LIKE (REFIX) + DJ PACK
Previously: NEW MUSIC: RICH KIDD – IMAGINARY PLAYERS (REFIX) + DJ PACK
Previously: NEW VIDEO: Rich Kidd & dj NaNa – Confusion 2 (Directed by Marie Richer & Philip Rae)
Previously: NEW MUSIC: RICH KIDD “CONFUSION 2? (NO DJ) (PROD. DJ NANA & DEREK WIGGINS)
For Immediate Release
(Toronto) 106 and York UrbanArts Youth Festival is an annual multi-disciplinary youth arts festival that happens in Toronto’s North-West communities. Now in its fifth year, this community event has grown from a one-day production, to a two-date festival, celebrating the talent of performers and visual artists from across the city. Headliners for this year’s events include JD Era, (signed to the label of Raekwon, of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan), Juno-nominated Producer/MC Rich Kidd, one of Toronto’s most exciting new vocalists, Shi Wisdom, and more.
The festival is divided into two distinct events:
Culture Shock, presented by UrbanArts & 106 and York
Saturday August 11th, 2012
1-8PM
Cover: FREE
Weston Road Farmers Market
Shi Wisdom is the headlining performance for this free outdoor community concert.
106 & York UrbanArts Festival
Friday August 31st, 2012Doors open at 4 (food and red carpet pictures)
Show Starts at 6pm
Cover: $5 at the Door
Yorkwoods Theater – 1785 Finch Avenue West
Performers include JD Era, Rich Kidd, Shi Wisdom, JD Keyz and more!“The best part of the festival, is the energy at the show.”, says Show Producer, Leandra LeGendre. “It’s unmatched. It’s a fresh and fearless crowd with a grassroots energy.”
With the support of festival partners UrbanArts, N.I.S.E. Clothing, High Class, and Manifesto, the organizers have developed a stellar showcase of Toronto’s talent and continues to give artists a platform from which they can build their careers. 106 and York also helps to build the capacity of the community to organize similar events by taking on community members as staff and interns.
In addition to performances, community merchandise/info tables allow local organizations and entrepreneurs to get involved by displaying information about their group. Some of the groups represented at our festival are: Urbanology Magazine, Hip Hop Canada.com, and other Toronto vendors will be selling their art and merchandise, so please feel free to bring the family enjoy the entertainment, and support this all ages event.
About 106 and York:
106 and York is a youth-led collaborative that supports youth in the urban arts through various initiatives. Our most prominent initiative is our multi-disciplinary youth urban arts festival that is presented in collaboration with other youth-led organizations such as Highclass and N.I.S.E. Clothing and larger organizations such as UrbanArts and Manifesto. This festival develops and showcases the talent of emerging musicians, recording artists, dancers, theatre groups, visual artists, film makers, photographers and fashion designers of North West Toronto.
Using mentorship to train younger and less experienced youth on the positions required to make the festival happen. This is not only a means of community building, but it also creates opportunities for youth to gain experience and employable skills within the arts sector. Additionally, the collective offers artist development workshops that train local emerging artists on art and business skills needed for their professional development. Beyond the festival, 106 and York supports and motivates young people who have been alienated from mainstream institutions to organize and create spaces for artistic expression in meaningful and professional ways.
For more information, please visit us online:
Twitter: @106andyork
Shi Wisdom, who is arguably (as in I will argue with you if you disagree) the most impressive voice to come out of Toronto this past year, is releasing her new EP “LVSPK” (Love Speak) and putting on her first ever showcase of its material. Shi’s been steady building her buzz over the past year or so with singles, features, co-writing credits with Drake + her standout performance in this year’s Stylus/Cityonmyback viral cypher, and although she’s done quite a few shows in the city this show is definitely shaping up to be the one. With a live band and a restricted 150 ticket capacity I wouldn’t sleep too long on grabbing tickets which are going for $20 and can be purchased by calling 647-210-7170.
It all goes down Saturday July 28th @Revival (783 College St.).
Hit the jump for more details!
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