TONIGHT in Toronto: Made in China – Photography Exhibit Opening Reception

This was sent to me by the homie and young photog talent, Tev:

During May of 2011, twenty Humber College Creative photography students and their professor Neil Fox embarked on a once in a life time trip to China.

We hope to see you there for a great evening full of beautiful photography.

CLICK HERE for more details on the Facebook event page.

[Film Screening] April 27 in Toronto: The CANADIAN PREMIERE of Jamel Shabazz: Street Photographer

Directed by Charlie Ahearn (Wild Style). This might be a must-attend like so many of the previous screenings by the Undercurrents crew:

From the same team that brought you such great film screenings as The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry, The Last Poets: Made In Amerikkka and Brooklyn Boheme, Undercurrents Productions is back with another event that’s sure to excite virtually anyone who grew up in the 80’s (especially New York) and photo enthusiasts alike. Presenting the Canadian premiere of Jamel Shabazz: Street Photographer, a film about the iconic man behind the lens, and a generation that inspired so many.

During the infancy of hip‐hop, Brooklyn‐born photographer Jamel Shabazz set out on a
twenty‐five year mission to create a portrait of the hip‐hop generation. By 2001, he
became a worldwide phenomenon with the release of his book “Back In The Days”
(powerHouse Books). Director of the seminal film “Wild Style”(1982), Charlie Ahearn,
instantly recognized the power of Shabazz’s photography when he first picked up the
book in 2002. Since then, Ahearn has followed Shabazz in documenting his life and
journey from where he started out as a youth growing up in Brooklyn, to his army service
and work as a corrections officer, to his decisive photographic interactions on the streets
and subways of New York City.

“Jamel Shabazz: Street Photographer” is filled with vintage shots of kids rocking Puma
Suedes, Kangols, and pin‐striped Jordaches in Times Square and Fort Greene Park.
Ahearn gives voice to these resonating images with dozens of interviews with Shabazz
himself, graffiti pioneer and hip‐hop historian Fab 5 Freddy, Filmmaker and co‐founder of
Bounce Magazine Bobbito Garcia, legendary rapper KRS‐One, and more.

CLICK HERE to learn more and to RSVP.

[Event] Jeremy Glenn is opening for James Murphy of DFA/LCD Soundsystem in Toronto May 4

At The Hoxton. That is going to be one epic-ass night! CLICK HERE for event details and click below for one of Jeremy‘s most recent remixes:

Update: had to switch out the original image for the new one above. Apparently the party is actually an official after-party event for the screening of Shut Up And Play The Hits at Hot Docs. For those not knowing, SUAPTH is a documentary about the ‘last ever’ show by LCD Soundsystem at MSG last year. Hit the jump to see the trailer.

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[Event] TONIGHT in Toronto: Bump N Hustle with DJs Paul E. Lopes and Mike Tull

Toronto’s longest running club night – find out why!

★BUMP N HUSTLE★

Saturday, April 14, 2012
At the Rivoli (UPSTAIRS): 334 Queen Street West

with DJs
Paul E. Lopes and Mike Tull
hosted by Carlos (Hot Stepper)

Rollin out the soul, disco, house, funk, proper hip hop and reggae, afro, latin, jazzbump and flavour of the month joints that make sense

Please arrive early to avoid disappointment doors open at 10:00 and hear music like this:

CLICK HERE for more info.

[Event] TONIGHT in Toronto: Rich Kidd vs. DJ NaNa: 2 Mixtape Release Event at Main Ingredient

I’ll probably be at this for part of the night….

The Academy & Shaman present…
THE MAIN INGREDIENT
RICH KIDD vs. DJ NANA in STONE LOUNGE
Saturday, April 14, 2012

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DJ MENSA | AGILE | SEAN SAX

soulful hip hop / R&B / soulful house / disco / soul classics / nu-jazz / roots reggae & more

Hosted by:
WAN LUV

In the STONE LOUNGE
RICH KIDD vs. DJ NANA: TWO
mixtape release party
hip hop * R&B * classics * world music & more

Saturday, April 14
REVIVAL + STONE LOUNGE
783 College St.
(at Shaw St.)
Cost: $15 before 11:30pm | more after | reduced guestlist by RSVP
Guestlist RSVP / BDays & Large Groups: themainingred@gmail.com
Doors 10pm| 19+

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CLICK HERE for more details.

Haven’t heard yet? Click below then hit the jump for the original Rich Kidd vs. DJ NaNa mixtape. Also, CLICK HERE for more music by DJ NaNa.

TRACK LIST:
01) Trespassing Intermood
02) F*ck Yesterday
03) Everybody’s Watching Me (feat. Blake Carrington)
04) Pour Out The Whole Bottle (feat. T. Ana Cole) – Rich Kidd & dj NaNa
05) I Got You (feat. Lokz & Rich Kidd) – Tona
06) Fresh [er Than The Rest] (feat. Rich Kidd) – Blake Carrington
07) I Don’t Love Her
08) New Spot – Rich Kidd & dj NaNa
09) 420 Special (Prod. DJ Scam)
10) Confusion 2 – Rich Kidd & dj NaNa (Prod. dj NaNa & Derek Wiggins)
11) Ain’t That
12) Grape Backwoods & Tropicana (feat. Degazity) (Prod. Black Milk)
13) Back In The Day (Prod. Show-N-Prove)
14) Say I
15) Hey Henry (feat. Rich Kidd) – Rah Rah
16) Soarin’ 2 Heaven [PT. 2] (feat. Rich Kidd) – Saukrates
17) Faster (feat. Richie Hennessey & Rich Kidd) – The Get By
18) Don’t Sleep On Me
19) Ridin’ Solo (feat. Steve JLin)
20) Exhibit R (Prod. Just Blaze)
21) Think With My Dick (Prod. DJ Fase)
22) Pokey’s Too Wide – The Western Union
23) Don’t Want Nobody
24) Disrespectful (feat. Rich Kidd) – 4D (Co-Prod. Arthur McArthur)
25) Boiling Point (Prod. DJ Scam)
26) Sh*t
27) Rob Sumthin’ (feat. Saukrates)
28) So Much More (feat. Colin Munroe & Saukrates) (Co-Prod Arthur McArthur & Big Pops)
29) Take It Slow
30) Run Fa Cover (Co-Prod Arthur McArthur)
31) My Last (Prod. No I.D.)
32) Do

All songs produced by Rich Kidd for Rich Kidd Beats (unless indicated otherwise)
Mixed by dj Nana for Ear2Much Collective
Download: Rich Kidd vs. DJ NaNa: 2 Mixtape [zip file direct link]

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