Parties & Events
[Event] Undercurrents Presents: The Upsetter: The Life & Music of Lee Scratch Perry (Movie Screening)
From the homie, DJ Osum going down a week from Friday (i.e. Oct. 7) here in Toronto:
“Undercurrents Productions are pleased to announce the launch of their monthly series “Undercurrents at The Underground”, a new monthly film series dedicated to bringing you the best in music, art and culture, with the film, The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry.
The Upsetter: The Life & Music of Lee Scratch Perry is a feature length documentary about one of the most fascinating and influential artists of our times.”
Friday, October 7
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location:
Toronto Underground Cinema
186 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON
[Video] CBC Radio 3: 2011 Polaris Music Prize Gala Highlights
and here’s Arcade Fire accepting the $30,000 for winning the Polaris Music Prize:
Like I said on twitter, I think they’re worthy winners but Arcade Fire winning yet another award is so unexciting from a PR point of view. And just curious: do people outside of Canada think they are the best rock band in the world right now like one of my co-workers claimed the other day? Leave your thoughts on that in the comments below.
And if you’re curious about my thoughts on all the albums from this year’s Polaris Music Prize Long List, check them out by CLICKING HERE.
[Event] TONIGHT in Toronto: EMAY Live at the Drake Hotel for TIFF Film Fest
Recent regular readers know I’m a big fan of the new Hamilton-based producer/MC, Emay so I’m pissed I’m gonna (probably) miss this performance here in town tonight for TIFF ‘cos I’m going to see Kid Cudi (he’s still around??!) instead. I highly recommend you check this out though if you claim to be looking for creative, artful hip-hop. Kid is wild nice on record. let’s see if he’s got it live on stage now. If I’ve persuaded you to the cause, CLICK HERE for more details on Facebook.
[Event] This Thursday in Toronto: The Ultimate MC Finale feat. Pharoahe Monch at Opera House
I’m probably going to be at this. Fellow T.dot heads: will you? Shout to the kid, Click on the heads up.
For many people — especially young adults — music represents the very cornerstone of their identity. A person’s taste in music directly impacts everything about them, from what they wear to who they’re friends with. Music is as much a part of their life as food or air. And when their musical preferences include Hip Hop, this is doubly true. For these fans, Hip Hop is life.
Ultimate MC is a 12-part documentary series focused on the booming world of Hip Hop has been airing this year on AUX TV. Each one-hour episode of Ultimate MC celebrates Canadian Hip Hop culture and the history of the thriving community across Canada.
The series has followed 32 competitors as they compete in the 2011 National MC Battle tournament. Ul-timate MC has showcased the influential artists, styles and history that have impacted all of the competitors — and celebrates not only the past, but shines a spotlight on the future of Canadian Hip Hop.
The series will be culminating in the The Ultimate MC finale, taking place on Thursday September 15 at The Opera House in Toronto. Eight of the top MCs will Battle to be crowned Ultimate MC.
Legendary Hip Hop MC Pharoahe Monch will be appearing for a full concert performance and will be a special guest judge for the battle. Other guest judges will be Canadian MC’s D-Sisive and JD-Era.
MC’s battling are Charron (Toronto), Q (Toronto), Rome Angel (Edmonton), L-Rev (Lethbridge), Scynikal (Montreal), Fresco (Chicago), Aspire (Vancouver), and Spyte (Vancouver).
Advance tickets $18.00 + S/C available online Ticketmaster.ca, UnionEvents.com, charge by phone 416-870-8000, Rotate This, Soundscapes & Play De Record or BUY THEM HERE
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