Legends of Hip Hop with Onyx @ The Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Thurs Apr 14th!

LIVE AT SOUND ACADEMY- SOLARIUM

11 POLSON STREET, Toronto, ON

MANIFESTO PRESENTS

LEGENDS OF HIP HOP: ONYX

WITH CITIZEN KANE AND MAYHEM MOREARTY, DJ HOST DJ LAW, HOSTED BY BIG NORM

THIS IS A 19+ EVENT

Time: 8pm

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: $15.00 (+S.C.)

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT Ticketmaster, Rotate This, and Soundmaster

Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Remember De Bacchanal @ J Walton's Bar & Grill, Scarborough, ON - Sat Apr 9th!

SATURDAY APRIL 9th, 2011 (Bacchanal Time)
JUSBLAIZE presents

RDB - Remember De Bacchanal

SOCA OF DE 90's

After A 5 Month Hiatus We Return To Ab Always Classic 90's Venue...we've reminisced and made new memories inside
ELLAS BANQUET HALL
POLICE ASSOCIATION
EMBERS
FLAMINGO
And a venue that had the FARMSTEAD feel
And back by popular demand
Inside the Classic Venue From The 90's
CARIBBEAN SUNDANCE
a.k.a. J WALTON'S BAR & GRILL
The Sundance Memories Live on & We've Already Started Making More Instead There.

J WALTONS - 323 Danforth Rd (Between Warden & Birchmount), Scarborough, ON

Lemme tell you the momentum and vibes RDB is on can't be touched and last Novemeber was a testament to that!.

More and More People have declared R.D.B. to be their Favourite 90's Fete

Music By:
JESTER from Xcaliber Int’l
CARIBANA WEDNESDAY ON THE ROOF || REMEMBER DE BACHANNAL || CARNIVAL NATIONZ
DJ CHIEF from Precinct
UNION || REMEMBER DE BACHANNAL || DE RED RIDE BOAT CRUISE

Hosted By:
EMAN from the KINGDOM OF SOCA

Celebrating Birthday's So Far Are:
CLINT B (CnR Promo)
OMARR (TRE)

For Info:
www.JUSBLAIZE.com ~|~ 416.451.6016 ~|~ Events@JusBlaizel.com

Limited $15 Early Bird Tickets Available

Purchase Safely On-line via PayPal @ www.JUSBLAIZE.com

EAST
Jus Blaize - 416.451.6016
Mona’s Roti – 416.412.1200
Eman Kut Above (Kingston Rd) – 416.839.1489

WEST
Playboy 647.990.0135

DOWNTOWN :: CENTRAL
Play De Record – 416.586.0380
Drupati's - 416.745.4189

Supported & Sponsored By:
TILC CREW . CNR PROMO . LADY DAWN . TRE . JUST 4 FUN . TORONTO-LIME.COM . SOCADREAD.COM . FETENET . CARIB101

REMEMBER DE BACCHANAL
The Title Speaks For Itself

House of Pain Live @ The Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Sat Apr 9th!

House of Pain with support Big B and Dirtball
Sound Academy, 11 Polson Street, Toronto, ON
Sat, Apr 9, 2011 08:00 PM Show @ 9:00p
Tickets: $39.50
Visit http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Alex Cuba @ Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto, ON - Sat Apr 9th

Massey Hall presents

JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter Alex Cuba hails from Cuba and resides in Smithers, B.C. Musically, he lives everywhere in between. His trademark sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and rock chords subtly subvert commonly held notions of what Cuban music is. He’s on the vanguard, crafting a cross-cultural sound that mirrors his geographical journey. With a heart as big as his retro ’fro, Cuba focuses on what he does best: crafting songs that cut through linguistic and cultural barriers like a machete through sugarcane.

Tickets: $34.50

Sat Apr 09, 2011 8pm

Location: Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front Street West, Toronto, ON

http://www.roythomson.com/eventdetail?eventId=546

Jam 4 Jamaica @ Toula Lounge, Toronto, ON - Sat Apr 9th!

EVENT: JAM 4 JAMAICA

WHO: For people who want to make a difference and have fun doing it.

WHAT: A musical journey from the 80's to present, spanning four decades and five genres of music to keep you jammin all night, 38 floors above the city.

WHEN: Saturday April 9, 2011 |
Toula Lounge 38th floor of Westin Harbour Castle Hotel |
Doors open at 10:30 p.m.

Advance Tix $20, $25 at door

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=206109316066399

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_jcQNDLuR0

WHY: To provide education scholarships for 6 children with financial barriers living in Jamaica - to help them to return to high school for the 2011-2012 school year, all expenses paid, inclusive of tuition, books, supplies, uniform, transportation and lunch.

Proceeds will be delivered through our partnership with the Caribbean Education Foundation. CEF is a registered nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping children with financial barriers to receive quality education in the Caribbean by awarding scholarships to those who are unable to attend school because their parents cannot afford to pay school fees and other costs. www.educatechild.org

Rock away, lean back or throwback to the butterfly. Whatever your move, dance the night away 38 floors above the city, as we take you on a musical journey from the 80's to present, across 5 genres.

Every once in a while there comes an experience that truly puts the FUN back into fundraising. This is it.

Contacts:

G.Q. Henderson

416-704-5487

Shereen Ashman

Event Producer/Project Manager

shereen@iloveasap.com

www.iloveasap.com

Bump N Hustle @ The Rivoli, Toronto, ON - Sat Apr 9th!

Hotstepper Productions present Bump N Hustle featuring DJs Paul E Lopes and Mike Tull with Mix Motion live visual environments Paul E Lopes and Mike Tull will be kickin out the dancefloor killas and Mix Motion will be rockin lovely visual mixdowns. Of course the livest crowdapeople in Toronto the Bump N' Hustle Massive will be burnin up the hardwood! Bump N' Hustle double live mix CDs available at the door.

Saturday April 09, 2011, Every 2nd Saturday,
10:00 pm - 1:00 am
19+
Cover: $10.00

Location: Rivoli (top floor): 334 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON

Only $10 at the door

Limited capacity! Please arrive early to avoid disappointment

Rsvp for the $5 B4 11pm list

Music: Soul, Funk, Classics, Hip Hop, Latin & Afrobeat

http://www.rivoli.ca

First Fridays 'Federal Election' Edition @ Ocean 49 Restaurant, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 8th!

.:::1st Fridays 'Federal Election' Edition:::.

You are Cordially Invited to attend

1st Fridays Federal Election Edition
...
Friday April 8th, 2011 @

Ocean 49 Restaurant

2625 Weston Rd. @ 401

From 6:30pm until 11pm

Featuring:

Multi-Party Federal Election Candidates (to be announced)

Delores Lawrence, Operation Black Vote Canada & Monique Habbib, Director of Operation Vote - The Next Edition

Sway Magazine Sante - A Prostrate Cancer Canada Benefit

Belinda Barracks - Motivational Speaker, Photographer & image Consultant

A Special Performance by Artist David Record

the Mix & Mingle afterparty & more...

Admission is $15 before 7:30pm, $20 after ($5 off for Students)

Platinum Sponsors:

Black Board International
Planet Africa Network

Gold Sponsor:

SWAY Magazine

Bronze Sponsors:

Afrotoronto.com
Pride Newsmagazine
Nikki Clarke Inc.
CHRY FM
Roy Virtue Photography

Community:

Caribbean Vibrations TV
Volume Media Group
Excelovate (Da Ultimate Hookup)
M5V REALTY INC.

For more info, visit firstfridays.ca or call 416-441-0792

ReelWorld Film Festival Music Night: Fresh Canadian Talent Music Video Night @ Famous Players Canada Square Theatre, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 8th!

UMAC Supports ReelWorld Film Festival's FRESH CANADIAN
TALENT.

This year, showcasing 26 music videos from some of Canada’s hottest Music Video Directors & Recording Artists including the “World Premiere” of Recording Artist JRDN’s New Music Video. Also participating in the night, Canadian Icon, Hip-Hop Artist and Actor, Wes "Maestro" Williams. Wes will take your questions at a special Q & A following the screening. And, that's not all! Hold on to your tickets and join us for the Official After Party at L IVE Nightclub hosted by Wes, with music by DJ 4 Korners. If you cannot attend the screening at Famous Players Canada Square, Tickets for the After Party can be purchased separately, please see below.

What: Music Video Screening followed by Q &A with Wes “Maestro” Williams Presented by Universal Music Canada

When: Friday April 8, 2011

Time: 9:30 PM

Where: Famous Players Canada Square – 2190 Yonge Street, Toronto

Tickets - $20 Buy Tickets Now!


OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO NIGHT AFTER PARTY ONLY.

What: ReelWorld Film Festival Music Video Official "After Party” Presented by Universal Music Canada

When: Friday April 8, 2011

Time: 11:00 PM

Where: LIVE Nightclub – 332 Richmond Street West, Toronto

Hosted By: Wes “Maestro” Williams

Music By: DJ 4 Korners

Tickets - $20 or Free with your Music Video Night Screening ticket.


This event sells out quickly!

Order online: http://www.reelworld.ca/_bin/festival/schedule.cfm

Call the ReelWorld ticketing hotline: 1-800-595-4849.
Visit the ReelWorld office: 438 Parliament Street, 2nd floor.

Visit the Cineplex Canada Square Box Office: 2190 Yonge Street. (Box Office times to be confirmed)

Party Tickets also Available at the door at LIVE on the night!


About ReelWorld Film Festival:

April 6-10, ReelWorld Film Festival (RWFF) celebrates cultural diversity with Features, Documentaries, Shorts, Music Videos, Industry Panels and so much more. Films from South Africa, Iran, Philippines, South Korea, Congo, Barbados, Spain, Mauritius, Turkey, United Kingdom with almost 70% Canadian content!

The film guide and screening schedule is now live on
http://www.reelworld.ca/_bin/festival/films.cfm

**Talent Available for Interviews

For media inquiries please contact:

Sasha Stoltz

Sasha Stoltz Publicity

416.579.4804

sashastoltz@bellnet.ca

Follow ReelWorld Film Festival:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ReelWorld-Film-Festival/109983872346997?ref=ts

Twitter: @reelworldfilm

Canadian Premiere of "Not Just a Game" @ Cineplex Canada Square, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 8th!

As part of the program for the 2011 ReelWorld Film Festival, on Friday April 8th at 9:00 PM, All Balls Don't Bounce presents the Canadian premiere of Not Just a Game. Dave Zirin will be attending the screening at Cineplex Canada Square
(2200 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON) and will participate in a Q&A session afterward, hosted by The All Balls Don't Bounce Crew of Duane "Sweets" Watson, Morgan Campbell & Will "Wall $t." Strickland.

About the film:
...We've been told again and again that sports and politics don't mix, that games are just games and athletes should just "shut up and play." But according to Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin, this notion is just flat-out wrong. In Not Just a Game, the powerful new documentary based on his bestselling book The People's History of Sports in the United States, Zirin argues that far from providing merely escapist entertainment, American sports have long been at the center of some of the major political debates and struggles of our time. In a fascinating tour of the good, the bad, and the ugly of American sports culture, Zirin first traces how American sports have glamorized militarism, racism, sexism, and homophobia, then excavates a largely forgotten history of rebel athletes who stood up to power and fought for social justice beyond the field of play. The result is as deeply moving as it is exhilarating: nothing less than an alternative history of political struggle in the United States as seen through the games its people have played.

About Dave Zirin:
Dave Zirin is the bestselling author of five books, the sports editor of The Nation magazine, and the host of Sirius XM Satellite's popular weekly show, Edge of Sports Radio. His blog The Edge of Sports is read each week by thousands of people across North America. He is also a columnist for SLAM Magazine, The Progressive, and Sports Illustrated online, and his writing has appeared in numerous other publications, including the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, the New York Daily News, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Friday April 08, 2011
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
All Ages
Cover: $10.00

Location: Cineplex Canada Square, 2200 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON

http://fusicology.com/event/notjustagame

http://www.reelworld.ca

Buddy Guy @ Massey Hall, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 8th!

Massey Hall presents

Any discussion of Buddy Guy invariably involves a recitation of his colossal musical resume and hard-earned accolades. He’s a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a chief guitar influence to rock titans like Hendrix, Clapton, Beck and Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to that city’s halcyon days of electric blues. Never one to rest on his laurels, Buddy Guy still has the chops to bring down the house with his unadulterated blues energy.

Fri Apr 8th at 8:00pm

Tickets: $49.50 - $69.50

Location: Massey Hall, 178 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON

http://www.roythomson.com/eventdetail?eventId=545

Harlem Globetrotters @ Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 8th and Sat Apr 9th!

The Harlem Globetrotters @
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jay's Way, Toronto, ON ,
Toronto, ON

Tickets: $23 - 207

Show dates: Fri Apr 8th 7:30p
Sat Apr 9th 2:00p
Sat Apr 9th 7:00p

Note there is also a Magic Pass Pre Show event, so check Ticketmaster for that info

Visit http://www.ticketmaster.ca

SOCA SWEETNESS & FRIENDS ARIES BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION @ The Orange Room, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 8th!

Friday April 8th 2011
Team Sweetness Presents
The Annual
SOCA SWEETNESS & FRIENDS ARIES BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
The Flirty "n" Dirty Edition
@ The Orange Room - 132 Queen Quay E. (Government Complex), Toronto, ON
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On Friday April 8th 2011 I will be celebrating my 30th birthday.
Birthdays are naturally reflective times.
They are times to look at where I came from and look, not only, to where I’m headed, but why I’m headed there.
For the past 5 years I've sat back and let my favorite DJs play my birthday event but this year we're changing that.
IT'S MY 30TH BIRTHDAY AND I'LL PLAY IF I WANT TOO!
"Kerwin Adams aka Soca Sweetness"
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Music By:
SOCA SWEETNESS "It's My Party and I'll Play If I Want Too"
+ Special DJs/MCs Passing Through
* D'BANDIT
* LINDO P
* FYAH KID STEENIE
* DJ SPOONZ
* JASON CHAMBERS
* MISTAH DINGOLAY
* MARXMAN
* E-MAN
* DIRTY DEZ (Birthday boy)
* BRENTON B
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* Birthday Packages Available
For Bottle Service, Booths or Birthday packages call
416-806-3383
FIRST 200 LADIES WILL RECEIVE FLIRTY "N" DIRTY FUN PACKS
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ADMISSION:
Dirty 30 Special : $10 (Available Through Team Sweetness)
Early Dirty Tickets: $15
Regular: Tickets: $20
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TICKET OUTLETS:
EAST:
Kerwin (Soca Sweetness) - 416-806-3383
Nathan (Team Sweetness) - 416-871-5407
2 Line Music hut (Malvern Mall) - 416-264-3999
Sunshine Music - 2604 Eglinton AVE. E - 416-265-3600
Kut Above (SCARBOROUGH) - 4286 Kingston Rd. - 647-278-6713
Kut Above (AJAX) - 201 Williamson Dr. W - 416-839-1489
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WEST:
James (Mistah Dingolay) - 647-688-0847
Gary (G-Dubb) - Mississauga/Brampton - 416-729-3822
Charlies Food Mart - 3057 Hurontario St. (Mississauga) - 905-896-3663
Lena's Roti - 1152 Albion Rd. (Etobicoke) - 416-745-0009
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DOWNTOWN
Play De Record - 375A Yonge St. - 416-586-0380

Ballet Creole Presents "The Antagonist" @ The Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront, Centre, Toronto, ON - Thurs Apr 7th - Sat Apr 9th!

“The ANTAGONIST”
Part of Harbourfront Centre’s Next Steps Series, April 7 - 9 @ The Fleck Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON

**Presenting New & Remounted Works by: Artistic Director, Patrick Parson; Associate Choreographer,Gabby Kamino; Guest Choreographers: Danny Grossman, Debbie Wilson & José Carret Morejón**

Ballet Creole, forerunners of Blacks in Dance in Canada, and hailed as, “one of Toronto’s top dance companies…” by Dance Critic, Paula Citron, heats up the stage with a sensual, soulful & sizzling collection of new & remounted works by some of Canada’s top choreographers; featuring a World Premiere Ballet, The Antagonist, by Cuban-born choreographer, José Carret Morejón.

Fuelled with explosive Afro-Cuban rhythms, The Antagonist is a duel of the sexes delving into the complexities of love, relationships and the antagonisms beneath the surface.

Canadian dance icon, Danny Grossman, returns to work with Ballet Creole for a 3rd season. This year Grossman remounts Inching (1976), an intimate pas de deux where - inch by inch – the dancers unravel, unfurl, and negotiate the physical and personal limits of space and each other.

The World Premiere of Trouchka by Artistic Director, Patrick Parson, continues in his legacy to innovate, experiment and challenge the boundaries of ‘traditional’ and ‘contemporary’ aesthetics. The results in a bold choreographic statement set to the emotional and rhythmic structure of Stravinsky’s classical score

Guest choreographer, Debbie Wilson, known for her powerful & moving choreography, remounts Raphael is whispering (1998), an homage to her late-husband and respected dancer, Jaques Marcil. Wilson’s duet examines those moments when realms of existence collide, and when one is forced to let go of two to become one. A new ballet, Mmele wa hao o keo ratang (Your Body that I Love) by Associate choreographer Gabby Kamino, rounds out a dance Season of diverse programming.

Location: Fleck Dance Theatre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON

Thursday, April 7 at 8pm
Friday, April 8 at 8pm
Saturday, April 9 at 8pm

Tickets: $20 to $45 (student/senior tickets beginning at $20)

Buy Tickets: http://bit.ly/fJ47NN or
Harbourfront Box Office. 416.973.4000

For more info: visit http://www.balletcreole.org and
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/dance.cfm?id=2476

The Color Purple @ The Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton, ON - Thurs Apr 7th!

The Color Purple @
Hamilton Place Theatre,
50 Main S. W., Hamilton, ON L8P 1H6
Thu, Apr 7, 2011 07:30 PM
http://www.ticketmaster.ca

The ReelWorld Film Festival, Toronto, ON - Wed Apr 6 - Sun Apr 10th!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Toronto, Canada [March 29, 2011] - Thanks to the generous support of our returning partners TD Bank financial, and Cineplex Entertainment, ReelWorld Film Festival (RWFF) is proud to announce that Canadian movie "Snow" will be the Opening Night Gala April 6 at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto.

Written, directed and produced by Rohan Fernando and starring Kalista Zachharyias in a performance of a lifetime. This will be "Snow's" Canadian Premiere, following sold-out screenings for its World Premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival, in California.

Snow, follows Parvati, young woman whose life is changed forever when the tsunami strikes a small village in Sri Lanka, washing away everyone in her immediate family -including her twin sister, Kala. Now, Parvati finds herself in Canada, trying to navigate a new life while living in an unfamiliar culture, with distant relatives she has never met. "In a way, Parvati is like a newborn when she wakes up in Canada, groping and stumbling, hoping to one day find herself."

Both Director and Star will be in attendance at the festival.

Tickets for 2011 Festival:

Single Tickets/Packages

Regular Screening
($5 for students or seniors with valid ID)
$10

Opening or Closing Night Gala Screening
$20

Opening or Closing Night Package
Screening plus party)
$25

Industry Series Single Panel
($5 for students or seniors with valid ID)
$10

Industry Series All-Access Pass
(All panels plus ReelSpeak)
$40

ReelSpeak
$10

Passes

VIP Pass Package
(Includes two VIP passes. One ticket per pass to all screenings, Industry Series panels, galas, receptions and parties. Plus VIP treatment at all events.)
$500

Festival Pass
(Includes one ticket to all screenings, Industry Series panels and parties)
($75 for students or seniors with valid ID)
$125

*All passes and tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Buy Tickets Now!

Order online: reelworld.ca

Call the ReelWorld ticketing hotline:
1-800-595-4849 1-800-595-4849.

Visit the ReelWorld office:
438 Parliament Street, 2nd floor. Toronto, ON

Visit the Famous Players Canada Square Box Office: 2190 Yonge Street. Toronto, ON (Box Office times to be confirmed)

About ReelWorldFilm Festival:

April 6-10, ReelWorld Film Festival (RWFF) celebrates cultural diversity with Features, Documentaries, Shorts, Music Videos, Industry Panels and so much more. Films from South Africa, Iran, Philippines, South Korea, Congo, Barbados, Spain, Mauritius, Turkey, United Kingdom with almost 70% Canadian content!

The film guide and screening schedule is now live on
http://www.reelworld.ca/_bin/festival/films.cfm

Come Celebrate with us!

Media Reception:
Wednesday April 6,2011
5:00PM
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto - 259 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON

***Talent Available for Interviews

For media inquiries please contact:

Sasha Stoltz
Sasha Stoltz Publicity
sashastoltz@bellnet.ca
Toronto: 416.579.4804


Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ReelWorld-Film-Festival/109983872346997?ref=ts

Twitter: @reelworldfilm

Ke$ha Presents the Get $leazy Tour Live @ The Kool Haus, Toronto, ON - Wed Apr 6th!

Ke$ha Presents The Get $leazy Tour
Kool Haus
Toronto, ON
Wed, Apr 6, 2011 07:00 PM
Kool Haus
132 Queen's Quay E., Toronto, ON
Tickets: $39.50
Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca

The Jam Spring Edition FREE Customer Appreciation Party @ Six Degrees Venue, Toronto, ON - Sat Apr 2nd!

The "JAM"
Spring edition
Saturday, April 2nd
inside 6 Degrees
2335 Yonge Street (north of Eglinton)

Join Andy C, Eddie Williams, The Juiceman Jonathan Shaw, DJ Glen C, the Mailman George Fynn and Ms. Sutra

For the ultimate FREE customer appreciation party

Music by:
Special guest DJ Channel 9
alongside DJ Glen C (JAM resident)
with Choice MC

playing a little bit of everything......old and new

GET YOUR FREE TICKETS TO GET IN
FOR FREE B4 11:30 p.m.!!!!

PLEASE NOTE: A TICKET IN HAND GETS YOU LINE BY PASS AND INSTANT ENTRY SO GO PICK UP YOUR FREE TICKET FROM A LOCATION LISTED BELOW

Pick-up your FREE ticket at any of the following locations:
Nappy's Hair Shoppe (Markham and Mississauga locations)
Discount Beauty Supply (all locations)
Majestic Barbers & Salon (Mississauga)
OR
RSVP at eddie@GoToAparty.com to get on the
FREE guest list which is valid until 11:30 p.m.

Dress Code
stylishly casual....wear your jeans if you like just be sure to dress them up.

Bottle Service and booth bookings
To book bottle service and to reserve a booth contact 6 Degrees directly at:
fahim@sixdegrees.com

BIRTHDAY PARTIES are welcome.....just let me know.

Come enjoy a FREE night out on us.....

Eddie "Go To Man" Williams
Event Specialist
www.GoToAparty.com

The Aries Affair @ Rozz Entertainment Complex, Toronto, ON - Sat Apr 2nd!

SATURDAY APRIL 2ND -

Come and Experience the TRUE essence of Partying

The 13th Annual Aries Affair - FOREVER YOUNG EDITION

Jennifer Huntley, Howard N, Nicay R, Karla and Friends annual birthday celebration! All Aries are welcome to join the fun.

This we are partying in Royal Style @ the Luxurious ROZZ Entertainment Complex, 200 Advance Blvd

Located near the corner of Dixie & the 407

No matter what your age is we are " Forever Young" and on April 2 the party is definitely ON!!

Hosted by Jay Martin, Michael Charles, Richard & Sir B

Starting at 9:30pm pm Complimentary Hor's D'oeuvers

Exceptional Entertainment by: DJ Mark Anthony, Allan Ladd, DOC, Rookie and a surprise DJ!

Special Table and bottle service available for birthday reservation, please call Jennifer

Dress Code-Semi-Formal absolutely, no runners,baseball caps etc..Jeans will be excepted only if wearing a blazer!

Every year we do this party with style and class..This year will be no exception.
Drink of Choice- Champagne!! Cristal, Hennessey , Moet nectar..and Grey Goose..

Limited Advance $20 tickets available now until MARCH 20th.
($30 thereafter)

outlet info: Willy's Jerk, Weston Rd & Wilson
Play de Record on Young Street, Bev's Spa, Granny's Rest, System Music Warehouse & Voluptuous Scarborough Town Centre

Part Proceeds From this event will benefit
An Afro-Community Youth Fund

Proudly Sponsored By: Sheriff No Frills, CHRY105.5fm, Hair for You!,
Bev's Spa, Willy's Jerk & ABIIS corp.

In partnership with our community Leaders and Professionals are always welcome to come out & network.

Are you celebrating a birthday in March? Come join us with your friends & book a table.

Every year I look forward to seeing all my friends partying under one groove. Good people, great music and excellent food. That's what I'm talking about.

Call Jennifer at 416-821-5379 for more info

Solid Garage @ Revival, Toronto, ON - Sat Apr 2nd!

United Soul proudly presents

✦✦✦Solid Garage✦✦✦est.1998

featuring SPECIAL GUEST DJs:

✦✦Duce Martinez (Vega Records, Tribe Records, NJ)✦✦
www.myspace.com/ducemartinez

✦✦Jihad Muhammad (Movement Soul, Bang The Drum, NJ)✦✦
www.myspace.com/jihadmuhammadmusic
Sat April 2nd, 2011
Revival - 783 College Street, Toronto Canada

alongside Toronto Favorites:

✦Groove Institute (Solid Garage Toronto)
✦Joe Rizla (Black Keys Music & Records)
✦Dirty Dale (My Favorite DJ)

live percussion by:

✦Vince Vega (WBIMUSIC, MSM)
✦Chico Pacheco (Samba Squad, King Sunshine)
✦Sasha De La-Soul **

**To find out more about Sasha De La-Soul, Please join her fan page
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=129330793758621

hosted by: Pradeep & Andre M

Doors Open @ 10pm
Cover: $20, $10 B4 11pm w/RSVP

Info: unitedsoul@gmail.com www.unitedsoul.ca

✦✦Guestlist Offer✦✦

✦$10 b4 11pm w/ RSVP, Email Full Names to unitedsoul@gmail.com
(Offer ends 6pm Sat April 2nd)

KiSS 92.5FM Spring It On featuring MIKE POSNER Live @ Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 1st!

KiSS 92.5 Spring It On featuring MIKE POSNER
April 1, 2011, 7:00 pm at The Sound Academy, 11 Polson Street, Toronto, ON M5A1A4

KiSS 92.5 Spring It On featuring Mike Posner, Keshia Chante, Tyler Medeiros, Alyssa Reid and live sets by DJ Clymaxxx!

Tickets – only $19.25 plus service charges!

Visit: http://www.ticketweb.ca

The Hip Hop Summit @ CBC Broadcasting Centre, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 1st!

Join us for an unprecedented event!

Canada's pre-eminent artists, community groups, and advocates join forces to showcase Canadian hip hop on April 1st from 1:30p - 8:00pm.

Don't miss the Hip Hop Summit on April 1, 2011, a free, day-long public celebration in the Barbara Frum Atrium of CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto. Come down and experience breakdancing and street dance, live visual arts, beat boxing, turntablism, panels, exhibits, and The Freshest Goods fashion market.

If you missed the exclusive LIVE taping, come down to CBC Toronto to watch the premiere video screening of the concert featuring k-os, Kardinal Offishall, Shad, Saukrates, Classified, Maestro, Michie Mee, Red1 of Rascalz, Choclair, Ghetto Concept, Reema Major, Cadence Weapon, Skratch Bastid, Dream Warriors and many more.

The Hip Hop Summit is presented by CBC in partnership with Manifesto Community Projects and Northside Hip Hop, with project mentor broadcaster/author Dalton Higgins and project advisor/MC Adhimu "Mindbender" Stewart. Visit CBC Hip Hop for more information.

PERFORMANCES

Great performances by Thrust, DJ L'Oqenz, Q-rock, PG; the Big Norm Show with DJ Dopey, D-Sisive, Northbuck, Scott Jackson, and Diana Reyes, plus a breaker battle and much more.

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

In-depth discussions on the eternal coming of age story of Canadian hip hop, the difficult business of being a Canadian musician, and the creative content of Canadian hip hop and culture.

VISUAL EXHIBITION

T-Dot Pioneers 2011: The Glenn Gould Remix, documenting the history of hip hop in Toronto.

VIDEO BROADCAST PREMIERE OF THE HIP HOP SUMMIT PERFORMANCE

Watch this once-in-a-lifetime performance featuring: k-os, Kardinal Offishall, Shad, Saukrates, Classified, Maestro, Michie Mee, Red1 of Rascalz, Choclair, Dream Warriors, Ghetto Concept, Reema Major, Cadence Weapon, Skratch Bastid and more.

Location: CBC Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front Street West, Toronto, ON

See Full Schedule and performance times at: http://www.cbc.ca/toronto/community/hiphop-schedule.html

April Fools Chicken and Waffles @ The Vue, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 1st!

April Fools Comedy with Chicken N Waffles BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! @ the Vue.

This April 1st event has all you could ever want under one roof. Celebrating the birthdays of Skimpy, Sketch and the Smith Twins.

Come out for comedy featuring Jay Martin, Dave Merheje, Jean Paul, Crystal & Mr Reynolds.

Live Band with Singer O sound and Andre Ennis.

Afterparty features music by the birthday man Skimpy.

$20 Tickets are selling fast.

Come out and eat Jay's Chicken and Waffles! Get your Tickets now!

April Fools Chicken N Waffles
The Vue, 195 Galaxy Blvd, Toronto, ON
9pm sharpe WPT

$20 Tickets at play de record, jamaica house or infoline

For info call: 416-428-0164

Band vs DJ 6 @ Six Degrees Venue, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 1st!

Conga Entertainment Presents
THe #1 SOUNDCLASH IN TORONTO

BAND VS DJ 6 BAND VS DJ 6 BAND VS DJ 6 BAND VS DJ 6

...FRIDAY APRIL 1ST
@ 6 Degrees Venue 2335 Yonge st (just north of Eglinton)

1 BAND
Chicken & Waffles
vs
4 Djs
DJ Carl Allen
DJ CLO
DJ Brian Calero
DJ Don San Juan(soca101)
Hosted by: EMCEE SLIM !

WHO CAN PLAY THE BEST
Hip Hop | Reggae | Old School | Funk/HOUSE| R&B |Soca

BAND VS DJ SUPPORTS LOCAL TALENT AND IS PROUD TO PRESENT:

ANDREA LEWIS
Celebrating the release of her New Hot Album VOODOO 54321 (buy it!)
ANDREA WILL BE OPENING THE NIGHT WITH HER NEW HOT SINGLES
VOODOO & SHE

DONT MISS OUT!!!!

Early bird Tickets $7 @ TicketGateway.com
Guest list is $10 before 12 MIDNIGHT
Admission $15
416.826.9700

email: BandvsDJ@gmail.com

SPECIAL THANKS TO:
NuHYPE ENT
www.KeepInTheLoop.com
thosegirlsarewild.com
ZUMBA class
www.slim-ent.com
NO PRETENTIOUS ATTITUDE ALLOWED
ITS ALL ABOUT GOOD TIMES | GOOD VIBES | EXCEPTIONAL ENT

Socacize Spring Bootcamp in Scarborough, Brampton & Downtown Toronto - Thurs Mar 31st - Sun May 8th!

SOCACIZE® Bootcamp
An exhilarating Caribbean Workout!

March 31st - May 8th
in
Scarborough, Brampton & Downtown Toronto

Attracting over 100 people!

A six-week vigorous & exciting Caribbean workout full of
Vitamin F-FUN, there can be gain without pain™
Rhythms to make you dance, exercises to build stamina, tone muscle, lose inches and boost confidence!

Only $75 for 6 sessions | $145 for 12 sessions | $15 drop-in

Top DJs & fitness instructors!

Scarborough
Continental Soiree
1957 Kennedy Road (Kennedy & 401 Scarborough)

Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm
March 31 – May 5, 2010

**New** Location

Brampton
Kiwanis Youth Centre for Sports Excellence (McMurchy Gym)
247 McMurchy Ave S.
(Charolais blvd & McMurchy, behind Shoppers World)
Brampton, ON L6Y 1Z4

Saturdays 12:30 – 2:30 pm
April 2 – May 7, 2010


Downtown Toronto
OIP Dance Centre
190 Richmond St. (Jarvis & Richmond)

Sundays 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
April 3 - May 8, 2011


Registration Options (space is limited):

At any SOCACIZE location (visit http://www.socacize.com/classes.php for full schedule)

Interac email money transfer to ayanna@socacize.com (state first and last name, boot camp location, contact number)
online at www.socacize.com

Regular Socacize sessions continue at participating locations.
Visit http://www.socacize.com/classes.php to find a class near you!

Method Man Live @ The Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Thurs Mar 31st!

Thu, Mar 31, 2011 08:00 PM
Method Man @ Sound Academy, 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON M5A 1A4
With support from JD Era and Omar Lynx

Tickets: $46.00

Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca for more info

FYI Showcase @ Harlem Restaurant, Toronto, ON - Thurs Mar 31st!

Thurs. March 31st - Follow Your Instincts @ Harlem Restaurant, Toronto, ON

As per usual, doors open at 9:00pm, the show starts at 10:00pm, and the stage will be blessed by the numerous talented folks who take the time out to audition for us, in hopes of receiving the opportunity to perform for the amazingly supportive and energetic Harlem crowd.

FYI Showcases...Toronto’s best emerging urban artists backed by the 4-piece “Movement Band” & Dj Musiklee Inzane.

Also featuring:

Early Jugglin'
3 Words (w/ Resident Lyricist Sep)
Clash Of Sound (Inzane vs. The Movement Band)

Doors Open: 9pm
Show Starts: 10pm
Admission: $10 before 10pm
$15 Afterwards

Location: Harlem Restaurant, 67 Richmond Street East, Toronto, ON

For showcasing opportunities, visit www.fyishowcase.com or send an email to info@fyishowcase.com.

D. L. Hughley Live @ The Tralf, Buffalo, NY - Tues Mar 29th & Wed Mar 30th!

Tuesday, March 29th & Wednesday, 30th

*SPECIAL EVENT* Performing 2 shows Both Nights

D.L. Hughley Show

w/ Talent & Steve Wilson

6:00pm Doors | 7:00pm Show

9:15pm Doors | 10:00pm Show

$26.50 US presale | $32.50US day of show

Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 1-800-745-3000 *BUY NOW*

"One of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the feature film and television arena."

An Original Beau'gle Boyzz Production

Location: The Tralf, 622 Main St, Buffalo, NY

Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.com

Eternal Sunrise: A Benefit for Japan @ Revival Bar, Toronto, ON - Wed Mar 30th!

Eternal Sunrise: A Benefit for Japan

Fundraiser features Performance from Jully Black, DJ sets Brendan Canning (Broken Social Scene), DJ Shine (Nelly Furtado), Dubmatix (2009 Juno Nominee) The Makeover (Jeremy Glenn & Rod Skimmins), Nate Wize (Sony Music), Baby Joel (Footwork Nightclub), Jeff Kirkwood (Byzantium), Agile (Brass Munk), Addy (Hi Bias Records) and Iron Horse (Pawn Shop Records).

Wednesday March 30, Eternal Sunrise: A Benefit for Japan takes place at Revival Bar at 783 College Street. MuchMusic’s Sarah Taylor will host the event in support of Plan Canada’s relief efforts in Japan.

The Japanese earthquake & tsunami have caused extensive and severe damage in Northeastern Japan, leaving thousands of people confirmed dead, injured or missing, and millions more affected by lack of electricity, water and transportation. As an added cause for serious concern, Japan is now battling safety issues and severe radiation as a result of damage to its nuclear power infrastructure.

Caroline Shaheed of OfTheNow.ca and Marc de Breyne of PawnShopRecords.com have banded together with a fantastic team to show Japan that we care.

The evening will also feature a food stand from Caplansky’s Smoked Meats, a raffle and silent auction with more than 50 different items up for bid such as Raptors vs Heat Tickets, gift baskets, concert tickets, jewelry, dinner gift cards, clothing, artwork and much more. Auction items will be available to take home that night, and are payable by cash or credit card. The auction ends at midnight and winners will be announced immediately after.

Anyone wishing to make a donation or to find out more about Plan Canada’s work can visit http://plancanada.ca/ or http://www.facebook.com/PlanCanada

Tickets available at door only for a minimum $15 donation

Doors open at 8:00pm

100% of all funds raised are being donated to Plan Canada

For more information, all media and donation inquiries please contact:

Caroline Shaheed: cshaheed@mac.com
416.220.8042

Marc de Breyne: mdb@pawnshoprecords.com
416.274.3193

Mic and Soul @ MStudio, Mississauga, ON - Sun Mar 27th!

Here is another opportunity to support those in need. Wayne Wright of Mic and Soul will be donating $1.00 from each ticket purchased on Sunday, March 27th to earthquake victims in Japan. Please see attached flyer for details on performers.

Location: 1001 Meyerside Road, Mississauga, ON

SAVE THE DATE: SUN. March 27, 2011 @ 6:30 PM

See you there!! Great performers see samples:

Jay “Harmony” Davis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i56VbpEzTOw

Josh Lehman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3oZ7MJC5lQ

James Faulkner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPxaBvrFWS0&feature=player_embedded

Sarah Dylan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA4MCNX9iJE

LaMoi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEahmDe-D5s

Wayne Wright (facebook)
micandsoul.coml(facebookgroup)
http://www.micandsoul.com
wrightempire group
416-277-5365
micandsoul@gmail.com

First-Ever Juno Hoops Celebrity Basketball Game is a Slam Dunk!

Juno Week officially kicked off on Monday, March 21st with the first-ever Juno Hoops Celebrity Basketball game, which was put together by a team led by DJ Jude Kelly. The event was held at Ryerson University's Kerr Hall Gymnasium.

Players included R&B Singers Ray Robinson and Aion Clarke (aka Voice Alexander); Producer and DJ Skratch Bastid; DJ Future the Prince (Drake's Official Tour DJ); Spoken Word Artist, Dwayne Morgan; DJ DOC (Host of CHRY 105.5FM's "Island Explosion" show on Thursday mornings); Radio Personality, Devo Brown formerly of Flow 93.5FM and former professional Basketball Player and Urban Music Association of Canada (UMAC) President, Will Strickland.

Mark Strong, the voice of the Toronto Raptors home games, was the event MC and eTalk's Tanya Kim and Jazz Artist, Archie Alleyne served as honourable Coaches. Olympic double gold medallist Sprinter Donovan Bailey also attended the game but sat on the sidelines, while Recording Artist, Glenn Lewis, was also there, but unable to play as he was nursing a foot injury. Proceeds of the event will support MusiCounts, a Canadian music charity that helps to keep music alive in schools across Canada.

Toronto Gets a Taste of Trinidad Carnival at Dr. Jay's Return Fete!

Well, if you didn't get a chance to go to Trinidad Carnival earlier this month and jump up to some sweet soca music, you had an opportunity to experience a little bit of it at Dr. Jay's Sold Out Return Fete at the Kool Haus in Downtown, Toronto, ON.
And, if you missed that too, then you really lucked out!

On Saturday, March 19th, DJ Dr. Jay de Soca Prince had his annual Return Fete with a line-up of superstar soca performers. This year more than 1500 soca fans got a special appearance by Kes the Band, who was just crowned the Groovy Soca Monarch at Trinidad's Carnival earlier this month for his huge hit, "Wotless."

Putting on an incredibly energetic show, Kes the Band was also joined by Nadia Batson, Shal Marshall, Tallpree, Lyrical, Umba, Skinny Fabulous and Kerwin duBois. Benjai, whose hits "Trini" and "Wine to de side" are tearing up the socawaves, was originally scheduled to perform but had to cancel out after being asked by the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago to attend another event.

SYRC Youth Attend a Toronto Raptors Game at the Air Canada Centre!

On Sunday, March 9th, I had the opportunity to bring an extremely excited group of young people from the Scarborough Youth Resource Centre (SYRC) to the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, to watch the hometown Toronto Raptors take on the Charlotte Bobcats.

For most of these youths, it was their first time attending a basketball game and visiting the Air Canada Centre. And, even though the Raptors played a decent game, they lost 95-90. But, it didn't matter to the group. Just being amongst a boisterous crowd and watching the teams battle it out was such a thrill.

The event was made possible through the tremendous support of sponsors, Promoter Eddie Williams of Party People Productions and everyone who supported his annual birthday party that was held on February 26th at the Six Degrees Venue.

For the last four years, Williams has hosted his annual "Party for a Purpose" birthday event. The proceeds from the event are used to finance the purchase of tickets for youths, 10-17 years of age, to attend a Toronto Raptors home basketball game.

The initiative to send at-risk youth and families to a basketball game program began in February 2008, shortly after my son Keegan Allen, was shot while attending a dance competition in Toronto on Thanksgiving weekend in 2007. On October 9th, after being on life support for a couple of days, he passed away from his injuries at the age of 18. Keegan spent much of his life attending programs in SYRC and its parent organization, Tropicana Community Centre. Tropicana is an organization that has been so near and dear to my heart for more than an decade. So, I'm honoured to be part of this experience where I can continue to be involved with youth in memory of my son.

A Black History Month Essay Writing Contest, sponsored in part by Party People Productions, is the selection process that is used to determine the kids who win the opportunity to attend the game. The contest is made available to several after-school programs across the GTA as well to all members of the Tropicana Youth Service Group of Scarborough.

Special thanks to the staff, youth, and Manager, Cameal Johnson from the SYRC; Eddie Williams, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and to all of you who participated in any way to make this a special day!

Information about SYRC:

The Scarborough Youth Resource Centre (SYRC) is a division of Tropicana Community Services located in the Scarborough Town Centre Mall. Recently celebrating its 15th year anniversary, the SYRC operates successfully as a drop-in service and is dedicated to providing a safe space and building a sense of community for youth aged 12 to 24, as well as offering a range of activities, programs and resources that promote opportunities for personal development, employment and empowerment.

Last year, the SYRC served 8,500 youth who accessed the drop-in services (phone, fax, and computers) and the core programs that focus on self-expression through peer support, personal development and dance. Tropicana Community Services is a United Way Member Agency.

Keegan's Involvement with SYRC and Tropicana

Keegan Allen was senselessly shot at an all-ages dance event at the Hungarian House Cultural Centre on Monday October 8, 2007. At just 18 years old, he passed away the following day from his injuries.

Keegan, who adopted the nickname “Speckz” because he wore eyeglasses, was a popular young man in Grade 12 who loved dancing, video games and computers.

Since early childhood, Keegan attended Tropicana's day camps, after school programs, tutoring classes and in 2006, completed the 40 hour community services requirement that is necessary for Ontario students to graduate. He did it by helping out at the SYRC after school. He had planned to study video game design or computer technology upon graduation.

SYRC's Youth Participation

Since Keegan Allen's untimely passing in October 2007, several events spearheaded by SYRC youth have been held to commemorate and celebrate his life while providing inspiring non-violence messages. On the one year anniversary of his death, the month of October was dedicated to Keegan with various activities such as poetry and video game days, ending with an event called The Speckz Effect in which several talented youth, most of whom were his peers, expressed their talents through song, dance and drama. About 150 youth, community members and the media were in attendance. SYRC still continues to hold events every October in honour of Keegan.

House Call @ Windies, Scarborough, ON - Sat Mar 26th!

Dr. Jay de Soca Prince is returning to Scarborough to make a personal...
HOUSE CALL
@ Windies [ 3330 Lawrence Avenue East ] @ Bellamy Rd

Music By:
Dr. Jay de Soca Prince

Time: 10p - 2:30A

Admission:
$10 all night long

Space is limited so arrive early!

This is a 19+ event // ID required

Mature Clientele // No Headgear or Sports Apparel // We reserve the right to refuse entry


For more info visit: http://www.toronto-lime.com

DJs United Presents Dance for Japan Fundraiser @ Toika Lounge, Toronto, ON - Fri Mar 25th!

DJs United presents Dance for Japan
Location: Toika Lounge, 471 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON
Admission: $5
Doors 10p
Vist: http://www.unitedsoul.ca

Reggae Cafe @ The Orange Room, Toronto, ON - Fri Mar 25th!

Friday March 25th, 2011
Reggae Cafe ~ For the Elegant and Sophisticated
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ORANGE ROOM - 132 QUEENS QUAY, Toronto, ON
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Appetizers: Rock Steady, Oldies but Goodies, Ska, Studio One.
Entree: Lovers Rock, Roots & Culture, Foundation
Desserts:Rockers, Slow Jams, RNB, Dancehall, Throw Back Classics.
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MUSIC BY CANADA's BIG 3:
Renegade Squad (Blueberry Bashment || Slow Wine || RenegadeSquadEnt.Com)
WhiteBwoy (Vertex Sound || Firerama || Blackout)
Fire Kid Steenie (2010 Reggae DJ of The Year || Sunday Night Raw )
Alongside:
Rock Unsteady Soundcrew
** PLAYING REGGAE MUSIC ALL NIGHT LONG **
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Room for 1000 people * 10 Booths
Limited $15 Advance Tickets || More at Door
Doors open @ 10pm | Arrive Early to Avoid Disappointment
Dress Code: Full Style Code in Effect. Jeans are permitted.
Absolutely Hats, Sports Apparel, or Sun Glasses - NO Exceptions.
Security has the right to refuse.
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$15 Advance Tickets Available || More at the Door:
Mississauga: Broadway (Square One) 905-848-4823
Brampton: Shine Barber Shop 905-790-3031
Downtown: Play De Record: (Yonge and Dundas) 416-586-0380
Scarborough: Broadway Fashions (Scarborough Town Center) 416-296-0609
Scarborough: 416-662-6938
Markham: 416-999-5727 / 416-992-8831
** BUY TICKETS ONLINE ** (Click Link Below)
http://www.TicketGateway.com/ticketing/showdates.php?domain=INTERNET&s_id=316
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For Info / Booths / Birthdays
416-419-4891 || BBM: 30FDD976
EMAIL: barcodemarketing@gmail.com || info@renegadesquadent.com

Hit-Making Songwriter Balewa Muhammad of The Clutch Gives Up and Coming Artists Industry Tips in Toronto

You may not recognize Balewa Muhammad by name or face, but you've likely heard his music on the radio.

Muhammad, a Universal Music Group Publishing Songwriter and Producer made an appearance in Toronto as a guest of UMAC, The Urban Music Association of Canada & The Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) for a songwriting workshop.

Muhammad, who starting writing songs in college as he says "by accident," co-wrote Christina Aguilera's "Dirrty," and had songs on several albums in the last year that have appeared on Billboard's Top 200.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he is a member of The Clutch songwriting team which includes R&B Artist, Keri Hilson. Muhammad also co-wrote THE WAY I ARE (Timbaland feat Keri Hilson), ICE BOX (Omarion), ANONYMOUS (Bobby Valentino), OH (Ciara feat Ludacris), TAKE ME AS I AM (Mary J), SAY WHAT (Donell Jones), GIMME MORE (Britney Spears), PROMISE RING (Ciara), and U KNOW WHATS UP (Donell Jones).

The sold-out event was held at Toronto's Harbourfront Community Centre on February 26 and moderated by UMAC Director, Artist Relations & Fierce Music Inc. boss Derek Brin who co-wrote DADDY THING (Jaheim) with Muhammad. The panel also included UMAC President, Will Strickland and Singer/Songwriter, Aileen de la Cruz.

Check out the video of the first part of his workshop here.


See Part 2 at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_P66enNXM4&feature=related

See Part 3 at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtvXGMS4910&feature=player_embedded

The 2011 UrbFresh Urban Music Showcases during JunoFest @ The Hard Rock Cafe, Toronto, ON - Fri Mar 25th & Sat Mar 26th!

In an unprecedented merger of talents & commitment, UMAC, The Urban Music Association of Canada, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) & The JUNO Award Urban Music Committees, have come together to fete the best and brightest from urban music in Canada during the 2011 JunoFest activities.

As the JUNO Awards celebrate their 40th Anniversary in Toronto, UrbFresh will also honour urban music’s contribution to the Canadian & global music culture over that same period.

"The Association couldn't be happier! UMAC looks forward to growing UrbFresh's stature, visibility & star power for years to come at JunoFest!", stated UMAC President Will Strickland.

Featuring stellar performances from 2011 Rap, Reggae and R&B Soul nominees Karl Wolf, Eternia & MoSS, Silver, Tony Anthony, D-Sisive, Elaine Lil’ Bit Shepherd and more, UrbFresh will be hosted by the Cornerstones of Canadian Rap, Wes "Maestro" Williams and Michie Mee and is poised to be one of the most dynamic presentations during JunoFest.

The 2011 UrbFresh Urban Music Showcases happen on both Friday, March 25th and Saturday, March 26th at Toronto’s Hard Rock Café, 279 Yonge Street (at Yonge/Dundas Square).

Doors open at 9pm.

Tickets are $15 at the door or use your JunoFest Wristband ($30 each), which provides priority entry over both nights (subject to capacity).

For more information on JunoFest: www.junofest.ca
About The Organizations:

UMAC, The Urban Music Association of Canada, is a member-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to building the domestic and international profile of Canadian urban music. As the lone music industry service provider for urban music in Canada & the work of Canadian urban artists, UMAC offers professional development services to help music industry workers succeed as cultural entrepreneurs.

For more information: http://www.umacunited.com

About CARAS:
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences/L’académie canadienne des arts et des sciences de l’enregistrement (CARAS) is a not-for-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the Canadian music and recording industries and to contribute toward higher artistic and industry standards. The main focus of CARAS is the exploration and development of opportunities to showcase and promote Canadian artists and music through vehicles such as The JUNO Awards. For more information on the 40th Annual JUNO Awards or The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ (CARAS) website please visit www.junoawards.ca or www.carasonline.ca

For more information: http://www.carasonline.ca

R.I.P Nathaniel "Nate Dogg" Hale - 08/16/69 - 03/15/11

The music industry is mourning the loss of another veteran. Singer and Hip Hop Artist, Nathaniel "Nate Dogg" Hale, reportedly passed away last night in his home town, Long Beach, California at the age of 41.

His cause of death is unknown, however, he had been battling health issues for some time following two strokes--one in December 2007 and another in 2008 which paralyzed the left side of his body.

As a child, Nate Dogg sang in church. After dropping out of high school and serving three years in the United States Marine Corps, Nate Dogg started out in the music industry in 1991 in a group called 213 with his cousin, Snoop Dogg and Warren G. The group made a demo and in 2003, and after Music Producer, Dr. Dre, heard it, Nate Dogg was signed to Death Row Records.

Nate Dogg was a huge contributor to the popularity of the west coast hip hop music scene and a major collaborator with many notable hip hop artists including Tupac Shakur, Ludacris, Ghostface Killah, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Mack 10, Obie Trice, Fabolous and The Game, with more than 40 tracks topping the music charts. As a solo artist, he released three albums.

Nate Dogg was a four-time Grammy nominee in the Rap category for the collaborations he did with Eminem, "Shake That" in 2007; Ludacris, "Area Codes" in 2002; Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, "The Next Episode" in 2001 and his first and one of his best known hits that he produced with Warren G, "Regulate" in 2005.

Last November, Warren G had appealed to fans to make contributions to go to Nate Dogg's rehabilitation therapy.

Despite his health, Nate Dogg had formed a Los Angeles based gospel choir called, InNate Praise in 2007. TMZ reports that current American Idol contestant, Jacob Lusk, was a member of the choir and they performed at churches across the city.

Funeral arrangements have not been announced at this time.