The Academy + The Cypher present: J-Live

We are proud to announce that we'll be bringing J-Live to Toronto on Aug. 25, 2011. He'll be performing at The Great Hall (1087 Queen St. W.). For those who don't know, J-Live is one of the most gifted lyricists and dope MCs alive...he is also a DJ and producer (and CEO of aptly named Triple Threat Productions). If you don't yet know how dope he is, here's a demonstration:



There will also be Cyphers going down at the show, and opening acts by Wolf J McFarlane, Class of '93, and a live MPC performance by Fresh Kils.

Get tickets here: https://www.ticketpicket.com/j-live

Or at Play De Record, Moog Audio/Slinky, Soundscapes, or hit up an H3/Cypher Crew member.

FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112719898825954

The Academy + The Cypher are proud to present…

J-LIVE

Born and raised in New York City and now based in Philadelphia, J-Live is one of the most gifted lyricists in hip hop today, with his talents as an MC matched by his impeccable skills as a DJ and producer. His career that has included international touring across the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Africa and Australia, recording collaborations with the likes of DJ Premier, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Pete Rock, Prince Paul, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and Chali 2na (just to name a few), and a discography of over 10 years that includes four full-length albums, two EPs, a collection of earlier singles, as well as countless guest appearances and features.

For more information, check out: http://j-livemusic.com/

with featured performances by…

WOLF J MCFARLANE
http://www.wolfj.com/

CLASS OF '93
http://classof93.bandcamp.​com/

and a live MPC performance by FRESH KILS
http://www.myspace.com/fre​shkils

THE CYPHER crew will be hosting on-stage cyphers at the beginning and end of the event. To be involved, contact: hiphopheadzh3@gmail.com

Hosted by: MC FÜBB

Host Deejays for the night: DJ COMBO & DJ ROMEO

Doors at 9pm | 19+

ADVANCE TICKETS: $15 (More at the door)
***Option to pay $20 - $5 of which is donated to Peace Quest and you get a free post-card to send to people in the Philippines!
Available online at: https://www.ticketpicket.c​om/j-live
Also available at:
Play De Record - 357 Yonge Street
Soundscapes - 572 College St.
Slinky/Moog Audio - 442 Queen St. W.

Brought to you by:

The Academy
The Cypher - http://www.thecypher.ca/
Never Forgive Action (NFA) - http://neverforgiveaction.​com/
Hip Hop Headz (H3) - http://www.theh3.com/
Peace Quest - http://www.peace-quest.org​/
TheCyberKrib - http://www.thecyberkrib.co​m/
SickthSense - http://www.sickthsense.com​/
ManifesTO - http://www.themanifesto.ca​/
MC FÜBB - http://www.mcfubb.com/
Dope-A-Lot - http://www.dopealot.com/
Fusicology - http://fusicology.com/even​t/j-liveto

THE CYPHER - BLOCK PARTY!

This is a hip hop blocko, we got 2 turntables and some mics and a crew of phat emcees on the set! Come down and jam with the us during Pedestrian Sundays in Kengsinton Market in front of St.Stephen's Community House! Bring the kids, mamas, baby mama's mama's, and party with us. 

We will running dope beats and just playing classics. You'll never know who'll roll through. 

Bring some donations of food, clothing, shoes and especially children's books, baby clothing and toy's for Peace Quest. We got some of that Brass Monkey for the heads, so stop by and roll through!

Brought to you by:
The Cypher - http://www.thecypher.ca/
Hip Hop Headz - http://www.theh3.com/
Peace Quest - http://www.peace-quest.org​/
MC FÜBB - http://www.mcfubb.com/
The Cypher App/Swipelab - http://www.thecypherapp.co​m/
Flip Rock!

CHECK IT

http://southpawbrown.com/blog/2ndpskensington/

NEWBREEDMC - "To Play or Not to play"

I judge wisely as if nothing ever surprised me, so when I heard there was an opportunity to open for Killah Priest without having to pay out of pocket I said "Cool, I can sell 40 tickets", and I did.

I saw it as an opportunity to add something big on my resume so I didn't mind putting in the leg work, but let me be quite honest ... I believe I shouldn't have to.

Not because I'm a better artist than everyone, not because I rip every microphone I see to shreds, not even because I stand head and shoulder above pretty much every other MC in Toronto, none of that has anything to do with why I shouldn't be selling tickets to an event I am performing.

Heres why : CUZ I'M A RAPPER NOT A PROMOTER

Would you ask a dentist to cut your hair or a barber to fill your cavity. No you wouldn't and if you did that dentist would loose credibility as a dentist and the barber as a barber. Stop doing this to artist. Let us create and be artist. Promoter need to fill these places based on the sole fact the audience is going to see a good show. Artists can not be responsible for bring crowds because who that artist brings only has vested interest in the artist they came with.

If I were living in NYC - or any other self respecting city that isn't named Toronto, the Killah Priest show would be sold out before they even put my name on the bill as an opening act. But its a little different here in the Big Smoke we show support to our talent a little differntly here.

Do not take this entry out of context ! I respect I Respect Music because they put in work and make things happen. They have talented artists and a CEO who's business accumen and work ethic is incredible. The IRM Movement to me is one of the more established, successful and unique organizations within the Hip Hop community in T.O. which is why I jumped at the opportunity to work with them, but I don't agree with any form of Pay to Play because it makes the artist vulnerable. But I did it because I have to. They set it up this way because they have to. Things just work differently here.

In my opinion the artist should be sought out, not only as the main event but also as the opener. Otherwise you have a situation where there will be less talented artists performing at shows where they really have no right to be performing because they can pay to play They may suck but because they can sell 40 tickets or pay 500 bucks they're in the show.

Promoters, Hosts, Record Labels etc do your self a favour and seek out truly talented artists that deserve to be in shows based on their talent not what they are willing to do. Invest in these artist not yourselves and you will see a greater return I promise you because your shows won't suck. I am guilty of being an artist who was willing to pay to play (or willing to sell tickets in this case, cuz when they asked me to open for Freeway for like $500 bucks I said Hell No) because I needed to be in a show of this magnitude. That was my only option because I live in Skrewface Capital and we have no one who is willing to put themselves on the line so someone else can shine.

Problem Number 2 is - if the first opening act brought 25 people and they leave when the first act is done and the second act brings 35 and they leave when the second act is done and this pattern continues until the main event then how many people will be let in the venue when that time comes. Its sad. Especially when those acts aren't really good to begin with.

I am not going to say this is what happened at the Killah Priest show, but I am also not going to say this didn't happen at the Killah Priest show. All I am saying is when you rely on artist to do your promotion it can be a good thing and a bad thing. Its just a thing - a thing that needs to be scrutinized and reevaluted if we want Hip Hop to benefit everyone.

-NewBreedMC

www.newbreedmcmusic.com

THE CYPHER + Lyricist Competition feat. J Shiltz

When: Weds. May 18, 2001 - Doors at 9:30pm

Where: Augusta House - 152 Augusta Avenue

Once again, we getting it in at THE CYPHER...

For those who STILL don't know, The Cypher is open to all/any MCs to come through and grab the mic. If you show up, you will get mic time (Cypher guarantee!).

This month we are featuring artist J SHILTZ!Check him out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHW6tCcvPzU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E2zKE-b35k
http://www.cityonmyback.com/2011/02/17/new-video-j-shiltz-gimme-that-flow-directed-by-peter-hatch/
http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2010/06/j-shiltz-louder-905-to-416-ft-grimace-love-notlam-audiovideo/
http://savingsoulblog.com/2011/04/11/j-shiltz-what-do-i-do-prod-by-big-pops-crook/
http://therealfrequency.podbus.com/blog/2010/12/01/j-shiltz-f-spek-won-rishaard-its-on-prod-junia-t/

THE CYPHER LYRICIST COMPETITION:

MCs spit their best 16's, competing to win cash.
Details:
-$10 entry fee for each competitor (winner takes all)
-Each artist performs their best verses over random instrumentals
-Whichever MC's verse is judged to be the best will win!
-Competitors who want to participate must sign up at the event no later than 11pm.
- Winner also gets to defend their title (no entry fee) at the next lyricist cypher!

Current Cypher Lyricist Champion: J-Whyte

Hosted by:
MC FÜBB http://www.mcfubb.com/

Resident DJs:
DJ COMBO! http://www.deejaycombo.com/
DJ ROMEO! http://www.therealdjromeo.com/

Resident Photographer:
Slick Nick http://www.telescaphoto.com/

_________________________________________________________

THE CYPHER

OFFICIAL PROMO VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnDLuuf1dX0

For more information on THE CYPHER, check out info and join the official FB group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=144109485785&v=info#

Any artist that shows up will get mic time - GUARANTEED!

Cover:
$5 before 11:30pm
Pay $20 and get a Cypher T-shirt with admission!
19+

Also accepting donations (food, clothing, school supplies, children's books, toys, money) for PEACE QUEST:
http://www.peace-quest.org/

Brought to you by:
Hip Hop Headz - http://www.theh3.com/
Peace Quest - http://www.peace-quest.org/
Flip Rock!
MC FÜBB - http://www.mcfubb.com/
Fusicology - http://www.fusicology.com/