NewBreedMC - Day Jah View (Prod. by Astro Mega)

Peep the new life retrospective/introspective joint by Toronto's own NewBreedMC. I'm told there will be a video to follow this up shortly...

NewBreedMC Freestyling with The Cypher Crew at GZA + Masta Killa Show

H3 Fam + Cypher emcee NewBreedMC absolutely killing the freestyles on March 2, 2012 at the GZA + Masta Killa show in Toronto. Completely random words - straight off the top of the dome.

Music Video: NewBreedMC - Jus Rock

Check out NewBreedMC's first video for the single "Jus Rock" off his latest EP, The Fresh Water Playlist.
Directed by DJ Finn at The Expanse Art Show. "Boom Bap on Crack!":

Album Release: NewBreedMC - The Fresh Water Playlist

The highly anticipated debut EP by NewBreedMC, The Fresh Water Playlist, a follow-up to his Silent Slang Mixtape, has finally dropped. The album is produced exclusively by prolific beat-maker NTG (aka the Fresh Water Monster), with features from MC FÜBB, Roach Uno, SeAn Prominent, and Relic; this EP is off the hook! Take a listen and dive into the depths of the FRESH WATAH sound...and support that good hip hop music!

The Fresh Water Playlist   

What's more satisfying than fresh water when you're thirsty? NewBreedMC understands that and is back with his second release, The Fresh Water Playlist. Working exclusively with producer NTG Productions the Fresh Water Monster, NewBreedMC has created the musical equivalent of osmosis, inspired by the miraculous powers that water holds in all its characteristics. NewBreedMC and NTG provide a thirst quenching brand of freshness that is essential to the survival of the true essence of Hip Hop.  

The project includes hit singles Blue Lights and Rubix Cubez and features guest appearances from the likes of MC FÜBB, Roach Uno, SeAn Prominent, and Relic. The Fresh Water Playlist is nothing short of pure hydrations for all who seek refreshment.  

Promo Video: NewBreedMC - The Fresh Water Playlist

Check out the promo video for H3 artist NewBreedMC's upcoming EP, The Fresh Water Playlist, produced by NTG (aka the Fresh Water Monster). The album drops Oct. 20, 2011:

New Track: NewBreedMC and MC FÜBB - "That's What She Said"

Check out the first official collaborative track my H3 members MC FÜBB and NewBreedMC. This track is produced by NTG aka Fresh Water Monster, who is the exclusive producer behind NewBreed's upcoming EP The Fresh Water Playlist. Two emcees touching on what it takes to be true to the art despite people around you telling you ain't gonna make it. Free download HERE.

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 - JAN. 12 - DJ ROMEO x NEWBREEDMC

Keepin' it moving in 2011...

Featuring special guest: ------>DJ ROMEO on the 1's and 2's


http://www.THEREALDJROMEO.com/

"DON'T FORGET THE NAME!"


and featured performance by: ------>NEWBREEDMC on the mic


http://www.reverbnation.com/newbreedmc

It's not very often that a rapper can come along and blend raw underground rap skills with commercial appeal that transcends cultural and social barriers, but NewBreedMC is definitely one of those MC's cut in the mold of a Mos Def or Black Thought. Holding true to the core essence of Hip Hop that started out in the Bronx, NewBreedMC can spit a rhyme to have the back packer bopping their heads and at the same time he is well enough in tuned to social issues and political agendas that his words could start a small revolution.
NewBreedMC is the epitome of a rapper's rapper and will have every ear that tunes in listening to every verse with the utmost attention.
Don't miss a line - if so rewind!


THE CYPHER

Hip Hop culture manifests through the creative self-expression of individuals who embody its spirit in their respective art forms. This power of spontaneous creativity, the unification of a community for the great purpose that is Hip Hop, happens at The Cypher.

Artists sign up to take part in group performances called cyphers, in which each performer takes a few minutes on the mic and then passes it on to the next performer. All performances occur over music supplied by a live DJ spinning hip hop instrumentals. Local producers also have an opportunity to have their music played at The Cypher and rapped over by the performing artists. There are also a few spots at The Cypher reserved for featured artists to perform their own sets.

The Cypher is a grassroots hip hop event started by MC FÜBB, DJ Combo and the Hip Hop Headz (H3) community in downtown Toronto in the summer of 2009. The Cypher is an event where hip hop MCs, DJs, producers, and other artists from around the city come to meet and showcase their talents and skills, and gives them an opportunity to network and create business opportunities. The Cypher is an event designed to keep alive the spirit of spontaneous creativity and showmanship that can occur only in hip hop. The Cypher is an opportunity for various members of the hip hop community to perform, network, build community and have fun.

The Cypher is brought to you by:

Hip Hop Headz (H3) - http://hiphoph3.blogspot.com/
Flip Rock!
Peace Quest - http://peace-quest.org/

For all inquiries, email: hiphopheadzh3@gmail.com