Musiv Video: Relic - Work Of Heart

Multi-talented Toronto emcee Relic just dropped his official (cameo-tastic) video for his new single, "Work of Heart," which is going to be on his upcoming album, Miles To Go. Self-written, produced, mixed, etc. This is that real hip hop with HEART:

Music Video: The Extremities - Dial Tones ft. Ghettosocks, Lushlife & Ambition

What could possibly be better than some Extremities (Fresh Kils + Uncle Fester) smooth, melodic production, dope emceeing by Ghettosocks, Ambition, and Lushlife, a house party, fireworks, and all-around good times? Scantily-clad models. Peep the dope new video for "Dial Tones" off The Extremities album, The Mint Condition:




From The Extremities' critically acclaimed "The Mint Condition" album, comes "Dial Tones" featuring emcee's Ghettosocks, Lushlife & Ambition.

Video by: Lithium Studios Productions
Director: Darrell Faria
Producer: Mike MacMillan
Editor: Kyle Wilson
DP: Pasha Patriki
Designer: Caroline Pandelli
Post: Alter Ego
Funded by MuchFACT

Download this track: http://get.extremitiesmusic.com/track/dial-tones-feat-lushlife-ghettosocks-am...

Download The Mint Condition: http://get.extremitiesmusic.com/album/the-mint-condition

Get wise and check out http://droppinscience.bandcamp.com for exclusive content.

Event: Jeru the Damaja - Live in Toronto - June 11 @ Revival

FB EVENT PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/events/308891582525535/

TICKETS:  http://www.jeruintoronto.eventbrite.ca/

The Cypher and Angerville present Jeru The Damaja Live in concert. 
The Brooklyn born Gang Starr foundation member will be performing in Toronto for one night only at Revival Bar 783 College St. on Monday June 11th.
 
Also featuring performances by: 
Angerville
MC FÜBB + The Cypher
Fresh Kils and Relic
Dizzy
Music by DJ Xplisit

Advance tickets are $15 and available at Play De Record 357 Yonge st. and Soundscapes 572 College st. and online at: 
http://www.jeruintoronto.eventbrite.ca/
Doors open at 9 pm, 19+ ID is required
($20 at the door...save money by getting tickets in advance!)

Wordburglar - Rhyme O'Clock feat. More or Les

Another funny Canadian hip hop music video, courtesy of Wordburglar feat. More or Les. Fresh Kils on production, Uncle Fester on the cuts. Who says hip hop can't be FUN?

Ghettosocks - Invincible (feat. El Da Sensei)

Peep the jokes new video from Ghettosocks featuring El Da Sensei. Transformer fans will love this one. Dope production from the homie Fresh Kils.

The Extremities ft. Ambiton & Relic - Around the Corner

The Extremities have recently dropped with fresh new video to "Around the Corner" featuring Ambition and Relic, which is a single off of their album The Mint Condition. Fresh Kils lays out a good-vibe musical landscape for these two skilled emcees to craft their verses over, with cuts by DJ Fester. GOOD HIP HOP OVER HERE:

New Heatery: J Shiltz x MC FÜBB x Wordsworth - Take Notice

TAKE NOTICE. Nuff Said.

(Toronto, ON) - Take Notice. Up and coming Toronto hip hop emcees J Shiltz  and MC FÜBB (The Cypher, Hip Hop Headz/H3) and NYC veteranWordsworth (eMC) have come together over a banging instrumental by Juno-nominated producer Fresh Kils and collaborator Bix. With cuts courtesy of Halifax DJ Uncle Fester (The Extremities), listeners can expect a metaphorical massacre of brilliant lyrics, an awe-inspiring display of flows, and distinct deliveries from these three masterful microphone controllers.

It’s become an almost cliché complaint of hip hop music lovers that the rap scene is saturated with a plethora of artists, making it hard to find real talent amidst the mire of unexceptional music that is released. With Take Notice, J Shiltz, MC FÜBB, and Wordsworth are making it clear that they have the skills necessary to stand out and excel in the rap industry (and demanding that those who aren’t up to par quit rapping). Hip hop heads everywhere need to Take Notice - this year they will get the music they deserve.

Artists: J Shiltz, MC FÜBB, and Wordsworth (@JShiltz @MCFUBB @WordsworthEMC)

Song: Take Notice

Produced by: Fresh Kils and Bix (@freshkils @BixBeats)

Cuts by: Uncle Fester (@TheExtremities)

Mixed and mastered by: Fresh Kils

Promo image by: Kid Slim

STREAM + DOWNLOAD HERE

DJ PACK HERE

About the Artists

                J Shiltz

J Shiltz is a Mississauga City/Toronto MC who has been gaining notoriety for years on the underground circuit. A long time in the making, his first solo offering, What I Stand For, is certainly worth the wait. The album boasts production from Kev Brown, Rich Kidd, Lancecape, Smash Brovaz, and Philly's own Twizzmatic. The album also features guest appearances from Illa J, Frank Nitt, Monolith, SonReal, and more. What I Stand For is a manifestation and testament to the past, present, and future of Canadian hip-hop. Word about the album is getting out, with two music videos featured on MuchVibe and a feature on the Stylus Awards “Who’s Got Next” CD. The album is available for free download at http://jshiltz.bandcamp.com

                 MC FÜBB

Rapping since the age of 15, MC FÜBB (pronounced "emcee foob") began taking his career as a hip hop MC seriously after graduating from the University of Toronto in the spring of 2009. In Sept. 2009 he dropped his debut EP Foundations, and followed up with his mixtape Blue Collar Worker in May 2010. He founded a hip hop community called Hip Hop Headz (H3) with which he started the event THE CYPHER, where MCs/rappers come out to showcase their talents and skills. In collaboration with his fellow H3 members, THE CYPHER has grown to become a staple hip hop event in Toronto, one which FÜBB hosts and freestyles at monthly. His first full length LP In the Face of No Agreement, a collaboration with Brampton producer Noyz, was released in April 2011 under his self-owned label Revolutionary Times Records (RTR). In December of 2011, FÜBB created H3 Radio (in collaboration with internet radio company Mediazoic), a station which plays only the highest quality hip hop with an emphasis on Toronto hip hop. Whether laying down his poetic, intelligent, and intricate verses in the booth or just freestyling in a cypher, MC FÜBB brings a level of intensity and skill to be reckoned with in the world of hip hop. He is currently busy releasing new singles and music videos, while working on his next project, the poet. For more info, check out:www.mcfubb.com

     Wordsworth

As his name suggests, Brooklyn-bred artist Wordsworth is the epitome of a true hip hop wordsmith. In addition to appearing on a multitude of other artists' albums, such as Black Star, A Tribe Called Quest: The Love Movement, and Lyricist Lounge Vols. 1 and 2, he co-created, starred in, co-wrote and produced MTV's ground-breaking sketch comedy series The Lyricist Lounge Show.  Since then he has released his acclaimed solo album titled Mirror Music and featured work in video games such as Saints Row to movie soundtracks such as The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. Also, some of his recent works include The Dino 5, a children's hip hop album produced by legendary producer Prince Paul. In the midst of that, he released an album called The Show with his supergroup eMC, which consist of members Stricklin, Punchline and Masta Ace. He also appears in the Kevin Fitzgerald film Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme. His sophomore album is being released later this year.

STREAM + DOWNLOAD HERE

DJ PACK HERE

For further information, contact Daniel Farb at 647-201-9161 or email mcfubb@gmail.com

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THE CYPHER - Highlight Video from Holiday Edition

Peep this great highlight video from the Holiday Edition of The Cypher (Dec. 2011), filmed and edited by Neil Austen. Featuring featured acts Fresh Kils, Relic, Sy-Fi + Symmetry, DJ Xplisit and slew of other dope artists.
Take it the essence of this raw hip hop:

THE CYPHER - Holiday Edition

FB EVENT PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/events/289920467719502/

This month is the HOLIDAY EDITION of THE CYPHER! We're featuring the live production + emceeing duo of Juno Nominated producer Fresh Kils and veteran MC Relic, as well as Scarborough-native freestyle master Sy Fi.

In the spirit of giving, we're also supporting the Daily Bread Food Bank, so please bring a canned/non-perishable food donation to help some hungry people in our city (and get reduced cover on door!). 

Fresh Kils (http://get.extremitiesmusic.com/)

From behind the boards to the stage, there’s not a spot of ground Fresh Kils’ prolific career hasn’t touched. And not just hip hop. It’s true, you’ll see Saigon, Fabolous and Ali Shaheed (ATCQ) grace his resume, but you’ll also find the likes of Ron Sexsmith & The Buena Vista Social Club. His prowess on the MPC has seen him share the stage with many of hip hop’s legends (Nas, De La Soul) as well as the best of the underground, winning over fans with his signature showmanship. With momentum & accolades growing each year, Fresh Kils’ is poised for a sound system takeover unlike any we’ve seen in a long time. You’ve been warned…

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Relic (http://relic.bandcamp.com/)

RELIC aka REL McCoy - Emcee, Producer, D.J., Singer/songwriter, Engineer... Lover of all that is Hip Hop..

" Fighting with the shadows been a hassle for me letting my past go / I ain't looking back to the sad road / I'm burning my hands on the rope, holding my future with a lasso / plus, it's been a struggle trying to kick this tobacco " - REL

and

Sy-Fi

S, For Science. Y, try to challenge this. F, for futuristic. I, for intelligence.

Sy-fi, born as a Toronto native, started rapping when he was 12. Grew up listening to hip-hop in its golden age era to groups like Wu-Tang and The Roots, Mobb Deep, Slum Village De La Soul and emcees like Redman, Busta Rhymes, and Nas and more. Sy grew up more as a freestyle emcee that just rapped everywhere, anywhere he went.

Sy moved to Boston at the age of 18 and met Session a emcee producer of Acuta Records. Sy and Session rolled together for a few years but remained solo artists, performing at open mics around the city. Sy joined Acuta and performed with them on a couple shows but never

signed to the label and moved back to Toronto.

After moving back to Toronto he met 2 other solo artists Eso Teriq and Symmetry and formed a group "The Scientists." They put together a few songs and performed at few open mics and shows but couldn't manage to stay together due to life differences. Not much of a song writer, for Sy was an emcee that rhymes more "in the moment" if a Cypher was around you sure likely would find Sy in it. Sy-fi's style is like super hero, comic book, emcee or as De La Soul put it "supa emcee" andtries to be as creatively different as possible.

You're now intuned, into the Sy-fi channel. The mic is the 9 and the rhyme is the ammo. Step up to get blown like candles, strap up get ready to blaze like saddles.

You can look forward to Sy-fi solo career starting to move ahead and hopefully ready to drop an EP sometime in 2012 "Science Park"

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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 cypher!

Hosted by: 

MC FÜBB - http://www.mcfubb.com/

Featured DJ:

DJ Xplisit - http://www.djxplisit.com/

(Toronto' craziest beatboxing DJ)

Resident Photographer:

Slick Nick - http://www.telescaphoto.com/

Cover: 

$10 ALL NIGHT - $5 with canned food donation

Pay $20 and get a Cypher T-shirt with admission!

19+

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

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THE CYPHER

OFFICIAL PROMO VIDEO:

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

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:

http://www.thecypher.ca/

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, beat boxer, or producer. 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 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 world 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. 

For all inquiries, please contact: info@thecypher.ca

Brought to you by:

Hip Hop Headz - http://www.theh3.com/

MC FÜBB - http://www.mcfubb.com/

The Cypher App (Swipelab) http://www.thecypherapp.com/

The Bigger Than Hip Hop Show (BTHH) - http://bthhradio.blogspot.com/

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