Mission Statement

"H3 stands for the manifestation of hip hop in all of its various forms. Practically, H3 will throw events, support individual artists, endorse causes, and participate in any medium that propagates hip hop as a culture and art-form. H3 is the physical instantiation of hip hop and lives through the creative efforts of its individual members working together towards common goals. H3 creates hip hop – we live hip hop – we are hip hop."

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

NEW Beatknockerz - Vol. 2



BEATKNOCKERZ VOL. 2

H3 member JMaroon and his production partner Peace Child have released the 2nd Volume of their Beatknockerz beat-tape series, this time featuring T-Dot producer Hector. Check it out for FREE DOWNLOAD.

Also got shout-outs on Saving Soul Blog.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

THE CYPHER - HUGE SUCCESS

Much love to Rich Kidd, Dusty Dust + his band The Seizons, and everyone who came out to bless the mic and make The Cypher on Dec. 15 such a huge success!

Special shout-outs to H3 fam in attendance: DJ COMBO, MC FÜBB, Crossword, Sporatic_Rolx, J Maroon (Joel), NewBreedMC, E-Flip, Ariega, Primordial, and of course Slick Nick for providing the amazing photography for the night...pics can be found on The Cypher FB page:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=144109485785&v=photos

Also shout-outs to H3 extended family DJ Romeo and Scott Jackson! It was an epic night for T-Dot hip hop. Stay posted for big moves from THE CYPHER in 2011...

Thursday, December 2, 2010

TheReaLVoyce - Killin Em ReaLmix

New bangin' track from H3 artists TheReaLVoyce; Voyce goes in hard on this one with one long continuous verse of HEATERY. CHECK IT:

Thursday, November 25, 2010

THE CYPHER - DEC. 15, 2010



Yes yes ya'll...and we don't stop...

FEATURED PRODUCER:

RICH KIDD
http://www.myspace.com/richkiddbeats

FEATURED PERFORMANCE:

DUSTY DUST (+ live band)
http://www.dfsmusic.com/



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

Resident DJs:

DJ COMBO x DJ ROMEO

19+
$5 before 11:30, $10 after.

All/Any MCs who attend are guaranteed mic time.

Official THE CYPHER T-Shirts are now in!
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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 show 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://www.theh3.com/
Flip Rock!
Peace Quest - http://peace-quest.org/

For all inquiries, email: hiphopheadzh3@gmail.com

Monday, November 15, 2010

THE CYPHER - NOV. 17!

FB EVENT PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126683314056930



THIS MONTH FEATURING:

DJ GROUCH

2 Time Stylus DJ Awards Underground DJ Of The Year (2007 & 2009)
1998 ITF Western Hemisphere Team Champions (Turnstylez Crew)
1995 Zulu Nation Toronto Champ

Canadian DJ and a member of the Turnstylez Crew. DJ Grouch has a huge resume and credibility to his name. A battle tested DJ with various titles behind him, he continues to influence the DJ and Canadian hip hop community. He has worked with every major Canadian urban artist and internationl hip hop stars as well. With his precision sharp DJ cuts and party rocking skills. DJ Grouch is a legend...

On the beatbox:
SCOTT JACKSON



2008 Scribble Jam Beatbox Champion! If you don't know about Scott Jackson yet, WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN? Scott is a staple of GTA hip hop and one of the illest, most versatile beatboxers in the world. During a live performance in which Scott shared the stage with hip hop legend KRS-ONE, KRS acknowledged him by rapping "You are a real hip hopper." 'Nuff said.

On the mic:
SHA PRINCE



Hailing from Oshawa/Durham Region, Sha Prince exploded onto the hip hop scene with the release of his "Life Struggles" mixtape in 2008. Followed up quickly by the release of his much acclaimed "Visible Concepts" mixtape in 2009, Sha has been putting in work and quickly developing a name for himself, showing and proving at numerous shows in Southern Ontario. Collaborating with numerous artists such as Daxflow and D-sisive, his skills and reputation have been rapidly improving. Recently forming the new group "Anti-Heroes" with 9-0-nickel artist Flex and releasing the single + music video for "Circus Clowns," the duo are currently working on an album together. Keep your eyes and ears open for Sha Prince, representing REAL HIP HOP!

On the MPC/Live Production:
SPORATIC_ROLX



Seen around the city with his MPC under his arm, Sporatic_Rolx is a straight hip hop head. Owner BluBin Productions and Sporatic Records, Sporatic_Rolx has the expressed mandate of "Slice'n & Loop'n up the Rawest samples Heard By Man." Live producer, beatboxer, hip hop street promoter/worker, and member of the Hip Hop Headz (H3) community, Sporatic_Rolx brings hip hop with him wherever he goes and represents the culture to the fullest.

Hosted by: MC FÜBB
Resident DJ: DJ COMBO! x DJ ROMEO!
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THE CYPHER

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

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

-------->T-Shirts are in this month! Only $15!

Cover: $5 before 11:30pm, $10 after.
19+

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

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#

Brought to you by:
Hip Hop Headz - http://hiphoph3.blospot.com/
Peace Quest - http://www.peace-quest.org/
Flip Rock!
MC FÜBB - http://www.mcfubb.com/

SPIT IT OUT!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

New track by MC FÜBB feat. TheRealVoyce (prod. by Hector) - "DO YOU"

Peep this new heatery by H3 artists MC FÜBB and TheRealVoyce, produced by the homie Hector. Deadly lyrics on this one!


Friday, November 5, 2010

H3 artist Ginz - mixtape plus new track EVERY WEEK?!


Recent addition to the H3 community Ginz has recently dropped his FREE "Measure Twice, Cut Once" LP at www.iamGINZ.com.

Ginz has also announced that he will be dropping a new track EVERY WEDNESDAY here:

http://www.limelinx.com/files/bfcefe396a8a279721faa71bde8cfe18

Check this dude out, got some heatery pumping out there on the regular for all the hip hop fiends!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

H3 artist Noyz - SHADOW GALLERY!


Peep the new album by Noyz - Shadow Gallery...for FREE DOWNLOAD!

STRAIGHT HIP HOP.
STRAIGHT HEATERY.

PEEP THIS!

http://noyzhiphop.bandcamp.com/album/the-shadow-gallery

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

THE CYPHER x STAR* DANCE = H3 HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY



FB EVENT LINK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170677576276112

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, 3pm - 7pm
WHERE: Kensington Market (Pedestrian Sunday), 169 Augusta Avenue

This one is for all the MCs/artists and dancers (breakers or otherwise) out there...

Two awesome H3 events will be combined into one, outdoors on the streets of Kensington Market during Pedestrian Sunday! Come out, Spit it Out, Rock the floor, or just watch and be a part of that REAL HIP HOP!

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FREE Tricks & Treats!

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Peace Quest:

Don't forget to bring donations to this event!!! We are taking donations of canned food, clothing, toys, electronics, books etc. for Peace Quest, an organization that sends much needed supplies to people in third world countries. Join the Quest!

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Star * Dance:

This event is for the dance heads; we're calling out all the hip hoppers, b-boys, b-girls, housers, crumpers, jukers, poppers, lockers etc...

Stardance is a new monthly that unites all styles of music and dance under one common cause. This is THE event to come out and rock your style on the dance floor. Whether you're in a crew or solo, this is the time and place to bust out your skills and represent. The floor (i.e. cardboard/linoleum) is open to whoever can rock it. Come and show off your style, network, learn, share and be part of a new community. Stardance is the perfect place for dancers of all genres, and of all skill levels, to practice, show off their skills, get feedback, and build connections in the community.

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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...

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.

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Hosted By: MC FÜBB

Music By: DJ COMBO!


Brought to you by:
Hip Hop Headz (H3) - http://hiphoph3.blogspot.com/
Peace Quest - http://peace-quest.org/

LIVE CYPHER RECORDING - J DILLA CYPHER

J-Dilla Tribute: Live @ The Cypher by thecypher

Friday, October 8, 2010

THE CYPHER - J DILLA TRIBUTE


************CALLING ALL MCs, PRODUCERS, and HIP HOP HEADS EVERYWHERE!!!************

Hip Hop Headz (H3) is proud to bring you:

THE CYPHER - J DILLA TRIBUTE

Join us as we pay tribute to the late legendary J DILLA (aka Jay Dee) by spinning Dilla tracks all night, as well as some of the prolific producer's greatest instrumentals for MCs to spit over!

SHOW UP - SIGN UP - SPIT IT OUT!

Featured performances by:

MINDBENDER
http://www.mindbendersuniverse.com/

Since 1996, Adhimu "Mindbender" Stewart has consistently created a completely new definition of MC, every single time he rhymes into a mic. Quietly but confidently, Mindbender has been trailblazing a higher standard for creativity in Canadian hip hop and MCing in general ever since. In case you need a bit of a history lesson, these are some of his more recent accomplishments: in 2006, Mindbender completed "The Invisible Rhythm Showcase", his long-awaited experimental acapella album, and "No More Mr. Fucking Nice Guy Volume 2: The Blasphemy Masterpiece" concept mixtape/album, which are both the official follow-up releases to the critically-acclaimed double CD "Beautiful Mutant". He followed that with "Better Late Than Never Made" EP, as well as "Invisible Rhythm Showcase" (both on Urbnet Records), an experimental acapella album. In 2010, you can find Mindbender on the new Supreme Being Unit album with rhyme partner Conspiracy, called "In Space, No One Can Hear You Rhyme", as well as a collaboration album with Micill Shazaam Write called "Obeah".

And last but definitely not least, Mindbender has just released his album "Jupiter", featuring music exclusively created by Rich Kidd (producer for Drake, Saukrates, k-os, Busta Rhymes, M.O.P., and many more). After a mutual respect for each other's one-of-a-kind artistry and unlimited passion for making next level hip hop, they met up in the summer of 2009, where furious freestyle ciphers and creative chemistry inspired the idea for a collaboration project. The highly-anticipated album was recently released in July 2010, officially launched with a successful Ontario tour as opening act for Rhymesayers living legend Abstract Rude. "Jupiter" is what Mindbender believes is the work most capable of taking him to unprecedented levels of success around the world, as its unrestricted ambition and intense commitment to creativity shines in every one of its 25 tracks of Canadian edutainment. Whether you are new to Mindbender music or have been listening since 1996, we invite you to witness music history in the making, and take a trip to "Jupiter".

&

MISS G
(One of the illest female MCs in the city!!!!)

Resident DJ:

DJ COMBO!
http://www.myspace.com/djcombo

Hosted by:

MC FÜBB
http://www.mcfubb.com/
___________________________________________________________

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/
The Canadian Indie Movement (CIM)
http://www.canadianindiemovement.ca/

For all inquiries, email: hiphopheadzh3@gmail.com

Saturday, September 11, 2010

THE CYPHER - WU-TANG TRIBUTE!


**********CALLING ALL EMCEES*************

THE CYPHER - WU-TANG WEDNESDAY!

That's right ya'll...we'll be playing Wu-Tang tracks and classic production by the RZA all night long for MCs to rip over!

Featured Performances by:

Rezgeraco
http://www.myspace.com/rezgeraco

and

MC FÜBB
http://www.mcfubb.com/

Resident DJ:

DJ COMBO
http://www.myspace.com/djcombo

Hosted by:

MC FÜBB
http://www.mcfubb.com/

Admission: PWCY or bring a donation (clothing, canned food, toys, electronics, etc.) for Peace Quest, an organization that sends much needed supplies to people in third world countries. Join the Quest!

19+

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 at the event 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/
The Canadian Indie Movement (CIM)
http://www.canadianindiemovement.ca/

For all inquiries, email: hiphopheadzh3@gmail.com



FB event group: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150913911592808&ref=ts

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

H3 Artist MC FÜBB - Blue Collar Worker release party


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 6, 2010

MC FÜBB Presents the Blue Collar Worker Mixtape Official Release Party

Blue Collar Worker Mixtape Release Party, Friday September 10, 2010 at Augusta House

Toronto, ON -- Following the successful viral release of his Blue Collar Worker Mixtape, MC FÜBB is proud to present the Blue Collar Worker Mixtape Release Party. The event, which takes place at Augusta House, 152 Augusta Avenue in Toronto will feature performances by MC FÜBB and special guests. Admission to the event will include a physical copy of the Blue Collar Worker Mixtape.

Blue Collar Worker features 18 powerful tracks including “Six Million”, a song that was written to honour survivors of the Holocaust, something very personal to MC FÜBB as three of his Grandparents are themselves Holocaust survivors. “The topic of the Holocaust is something that was always present in my house growing up, but it wasn’t something that was really talked about. Writing “Six Million” was my way of expressing my thoughts and emotions”, said MC FÜBB

The Blue Collar Worker Mixtape Release Party takes place on Friday September 10, 2010 at Augusta House, 152 Augusta Avenue, Toronto. Live performances by MC FÜBB and special guests; music provided by DJ Bowza. Admission: $5 (Includes copy of Blue Collar Worker)

Blue Collar Worker
"The Blue Collar Worker isn’t about socioeconomic class struggles. It’s a mind-state of the type of grind that nobody sees and yet everybody knows about. It’s not just about rockin’ the mic on stage or spittin’ in the booth; it’s also about trekking around the city with a full backpack and a mission to accomplish. It’s about dragging your ass out of bed when you’d rather sleep-in and taking steps even though your feet hurt. It’s about working that job that you’d rather not work so you can pay for studio time and get your tracks mixed. It’s embodying the type of courage that nobody rewards you for and doing the damn thang instead of complaining about what needs to be done.

The Blue Collar isn’t a status symbol. It’s a representation of everything it takes to achieve one’s goals and materialize one’s dreams. It symbolizes a level of earnestness and integrity that the vast majority of people lack in their lives. It’s a commitment to honouring one’s word and not settling for excuses. It’s the acknowledgment that obstacles are merely limitations that have not yet been overcome. This is what I mean when I say, I’m on a different kind of grind when I pop the Blue Collar…

This mixtape is dedicated to all the people in the world out there putting in work to pursue their dreams - to all the Blue Collar Workers." - MC FÜBB

www.mcfubb.com


FB Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=132902290084364&ref=mf

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

H3 MC Crossword presents: The Love Affair


WHEN: Thurs. Sept. 2, 8:30pm - 3am

WHERE: Augusta House, 152 Augusta Ave

Def Revolution Musik x Lovehard Present THE LOVE AFFAIR

Smash Brovaz (http://myspace.com/smashbrovaz)
Ron D (http://torontofresh.com/blog)
MissG
KG (http://myspace.com/musicbykg)
Made Wade (http://myspace.com/madewade)
Vibonics (http://crosswordmusic.com/)

DJ Soundbwoy (http://savingsoulblog.com/)

Hosted by Tacha TheFlava

$10 ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE:
Play De Record (357 Yonge St @ Dundas)
Soundscapes (572 College St @ Bathurst)
MOOG Audio (442 Queen St W @ Spadina)
Red9ine Tattoos (1974 Danforth Av @ Woodbine)

Just in time for Labour Day weekend, The Augusta House is being transformed from concert hall to sweet romantic getaway as The Love Affair takes over. On Thursday, September 2nd, Torontonians’ four month flirt with the sunny season collides with sizzling r&b and hip hop music for an intense sensual experience sure to warm summer lovers’ hearts for one last formal date.

The concert features live performances by emcee duo Smash Brovaz, emcee Ron D, spoken word poet MissG, afro-soul singer KG, poet/emcee Made Wade, and hip hop band the Vibonics, all poised to heat up the stage amid intertwining sets by hip hop, soul, and r&b specialist DJ Soundbwoy. Fashion sponsor JCom will also be in the building selling f-r-e-s-h apparel.

Presented by Def Revolution Musik and Lovehard Blog, the online presence of The Love Affair goes beyond a flyer façade and website design. In the two weeks leading up to the event, a different performing artist will be featured on the Lovehard blog site, lovehard.ca, giving fans and inquirers a taste beyond the music and into the individuals making The Love Affair what it is – a personal, exciting, seductive experience with a human touch.

Tickets $10 Advance / more at the door

Doors @ 8:30pm / performances @ 10pm

19+ / limited capacity

Sponsors:
JCom Clothing
Hip Hop Headz (H3)
TheCyberKrib

Monday, July 26, 2010

THE CYPHER - Golden Era Edition



http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133132486719314&ref=ts

When: Weds. July 28, Doors @ 9pm

Where: Augusta House - 152 Augusta Ave.

Hip Hop exists in its fullest effect when the community that supports it comes together and unifies for a common cause. Hip Hop culture manifests through the creative self-expression of individuals who embody its spirit in their respective art-forms. This power of creative self-expression, the unification of a community for the great purpose that is Hip Hop, happens at The Cypher...

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.

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.

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This edition, we'll be playing tracks and instrumentals from the "Golden Era" of hip hop (disputably, '89-'96).

Featured performances by H3 community artist:

Crossword
http://www.myspace.com/crosswordmusic

Resident DJ:

DJ COMBO!
http://www.myspace.com/djcombo

Featured DJ:

DJ ROMEO!

Hosted by:

MC FÜBB
http://www.mcfubb.com/


Cover is "Pay What You Can" or bring a donation of some canned food, clothing, toys, or money to Peace Quest, an organization that sends much needed supplies to third world countries.

19+

Bring it to the Cypher is brought to you by:
Hip Hop Headz (H3) - http://hiphoph3.blogspot.com/
Flip Rock!
Peace Quest
Canadian Indie Movement (CIM) - http://www.canadianindiemovement.ca/

Thursday, July 15, 2010

STARDANCE + THE CYPHER @ Pedestrian Sunday



http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=136144419747927&ref=ts

Live video streaming @: www.spititout.net

When: Sunday, July 25, 4pm - 7pm
Where: Kensington Market, in front of The Boat (158 Augusta Avenue) @ Pedestrian Sunday

This one is for all the MCs/artists and dancers (breakers or otherwise) out there...

Two awesome H3 events will be combined into one, outdoors on the streets of Kensington Market during Pedestrian Sunday! Come out, Spit it Out, dance, or just watch and be a part of that REAL HIP HOP!
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Stardance:

This event is for the dance heads; we're calling out all the hip hoppers, b-boys, b-girls, housers, crumpers, jukers, poppers, lockers etc...

Stardance is a new monthly that unites all styles of music and dance under one common cause. This is THE event to come out and rock your style on the dance floor. Whether you're in a crew or solo, this is the time and place to bust out your skills and represent. The floor (i.e. cardboard/linoleum) is open to whoever can rock it. Come and show off your style, network, learn, share and be part of a new community. Stardance is the perfect place for dancers of all genres, and of all skill levels, to practice, show off their skills, get feedback, and build connections in the dance community.
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The Cypher:

Hip Hop exists in its fullest effect when the community that supports it comes together and unifies for a common cause. Hip Hop culture manifests through the creative self-expression of individuals who embody its spirit in their respective art-forms. This power of creative self-expression, the unification of a community for the great purpose that is Hip Hop, happens at The Cypher...

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.
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Peace Quest:

We are also taking donations of canned food, clothing, toys, electronics, etc. for Peace Quest, and organization that sends much needed supplies to people in third world countries. So come out and enjoy great music, donate something to poor communities, get down and rock the night away!

Brought to you by:
Hip Hop Headz (H3) - http://hiphoph3.blogspot.com/
Flip Rock!
Peace Quest
Canadian Indie Movement (CIM) - http://www.canadianindiemovement.ca/

Friday, July 9, 2010

H3 Sponsored Event: Spit it Out


http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126201207402752&ref=ts

Spit It Out is Toronto's ONLY Lyricist Lounge

Spit It Out combines a freestyle cypher with the best in artist performances, film, dance, and more from the independent Canadian hip hop scene.

THIS IS NOT A RAP BATTLE.

Spit It Out is an event for artists and emcees to keep their lyricial skills sharp with a cypher, to pass the mic around, to network with other local talent, and to perform in downtown Toronto.

Thursday July 15th/2010
Neu+ral Lounge
349A College Street West
Toronto, Ontario
9pm
$5
19+

THIS EVENT WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ONLINE AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON SMART PHONES/MOBILE DEVICES AT WWW.SPITITOUT.NET

DJ Makem droppin the beats
Hosted by The Oddmanic
All Emcees Welcome

Artist Performances By:

Speck Nasty
Facts Rocka
Vigillanti aka Big Rob
Get Loot

With Emcees:

Blunt Force 2, Crossword, Devastator, Myzz Layce, NewBreedMC, R. Tripz, and more...

To contact us:
soundpollutionmag@gmail.com

(and while you're at it, join our fb group for updates...
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=282371143212)

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

STARDANCE feat. FRANCO DE LEON (Chicago)


When: Thurs, June 24, 9pm
Where: Suba Lounge, 292 College Street

This event is strictly for the dance heads; we're calling out all the hip hoppers, b-boys, b-girls, housers, crumpers, jukers, poppers, lockers etc...

Stardance is a new monthly that unites all styles of music and dance under one common cause. This is THE event to come out and rock your style on the dance floor. Whether you're in a crew or solo, this is the time and place to bust out your skills and represent. The floor is open to whoever can rock it. Come and show off your style, network, learn, share and be part of a new community. We'll be playing everything under the sun just like the greats do it from hip hop, disco, funk, soul, electro, house, bmore + more.

We are also taking donations of canned food, clothing, toys, electronics, etc. to give to people in third world countries! So come out and enjoy great music, donate something to poor communities, get down and rock the night away.

Featruing special guest DJ Franco De Leon from Chicago!

In Chicago, Franco de Leon is a regular feature of the nightclub scene, with several select shows a month. He can be found at some of the highest profile venues, and/or simply the hippest places to be: from parties in the uber-hip Wicker Park Area, to Chicago nightlife staples like Wrigleyville’s Smart Bar, to the new, super posh, live venues, like The Shrine in the burgeoning South Loop. Besides his reputation as a pheonomenal DJ (impeccable blending technique, superb crowd reading, interesting and appealing track selection, as well as great stage presence), its also common to see de Leon playing live guitar over his mixes, remixing music on the fly, and breaking the barriers of genre. He has opened for international stars like DJ Qbert (the pioneer of turntablism, who has twice requested to play tag team sets with de Leon in the last eight months), Derrick Carter (a Chicago house legend), and Rhymefest (Grammy Award Winner).

http://www.francodeleon.com/

Brought to you by:

Hip Hop Headz (H3)
http://hiphoph3.blogspot.com/

Flip Rock!

Peace Quest

Monday, June 7, 2010

THE CYPHER - WESTCOAST BANGERS!

FB LINK: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=124468857586182&ref=ts

WHEN: Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 10:00pm

WHERE: AUGUSTA HOUSE, 152 Augusta Ave., Toronto, ON

It's hot on the block and we plan on keeping it that way. This month we will be playing strictly Westcoast music. Come out and get down to the sounds of NWA, the late Easy-E & 2Pac, Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, and more. Come throw up your gang sign and rep your set...

Drink Specials: $4 all domestic beer and $4 bar rail mix drinks

Featured Performance by: The I.N. Crowd

MC Welldone, Harr1s aka H1, Shafiq, and Big Chips come together to make the I.N. Crowd. This rap group is no stranger to rocking shows in the downtown ciruit, and is expected to be releasing their 3rd mixtape titled, "Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll".

http://www.myspace.com/incrowd416

THE CYPHER

Hip Hop exists in its fullest effect when the community that supports it comes together and unifies for a common cause. Hip Hop culture manifests through the creative self-expression of individuals who embody its spirit in their respective art-forms. This power of creative self-expression, 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.


Resident DJs:

FLIPROCK:

COMBO!
http://www.myspace.com/djcombo
JOOCE
http://www.myspace.com/djjooce
E-FLIP

Hosted by:

MC FÜBB
http://www.mcfubb.com/

and

F.E.L.N.
http://www.reverbnation.com/feln

To perform in The Cypher, just show up and sign up with F.E.L.N.

PRODUCERS who want their instrumentals played, email beats to: the.cypher.to@gmail.com or bring a USB with beats on them.

Bring it to the Cypher is brought to you by:
Hip Hop Headz (H3)
Flip Rock!
PeaceQuest
The Canadian Indie Movement (CIM)