DMC world champion, Fools Gold label head, Kanye West tour DJ and a laundry list of too many other things to list in one post is coming to TheHoxton @69 Bathurst st. Toronto, ON too tear up the 1s and 2s on Feb.9. Just a reminder he’s a 5 TIME DMC WORLD CHAMPION! who got his first title at the age of 15. Enough said.

What: Embrace presents A-Trak
When: Thursday, Feb.9,2012 @10pm
Where: The Hoxton, 69 Bathurst st. Toronto,ON
Tickets: $20 advance + surcharges get them online from wanttickets

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I believe Zion I was in London a few years ago and they had a great response. I took Zion I and The Grouch – Heroes In The Healing Of The Nation album and I have been feeling it a lot. This event is happening tomorrow and only 15 bucks so come out for some real Hip-Hop with opening acts Moore and Exit Only and Sound Minds.

What: Zion I, Sound Minds, MC Moore & Exit Only live in concert.
Where: Jim Bob Rays. 585 richmond st, London, ON N6A 3G2
When: Tuesday January 31, from 9:00pm until 3:00am.
Tickets: Available at door for 15 bucks you can also get more info on Facebook. You can purchase tickets online at Ticket Driver for 10 bucks.

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Ladies and Gents, who would have thought? Phife Dawg from TRIBE CALLED QUEST. In the forest city? HYFR! Brought to you by N.E.C. Productions in association with The Come Up Show, Outerbass, Half a Dino, CDN Ent., and Jamminz Clothing. Check the details below people.

What: Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest featuring Raz Fresco, Sound Minds, DJ Ruckus, and it’s my homie Helders birthday.

Where: APK Live on 340 Wellington st. London, ON.

When: Thursday February 16th, 2012. Doors open 9pm. 19+ event.

Tickets: ONLY 15 bucks. If you want to purchase physical tickets email The Come Up Show at info(at)thecomeupshow(dot)com If you would like to purchase online head over to Ticket Driver. Tickets will also be available at these following locations.

Jamminz Clothing – 91 Wellington St 519 434 5266
Grooves – 353 Clarence st. 519 640 6714
APK Live – 340 wellington st.
United Kutz – 147 King st. w 519 936 5889

Raz Fresco

Phife Dawg from a Tribe Called Quest

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It has been who knows how long since Raekwon performed in the city of London, Ontario. Friday January 20th was an evening to remember as the Unexpected Tour made its first stop at the Music Hall. Raekwon (A.K.A. “The Chef”) demonstrated that he still has the passion and strong emcee skills that he displayed on his debut album Only Built for Cuban Linx back in 1995. And even though the Raekwon and JD Era concert at the London Music Hall was not sold out on Friday night, there was a good sized crowd of Raekwon and Wu-Tang Clan supporters who had nothing but love and respect for one of rap’s finest storytellers.

The Unexpected Victory concert featuring JD Era and Raekwon on Friday began with some high energy performances by some quite talented local emcees, including Frank Dukez, Nga, Sativa, Dutch Sholtz, Del Reze, JR Fillion and Jay Downz. However, the concert was not kick-started fully until Toronto born emcee and the first emcee to sign to Raekwon’s ICE H20 Records label, JD Era stepped on stage at about 12:00 p.m. Near the beginning of ERA’s song set he brought up a fan from the audience who got to spit some of his favourite lyrics from a JD Era song. In addition, JD Era also kept the crowd more than entertained with a “ladies only” dance off contest on stage, in which the winner won a ticket to the upcoming Phife Dawg concert in Toronto. And although JD Era performed a variety of old and new tracks, my favourite two performances from Friday night include the “Pay Day 2 Remix” (featuring Raekwon), and one of his older tracks entitled, “You Know This”, because JD ERA is such a high-octane stage performer with great lyrical skills to back him up. JD Era’s performance on Friday evening was also extremely inspiring, because ERA talked about being persistent and not giving up on your dreams.

When Raekwon finally appeared on stage at the London Music Hall around 12:30 p.m. the crowd went crazy, as he opened his set with Wu-Tang Clan’s classic hit “C.R.E.A.M.”. Raekwon also brought JD Era back out to perform a few strong singles from his latest mixtape, Unexpected Victory, including “Just A Toast” and “Luxury Rap”. However, the crowd at the London Music Hall definitely seemed to be enjoying the old Wu-Tang Clan and Raekwon joints the most, including C.R.E.A.M; The Ring and the late Wu-Tang Clan collaborator Ol Dirty Bastard’s (ODB), “Shimmy, Shimmy Ya”, which was released the same year that Raekwon dropped his debut album, “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx” in 1995. Raekwon’s performance on Friday at the London Music Hall was also extremely inspiring and humbling, as Rae spoke about how kids should get a good education and, during one of his songs, pointed out the absurdity of people killing others over Nike Air Jordan running shoes. It was also interesting to note that JD Era and Raekwon were not rockin’ any iced out 100,000 dollar chains and were dressed quite conservatively in sweatshirts and jeans.

The JD Era and Raekwon concert at the London Music Hall on Friday, January 20th will be remembered from those who went as a classic concert in London’s music concert history. Hopefully “The Chef” will be coming back to London in the near future to perform with some of his other ICE H20 Records label-mates, since he recently put down some roots in Toronto when he opened up his new ICE H20 Records Hip-Hop label headquarters on Queen Street in December.

Review written by Zach Clarke.
Photography by Danielle Da Silva.

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