Yes, you read that correctly. In a scene straight out of Star Wars, the late rapper, who passed away in March last year, is set to perform at Coachella alongside Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre via hologram technology. Snoop and Dre will also be joined by Warren G, Kurupt, and Daz Dillinger. If this works out, this could open the door for a whole new future of hip-hop performances. Pac and Biggie at next year’s Coachella, anyone? Photo credit to Todd Williamson. Check out Slate Magazine‘s video below.
All rescheduled shows in Canada for the Yelawolf show have been cancelled. Unfortunately Yelawolf’s past came back to haunt him and he has been denied entry into Canada. Letting his fans know via twitter that he will not be able to make it into the country, he made sure to let his Canadian fans know he is making every effort to make it to the great white north in the near future.
Tickets will be refunded at original point of purchase.
I made some mistakes when I was young and unfortunately they came back to bite me and stopped us from entering into Canada.
— Yelawolf (@Yelawolf) April 12, 2012
I love my Canadian fans and the great country of Canada and I’m taking all the steps to clear my record so this NEVER happens again.
— Yelawolf (@Yelawolf) April 12, 2012
Just signed Q-Tip to G.O.O.D. Music!!!!
— Kanye (@Kanye) April 12, 2012
Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label continues to pick up more of my favourite rappers, adding Q-Tip to their roster today. The Grammy award-winner and former ATCQ frontman is currently working on his fourth solo album, The Last Zulu. Tip joins recent signee Mos Def Yasiin Bey, along with Big Sean, John Legend, Kid Cudi, Pusha T, and Mr. Hudson. Q-Tip and Kanye have previously worked together on Ye’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, as well as Watch The Throne. Said Q-Tip:
“I’m excited to be a part of the great iconic Def Jam label. I’m humbled to be a part of such a storied history. To reconnect with Barry Weiss (CEO of Island Def Jam and Universal Republic) is a great thing. As far as G.O.O.D. Music, I’m excited to solidify my working relationship with Kanye, and I look forward to all the opportunities that lie ahead in our partnership. I will do my best to present the most cutting edge music I can.”
I just wanted to proudly announce that our radio show has been nominated in the Stylus Awards. College Radio Show of the Year is the category and we are with other respected radio shows from Vancouver to Toronto. We thank you for the support and we are excited to head down to Toronto. Check the details below.
The 7th annual Stylus Awards presented by Pioneer DJ is a stage for honouring, acknowledging, and supporting great Canadian musical talents from across the nation. This year, the event includes a long list on multi-talented artists, DJ’s, and producers who have been nominated by fans and industry leaders alike for a series of awards and well-deserved recognition. International comedian TRIXX will return to rock the house once again with big laughs and controversial material to host this year’s show.
On May 26, 2012 in Toronto, the Stylus Awards presented by Pioneer DJ will kick-off with the 2012 Spinfest weekend, which is a three-day event showcasing the hottest talents in music nationwide and incredible conference speakers. The weekend of mix n’mingling all lead up to the Awards ceremony as the final premiere event. This celebratory showcase will take place at the newly re-designed Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, located at 147 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 1N2. Tickets are available for $40 CND +HST at Ticketmaster.com and will go on sale on Monday, April 16, 2012.
College Radio Show of the Year
DJ Manifest & Flo/Toronto Morning Live/ CHRY 105.5 Toronto
DJ Medicine Man/ No Man’s Land/ CIUT 89.5 Toronto
Doe-Ran Bootlegs & B-Sides/ CITR 101.9 Vancouver
DJ Gnat, Red Worm/ Quadrafunk/ CKUW 95.9 Winnipeg
DJ Chedo and J.R. Wideman/ The Come Up Show/CHRW 94.9 London
Theo3, DJ Serious & DJ Fase/ Stylistic Endeavours/ CIUT 89.5 Toronto
News just broke about a shooting at the Jeezy show in London tonight. This comes not even 24 hours after Jeezys show got cancelled in Toronto yesterday due to another shooting.
We’ll keep you updated as the story develops…
Update: Sgt Basra said this in a statement:
“we responded to a report of a shooting inside the Music Hall. We have shut the area down — right now it’s a crime scene. Investigations are still ongoing. I have very little information on what’s gone on inside other than that there’s been a shooting and we have a person who has been taken to hospital.”
Second Update:
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the @YoungJeezy show tonight at Olympia in Montreal has been cancelled.
— Substance Ent. Group (@SubstanceGroup) April 6, 2012
You might have heard of the incident that happened at the Young Jeezy show last night at the Sound Academy in Toronto. The exact details are not confirmed yet from the authorities and I don’t want to talk about the rumours that are being said on twitter. Regardless Jeezy is in London, Ontario tonight and ready to give us a great show. If you don’t have your tickets yet you can get them at the door or holler at Jon Lines 226 235 4637.
Backstage @ Sound Academy in Toronto!Police closed venue and cancelled the greatest show!!! I will be back! Next stop London, Ontario!
— SnowGo (@YoungJeezy) April 5, 2012
One of my favourites JD Era has chosen April 16, 2012 as the release date for his mixtape No Handouts. If you remember in our interview with JD Era and Raekwon this mixtape I believe will be what puts JD Era on the international stage. With Raekwon behind him and the buzz Era has building his whole career, it’s his time now. Pay attention world another superstar in the making.
More amazing shows announced. 2/3 of D-Block, Styles P and Sheek Louch will be on tour the month of May. I’ve already seen Sheek Louch live part of the Ghostface Killah Canadian tour. I’m excited to see Styles P. The GHOST! Check out the dates below.
May 10 – Toronto, ON Club XS
May 11 – Oshawa, ON Status Lounge
May 12 – Peterborough, ON Club 172
May 13 – Montreal, QC Club Soda
May 14 – Ottawa, ON Babylon
May 15 – London, ON Club Noir
May 17 – Hamilton, ON Casbah Lounge
May 18 – KItchener, ON Cameo Nightclub
May 21 – Winnipeg, MB Pyramid Cabaret
May 22 – Regina, SK The Distrikt
May 23 – Saskatoon, SK Odeon
May 24 – Edmonton, AB Starlite Room
May 26 – Whistler, BC Garfinkels
May 27 – Vancouver, BC Fortune
“There is the man of yesterday, and the man of tomorrow. Time plays no part in the quickening of the spirit. The gate is ever open. Today is like all other days. There is only today.”
Saskatoon/Toronto rapper and producer Muneshine just released the promo video for his upcoming album, There Is Only Today. In the video, he talks about his recent East Coast Music Awards and Juno nominations, the recently completed Train of Thought tour with Ghettosocks, Timbuktu, and Jeff Spec, the meaning behind his album title, and his goal for the album. Keep on the lookout for more about There Is Only Today as it gets released, The Come Up Show will definitely be following its progress.
While at SXSW, the Brooklyn MC and former 106 & Park freestyle contestant announced that his next album, A Dream Deferred, will be released on September 18th this year. I’ve been a fan of Skyzoo since I heard The Salvation back in 2009, so I’m definitely excited for this. He also announced that leading up to A Dream Deferred, he’ll be dropping a mixtape called Theo vs. JJ: “Dreams vs. Reality”, which will pick up where his previous mixtape, The Great Debater, left off. Check out his interview from SXSW with 2DB and TheWellVersed below, and check out the video for “Written In The Drums”, off The Great Debater. Photo credit to The Smoking Section.
Timbuktu and Ghettosocks are Teenburger! They have already started their tour and might be in a city near you. Check out the event poster for full details. We will be posting more information about London/Toronto as soon as we know.
If you haven’t checked out their album Burgertime listen to it in full below on bandcamp and purchase it if you like it!
