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- Some people use this music as simply an outlet; it attracts them like a magnet to whatever despairs them. Misery loves company doesn’t it, and life is just filled with misery.
F.E.L.N. was born on December 8th 1983, in a miserable country, in a miserable situation on a miserable planet. But the one thing he’d always learned? Is that life is a gamble – that you have to play the cards – roll the dice – take whatever risk you can – stare the benefits in the face, and turn your back on the pit of snakes you’ve just doomed yourself to.
So when F.E.L.N. came to Canada at age 6? He didn’t care what was behind him. All that concerned him was the path that he could take. But misery loves company and he found himself in constant issues of misery. From racism – to bullying – F.E.L.N. had gone through it all as a child. Forced to fight with his back against the wall – he figured that his demeanor had to switch from victim – to villain, and it did. By the time he’d hit high school? He was being kicked out of his house and had slept on the street. The street life hit him like a ton of bricks – drugs violence and alcohol played critical factors in his development. But along the way, there was one particular golden goose that poked its lovely head.
F.E.L.N. had discovered he had the gift to gab.
Wiser than his peers at a young age – he was already unusually talented with words – but this was different. Fresh into his youth Hip Hop was already one of the defining factors in his existence. He had found that he related to the struggles south of the Canadian border. It came to him almost like a dream – he just picked up a pen – and started to write. His first rhyme was on a post-it note, the words long forgotten – but their meaning stark in his memory – with this music, he would take his stand.
That was 1999.
11 years later? F.E.L.N. found himself falling through a tumultuous life. The fights only increased, trouble with the law eventually ensued as he would find himself in the sights of the police too many times. An addiction to alcohol would afflict him – which he had to surpass. Backstabbing – heartbreak – the ruthlessness of reality, all of these things would be constant in his life. Brushes with death – that are too close to call, combined with a general “keep cool” attitude have kept him alive long enough to be able to articulate with a pace and style uncommon in today’s Hip Hop realm. The story of his life and his struggle what he sees – what he feels – what he lives and longs for, without sugar coating – or misplacing a beat are yours to interpret – at your own risk.
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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/
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/
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)
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
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