Showing posts with label Hiphop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hiphop. Show all posts
Friday, December 28, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Toronto Hip-Hop Show Etiquette
How to be a Toronto hip-hop fan in 10 easy steps:
10. Show up three hours after the show is supposed to start and you'll be there on time
9. Stand by the wall/bar for all opening acts but turn all the way up for the headliner
8. Clubbing gear is acceptable. Ladies, wear your highest heels, because it only makes sense
7. Twitpic/Instagram every highlight of the show or else you weren't there and it never happened
6. When the artist says, "make some noise" or "put your hands up", don't do it. You are too cool for that
5. Don't pre-roll your spliffs/blunts. Make sure to roll up at the venue so everyone can see how live you are
4. Go Ham for free gear
3. When the DJ spins, spit along to every track you know except Drake's verses
2. Record the show on your phone instead of enjoying it live
1. Keep a permanent screwface. In fact, act like you are having zero fun and hate music altogether.
Or, you can just skip the show altogether and just hit up the after party...
By following these 10 simple steps, you'll be able to fit in at any Toronto hip-hop show!
9. Stand by the wall/bar for all opening acts but turn all the way up for the headliner
8. Clubbing gear is acceptable. Ladies, wear your highest heels, because it only makes sense
7. Twitpic/Instagram every highlight of the show or else you weren't there and it never happened
6. When the artist says, "make some noise" or "put your hands up", don't do it. You are too cool for that
5. Don't pre-roll your spliffs/blunts. Make sure to roll up at the venue so everyone can see how live you are
4. Go Ham for free gear
3. When the DJ spins, spit along to every track you know except Drake's verses
2. Record the show on your phone instead of enjoying it live
1. Keep a permanent screwface. In fact, act like you are having zero fun and hate music altogether.
Or, you can just skip the show altogether and just hit up the after party...
By following these 10 simple steps, you'll be able to fit in at any Toronto hip-hop show!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
ManifesTO Festival 2011
Toronto's hip hop community is alive! It has a soul and a voice of its own. For the last five years, the ManifesTO festival has been a representation of this growing culture.
This year, the 11 day festival was the biggest yet. On Sunday, September 25th, Dundas Square was packed with hiphop heads vibing to the music of Toronto's finest artists such as Andreena Mill, JD Era, Freedom Writers, and Beatbox Canada. Hiphop legends such as Michie Mee, Phonte, 9th Wonder, Kid Capri, and Rakim graced the stage to perform their classic tracks as the crowd felt and responded to their intensity. JD Era, who was recently signed to Raekwon's record label, surprised everyone when he invited the Wutang legend on stage to perform a verse. The crowd was in shock; their energy electric.
The entire day was filled with great music and positive vibes. Hip hop heads of every age, sex, race and background united for their love of great music. It felt as though the city was one being. It was a great day in Toronto hip hop.
This year, the 11 day festival was the biggest yet. On Sunday, September 25th, Dundas Square was packed with hiphop heads vibing to the music of Toronto's finest artists such as Andreena Mill, JD Era, Freedom Writers, and Beatbox Canada. Hiphop legends such as Michie Mee, Phonte, 9th Wonder, Kid Capri, and Rakim graced the stage to perform their classic tracks as the crowd felt and responded to their intensity. JD Era, who was recently signed to Raekwon's record label, surprised everyone when he invited the Wutang legend on stage to perform a verse. The crowd was in shock; their energy electric.
The entire day was filled with great music and positive vibes. Hip hop heads of every age, sex, race and background united for their love of great music. It felt as though the city was one being. It was a great day in Toronto hip hop.
