Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The most important 3 hours for hip-hop in Toronto has always been Saturdays from 1-4pm on CKLN 88.1 FM.
It all began back in 1983, when legendary radio host/concert promoter Ron Nelson first broadcast The Fantastic Voyage (1983-1988) from Ryerson University’s campus, making it the first hip-hop radio show to exist anywhere in the nation. The timeslot continued to gain historical significance and cultural relevance with the three shows that followed – The Power Move Show (1988-2000), The Real Frequency (2001-2005) and Mixtape Massacre (2005-present). CKLN’s been rocking the airwaves and our eardrums for nearly 30 years, making it the longest-running source for hip-hop music in Canada.
On Saturday, February 12, 2011, a monumental gathering took place when all four generations of radio shows came together for a single broadcast. Thinking it would be their last, Mixtape Massacre invited their predecessors to each play one hour dedicated to the era of hip-hop they represented while they were on the air.
CKLN had its license revoked by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) at the end of January due to problems with how the radio station conducted its operations (Decision 2011-56). But the day before its last broadcast, CKLN was granted a stay, allowing the station to remain on the air pending a decision by the Federal Court of Appeal. The mood that Saturday quickly turned from somber to celebratory.
“1 to 4” is a six-minute documentary capturing the historic radio show that took place on February 12, 2011. It features footage and interviews with Canadian hip-hop legends Michie Mee, Ron Nelson, Thrust and DJ X, along with P-Plus, Arcee, DJ Linx and Big Jacks.
To hear the historic broadcast from February 12, 2011, CLICK HERE.
Produced by Wavel Edwards aka Musiklee Inzane and Celine Wong.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
LONG BEACH — Nathaniel D. Hale, known in the music industry as Nate Dogg, died Tuesday, his family announced.
The rap star, born and reared in Long Beach, Calif. was 41.
Cause of death is not known. However, Hale had suffered two strokes, one in 2007 and another in 2008.
Details will be available later.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Toronto, Ontario we bring you Good Company; the duo of Pittsburgh MC Ayatollah Jaxx and Producer Fundamental of Toronto. In 2009 they welcomed success with their debut; "The Damn Good EP" which spawned two music videos and accumulated over twelve thousand downloads.
Now their long awaited LP ‘This Time Next Year’ is here, and it is not an album to sleep on.
This old school joint mixed with poetic flavour creates a style rarely heard today. The lyrics and flow allow us to remember the time of such greats as Nas and Common. The artist takes us on a journey back to the 90s before Hip Hop was commercialized and creates a sense of nostalgia.
For those looking for a classic feel, I recommend Good Company’s ‘This Time Next Year’.
The Good Company tandem have released their first full studio album, "This Time Next Year"; an extremely personal concept album about the struggles of dealing with external conflict while breaking into the music industry. The nine track album features fellow Canadian MCs Elley Jeeze and Cashtro Crosby. Also featured are L.E.G.A.C.Y of The Justus League, Dominique Larue and Varsity Squad.
DOWNLOAD LINK: Click Here!
Check them out !
@fundamental10
@AyatollahJaxx
We Are Good Company
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Saturday, March 5, 2011
Mr. Mac Miller himself shows up to Toronto March 3rd ! He did an autograph signing at LiveStock with line of hundreds of kids waiting in the cold just to meet the man himself & also performed at Opera House right after! Hustlergrl hooked us up and we can't thank her enough!
For more music on Mac Miller click here!
Also to see pictures of the entire event check out the new facebook page for H.E.R. were all the pictures will be loaded! 
Pulling a throw back! Bill Nye the Science Guy showing us where rain comes from ! With the aid of hip-hop!
I think we need more science + hiphop tracks out there ! what y'all think?!
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