Canadian fans of hardcore and classic Hip-Hop are in for a treat this November, as the iconic duo of Method Man & Redman have embarked on a 5-city tour across the country. Kicking it off in Montreal the previous night, this show in Toronto would be just the second stop of the tour as they…
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Concert Review: Rittz at Adelaide Hall in Toronto
The last time Rittz performed in Toronto, he was very adamant with a club full of Strange Music fans about his plans to leave the label once his contract was up. In the year and a half that’s gone by, he’s since followed through with what he said he’d do, leaving the indie powerhouse…
Review: Reel Wolf 10th Anniversary at The Grand Gerrard Theatre in Toronto
Reel Wolf Productions has been a staple in underground Hip-Hop for the last decade, having produced over 100 music videos with both reputable, international artists, and local Toronto-based artists. They’ve built a long list of collaborators over the last ten years, including names like D12, Jedi Mind Tricks/Vinnie Paz, Ill Bill, Slaine, Necro, Madchild,…
Concert Review: ¡Mayday! at The Grand Gerrard Theatre in Toronto
Having embarked on their Fire In The Sky Tour, ¡Mayday! are nearing the end of their run through Canada before they continue on to the U.S. for the rest of the fall season. The Miami band has endured the grind of the Hip-Hop underground for over a decade now, having lost some band members along…
30@30: The Top 30 Concerts I’ve Ever Been To (Pt. 1/3)
It’s been an awesome 5+ years running this blog and reviewing as many concerts as I can possibly go to. I’m celebrating my 30th birthday this week, and it’s been over a decade since I went to my first rap concert and fell in love with live Hip-Hop shows, and that feeling of seeing one…
Concert Review: The Beatnuts at Hard Luck Bar in Toronto
It’s always a good old-fashioned Hip-Hop party whenever The Beatnuts come to town. The Queens, New York duo of Psycho Les & Junkyard JuJu have been relatively quiet in terms of new music, but have been able to continue touring for years off of their six albums released between 1994 – 2004. Never falling into…
Concert Review: Kool G Rap at Revival Bar in Toronto
One of the most influential emcees in the history of Hip-Hop, Kool G Rap is a name often associated with words like authenticity, longevity, lyricism, greatness, and above all, respect. He’s often cited as an influence by some of the greatest lyricists the genre has seen, and is still releasing new music with over thirty…
Concert Review: Rittz – The Last Call Tour in Toronto
It’s been two years since Rittz last performed in Canada, and now he’s back with a country-wide tour to promote his fourth and final album on Strange Music, 2017’s Last Call. Starting off in Quebec and slowly making his way out west to BC, the fifth stop on this tour would see him returning to The…
Review: Mind Ya Brizzness Showcase at Nocturne in Toronto
Stacee Brizzle has been a prolific part of Toronto’s Hip-Hop scene for years. If you’re a Hip-Hop fan and you go to a lot of concerts in the city, chances are you’ve seen her host a few shows, keeping fans entertained between performers. When she’s not hosting for other artists, she also holds the title…
Concert Review: Necro & Madchild at The Rockpile in Toronto
For the first time in about ten years, Necro has returned to Canada for a cross-country tour, and he’s bringing along Canadian Hip-Hop icon Madchild to sweeten the deal! The Brooklyn emcee/producer is gearing up to release his first full-length solo album since 2010’s DIE!, but as the originator of the death-rap subgenre, this would be…
Concert Review: Robbie G at Less Than Level in Oakville, ON
Over many years, Robbie G has built the local Hip-Hop scene in his hometown Guelph, Ontario from the ground up. He’s brought international artists to his city ranging from T.I. to The L.O.X. to Akon, creating a platform for local artists to showcase their talent, and has also made an impact on Canadian Hip-Hop with…
Concert Review: Tech N9ne – The Special Effects Tour in Toronto, ON
Within a week of being exactly one year since his last show in Toronto, Tech N9ne has returned on yet another tour. This would be my third consecutive year catching him live, as Tech N9ne has consistently released new music to allow him to constantly alter his set lists every time he tours. Tech seems…
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