Sunday, June 26, 2011

The Cypher x Samba Elegua...

Every last Sunday of the month (in the Summer) the crew throws down a street cypher/block party in Kengsinton Market (Shout out to Longboard Living & South Paw Brown). We go all out, we bring out turntables, banging speakers, etc. Today the crew got the chance to rock it with a 20+ piece samba band in the market. The vibe and energy was off the hook. We had the whole block rocking as we freestyled, beatboxed and rapped over beats laced down by a samba band (http://www.sambaelegua.com/). The Cypher really tries to push the creative possibilities and limits of freestyling. It's really dope to see people of various cultures & age group, appreciate the skill and versatility of emceeing. At the end of the day it's all about the music and creating a creative experience for the crowd...




Samba Elégua Live at Baldwin & Augusta Creating "Change" (June 26th 2011) by SouthPawBrown



Samba Elégua Live at Baldwin & Augusta W/The Cypher (June 26th 2011) by SouthPawBrown


More pics + video coming soon!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

THE CYPHER feat. pHoenix (June 22nd)



This month at THE CYPHER...

Female EMCEES/ARTISTS get in FREE!

We're featuring a performance by female emcee PHOENIX:

pHoenix Pagliacci is a 22-year old East York native who has been singing/songwriting since the age of 6. Her love of music has allowed her to work with various artists around the GTA, performing live, co-writing, singing and even rapping on multiple tracks. As a female artist, especially one who raps, pHoenix looks up to successful artists such as Roxanne Shante, Remy Ma and Lauryn Hill, female artists who have broken the mould in their respective genres.

"Learning" by pHoenix:




For those who STILL don't know, THE CYPHER is open to all/any MCs to come through and grab the mic. If you show up, you will get mic time (Cypher guarantee!). Freestyle, spit writtens - SPIT IT OUT!

THE CYPHER LYRICIST COMPETITION:

MCs spit their best 16's, competing to win cash.
Details:
-$10 entry fee for each competitor (winner takes all)
-Each artist performs their best verses over random instrumentals
-Whichever MC's verse is judged to be the best will win!
-Competitors who want to participate must sign up at the event no later than 11pm.
- Winner also gets to defend their title (no entry fee) at the next lyricist cypher!

Hosted by: 
MC FÜBB http://www.mcfubb.com/

Resident DJ: 
DJ COMBO! http://www.deejaycombo.com/ 

Resident Photographer:
Slick Nick http://www.telescaphoto.com/

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THE CYPHER

OFFICIAL PROMO VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnDLuuf1dX0

For more information on THE CYPHER, "friend" Thee Cypher: 
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002516884523

Any artist that shows up will get mic time - GUARANTEED!

Cover: 
$5 before 11:30pm
Pay $20 and get a Cypher T-shirt with admission!
19+

Also accepting donations (food, clothing, school supplies, children's books, toys, money) for PEACE QUEST:
http://www.peace-quest.org/

Brought to you by:
Hip Hop Headz - http://www.theh3.com/
Peace Quest - http://www.peace-quest.org/
Flip Rock!
MC FÜBB - http://www.mcfubb.com/
Fusicology - http://www.fusicology.com/

Monday, June 20, 2011

MC FÜBB: In the Face of No Agreement (Show + Release Party)


Saturday, July 2, 2010
Bread and Circus
299 Augusta Ave.
Toronto, ON

"It takes something for us to take a stand for what we believe in in this world. The easiest thing to do is to follow the path of least resistance – to do what society expects us to do and blend in with the masses. But to stand for something, to acknowledge a cause greater than ourselves and work diligently towards forwarding that cause, is among the hardest things we as human beings can do." -MC FÜBB

MC FÜBB cordially invites you to the official release party for his debut LP, "In the Face of No Agreement" (aka ITFONA), produced by Noyz.

Featuring performances by:

MC FÜBB + Special Guests
http://www.mcfubb.com/
ITFONA: http://mcfubb.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-face-of-no-agreement

Noyz, B Magic, & DJ DviousMindz
http://noyzhiphop.bandcamp.com/
http://bmagic.bandcamp.com/
http://dviousmindz.bandcamp.com/

NewBreedMC
http://www.newbreedmcmusic.com/

The Responsables (Live music - Reggae/Funk/Blue/Hip Hop)
http://www.myspace.com/theresponsables

Robbie G
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N45Bm56QghI&feature=youtu.be

Featuring Toronto's Craziest Beatboxing DJ...
DJ Xplisit on the 1's and 2's all night!
http://www.djxplisit.com/

Cover: $10 (includes digital download card for ITFONA album)
19+

Some praise for ITFONA:

"... impressive beat making courtesy of producer Noyz, ITFONA is an entertaining listen as well as an in-depth one. Signified by hard bass drums and snapping snares, the beats manage to elevate FÜBB and his lyrical abilities to a whole other level, and will ultimately get heads nodding and taking note of these up-and-coming talents..." -AndyCarrington.co.uk

"Emcee FÜBB is reliable for hitting you with a dosage of true school hip hop. In a time when skinny jeans and fat egos abound,FÜBB takes you back to the essence of this art we love so dearly. This got soul."
-PraiseandWarship.com

"FÜBB definitely goes in with some heavy lyrics and a tight delivery."
-SavingSoulBlog.com

FEET DON'T FAIL VID: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4iF5UCQnys

Sunday, June 19, 2011

The Cypher Feat. DJ Grouch x Sporatic_Rolx x Sha Prince - Live Feed...

The Cypher Feat. DJ Grouch, Sporatic_Rolx, Sha Prince by thecypher

The Cypher Feat. Rich Kidd & Dusty Dust - Live Feed...

The Cypher Feat. Rich Kidd & Dusty Dust by thecypher

The Cypher Pics...

Check out past pictures by Slick Nick here on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=144109485785&v=photos&so=30

Scott Ramirez: Mad Work, Low Pay, Big Dreams Album Release...


Scott Ramirez's Mad Work, Low Pay, Big Dreams Album Release and Birthday Jam...hotdamn.

July 12, 2011

Bread and Circus
299 Augusta Ave. (near College and Spadina)

DOORS OPEN at 8pm
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Featuring Opening Performances by:

OCTAVIO SANTOS

3CARD

ELEMENT

US! (FenaxiZ, Wylie, Alex Dimez, Arch Duke, Taylor Made)

Music by

DJ COMBO
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NO DRESS CODE

NO COVER (PAY WHAT YOU CAN) or DONATE CAN GOODS & CLOTHING to the PEACEQUEST charity on site

FREE GIVEAWAYS

Show love and support to your friendly neighbourhood emcee.

For additional info contact:

contact.scottramirez@gmail.com

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Sponsored by

FUSION RADIO
BLACK BOOK GROUP
FRMTHEGRDUP
H3 (HIP HOP HEADZ)
BUTTERFLY COMMUNITIES
PEACEQUEST
I.FREE.CAN

DJ Combo x DJ Grouch @ The Cypher...


DJ COMBO: "I'm so proud to be part of The Cypher crew, we came from nothing and we made this event into something great for Toronto and hip hop in general. It's empowering to have local emcees, producers, turntablists and fans come out and experience something new, raw, and fresh. As acting resident DJ, creative director and co-founder we came along way to make this a true diamond in the rough. Big ups to the H3, MC Fubb, Slick Nick, Crossword , RezGeraco, Newbreed, DJ Romeo (Don't 4get The Name), SporaticRolx, E-Flip & Dusty Dust, Scott Jackson and everyone else who has supported"

DJ COMBO x SCOTT JACKSON @ The Cypher...



DJ Combo and Scribble Jam Champ Scott Jackson mixing turntablism & beatboxing. Both freestyling off the dome, the vibe is off the hook..."