Photos: Soundclash Series 2: J Dilla vs Pete Rock

Urban DNA Events & ampliFLY Sound presents the Soundclash Series, this installment is DJ Sonny Grimezz as Pete Rock and DJ Fad as J Dilla.

Event: The Soundclash Series 2: J Dilla vs Pete Rock

Urban DNA Events & ampliFLY Sound presents….

*** The SOUNDCLASH SERIES Pt.2 ***

J DILLA vs. PETE ROCK

It’s back!! The battle of the beats where we take two artists, put them head to head, and let the crowd choose who is the winner. Its a round by round, set by set format where two DJ’s on 4 turntables throw down the best tunes from each artist.

Our last soundclash, Kanye West vs. Dr.Dre, was a great battle that went to the wire and this one will be no different. Music from two Hip Hop legends will be on display. Everything from album cuts, collabo’s and remixes…..expect to hear the best of the best from these two production guru’s. Classic Hip Hop ALL NIGHT LONG!!
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th
(4th year anniversary of J Dilla’s passing. R.I.P.)
@NEW CITY LIKWID LOUNGE

FREE ADMISSION !!!
18+ event

Photos: Raekwon in Edmonton Only Built For Cuban Linx 2 Tour

Raekwon, the chef of the Wu-Tang Clan and one of the founding members, is on a Western Canadian tour for his latest release, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt2. Presented by Foundation Concerts & Urban DNA, The Starlite Room was packed full of Wu-Tang fans and Raekwon did not disappoint his fans. Also opening up was K-Blitz & Sonik, I.P. featuring Rasul Syed, Global Syndicate, & DJ Twist.

Photos: Got Funk? presents DJ Dopey

Urban DNA and ampliFLY Sound presents 2003 DMC World Champ, DJ Dopey West Coast Swing.

Event: GOT FUNK!? : Remembrance Day EDITION

ampliFLY SOUND & URBAN DNA presents

Remembrance Day EDITION
NOV 11th
@ NEW CITY LIKWID LOUNGE (UPSTAIRS)

Join us as we pay homage to some of HIPHOPS fallen soldiers
(NOTORIOUS B.I.G-2PAC-JDILLA-ODB-EAZYE-BIG L-BIG PUN)

with #1 Chief Rockaz on 4 turntables DJ CREEASIAN/DJ SENH/DJ TWIST/DJ BADFAD

NO COVER
CHEAP DRINKS ALL NIGHT

FREE MIXTAPE COMPILATION GIVEAWAYS of sum of HipHop’s fallen soldiers (limited quantity)

Event: CLASSIFIED Live In Concert – Edmonton

The Union, Vue Weekly and Urban DNA are proud to present the return of….

CLASSIFIED
w/ guests Hilltop Hoods

Saturday, September 12th 2009
@ The Starlite Room
Downtown Edmonton, AB

LAST SHOW SOLD OUT !!!
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Since his last engagement here, the rapper has won a 2009 Much Music Video Award for the hit single Anybody Listening. Released on his latest album, Self Explanatory, the single has also been getting regular rotation on many Canadian radio stations and has topped the Canadian Hip-Hop Charts.

Throughout Self Explanatory Luke Boyd, aka Classified, challenges the listener to create their own adventure as they progress from track to track. Wanna go to the club? Go to Track 17. Tired, wanna go home? Go to track 22. If you want to go for a quick bike ride and a date with your girl, go to track 7 and if you want to reflect on life and re-affirm your inspiration, go to track 6. Each adventure reveals different shades of an artist that has created a unique place for himself in an art form that isnt always true to its own path.

Born in Halifax/Enfield N.S. Classified has defied the odds and found success where others could only hope. Whether signed or unsigned, Classified never abandoned his ethos of working hard and paying ones dues. He has steadily built his career from the independent circuit on up to national prominence, developing into a highly respected MC and desired producer. From his first LP Union Dues in 2001 to the Juno Nominated BOY COTT-IN THE INDUSTRY (2006) and HITCH HIKIN MUSIC (2007), Classified has sold well over 40,000 records in Can-ada alone, and has continuously toured the country coast to coast.

Along the way, Classifieds humble and creative approach to his music has garnered the attention of some of Hip Hops top dogs. HITCH HIKIN MUSIC produced by Classified features guest MC collaborations with Tash from Tha Liks and Maestro Fresh Wes. Performances along side Global artist like Nas and The Wu Tang Clan in 2008 set Classified up for his most important adventure yet; Self-Explanatory.

If you’ve seen Class in action then you know this will be a great show and if not then you need to see what all the talk is about!
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Info:
Tickets available @ Foosh and Blackbyrd
http://www.ticketmaster.ca
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1643

Event: Gift of Gab (from Blackalicious) – Live in Edmonton

GIFT OF GAB from the acclaimed duo Blackalicious is often praised by critics for his often fast-paced, multi-syllabic, and complex rhymes. With 3 successful albums “Nia”, “Blazing Arrow” and “The Craft”, this California native has toured world wide and worked with top indie Hip Hop artists to bring tru-skool Hip Hop to the masses.

Allmusic says he is “one of the very finest MCs to ever pick up a microphone, “one of the best underground rappers in the business”, “his raps are jam-packed with internal rhymes, allusions, metaphors, ten-cent words, and amazing tongue-twisting feats of skill”, and he has been able to “redefine the art of lyrical technique”.

Peter Shapiro describes him as “a walking encyclopedia of MCing styles”,
Pitchfork Media refers to his “astonishing verbal dexterity and enunciation”,
Popmatters says he has a “nearly impenetrable reputation for style and innovation”,
and Stylus Magazine calls him “one of the top MCs in the game”

Don’t miss one of the best Emcee’s around today!
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GIFT OF GAB (from Blackalicious)
w/ The Greater Good, KazMega and DJ Twist
June 25, Edmonton
The Pawn Shop
Tickets @ Ticketmaster, Foosh & Blackbyrd
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110042BCCEC8C6C5?brand=foundation

THIS. SHOW. WILL. SELL. OUT.