ONE OF HIP HOP’s MOST BUZZED ABOUT ARTISTS FOR 2010 IS COMING TO EDMONTON!!!

Representing Alabama, USA… ::::: YELAWOLF :::::

In 2010 alone Yelawolf has already collaborated with today’s Hip Hop heavyweights…..BIG BOI, REAKWON, JUELZ SANTANA, BUN B, PAUL WALL, GUCCI MANE and many more!! He’s been every where and on everything!

YELAWOLF came to fame after his 2010 release of “Trunk Muzik”. A project which was dedicated to the trunk riders, with 808s and hard ass music. It had a dirty Southern sound that has a Ghettotech/Hip Hop/Southern Rock vibe that grabbed the ears of many.

The LA Times declared he was “as safe a bet for stardom as anyone out right now — the rare rapper capable of earning respect from both Kid Rock and Kid Cudi fans.” His insanely energetic performances at SXSW were the stuff of instant-legend.

Already gaining respect as a versatile artist that can go toe to toe with the best lyricists (which he did at this years Rock The Bells festival) or just rock the mic right on a party track, Yela has the ability to adapt his style to each song. Because of that, his fans and peers are listening! Listening Hard!

Don’t miss this much anticipated and intimate showcase of Bama’s finest!

http://www.yelawolf.com/

Live @ The Pawn Shop
w/ guests Sonik & K-Blitz, DJ Twist
Presented by: Urban DNA Events & Pawn Shop

$20 in advance. More at the door.
18+ event. No Minors
Tickets available at Blackbyrd, Foosh & YegLive.ca
http://yeglive.ca/events/yelawolf/dec-27-2010/pawn-shop

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GET FAMILIAR WITH YELA!!!

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BIG BOI ft. YELAWOLF – “You Ain’t No DJ”

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YELAWOLF ft. GUCCI MANE – “I Just Wanna Party”

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YELAWOLF – “Pop The Trunk”

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BET Awards 2010 – Rap Cypher – Wiz Khalifa, Bones Brigante, Yelawolf, Raekwon

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PAUL WALL ft. YELAWOLF, RAEKWON & JAY ELECTRONICA

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Foundation Concerts and Ill Movements presents CHECK THE RHYME, a meeting of the best in underground hip hop, this April in Edmonton and Calgary.

CHECK THE RHYME brings together Pharoahe Monch, Del The Funky Homosapien, Slaughterhouse, Bukue One, Peter Jackson and DJ Zac Hendrix for an amazing night of beats, rhythms and rhymes. 

While a member of the New York City duo Organized Konfusion, Pharoahe Monch developed a reputation as one of underground hip-hop’s pre-eminent lyricists, crafting intricate and intelligent raps with partner Prince Poetry. After recording three albums
together from 1991-1997, the two split up amicably, and Monch pursued a more aggressive solo style with the terrific independent label Rawkus. He made guest appearances on other artists’ records and contributed tracks to the Rawkus compilation
Soundbombing II, which raised expectations for his solo debut. The single/video “Simon Says” was released in the summer of 1999 and became a massive hit among rap and club audiences, setting the stage for a surprising debut — just short of the Top 40 — for the full-length Internal Affairs upon its release several months later. While he didn’t release a second album — Desire — until 2007, he was active throughout the intervening years, with fiery singles like “The Life” (with Styles) and “Agent Orange,” along with featured spots on tracks by Ras Kass, J Dilla, Pete Rock, and Sa-Ra. Pharoahe Monch’s third studio album, We Are Renegades (W.A.R.), is set for release in early 2010.

Hailing from Oakland, CA, Del The Funky Homosapien got his start with the crew, the Hieroglyphics, a markedly non-gansta response to the burgeoning 90’s West Coast scene. Most recently he’s been known for his collaborations with artists such as Kid
Koala, The Automator and Damon Albarn’s ‘Gorrilaz’ project. His latest release is the critically acclaimed solo effort, G-Market (2010).

When Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, and Royce Da 5’9 joined Joe Budden on his 2008 mixtape Halfway House, the chemistry on their collaborative track meant “Slaughterhouse” the song would quickly become Slaughterhouse the hip-hop supergroup. Seeing as how Budden, Crooked I, and Ortiz all had issues with their former labels — Def Jam, Death Row, and Aftermath respectively — other tracks recorded at their initial meeting bypassed the usual music distribution channels and were leaked to the net, including “Move On” which gave the music press the group’s backstory in song. They recorded their debut album in a mere six days, signed to the E1 label, and released their selftitled,
debut in 2009. Due to sample clearance issues, the final product did not include the promised single “Woodstock,” but in keeping with the group’s alternative marketing plan, it was released via Budden’s Twitter account.

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CALGARY

Thursday, April 15th – The Whiskey
Advance tickets $35 at Ticketmaster, Giant 45, The Gallery & Sloth
Limited VIP tickets $75 at Ticketmaster ONLY
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11004462E9AFB716?brand=foundation
Presented by Foundation Concerts & Ill Movements

EDMONTON

Friday, April 16th – Edmonton Event Centre
Advance tickets $35 at Ticketmaster, Soular (W.E.M.), EEC, Foosh & Blackbyrd
Limited VIP tickets $75 at Ticketmaster ONLY
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11004462813C7ADC?brand=foundation
Presented by Foundation Concerts & Urban DNA

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

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)

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

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.