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EMINEM- The Man Of The Hour
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EMINEM has released a new album called Relapse (2009) and has not let us down in showing his bold and extreme ways of expression. He has a way of creating a picture of his lyrics/ feelings and has the confidence to bring ideas that push peoples comfort zones. This has not guided him wrong regarding his success the Hip Hop industry. Weather you love it, or hate it, you heard about it! Possibly making him the man of the hour.
Since EMINEM’s fan hype over of the “Crake a Bottle” track, every time I turn around another one of his tracks is the talk of the town. There is “3am In The Morning"- INSANE, “Beautiful”- INSPIRERING, and “We Made You”- EGOTISTIC. Although what triggered this column is his release of “The Warning” from EMINEM- a response to Mariah Carey’s song and music video “Obsessed”.
EMINEM has been known for his negative lyrics about those close to him so one shouldn’t be shocked at “The Warning” if you think about it. Mariah Carey’s “Obsessed” was good but possibly full of lies! Lies that would most likely make anyone upset and EMINEM went straight to the studio to retaliate. Results: “The Warning” an “honestly” thorough came back, and in my opinion crushed “Obsessed” by adding Mariah’s voice at the end the track exposing her “lies”. We will see how it all works out in the end- ‘cause you never know...
Don’t get me wrong I like Mariah Carey’s music and wish her the best in her career but she may have been asking for “trouble”. On the same note EM’ got pretty upset at the guy with the goatee in Mariah’s video mean while he makes “fun” of all kinds of celebrities in his videos (“We Made You”). Regardless, from fan response EMINEM is on a steady pace of success with his new album Relapse.
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~Niagara Falls Experience/Review~
Niagara Falls is a tourist attraction located in Ontario close to the United States boarder featuring two famous waterfalls- one Canadian and the other American. There are other attractions in the Niagara area too- it’s like a tiny Los Vegas for the family! Besides the waterfalls- other attractions are the: Bird Kingdom, Rock Legend Wax Museum, Fireworks, Casino, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, Moving Theater, Indoor Water Park, Arcade; just to name a few. This small city has one of a kind architect with building sized characters on the entrainment/ restaurant/ theater structures accompanied by music and lights throughout. Booking a vacation here would leave no regrets- it is accessible to everyone from any income status and/ or demographics.
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Shalli Sings- News Release
Shalli is a Canadian born Pop singer with Jamaican/ Dominican decent who has gained international exposure with her hit single “Shalli Sings” released June 2009. Shalli is sass and sophistication, wrapped up with a lot of soul. All of these qualities are shown in her debut video: “Shalli Sings”; shot here in Toronto. Her confidence and heart stems from her childhood, experiences, and promotional travel.
Entertaining diverse crowds from the age of five to the present time. Her musical appeal comes mostly from her father- a musician for over 30 years – who never let her forget her rhythm-rich heritage. Further, life experiences like surviving the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami that devastated Southeast Asia, increased her drive to succeed in the music industry. Currently working with Planet Rock ENT who has other well-known artists such as: Trinity Chris, and Dan-e-o!! Experiences turn into experience and now She is taking over airwaves around the world.
Shalli takes a moment to describe herself:
“My biggest musical influences come from African-American soul, jazz, hip-hop and Caribbean vibes. I love to relax and sing along to old school funk and R&B”.
“I am never going to be like anyone else; I will only be Shalli, which encompasses a lot of different characters. Just watch and listen, and you'll see that I am every woman all in one”.
For more information, check out Shalli on the web:
http://www.ShalliSings.com
For media enquiries or bookings, please contact
Planet Rock Enterprises:
phone: 416-985-5928
media@planetrockent.com
www.planetrockent.com
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Canada Day @ Downsview Park (Toronto)
July 1st 2009 marks the birthday of our “home and native land”- Canada! Downsview Park held a free 12-hour celebration for the city. On a ‘normal’ Canada Day in Toronto there are usually many city ran events that are free. Due to the current civic city strike most events were cancelled. With limited choices to celebrate with the family many people traveled to Downsview Park to enjoy Canada Day. (Also, it was an extra special occasion to mark HOOKEDUPB’s ‘one-year strong’ for writing underground related news).
Downsview Park had lots of attractions to bring out hundreds of people such as: bouncy tents, games, rides, The Fire Show, Aidan Orange, and the main squeeze the Fireworks Show. The place was packed, the line-ups for rides and games went on forever, the fields filled with cars, and diversity contributed to the excitement in the air.
A nice surprise was Aiden Orange (he’s been on the David Letterman Show before) and the entertaining tricks he did like: juggling rods of fire, double jointed Aiden in a way turned himself inside out, and fit his body through a tennis racket sized object juggling balls at the same time. Not too long after was The Fire Show with The Fire Guy, Aiden Orange, and a few other talented and funny fire tricksters. This drew out a large audience who laughed and were held in suspense. When the Fireworks Show started, everyone was having fun; most had to run to the fireworks site so that they wouldn’t miss a moment.
At the end of the night herds of people scrambled to find a way out of Downsview Park by foot, car, and bus; causing traffic jams in every direction surrounding the park. Canada Day at Downsview Park was: fun, exciting, and they definitely get props for not canceling out on Canadians; Fireworks Show was major!
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TiGGz Interview
TiGGz is a young buck ($) making mad attempts to stabilize his position in the Hip Hop game by being a part of many different projects on youtube.com. Diligently working on: networking and putting together his soon to come mixtape! They say location, location, location is one of the most important aspects of making all the later possible, and so he took a gamble and moved to the city...
Being from Orangeville Ontario did you find it necessary to move to Toronto to increase you chances of success regarding your musical pursuit?
Oh, I just don’t want people to think I’ve lived there for my whole life I was only there like 4 years! Ya, just to move forward you have to live close to Mississauga or Toronto. For me to get to KOTD it would take a 1-hour and a half to get there, and we could drink, if we wanted to we would have to find a person that would come to KOTD that doesn’t want to drink so we would have a ride! Now I can get krunk, and take the train back.
GrimeyBars is a project you are involved with, on the Internet (Youtbe.com) featuring things like various freestyles- what is the next milestone for GrimeyBars?
Well actually I’m not with GrimeyBars anymore! There was a confrontation about the positions for filming the show. I didn’t want certain guys involved regulating shit. Mischief started GrimeyBars (FREE MISCHIEF).
I did start my own called WTW (What’s The Word) it’s a DVD instead of just a youtube (.com) channel! It’s still in progress we haven’t released anything yet.
You have been promoting a *NEW track “Big Dreams” featuring: William Munny from Cali- how did come together?
Networking, and sending my music to different people. He contacted m- and I’m getting better feed back than I thought! Just so people know I could do it and I wanted to.
You Need to network, need to get people to listen to your stuff, here (Canada), and in the States. I have talked to Chosen Few from Jersey!
The new mixtape that is coming out is named: Barack Uh Da Dot VOL. 2- why did you name it that?
Because my alias was “Talk of the Dot”- when election time came around I just wanted to switch it. I wanted to get away from the all the gun talk I was doing. I want to be positive…“Barack Uh Da Dot” will be my positive side!
When will that be available to us?
When my fan page/ facebook group reaches 800 people. So if you invite all your friends to the group it will speed up the release date. For free download on the net!
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~ROTI INTERVIEW~
An exclusive interview with King Roti from MastaMindz ENT has been up to a lot of good in spring 2009. Making moves left right and center (perpendicular to the square) live to air on BFTS radio show, taking part in a reality TV show, dropping the music video “Murdera”, planning a video shoot with KIM DAVIS, and so much more! If ya don’t know…now you do:
In May 2009 you and the MastaMindz crew where on the radio show BFTS (Beats From The Streets), you mentioned that times were tuff for you growing up; how’s life treating you now?
Um, life’s treating me all right, I guess…still in the same position, just different opportunities come across. Still have struggles!
So, ‘the word on the street’ is that Roti will be on a Reality TV Show, is that true?
Ya!
Can you give us the details on that (what and when)?
Airing on City TV in the fall, airing on Mondays (I think)…you will see commercials and trailers coming out about it…you’ll see your boi! I’ve already done some promo media about the show; I’ve done some interviews, and features….
*Catch the vibe here:
http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=92565075196&h=3Kgr7&u=4JTmg&ref=nf
Did you find it hard to be ‘comfortable’ during the filming for the reality TV show?
Um at first I didn’t, cameras all in your face, for like 16 hours a day! The craziness came out after, we forgot the cameras where there. Got used to it after a while, mind you the pay was not great…it was ten weeks of shooting.
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LEILA Canada’s R&B Queen
Leila is a Canadian R&B singer, signed to Seven30 Music/ Universal (http://www.seven30music.com); she has a young and fun vibe in songs such as “Move” and “You Know You Gotta Go” (Leila EP available on iTunes now). Also, she was
nominated at the DJ Stylus Awards June 1, 2009. Working on her second language debut album coming out later this year in France! Her music has been featured on many well known MTV Shows like “Taking The Stage”, “Real World Brooklyn”,” The Hills”, and will be on ABC, Disney “Make It Or Break It”; CHECK HER OUT:
LEILA- You Know You Gotta Go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3lTtCgN73Q
Leila and Drake- All Night:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ5BvkpwEr8
LEILA’S WEBSITE:
http://www.thisisleila.com
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Gully Tha Kid
Gully Tha Kid, has been making a lot of noise and stirring the pot to show the underground industry he is OUT HERE. Where does one start, he’s been in videos, on the radio, he’s been judging at KingOfTheDot (KOTD), he’s on countless mixtapes and he’s part of the OUT HERE Campaign by Mayhem Morearty. This is exactly what artists are supposed to do when entering a market and when promoting a new release or first mixtape; he is working hard. Gully Tha Kid is from Mississauga “Sauga City”, but I mean does he sleep... he is doin’ work with people from Mississauga, Brampton and Toronto- “everywhere”! Constantly on the move HOOKEDUPB caught him at the KOTD Event at the Blue Moon (Toronto) on May 2, 2009 to ask him some questions:
Before we get into your music related stuff, tell us, who is Gully Tha Kid?
Um… I’m just a real dude, do what I want, when I want, where I want, and worry about the consequences after; just a real dude coming from nothing trying to make something!
You have been working on a mixtape called: “The Definition of Gully” can we get the scoop?
I’m working on a masterpiece, especially for an artist that has never dropping anything before. I believe that I have one of the best projects from an artist that has never dropped a mixtape/album coming from this city ever! There is something for everybody on this mixtape to relate to. Some of the features are: Mayhem Morearty, Kid Cocky who is actually hosting it, Co.D’s, Organik, Stretch Diesel, and Sir Crizzy. Some production from: PVP, SLN, Dubs Da Beat Banger, and Young K. You can get it in the start of Aug. around Caribanna, definitely going to be promoting it than- perfect day to sell something!
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Mary Rose Obsession (MRO):
Daniel Grandinetti (Vocals & Guitar)
Christopher Bundas (Lead Guitar)
David Grandinetti (Bass Guitar)
Matthew Bundas (Drums)
For the past month, Mary Rose Obsession (MRO) has been competing against a number of other bands in a battle of the bands to represent Toronto at Hyde Park in London England. The prize was the opportunity to play on the same stage and open for the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, and others. This was a high profile event for the underground Rock scene, put on by The Hard Rock Café and promoted by radio station Q107.There were a number of well know judges secured for this competition which included Rudy Blair from 680 News Radio, a Sony Music representative, an Indie Solo.com representative, and one from The Hard Rock Café. These judges held the key to doors that could possibly be opened. On April 29, 2009 the heated Toronto finals were held, and the winner could potentially be off to London England.
Mary Rose Obsession had a great start in the event winning their round and was on their way to the final round. The band attributes a large part of their success and new found attention to their loyal and growing fan base. The band has even managed to get some high profile attention within the music industry. With so much at stake, the competition began to get intense, especially when it was announced mid competition, that joining MRO, The Apollo Effect, and A Fourth World in the Toronto Finals, as a wild card, would be Easy Sleezy, a band previously eliminated. Here’s what MRO had to say: Daniel: It’s unfortunate, but it seems like in the music business you’re always having to deal with some kind of adversity. The rest of the bands aren’t very happy about it either David adds in: we just want to have fun man, gotta keep it fun you know. Daniel: We feel like we are accomplishing what we need to and no one can take that away. David: This industry knows everyone, good news circulates, we keep it positive, and we don’t want the negative but yes, sometimes we’re confronted by obstacles. Daniel: The politics mean nothing!
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^Kayla Faye, Drums ^ Ali Stead, Lead Guitar ^ Katee Lee, Vocals^
Three young ladies with a passion in Alternative/ Rock music have been pushing their winning EP- Intervention to the fullest, landing them in a very good position in the underground industry. On April 24, 2009 they found themselves at the Sound Academy in Toronto to compete in a battle against 7 other bands- Search for the Next Cutting Edge Artist Finals. The winners of the competition will be playing at the Cutting Edge Festival on Aug. 1, 2, and 3rd; held by 102.1 radio station. Dame’s management promoted the event: “if there’s a Dame show to go to, this is it”. HOOKEDUPB met with- Dame the Band before doors opened at the venue to do an interview with the bright stars, and watch them take home the show, the night, and the prize. Before the show, excited and humble they talk about their past, present, and future plans:
When did Dame the Band form as a group?
Kayla*- well, Ali is new; she’s been part of the band for four months…
Katee*- Kayla and I met in grade 7… jamming on covers (System of A Down, Rammstein)
How did you all meet?
Kayla*- outside the portables… My first day at school, Katee jumped on me and said “I LOVE YOU”….
Katee*- LOL, I was so happy to see another “Alternative type” at school, everyone else was all G’d out; she was unique…I love you cause you’re unique…We found Ali through the internet (an ad for a guitarist).
How many music related awards does Dame have under their belt?
Kayla* & Katee*:
-Brampton’s Best Band (2003/13 yr olds)…at Chingacousy Park- awesome, best 8 bands.
-Toronto Independent Music Awards (TIMA), Best Alternative Rock Band and Best Song (2008)
-2009 Brampton Arts Acclaim Award
Do you think you have an advantage or disadvantage over other bands, from being a band of young girls?
Kayla*- NO.
Katee*- …its how much passion you put in the music.
Kayla*- gender and age do not play into it at all.
Ali- commercial wise, it could be an advantage; cause guys think- three chicks- awesome…lol…and it could be negative too cause most people expect us to be pop princesses of the world today which is farthest from the truth.
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EMINEM- The Man of The Hour
HOOKEDUPB (Up 'N Coming ONLINE MAG) EMINEM- The Man Of The Hour Column by: HOOKEDUPB EMINEM has released a new album called Relapse (2009) and has not let us down in showing his bold and extreme ways of expression. He has a way of creating a picture of his lyrics/ feelings and has the confidence to bring ideas that push peoples comfort zones. This has not guided him wrong regarding his success the Hip Hop industry. Weather you love it, or hate it, you heard about it! Possibly making him the man of the hour. Since EMINEM’s fan hype over of the “Crake a Bottle” track, every time I turn around another one of his tracks is the talk of the town. There is “3am In The Morning"- INSANE, “Beautiful”- INSPIRERING, and “We Made You”- EGOTISTIC. Although what triggered this column is his release of “The Warning” from EMINEM- a response to Mariah Carey’s song and music video “Obsessed”. EMINEM has been known for his negative lyrics about those close to him so one shouldn’t be shocked at “The Warning” if you think about it. Mariah Carey’s “Obsessed” was good but possibly full of lies! Lies that would most likely make anyone upset and EMINEM went straight to the studio to retaliate. Results: “The Warning” an “honestly” thorough came back, and in my opinion crushed “Obsessed” by adding Mariah’s voice at the end the track exposing her “lies”. We will see how it all works out in the end- ‘cause you never know... Don’t get me wrong I like Mariah Carey’s music and wish her the best in her career but she may have been asking for “trouble”. On the same note EM’ got pretty upset at the guy with the goatee in Mariah’s video mean while he makes “fun” of all kinds of celebrities in his videos (“We Made You”). Regardless, from fan response EMINEM is on a steady pace of success with his new album Relapse. U HOOKED?
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Niagara Falls Experience/ Review (SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE)
HOOKEDUPB© (Up ‘n Coming ONLINE MAG) HOOKEDUPB© (Up ‘n Coming ONLINE MAG) ~Niagara Falls Experience/Review~ Niagara Falls is a tourist attraction located in Ontario close to the United States boarder featuring two famous waterfalls- one Canadian and the other American. There are other attractions in the Niagara area too- it’s like a tiny Los Vegas for the family! Besides the waterfalls- other attractions are the: Bird Kingdom, Rock Legend Wax Museum, Fireworks, Casino, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, Moving Theater, Indoor Water Park, Arcade; just to name a few. This small city has one of a kind architect with building sized characters on the entrainment/ restaurant/ theater structures accompanied by music and lights throughout. Booking a vacation here would leave no regrets- it is accessible to everyone from any income status and/ or demographics. READ THE REST IN BLOG @ http://www.myspace.com/hookedupb
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Shalli Sings- News Release
HOOKEDUPB© (Up ‘n Coming ONLINE MAG) Shalli Sings- News Release Shalli is a Canadian born Pop singer with Jamaican/ Dominican decent who has gained international exposure with her hit single “Shalli Sings” released June 2009. Shalli is sass and sophistication, wrapped up with a lot of soul. All of these qualities are shown in her debut video: “Shalli Sings”; shot here in Toronto. Her confidence and heart stems from her childhood, experiences, and promotional travel. Entertaining diverse crowds from the age of five to the present time. Her musical appeal comes mostly from her father- a musician for over 30 years – who never let her forget her rhythm-rich heritage. Further, life experiences like surviving the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami that devastated Southeast Asia, increased her drive to succeed in the music industry. Currently working with Planet Rock ENT who has other well-known artists such as: Trinity Chris, and Dan-e-o!! Experiences turn into experience and now She is taking over airwaves around the world. Shalli takes a moment to describe herself: “My biggest musical influences come from African-American soul, jazz, hip-hop and Caribbean vibes. I love to relax and sing along to old school funk and R&B”. “I am never going to be like anyone else; I will only be Shalli, which encompasses a lot of different characters. Just watch and listen, and you'll see that I am every woman all in one”. For more information, check out Shalli on the web: http://www.ShalliSings.com For media enquiries or bookings, please contact Planet Rock Enterprises: phone: 416-985-5928 media@planetrockent.com www.planetrockent.com U HOOKED?
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CANADA DAY @ DOWNSVIEW PARK (TORONTO)
HOOKEDUPB© (Up ‘n Coming ONLINE MAG) Canada Day @ Downsview Park (Toronto) July 1st 2009 marks the birthday of our “home and native land”- Canada! Downsview Park held a free 12-hour celebration for the city. On a ‘normal’ Canada Day in Toronto there are usually many city ran events that are free. Due to the current civic city strike most events were cancelled. With limited choices to celebrate with the family many people traveled to Downsview Park to enjoy Canada Day. (Also, it was an extra special occasion to mark HOOKEDUPB’s ‘one-year strong’ for writing underground related news). Downsview Park had lots of attractions to bring out hundreds of people such as: bouncy tents, games, rides, The Fire Show, Aidan Orange, and the main squeeze the Fireworks Show. The place was packed, the line-ups for rides and games went on forever, the fields filled with cars, and diversity contributed to the excitement in the air. A nice surprise was Aiden Orange (he’s been on the David Letterman Show before) and the entertaining tricks he did like: juggling rods of fire, double jointed Aiden in a way turned himself inside out, and fit his body through a tennis racket sized object juggling balls at the same time. Not too long after was The Fire Show with The Fire Guy, Aiden Orange, and a few other talented and funny fire tricksters. This drew out a large audience who laughed and were held in suspense. When the Fireworks Show started, everyone was having fun; most had to run to the fireworks site so that they wouldn’t miss a moment. At the end of the night herds of people scrambled to find a way out of Downsview Park by foot, car, and bus; causing traffic jams in every direction surrounding the park. Canada Day at Downsview Park was: fun, exciting, and they definitely get props for not canceling out on Canadians; Fireworks Show was major! Fireworks Video from HOOKEDUPB: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-awMdAe0Yo&feature=channel_page U HOOKED?
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TiGGz Interview- June 2009- SAMPLE SAMPL
HOOKEDUPB© (Up ‘n Coming ONLINE MAG) TiGGz Interview TiGGz is a young buck ($) making mad attempts to stabilize his position in the Hip Hop game by being a part of many different projects on youtube.com. Diligently working on: networking and putting together his soon to come mixtape! They say location, location, location is one of the most important aspects of making all the later possible, and so he took a gamble and moved to the city... Being from Orangeville Ontario did you find it necessary to move to Toronto to increase you chances of success regarding your musical pursuit? Oh, I just don’t want people to think I’ve lived there for my whole life I was only there like 4 years! Ya, just to move forward you have to live close to Mississauga or Toronto. For me to get to KOTD it would take a 1-hour and a half to get there, and we could drink, if we wanted to we would have to find a person that would come to KOTD that doesn’t want to drink so we would have a ride! Now I can get krunk, and take the train back. GrimeyBars is a project you are involved with, on the Internet (Youtbe.com) featuring things like various freestyles- what is the next milestone for GrimeyBars? Well actually I’m not with GrimeyBars anymore! There was a confrontation about the positions for filming the show. I didn’t want certain guys involved regulating shit. Mischief started GrimeyBars (FREE MISCHIEF). I did start my own called WTW (What’s The Word) it’s a DVD instead of just a youtube (.com) channel! It’s still in progress we haven’t released anything yet. You have been promoting a *NEW track “Big Dreams” featuring: William Munny from Cali- how did come together? Networking, and sending my music to different people. He contacted m- and I’m getting better feed back than I thought! Just so people know I could do it and I wanted to. You Need to network, need to get people to listen to your stuff, here (Canada), and in the States. I have talked to Chosen Few from Jersey! The new mixtape that is coming out is named: Barack Uh Da Dot VOL. 2- why did you name it that? Because my alias was “Talk of the Dot”- when election time came around I just wanted to switch it. I wanted to get away from the all the gun talk I was doing. I want to be positive…“Barack Uh Da Dot” will be my positive side! When will that be available to us? When my fan page/ facebook group reaches 800 people. So if you invite all your friends to the group it will speed up the release date. For free download on the net! *SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE for the rest of this interview go to: http://www.myspace.com/hookedupb
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HOOKEDUPB© (Up ‘n Coming ONLINE MAG) ~ROTI INTERVIEW~ An exclusive interview with King Roti from MastaMindz ENT has been up to a lot of good in spring 2009. Making moves left right and center (perpendicular to the square) live to air on BFTS radio show, taking part in a reality TV show, dropping the music video “Murdera”, planning a video shoot with KIM DAVIS, and so much more! If ya don’t know…now you do: In May 2009 you and the MastaMindz crew where on the radio show BFTS (Beats From The Streets), you mentioned that times were tuff for you growing up; how’s life treating you now? Um, life’s treating me all right, I guess…still in the same position, just different opportunities come across. Still have struggles! So, ‘the word on the street’ is that Roti will be on a Reality TV Show, is that true? Ya! Can you give us the details on that (what and when)? Airing on City TV in the fall, airing on Mondays (I think)…you will see commercials and trailers coming out about it…you’ll see your boi! I’ve already done some promo media about the show; I’ve done some interviews, and features…. *Catch the vibe here: http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=92565075196&h=3Kgr7&u=4JTmg&ref=nf Did you find it hard to be ‘comfortable’ during the filming for the reality TV show? Um at first I didn’t, cameras all in your face, for like 16 hours a day! The craziness came out after, we forgot the cameras where there. Got used to it after a while, mind you the pay was not great…it was ten weeks of shooting. FOR THE REST OF THIS INTERVIEW GO TO: http://www.myspace.com/hookedupb
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LEILA Canada's R&B Queen
HOOKEDUPB© (Up ‘n Coming ONLINE MAG) LEILA Canada’s R&B Queen Leila is a Canadian R&B singer, signed to Seven30 Music/ Universal (http://www.seven30music.com); she has a young and fun vibe in songs such as “Move” and “You Know You Gotta Go” (Leila EP available on iTunes now). Also, she was nominated at the DJ Stylus Awards June 1, 2009. Working on her second language debut album coming out later this year in France! Her music has been featured on many well known MTV Shows like “Taking The Stage”, “Real World Brooklyn”,” The Hills”, and will be on ABC, Disney “Make It Or Break It”; CHECK HER OUT: LEILA- You Know You Gotta Go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3lTtCgN73Q Leila and Drake- All Night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ5BvkpwEr8 LEILA’S WEBSITE: http://www.thisisleila.com U HOOKED?
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GULLY THA KID INTERVIEW- SAMPLE SAMPLE
HOOKEDUPB© (Up ‘n Coming ONLINE MAG) Gully Tha Kid Gully Tha Kid, has been making a lot of noise and stirring the pot to show the underground industry he is OUT HERE. Where does one start, he’s been in videos, on the radio, he’s been judging at KingOfTheDot (KOTD), he’s on countless mixtapes and he’s part of the OUT HERE Campaign by Mayhem Morearty. This is exactly what artists are supposed to do when entering a market and when promoting a new release or first mixtape; he is working hard. Gully Tha Kid is from Mississauga “Sauga City”, but I mean does he sleep... he is doin’ work with people from Mississauga, Brampton and Toronto- “everywhere”! Constantly on the move HOOKEDUPB caught him at the KOTD Event at the Blue Moon (Toronto) on May 2, 2009 to ask him some questions: Before we get into your music related stuff, tell us, who is Gully Tha Kid? Um… I’m just a real dude, do what I want, when I want, where I want, and worry about the consequences after; just a real dude coming from nothing trying to make something! You have been working on a mixtape called: “The Definition of Gully” can we get the scoop? I’m working on a masterpiece, especially for an artist that has never dropping anything before. I believe that I have one of the best projects from an artist that has never dropped a mixtape/album coming from this city ever! There is something for everybody on this mixtape to relate to. Some of the features are: Mayhem Morearty, Kid Cocky who is actually hosting it, Co.D’s, Organik, Stretch Diesel, and Sir Crizzy. Some production from: PVP, SLN, Dubs Da Beat Banger, and Young K. You can get it in the start of Aug. around Caribanna, definitely going to be promoting it than- perfect day to sell something! SAMPLE SAMPLE- GET THE FULL INTERVIEW- http://www.myspace.com/hookedupb U HOOKED?
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Mary Rose Obsession (MRO)- Battle of The Bands ArticleSAMPLE SAMPLE
HOOKEDUPB© (Up ‘n Coming ONLINE MAG) Mary Rose Obsession (MRO): Daniel Grandinetti (Vocals & Guitar) Christopher Bundas (Lead Guitar) David Grandinetti (Bass Guitar) Matthew Bundas (Drums) For the past month, Mary Rose Obsession (MRO) has been competing against a number of other bands in a battle of the bands to represent Toronto at Hyde Park in London England. The prize was the opportunity to play on the same stage and open for the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, and others. This was a high profile event for the underground Rock scene, put on by The Hard Rock Café and promoted by radio station Q107.There were a number of well know judges secured for this competition which included Rudy Blair from 680 News Radio, a Sony Music representative, an Indie Solo.com representative, and one from The Hard Rock Café. These judges held the key to doors that could possibly be opened. On April 29, 2009 the heated Toronto finals were held, and the winner could potentially be off to London England. Mary Rose Obsession had a great start in the event winning their round and was on their way to the final round. The band attributes a large part of their success and new found attention to their loyal and growing fan base. The band has even managed to get some high profile attention within the music industry. With so much at stake, the competition began to get intense, especially when it was announced mid competition, that joining MRO, The Apollo Effect, and A Fourth World in the Toronto Finals, as a wild card, would be Easy Sleezy, a band previously eliminated. Here’s what MRO had to say: Daniel: It’s unfortunate, but it seems like in the music business you’re always having to deal with some kind of adversity. The rest of the bands aren’t very happy about it either David adds in: we just want to have fun man, gotta keep it fun you know. Daniel: We feel like we are accomplishing what we need to and no one can take that away. David: This industry knows everyone, good news circulates, we keep it positive, and we don’t want the negative but yes, sometimes we’re confronted by obstacles. Daniel: The politics mean nothing! THIS IS ONLY PART OF THE FULL STORY- GET FULL STORY: http://www.myspace.com/hookedupb U HOOKED?
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DAME Tha Band- Interview and Event Coverage- SAMPLE SAMPLE
HOOKEDUPB© (Up ‘n Coming ONLINE MAG) SAMPLE~DAME THE BAND~ SAMPLE, GET FULL STORY: http://www.myspace.com/hookedupb ***** ^Kayla Faye, Drums ^ Ali Stead, Lead Guitar ^ Katee Lee, Vocals^ Three young ladies with a passion in Alternative/ Rock music have been pushing their winning EP- Intervention to the fullest, landing them in a very good position in the underground industry. On April 24, 2009 they found themselves at the Sound Academy in Toronto to compete in a battle against 7 other bands- Search for the Next Cutting Edge Artist Finals. The winners of the competition will be playing at the Cutting Edge Festival on Aug. 1, 2, and 3rd; held by 102.1 radio station. Dame’s management promoted the event: “if there’s a Dame show to go to, this is it”. HOOKEDUPB met with- Dame the Band before doors opened at the venue to do an interview with the bright stars, and watch them take home the show, the night, and the prize. Before the show, excited and humble they talk about their past, present, and future plans: When did Dame the Band form as a group? Kayla*- well, Ali is new; she’s been part of the band for four months… Katee*- Kayla and I met in grade 7… jamming on covers (System of A Down, Rammstein) How did you all meet? Kayla*- outside the portables… My first day at school, Katee jumped on me and said “I LOVE YOU”…. Katee*- LOL, I was so happy to see another “Alternative type” at school, everyone else was all G’d out; she was unique…I love you cause you’re unique…We found Ali through the internet (an ad for a guitarist). How many music related awards does Dame have under their belt? Kayla* & Katee*: -Brampton’s Best Band (2003/13 yr olds)…at Chingacousy Park- awesome, best 8 bands. -Toronto Independent Music Awards (TIMA), Best Alternative Rock Band and Best Song (2008) -2009 Brampton Arts Acclaim Award Do you think you have an advantage or disadvantage over other bands, from being a band of young girls? Kayla*- NO. Katee*- …its how much passion you put in the music. Kayla*- gender and age do not play into it at all. Ali- commercial wise, it could be an advantage; cause guys think- three chicks- awesome…lol…and it could be negative too cause most people expect us to be pop princesses of the world today which is farthest from the truth. CONTACT, DAME THE BAND- http://www.myspace.com/dametheband P.S- More photos in “Picture section” of HOOKEDUPB’s profile :) U HOOKED?
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