Scarborough Daze

It's been a bit since I've even thought about writing something on here; nevermind something meaningful. I've been spending my days in the Boro, wrestling with work, online academia, and lifestyle hazards; Strategic suburban dismantling project in effect.

New music is on the way. Thanks to Peter and Jer for their help in fixing my ASR. Old story, new ideas. In 99' when I finished school (..the first time), I was at this lame corporate job hating my life and wanting to make music. Back then, I was into rapping, and thought I had something meaningful to say, and was searching for a sampler/workstation that I could record vocs into, as well as make beats (one stop studio). In my stupidness, I bought a roland 808ex over an ASR-X. Needless to say; big mistake. I think I wrote one complete beat on it; 4 polyphony punk me.

Flash forward: 2008. The music gods shine on me in the form of an ASRxPro at the local pawn shop for close to the same price as I could get for my 808. Sell, exchange, solder, play, play, play. I'm not a gear nerd, for real; f--k your gear.

Im off to Europe for the summer. Paris, Milan, and Budapest for now. Check the show dates and info on MySpace . I'll be writing a new instrumental EP during my travels called "Killing the Killer"; a mediterranean influenced exploration of the rationalization and realities of killing as a moral justification and reaction to killing. The rebellion will not be subject to your revolution.

Mou-sucka.

Releases: Look for a the new Equinox Records compilation: A Sound Exposure Vol.2; due out on May 26th, the Biblio EP has been done for a bit and will be released on 5&1/4 records in Nov. of '08, a few odd balls and old goodies should be popping round soon ........

Being metal on metal in Scarborough is curdled soy,

...though everywhere is coffee.

V/A One Year & A Day: The 5inch Files

The first ever 5” vinyl series is available now and it looks and sounds awesome! 250 limited hand numbered boxes - each including 5 different vinyl discs in the size of a CD. Equinox Records had amazing feedback on the free download and also a lot of pre-orders to the vinyl edition. So, to still get a copy, you should definitely HURRY UP!!

If you’re from Germany, Austria or Switzerland you can get copies at HHV.de, Vinylkingz.de, Dense Records, Sound-station.at and Sonicrecords.ch.
Distribution through Kudos Records from the UK is doing the international release. Stores worldwide should be able to order through them.

Not a fan of supercool mini vinyl?

The FREE Download in .mp3 format is still available.

Bloggertronix + CIUT interview

Was lucky enough to be invited by CIUT 89.5 radio's 'About The Music' to talk about the new Equinox Records 5 Inch vinyl compilation.

Peep the write up and audio at:

Bloggertronix

Dead Magazine Issue IV + Dead Vol.4 CD

DEAD Magazine 4 is out now!
Articles include Sole from Anticon, K-The-I???, Ceschi Ramos, Noah23 and Controller7. Plus interviews with Swiss Producer and Rapper Mattr./Ohmacht. A feature on “The Death of Vinyl” goes into round 2, and playlists feature New York´s legendary DJ Signify. You can download the magazine as pdf @ www.deadmagazine.de or order the limited edition print-version that includes the CD-sampler via www.vinylkingz.de or www.hhv.de .


The Inklusive CD- Compilation Sampler: Dead Vol.4 features Mnemotrauma, Oskar Ohison, myself and many others.

FloodWorks pt.2

Floodworks 08 pt.1

this was our home and place of work. RIP pigeon hole studios.

DJ Unkut

yup. turntablism is getting nutty.

Equinox: The 5inch Files

One Year & A Day - The 5inch Files Out Now!
Equinox Records proudly presents the first ever 5” series worldwide! “One Year & A Day – The 5inch Files” features ten awesome tracks on 5 different records that will be available in a limited collector’s box of 25 handnumbered copies. Artist contributing to this special project are Vangel, Misanthrop, Aqua Luminus III., Mnemotrauma, J.Baracuz, B-Ju, SmoKey131, DJ Snatchatec & The Raincoatman. Release date of the vinyl is January 25th, '08. Download the complete compilation for free now! – and try to get one of the limited vinyl boxes later…

Spaceman spliff

Doing a short turntable improv set alongside Fresh Kils on the MPC @ DJ Nana's release:

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6 2007
inside REVIVAL'S
STONE LOUNGE
718 COLLEGE ST. W @SHAW
(DOWNSTAIRS LOUNGE)
doors open at 7pm - 11pm

The Proximity Effect

Equinox Tour

WE' LO

WE ' LO is an environmental project headed up by Cyril Guerette.
Learn more here .

Peeped the Katja, a now defunct post hardcore outfit, renuion show. The event was celebrated by a final release.

audios & store here

Some audio news: I'm working on a "faux jazz" instrumental EP.
My friend lil' Jean said it sounds like a cd sampler you'd get from a gas station.
I've never laughed so hard making a record, and at the same time, shit is serious like scarfs and hipster coffee. It's tentatively called: The Biblio Ep, and a release date should be set soon.

Omid in Toronto

Omid was the humblest of men.

A real classy and original producer and performer.
Visit him and his work here

Omid's brother, Arien, a multi-medium artist, was also
featured at the show. Depth in brush strokes.

check out Arien's work here

Star Search Dance Team.
go splits.

all pics courtesy of Kils.

some flyers...some shows

Vive la Liberte (French Tour Pics 2007)

special thanks and shout outs to all who contributed and helped along the way: mathieu (submass), albane (DYN art), sax (aka dj shai hulud), Clementine, bruce (aka jester), annie & jean, DJ Pitch, Senseless, Spermin, Frank, Ingrid, Bud Skateshop, Faz (Mixlawax.com), Debmaster, Pierre from Motionless, Hypnotik Records, Ego Twister Records, Krooked Skateboards, Cliche Skateboards, Wax Trade, G! 101.5, Beat Trotterz Radio, HDA, Manimal, dj
crossover, jerome @ the Clipper, the 21 bar, and a whole wack of others... ...wild hogs/.

box world/

hustle, flip-pawn shop prop pro.........x-pro.

Omega Point Tour 2007

Official Tour Sponsors: Cliche Skates

tour organized by Submass

Mindbender on Shakespeare (TorontoRapProjectTV)

Live

I got gear. Don't know how to use it. Do you know how midi works with a beat making machine?

Look for some live dates starting in May.

bios are the new features

the kind folks @ Urbnet Records decided they were gonna write an electronic feature . They cut and pasted the bio. Straight goods no filler.

CBC Radio 3 - NMC Track of the Day

"A Different Direction" off the Postmodern Eros ep has been voted track of the day at cbcradio3. click me.

the cash cycle : don't be a victim

you work hard all day to collect dem rap checks.

..but then your manager doesn't like his cut....

...and he gets pissed.

...real pissed.

But, in the end, things work out...

..for everyone but you.

5 &1/4 Records

coming soon

New Year Revolution

So, lots is new. I just moved back into the heart of the city. As if that wasn't enough, I also recently triple jumped into the world of cellular communication after mutiple years of being "the staple: guy knowone can get a hold of". My new years resolution is to return your call.

Christie Pits - 1909

Really excited about the new year. Working on new tunes soon. Site updates are also coming.

Best Flow

"Everybody Outside", a song I did with More or Les, has been nominated for a BUCKY AWARD, presented by CBC Radio 3. The winner in each category is selected by the voting public. You have until December 15th to cast your votes for your favourites, and you can vote as many times as you'd like (they don't request an email address either). Winners will be announced during the awards show hosted by Grant Lawrence, airing on Christmas Day at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT.

Les has been nominated in the category of Best Flow.

Here are the other nominees:
BEST FLOW:
"Oliver Square" - Cadence Weapon
"Ask a Woman" - Isis
"Find Out" - Classified
"Everybody Outside" - More or Les

You can place your votes here: http://radio3.cbc.ca/features/awards/vote.aspx

Also noteworthy, Les' latest album was voted as one of the top ten albums of the year by Exclaim! Magazine's Year in Review 2006. Check out the company.

1. GHOSTFACE KILLAH Fishscale (Def Jam)
2. THE ROOTS Game Theory (Def Jam)
3. LUPE FIASCO Food & Liquor (Atlantic)
4. J DILLA Donuts / The Shining (Stones Throw/BBE)
5. CADENCE WEAPON Breaking Kayfabe (Upper Class)
6. K-OS Atlantis: Hymns For Disco (EMI)
7. THE COUP Pick A Bigger Weapon (Epitaph)
8. MORE OR LES The Truth About Rap (Villain Worship/Public Transit)
9. RHYMEFEST Blue Collar (Allido/J)
10. MURS & 9th WONDER Murray’s Revenge (Record Collection)

Do It

logomotion (do the..)

This is the new VangelMusic logo.
It looks sharp cause Scotto Robotto made it for me. He can make you look sharp too.

diabolical breaks

Check out Balance Records' artist Fascade @137db' new podcast mix here (episode #3).

"A blend of blunted hip hop and cinematic breaks" featuring "A Different Direction" off the PostModern Eros release.

Frequent Flyer Miles

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Robotic Artwork

Gorgeous Industries is a new indie label put together by some homies. 3 new bands; 3 new bruises. Check what's coming...

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the curse of the left handed boy

Jam Faction has a new cd called: The Curse of the Left Handed Boy. Find it here.

A video snippet feat. Greek from the album.

Too Much Trees & Urban Camping

Shine

Don't be a jerk to Stephie.

10 Reasons why guys shouldn't be jerks:

10. Girls are smarter than you.
9. You're wack.
8. Rhyming in your friend's basement doesn't make you hard.
7. You're mother still dresses you. (I love you mom.)
6. You owe everything to women.
5. Being in love is beautiful.
4. Your boys/crew are secretly gay.
3. Dishonesty and maliciousness will follow you.
2. I'll steal your girl.
1. Girls are smarter than you.

"You remind me of television"

A couple pics, courtesy of my lil' cuz, from the release.

Kirk Brady is a birthday boy.

Astra, my sis, & Dikolikska.

A Seize the Capital! event...

"You remind me of television"...no, really. I'm consistently amazed at how youth act out the characters/personas and situations they witness on tv. We are not American; though our current political climate and affiliation may yield a strong counter argument. War. Read about Darfur. Cry yourself to sleep.

Nothing like lies, hate, and egocentrism to smack you out of delusions of your personal predicament within capitalism. Think from the outside, and come to notice how cheap smokes begin to gain an indistinguishable sweetness.

Humility & Silence. Where are you taking me?

06/07 whats the phase?

BangingMasters.com has really taken off. Dorc is the illest. Look for lots of updates shortly.

I posted this around on the on the interweb after watching TV, and received lots of odd hate mail from Americans
that misunderstood the context. It's a word; curb your reverie of being hard.

Mr. Quibble is a musical collaboration between Fresh Kils and Echo. Find out what's to quibble about.

Connect the crossbones

Poster Wheat Paste

WheatPaste Recipe

1/3 flour to water (ie. 4 cups flour/12 cups water)
Big pot: Cook over med. heat until boil, stir occasionally; remove lumps.
Lower heat & simmer for 1/2 hr. keep stiring.
add more water if necessary;
keep stiring.

PostModern Eros Street Poster

click to view.

Child in Rhyme & ol' skool kickin it

"Child in Rhyme" - OK COBRA - Urbnet/OkCobra

The Film Jam & About the Music

support this event, as it supports local art, music , and film. learn more: the Film Jam

I met Leanda, host/producer of CIUT 89.5 FM Radio show:

'About The Music'
{Friday 3-5pm (US/CAN), 8 - 10pm (UK/IRE) -}.
She knows lots of good music and can bargain single slices of pizza.
We did a short interview and chatted in the park. Tune in.

PostModern Eros Post Release

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Electronic: the Outsider's Niche

...according to the Specialty Charts for early July from CFBX 92.5 FM, Campus/Community Radio in Kamloops, BC:

Top 10 Electronic Albums

1) Vitaminsforyou* - The Legend of Bird's Hill (Intr_Vision)
2) Matmos The Rose Has Teeth in the Mouth of a Thorn (Matador)
3) Solidaze* - Pleasure from Precision (Balanced)
4) Champion* - Chill 'em All (Saboteur)
5) Zero 7 The Garden (Atlantic)
6) Vangel* - Postmodern Eros (Independent)
7) Various Artists Exit Music: Songs for Radio Heads (BBE)
8) Hightone Wave Digger (Jarring Effects)
9) VoomVoom Peng Peng (!K7)
10) Various Artists Hefty 10 Digest (Hefty)

* indicates Canadian Content

...check out more about Music Director, Steve Marlow, and his show @: www.thex.ca

...also, go here.

Library Archives of Canada

Got mail this week from Library and Archives Canada, requesting copies of Steps Removed and PostModern Eros. No idea how they know, but thanks to whoever is pushing. Having the library stock my stuff means more than anything to me, especially considering how much time and new material I have been privy to due to their existence.

Go here. CHRY's DJ Dalia, Andrew Masuda, & Tashish party with guests galore.

Budapest, Athens, Samos & Friends

Im real lucky. my parents are pretty fresh. Special thanks to all along the way, especially grandmoms, Niko, little niko, Andres, Sophie, Maria, Yorgo, and all. These are my sis' pics.
She be riding dirty.

Go to Budapest, ride the subway, and bite your tongue..

Hungarian kids will write on you if you're not looking.

My dad and lil' cousin Nicole are more hip hop than u.

Athens, Greece.

Samos Island
Tom Cruise, I mean Tom Kpoyz, got crazy clout.