finally, an update...

here are some events to check on in the t.dot this weekend....

first up, my favourite party returns!


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i've raved about this party on numerous occasions. ofcourse, the fact that my favourite dj crew also happens to be the resident is just a tiny coincidence.

but tonight, tune in to CBC Newsworld at 10pm EST for ROUGH CUTS
BREAKIN' IN: THE MAKING OF A HIP HOP DANCER
The images are everywhere: young Black women shaking their assets in music videos featuring the biggest names in hip hop. The dancers appear to be pretty props-gyrating to songs with misogynistic lyrics, sung by, mostly, male rappers. To many, these images are exploitative and stereotypical. Yet, auditions are highly sought after. What drives these women to risk everything - education, jobs, relationships-for a chance at fame?
Directed by: Elizabeth St. Phillip

i plan on satisfying the shopaholic in me at the Triple 5 Soul sample sale. since i'm feeling kind of selfish, i'm not going to post the info to the sale. but if you're in the t.dot area and want to check it out...send me an email, and maybe if you're nice i'll share the details.

but if you're not a shopaholic like myself, my favourite promoter brings you these goodies this week.

on june 1, illamental brings you zion i with one be lo

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mr. ramos must be really busy this weekend...on saturday, he also brings you insepctah deck, afu ra & planet asia

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also this weekend...

auditions for femphat's honey jam are taking place on june 5th at the mod club.

as i mentioned before, souled out at reilly's has returned. this week dj taktiks will be providing a set dedicated toward medaphoar.

joss stone performs tomorrow at massey hall in a show presented by the House of Blues. last time i checked, tickets were still available; but remember massey hall has issues with the comfort of their seats (those hard wooden things they call seats) and obstructed views.

and lastly, hotstepper is doing it again..
BUMP & HUSTLE! Saturday June 4th at the Rivoli

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on a 'me' note...
i've decided it's time to get up on the technology tip; so i'm mp3 player searching. this decision is also influenced by the realization that i have WAY too many music files on my pc. i'm torn between the ipod (i needwant atleast a 30gb or 40gb) and the zen micro. i'm hoping to have my newest 'toy' by mid-june.

rotating...darien brockington: the beautiful ep

once again it's on!

Souled Out returns to Reilly's for another summer of dopeness. While I was not a regular patron last summer, I'm hoping to alter that in the '05. I'll be luring my girls to come out by holding the idea of cheap liquor in front of each of them like a dog biscuit. heh!

Opening night is tonight (nope, won't be there...allergies are killing me) but I'm looking forward to the Common, Medaphoar and Little Brother tributes on May 25, June 1 and June 15. Check tdot.ca for all the details you'll need.

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this is untitled because right now i'm posting out of habit. not because i have much to say, just because i'm online and was like...shyt, i haven't posted in here since april 15th (2 weeks ago). truth is, i haven't really been in the mood to struggle with blogger and it's sometime-ishness. overall, i just haven't been in the mood period.

this tee best reflects my mood over the last few weeks. i like my job. but i definitely don't love it. it's only been 6 months and the 9 to 5 monotony has already kicked me in the butt.


attended the snoop concert last week and had a great time. if my cuz had a blog i'd link to her, but since she doesn't i'll just send a shout out to her for hooking up passes. we were all thoroughly searched for cameras; yet, you'll notice mine wasn't the only digicam in there. more pics from the concert to be posted when i remember.


ms. 'you need to have a bad year' got a new job. great friend that i am, i took her out on friday. had a great time, as the party was an all inclusive. but, i'm too old to be crawling home at 6am.

even though i haven't been updating this thing, i've been online constantly in the last few weeks. i've downloaded so much good music. hallelujah, mint condition is back! and so are vivian and amerie, though i'm a little lukewarm about both of their new albums. but the upcoming releases from platinum pied pipers and quasimoto have stayed on steady repeat in the cd changer over the last week.

can't wait to see who else is on the bill at harbourfront this summer. i especially can't wait for the rumored july 8th performance. i'm supposed to leave for trinidad for 2 weeks on that date, but i'm seriously considering leaving a day or two later just to ensure i don't miss out.

oh yeah..

i can't get i-wayne's track 'can't satisfy her' out of my head. i'm not mad yet though, since it's a nice tune. but i'm sure flow will do what they do best...play the track so often that i'll grow to hate it. reason numero uno why i choose to turn off the radio and keep my cds on repeat.