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Reggae Or Not

February 6, 2013 Art, Culture, Music By 1LOVETO

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Beth Lesser’s exhibit “Reggae or Not: The Birth of Dancehall Culture in Jamaica & Toronto” is an important look at the evolution of reggae music during the 1970s and 80s. During this time she travelled extensively between Jamaica and Toronto documenting the music scene as it became popular in places like Toronto’s Kensington Market, Little Jamaica’s Eglinton Ave West and St. Clair Ave East. Dancehall music grew in popularity not only because of Jamaican immigrants and reggae enthusiasts, but from the help of community radio stations like CKLN who broadcasted Jamaica’s “Reggae Showcase”.

The exhibit runs until February 28th at the Gladstone Hotel with live music, panel discussions and film nights.

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For more info CLICK HERE.

Posted by Tahnee Pantig

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Unauthorized Biography of Bob Marley

February 6, 2013 Community, Culture, Music By 1LOVETO

Robert Nesta Marley aka Bob Marley was born February 6th 1945 and is know as an international music hero for his ability to spread the message of LOVE. It is no secret that the concept of “One Love” was first taught through Bob’s music and is now shared through our movement of 1 LOVE T.O. So with that said we’d like to honour the one and only Bob Marley.

Happy Bob Marley Day!

For more info: bobmarley.com

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Drake – “Started From The Bottom”

February 1, 2013 Music By Brock

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We’ve been wanting to play this record for you for so long, and now we finally can! Listen to Drake’s newest single “Started From The Bottom”. Keep an eye out for the music video coming soon…

NOTE FROM DRAKE

My good friends,

It has truly been too long. I assume you’re all keeping well and making the most of this year that has been given to us. Today is the day to begin sharing my newest work with you. This is the first single off of my upcoming album. I feel sometimes that people don’t have enough information about my beginnings and therefore they make up a life story for me that isn’t consistent with actual events. My family and my second family (consisting of the best friends anybody could ever have) all struggled and worked extremely hard to make all this happen. I did not buy my way into this spot and it was the furthest thing from easy to achieve. I am proud of every part of my past and I’m excited for this song to find a place in your life as well. I didn’t feel I needed any interviews or radio or press to launch this song. It felt right to come back to the site that I started on and release it to the people that started here with me. Judging by this post, the tour that we’ve been planning, the conversations about new songs and album artwork…I think it’s safe to say we’re back together again. Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

“You don’t have to ask me how I’m doing…just listen to the music” – K.Samir

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CONTEST: “ALIVE” (Shawn Desman)

February 1, 2013 Music By 1LOVETO

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The brainchild of Canadian pop sensation Shawn Desman and his longtime collaborator and MMVA winning video director RT!, ALIVE is making its exclusive television debut on Tuesday, February 5 at 7E/4P on MUCH. This 30-minute special tells the story of love, the power of persistence, and the pursuit of one’s dreams. ALIVE stars Shawn Desman, Kaitlyn Leeb (HEARTLAND), Melinda Shankar (DEGRASSI), K.C. Collins (LOST GIRL), and is set to the music of Desman’s upcoming album “Alive.”

CONTEST
We’re giving you and a friend the chance to witness the live television debut of “ALIVE” inside the MUCH MUSIC studio. Enter for your chance to win by tweeting your favourite Shawn Desmond song of all time!

Good Luck!

(Contest closes Sunday, February 3rd at 12am)

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