THE LIVING SOCIETY OF BC

Magic T Bouncin' Back Tonye Aganaba Mobile

2011-01-12T13:56:00.000-08:00

So, today I had a little time to kill and decided that I would put together a slideshow of some of the dopest moments of 2010! Using the good old iPhoto program that came with my MacBook, I was able to make a short and sweet video accompanied by one of my latest tracks, " Magic T ( Bouncin' Back)"!! Check out the finished product below, super simple and easy to do! Now, I'm gonna kick it up a notch and make a more intricate video for the next song " So What ( Runnin')!! Keep your eyes peeled for that one!

And Now, without further ado......I present....MAGIC T ( BOUNCIN' BACK) - How The Living Society did 2010!!

Blue Rondo A La Turk

2011-01-12T10:58:00.000-08:00

Focus

2011-01-11T12:46:00.000-08:00

Studies have shown that texting while driving
makes a driver eight times more likely to be
involved in an automobile accident than while
driving sober. That's twice more than the
likeliness that a legally drunk driver will be
invloved in an accident, according to a study done
by Car and Driver.

Society frowns upon drunk driving, while
approximately 81 percent of the United States
population admits to texting while a driving a
vehicle. Why exactly is this considered acceptable
behavior?
For the safety of everyone around you, focus.

*Please note: texting displayed in this film was simulated with use of props.

Kery James - L'impasse

2011-01-10T21:16:00.000-08:00

Inspiring the parisien youth of tomorrow :) This is a track by french rapper Kery James, and the general idea of the song is to speak to disenchanted youth, struggling with what the future holds for them. It outlines the universal struggle of youth to stay in school and keep motivated. with Kery encouraging them to stay on the right path. Big thanks to my homeboy Pauli for showing this to me :)

Really inspiring stuff!

Tonye Aganaba - Fever Live at Music Hall Lebanon

2011-01-07T11:35:00.000-08:00

This video was taken at Beirut's legendary Music Hall :) What an incredible evening, and wonderful crowd!

Spiritual Intelligence - Healing

2011-01-07T10:13:00.000-08:00

An excerpt from the poem "Healing" by D.H. Lawrence

I am not a mechanism, an assembly of various sections.
And it is not because the mechanism is working wrongly that I am ill.
I am ill because of wounds to the soul, to the deep emotional self
and the wounds to the soul take a long, long time, only time can help
and patience, and a certain difficult repentance
long, difficult repentance, realisation of life's mistake,
and freeing oneself
from the endless repetition of this mistake
which mankind at large has chosen to sanctify.

Blessings :)

Yoga for your Ears...

2011-01-05T13:38:00.001-08:00

If you're anything like me, you've ventured into a Yoga Studio at least once, and laid yourself out on that mat all the while silently cursing and wondering why your body just don't bend! Well, fret no more inflexible brethren, you CAN do yoga after all! Check out the link below to learn more about NADA YOGA ( yes, that's the real name!) Nada Yoga means "union through sound" and it's practice is said to be the art and science of inner transformation through sound and tone!

Basically, applied practice of Nada Yoga is one Universal path to Self-Realization and can be practiced by anyone, anywhere, no matter your race or creed! For those of you who don't know the first thing about yoga, there are many categories including:

Jnana yoga, the yoga of knowledge and self-inquiry
Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion
Karma Yoga, the yoga of service
Kriya Yoga, the yoga of technique
Raja Yoga, a yoga integrating all the other four forms
Hatha Yoga, a basic form of Kriya Yoga, is the yoga of physicality, postures, and movement. It's probably the most well-known form of yoga in the West; however, the main classical text on yoga - the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - discusses physical postures (Hatha Yoga) in only three of its two hundred verses.

For more info on Nada Yoga, and its practice: Check this link out: http://www.spiritsound.com/nadayoga.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuqn59VF_oE&NR=1

Armin van Buuren feat. Christian Burns - This Light Between Us (Official...

2010-12-22T10:52:00.000-08:00

I would say, there's light between us. Keeps me breathing through the storm, my head above the crowd.

I never used to be a huge fan of Armin's work, but this song has forever swung me from the dark side! Take a moment to really listen to the lyrics ( sung by Christian Burns) Does that name sound familiar?? Well, to all of you English music heads out there, Burns was in British Pop Band, BBMAK!! Haha, I used to rock out to their stuff when I was a young 'un. These days, Christian is enjoying some major success with electronic legends like Benny Bennassi, Tiesto, BT, Allure, and Matt Darey!!!

On January 22nd Armin will grace Beirut with his AWESOME stage show "Armin Only"!!

Check out this track :)

Bruno Mars - Grenade [Official Music Video]

2010-12-22T09:27:00.000-08:00

Never really been into Bruno Mars, but after my trip to Lebanon I have literally memorized all of his songs! THEY LOVE him over there! I really enjoyed this video, the colouring is beautiful and it's one of the better ones out there. That and his dragging a piano around.....that takes some dedication!

Check It Out :)

Fela Kuti Day

2010-10-13T11:02:00.000-07:00

FELA KUTI DAY

OCTOBER 16th (Saturday) at 8:00pm

Fortune Sound Club!!

10 Reasons Why Most Indie Recording Artist Fail

2010-10-04T13:50:00.000-07:00

Doing some research on Indie Recording artists, and came across this really interesting article!

Check it out :)

10 Reasons Why Most Indie Recording Artist Fail

Tonye Aganaba & Soft Serve - Live @ Falconetti's TONIGHT

2010-09-18T16:25:00.000-07:00

Oh Vancouver....why do you squirrel all your lovely music away?? It's been a good long while since a band really shook me up and got me listening, but the most recent to do so are a neat Vancouver band named Soft Serve ( yup, like the Ice Cream!) A friend of mine contacted me a couple of days ago, searching for an opener for this awesome band. I love the venue ( Falconetti's on the Drive) www.falconettis.com, so it wasn't a hard decision for me :) I took the gig!

I sat down to check out the band, and ended up stumbling onto their youtube channel ( ) MAN!!!!! These guys are goooood! It will be such a pleasure to open for them. As I stated earlier, its been a while since a new ( or new to me) band has blown me away....but the sweet simplicity of this feelgood band, makes me smile! I love Soft Serve.

Come check them out tonight at Falconetti's! I open for them at 9Pm, and they will be taking the stage soon after.

Jeff Daniels feat. Tonye Aganaba - Say My Name (Gianni Kosta Remix)

2010-09-17T14:49:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of recording this BANGER with Vancouver Electro King, Jeff Daniels!!! Check out this bumpin' new remix, released under Electronic Label, Plasmapool!!!

Phoenix - Love Like a Sunset

2010-09-07T02:32:00.000-07:00

Goodnight :)

Water No Get Enemy-Femi Kuti, Erykah Badu & D'angelo

2010-09-06T21:01:00.000-07:00

Africa's Greatest Export......

Minus Diamonds.......and Black People.

Jane Carrey Band - Simple Beauty (HD)

2010-09-06T18:39:00.000-07:00

A couple of days I go I came across Jim Carrey on Twitter :) Obviously I clicked follow, and then proceeded to check out his Twitter Profile! This canadian Icon has over a million follows....but only follows ONE person.....actually, one band to be more specific.

This band is......

The Jane Carrey Band!

Check them out :)

Speechless - Breezin' (ft. Tonye Aganaba)

2010-09-01T23:25:00.000-07:00

YOUTUBE VIDEO FOR THE NEW TRACK FEATURING ME!!

Breezin' - Speechless ft. Tonye Aganaba!

9-Why go Back-feat. Homesick & Tonye Aganaba by BLACKLOVEMUSIC

2010-09-01T22:22:00.001-07:00

During my recent trip to Los Angeles, I was lucky enough to hook up with my new friends Dr.Oop and Nucleus ( the young boy wonder)!! We hit the studio at the Temple and this is just one of the gems we cooked up in the lab!! Why Go Back? feat. Homesick and Tonye Aganaba from the Shambhala Inspired EP, Alive....and well? by The Road Warriors.9-Why go Back-feat. Homesick & Tonye Aganaba by BLACKLOVEMUSIC

Make It Happen - The New Music Video!

2010-08-31T01:25:00.000-07:00

Tonye Aganaba’s upcoming single and music video “Make it Happen” will be released on 11/08/2010 as part of a new campaign to help bring awareness to children's suffering in third world countries.

"Every child is born with the right to live, but not an equal chance"

Vancouver (PR WE July 30, 2010

Vancouver-based Zimbabwean/Nigerian soul singer-songwriter Tonye Aganaba has teamed up with Lebanese producer Wael Halabi Hakim to release a music video for Save the Children titled "Make It Happen". The project was inspired by the personal experiences both have had watching people suffer in their respective homelands. The video is an artistic conceptual story about two different worlds, their similarities, their differences and how we can help make change. The theme behind the video is children playing soccer, which is an international sport everyone around the world can relate to. The money raised by the music video will be donated to the “Every One” campaign, whose objective is to end children suffering from basic illnesses in third world countries. The single "Make it Happen" is produced by Tobias Schuch and can be found in all online major music outlets such as iTunes and Amazon starting August 11, 2010.

The artist Tonye Aganaba was born in London, England on October 24th 1985 to a Nigerian father and Zimbabwean mother. She recently opened for international artists like Talib Kweli and Sean Paul at some of the biggest venues around Vancouver like the Vogue theatre. It is said that every time she performs she creates a new shockwave to the Vancouver music scene. She also runs an organization called "The Living Society", which focuses on teaching underprivileged people the basic fundamentals of music and the positivity it can bring in your life. She is currently working on her debut album which is set for release later this fall. As Tonye was growing up, she visited developing countries in Africa and saw how children were suffering from illnesses and lack of basic needs. After that experience she Her mother runs a rape shelter in South Africa, which also played a role in evoking her need to help people. Working with Save the Children’s has always been a passion of the artist. She wrote the song “Make it Happen” after reading that “this year almost nine million children around the world could die from basic illnesses before their fifth birthday.” Being a mother of a 5 year old daughter, Tonye values all children and believes in the cause and making a difference. Every child is born with the right to live, but not an equal chance ("Every One" slogan). The goal behind the video is to create change and build an equal chance for the future of all children alike.

The producer and music director Wael Halabi Hakim was born in Beirut, Lebanon on November 28 1986. Growing up in a land witnessing conflict, wars and tragedies, Wael was determined to make the world a better place. At the age of 18, Wael opened an event production company with his partner called "The Sound of United Clubbers". They pioneered several forms of events which boosted the Lebanese economy. After attending university, he travelled to Vancouver to continue his education at the Vancouver Film School to adopt techniques that he can use to fulfill his passion.

The premiere of the video will be held at Studio 538 in downtown Vancouver on August 11, 2010 with an international release to all major online retail outlets on the same day. The production of the music video is: directed and edited by Sencer Yalcin, cinematography by Brendan Preston, casting by Bhadnet Kahsay, and visual effects by Ehab Kamal and Ana Mendez. To learn more about the artist or the "Make it Happen" music video, please visit www.TonyeAganaba.com.

Tonye Aganaba - Make it Happen from Wael Halabi Hakim on Vimeo.

Vancity Calling - Tonye Aganaba

2010-08-31T01:01:00.000-07:00

Recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Drew Hutchinson and Matthew Lawless of the new Vancouver online arts and culture magazine VANCITY CALLING!

ABOUT VC: Vancity Calling is a Canadian online music and cultural arts portal produced in Vancouver with the aim of promoting local talent. Vancouver has a rare and vibrant music scene rich with cultural fusion and diversity.The mission of VanCity Calling is to present the Western Canadianartists to the world. The talent is flourishing here, it’s time for
the rest of the world to notice.

THIS SEASON: Dancers, singers, rappers, fashion designers from around Vancouver. Stay tuned! Episode 1 is out, and they chose to profile me!

Massive Thanks to Drew Hutchinson, Matthew Lawless, Mark Smith and the rest of the VC familia!

Ep.1 | Tonye Aganaba from Vancity Calling on Vimeo.

Speechless - Pickled Beets (Album Sampler) ft. Wordsworth, Shade Sheist,...

2010-08-31T00:55:00.000-07:00

It seems like forever ago that I drove up to the secluded house in Surrey that houses two of my favorite Vancouver music personalities.

Speechless and Atlin :)

Speechless AKA Aaron Hamblin www.speechlessbeats.com is a probably one of the most underrated producers in Vancouver. This guy is incredibly creative and makes beats that I find multi-dimensional and full of personality. THIS, my friends, is a rarity today :) Just look at what's on the radio...everything sounds EXACTLY the same. It's because of Aaron's commitment to the pursuit of GOOD music, that I jumped at the chance to work on his album!

I rolled up to his place totally excited because it was to be the first time that I'd actually MET these guys! After chilling, chatting and checking out YELAWOLF ( thanks for the knowledge Atlin, that guy is sick) We hit the studio! What ensued was MADNESS! The record is dropping in early september, and will BLOW your mind. Featuring performances by some of Van ( and it's Island) City's finest including...

Wordsworth, Shade Sheist, The Shottas,The Scale Breakers, Matt Brevner, Mark Deez, Tonye Aganaba, Attikus (Groundbreakers,) Luke DeVilliers (Giraffe Aftermath,) plus members of Jackie Valentine and more!

Wanna Hear a Sample?? Peep the VIDEO!

Tonye Aganaba - For me Myself and I (LIVE AT SHAMBHALA 2010)

2010-08-28T12:51:00.000-07:00

Choreo Cookies / Body Rock 2010 [Official HD]

2010-08-20T06:18:00.000-07:00

DANCE - Choreo Cookies!

Take a second to check out this amazing video that I stumbled across on Theophilus London's blog! http://theophiluslondon.wordpress.com/2010/08/12/why-i-make-music-2/#respond

Peep It! First of all, I love the choregraphy of this piece, secondly, the Theo London track they dance to at 1.00minute, is so sick!

LOVE IT!

Creep On Em by steps necessary

2010-08-20T04:07:00.001-07:00

Creep On Em by steps necessary

Sneak Peek of "Make It Happen" - the new single by Tonye Aganaba

2010-07-29T00:16:00.000-07:00

Photo Credit : Tobias Schuch

HIT THE LINK TO HEAR THE NEW SINGLE

www.tonyeaganaba.com

Smoke and Mirrors NO MORE! TweetDeck + Your Social = Incredible

2010-07-24T14:29:00.000-07:00

Interesting article about social media!
Smoke and Mirrors NO MORE! TweetDeck + Your Social = Incredible

Dave knill quick mix by Dave Knill

2010-07-22T08:49:00.001-07:00

Dave knill quick mix by Dave Knill

2010-07-16T04:07:00.000-07:00

There are few people on this planet lucky enough to feel COMPLETELY in tune with another human being. There are even fewer who get to know the joy of someone truly understanding your full potential. I am so blessed to have Wael as my manager, constantly striving to make sure that I operate at my maximum level of EPIC-NESS!

And without further ado, I present to you...WE!

WHEN SISTUHS SPEAK - Art as Weapon, Medicine, Love, Community | Thursday, July 15th | Nyala Ethiopian Restaurant at Schema : more than ethnic

2010-07-15T16:48:00.000-07:00

WHEN SISTUHS SPEAK - Art as Weapon, Medicine, Love, Community | Thursday, July 15th | Nyala Ethiopian Restaurant at Schema : more than ethnic

B-Sharp Productions

2010-07-14T00:49:00.000-07:00

Lately I have been coming across the most awesome gems in Vancouver! Musicians, Photographers, Visual Artists, Producers and the like. One of these gems are the wicked team at B-Sharp Productions. If you frequent Vancouver hip-hop shows, you have more than likely heard of some of this rad teams members.

B- Sharp is essentially a full service production house offering its clients assistance with production, recording, composing, live sound and promotions. The company was started by Matt Brevner and Sythe in 2008 and they steadfastly continue to churn out some of Vancouver's sweetest music! The B-Sharp crew are energetic and awesome, and destined for GREAT THINGS!

Matt Brevner - http://www.myspace.com/thetruemcb
Sythe - http://www.myspace.com/chronsythe
Alex Yelizarov - http://ayvid.tumblr.com/
Atlin - http://www.myspace.com/actuallyatlin
Kai - http://www.myspace.com/vancitykai
The Shottas - http://www.reverbnation.com/theshottas
The Scalebreakers - http://www.myspace.com/scalebreakers

FemBot (LIVE)http://www.myspace.com/fembotmusic

COMING SOON: A FEATURE ON ALEX YELIZAROV...

Tonye Aganaba - Somebody to love ( Queen ) Live

2010-07-12T11:58:00.000-07:00

Great New Video from City Motion Busking Series on Friday!

Stand Up! Performance at the City Motion Busking Series

2010-07-12T09:37:00.000-07:00

Producer - InTheMO - Job Board

2010-07-06T18:18:00.000-07:00

Producer Job @ In The Mo, based in LA. Haven't verified if this company is legit or not, so apply at your own risk.

Much Love!

Producer - InTheMO - Job Board

mih

2010-07-06T17:29:00.000-07:00

First pictures from the Make It Happen Video shoot! Thanks to Tobias Schuch for taking these gorgeous pictures!

xo
T

Tobias Schuch - Chocolate Rain (produced, mixed & mastered) by Tobias Schuch

2010-06-30T02:33:00.001-07:00

Tobias Schuch - Chocolate Rain (produced, mixed & mastered) by Tobias Schuch

Phats & Small "Turn Around" (Airloom & Brian Morse Remix) by AirloomMusic

2010-06-29T15:15:00.001-07:00

Phats & Small "Turn Around" (Airloom & Brian Morse Remix) by AirloomMusic

Left Coast TV

2010-06-29T11:52:00.000-07:00

Take a moment to check out this website! Left Coast TV!

Left Coast TV

Lookin fresh by hennessy Da gigolo

2010-06-27T17:09:00.001-07:00

Lookin fresh by hennessy Da gigolo

2nd BMM Openig show

2010-06-23T10:00:00.000-07:00

New video from 2nd Black Music Month Opening Showcase! Featuring the finest in Vancouver's artists cf colour!

tonye aganaba - so what | raw canvas live

2010-06-23T09:10:00.000-07:00

New video of me perfoming with Alex Maher at Raw Canvas :) Thanks to Oliver Sumpton for the excellent vid!

Lost Angels - Jewelry Design

2010-06-22T12:36:00.000-07:00

To all you jewelry lovers out there, check out this awesome website! Lost Angels is a locally based jewelry design company that specializes in awesome original works and custom pieces! Take a moment to browse their collection and also to listen to the sweet sounds of Cindy Lou, the featured musical artist on the website!

Much Love

Lost Angels - Jewelry Design

INCREDIBLE MASHUP BAND!!! Soul2Life! Featuring Tonye Aganaba

2010-06-21T15:58:00.000-07:00

Video of Tonye and Soul2Life @ Charlies In yaletown. Performing a wicked mashup of Dr.Dre and The Emotions!

Enjoy

computer voodoo 2002 by Nope

2010-06-16T05:23:00.000-07:00

computer voodoo 2002 by Nope

My new fave song :)

KT Tunstall - I Want You Back (Jackson 5 cover)

2010-06-14T03:03:00.000-07:00

I want you back :)

Tonye Aganaba and the Soul 2 Life Band- Truth Will Set You Free

2010-06-13T12:41:00.000-07:00

Heatwave ft. Tonye Aganaba - Mother Africa Live Opening for Talib Kweli in Vancouver

2010-05-31T10:57:00.000-07:00

Heatwave ft. Tonye Aganaba - Mother Africa

If you didn't make it to the Talib Kweli show last night, check out this video to see exactly WHAT you missed!!

Memories - part II by Angel D.

2010-05-18T18:52:00.001-07:00

The Wonderful Miss Angel D's latest mix. Memories Part 2.

PEEEP IT!

HEATWAVE - THE FRESH PRINCE OF THE CITY - THE MASSES VOL.1

2010-05-18T17:12:00.000-07:00

THE LEAKKK.. HEATWAVE NEW MIXTAPE CLASSICTHE FRESH PRINCE OF THE CITY THE MASSES VOL.1 MIXTAPE VOL.1 ..THE LEAKKK....

Sebastien Leger - Majuro

2010-05-15T15:47:00.000-07:00

This is my summer jam....an oldie but a definite goodie!

Grateful

2010-05-14T10:18:00.000-07:00

Grateful - Spoken Word by Lady Annalisa

Dj Dave Friendly - "At Night" (Deep Tribal Tech House Mix - May 2010) by davefriendly

2010-05-04T11:08:00.001-07:00

D.j. Dave Friendly - At Night (Deep Tribal Tech Mix - May 2010)" by Dave Friendly. A Deep Tribal Tech House mix from Planet Friendly... For your Mind, Body and Soul....

I haven't been playing as much tribal as I
usually like to, so I threw together a deep tribal tech house mix
yesterday... Let the music move you!

Oh, and ya... I know the first couple tracks aren't really tribal - and the last one speaks for itself ;)

Tonye - Kiss me (Demo) by thelivingsociety

2010-05-04T10:57:00.001-07:00

Demo Version of upcoming release Shut Up And Kiss Me!

Enjoy!

Dripping Funk by SHE

2010-05-03T22:38:00.001-07:00

http://www.djshe.ca/

This woman slays me....this mix is toooooo FUNKY!

Sara Brudner Unplugged @ Creativ Recording Studios

2010-05-03T14:57:00.000-07:00

A quick shout out to my long lost girl Sara Brudner! This lady has one of the sickest voices I have ever had the pleasure of hearing, and is just as sweet as pie too!!! PLease check out the link to see an amazing video of Miss Sara at Creativ Recording Studios, doing a beautiful version of her latest single My, My, My! You can also listen to the studio version of the track on her website, sarabrudner.com

Much Love,

Sara Brudner Unplugged @ Creativ Recording Studios

Music Blogs – Real Journalism?

2010-05-03T14:46:00.000-07:00

While perusing the blog of Jamie " Preme Diesel" Kuse, I found this interesting video! An awesome commentary on whether or not Music Blogs can be considered REAL journalism.
For more of Jamie's blog, be sure to visit his website, jamiekuse.com

Music Blogs – Real Journalism?

Lovage - Stroker Ace

2010-05-03T14:41:00.000-07:00

Songs To Make Love to Your Old Lady To

Atmosphere - Sunshine (Official Video)

2010-05-01T02:52:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you got to give in to win :)

Rushden & Diamonds Live On Youth Radio Tomorrow 7-10pm - Rushden & Diamonds's MySpace Blog |

2010-04-26T09:03:00.000-07:00

Rushden & Diamonds Live On Youth Radio Tomorrow 7-10pm - Rushden & Diamonds's MySpace Blog |

To those of you who are fans of Vancouver's Rushden & Diamonds, check them out on Vancouver Youth Radio tonight from 7-10pm! They will be chatting about their upcoming projects and playing exclusive cuts from their upcoming release.

SAY MY NAME REVIEW!!

2010-04-23T15:16:00.000-07:00

http://phatsobrown.wordpress.com/2010/04/21/electro-of-the-week-say-my-name-by-jeff-daniels-feat-tonye-aganaba/

Check out this link to my new favorite blog!!! A review was just posted about SAY MY NAME - Jeff Daniels ft. Tonye Aganaba. It's steadily climbing the trackitdown charts and is gonna BLOW UP!!!!

Much Love to Jeff!!! This track rules :)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - THE DRAWING ROOM

2010-04-23T14:51:00.000-07:00

Call for Submissions

http://drawnfestival.ca/

A featured component of Drawn 2010, this juried exhibition will showcase drawing as an innovative artistic discipline with a unique and vital role to play in contemporary cultural expression. At once a celebration of the medium’s diversity and an investigation into its underlying unities, The Drawing Room aims to take the pulse of current drawing practices in Canada, giving the public an opportunity to engage with the dynamic work and talent of artists from across the country.

The competition is open to Canadian artists of professional standing aged 18 years or older. Drawing will be interpreted broadly as any form of mark making. There is no limitation on style and technique. Innovative works encompassing a wide range of artistic practice are encouraged.

A jury panel made up of six distinguished members of the visual arts community will choose 50 works by 50 artists for inclusion in the exhibition and the accompanying catalogue. Both the exhibition and the festival launch will be held at the Pendulum Gallery in downtown Vancouver. The exhibition runs July 17-August 7.

Submission deadline: May 29, 2010
Submission fee: $35 *

* All money raised through the Drawing Room submission process will be used to directly support the activities of the volunteer-run Vancouver Drawing Festival Society (VDFS). In particular, the collected fees will help cover costs associated with The Drawing Room juried exhibition, including venue rental, display and lighting, framing and/or installation, security, promotion, catalogue production costs (photography, printing, design and distribution), and opening and closing receptions. A more detailed financial statement will be made available upon request after the conclusion of the festival.

MC UN-1

2010-04-21T15:05:00.000-07:00

To Those Of You who DONT know, this man is one of Van-City's most intellectually stimulating, and socially conscious MC's. Love this guys flow....SERIOUSLY :)

Jeff Daniels & Tonye Aganaba - Say My Name (Autoslide Remix)

2010-04-19T12:14:00.000-07:00

QR002_Everybody.wmv

2010-04-19T11:59:00.000-07:00

MARILYN MANSON ON LADY GAGA BEING INFLUENCED BY HIM, DENIES SEX ALLEGATIONS

2010-04-19T10:29:00.000-07:00

VINYL VINYL VINYL

2010-04-11T15:17:00.000-07:00

If you're in Vancity this weekend there is a huge record show taking place at the Croatian Cultural Centre. Stock up on MAD VINYL..then invite me over and play them for me.

SUNDAY, APRIL 11TH
2010 RECORD AND CD CONVENTION
Croatian Cultural Centre – 3250 Commercial Drive
$3 / 11am-5pm

www.neptoon.com

Universal Slashes CD Prices to Between $6 and $10

2010-04-04T00:29:00.000-07:00

Universal Slashes CD Prices to Between $6 and $10

V - Day Vancouver 2010!

2010-02-10T15:24:00.001-08:00

V - Day Vancouver 2010!

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culturedef.com

2010-02-08T16:41:00.000-08:00

cultureDef @ The Edgewater Celebration Village Event & Stage, 750 Pacific Blvd. S, Vancouver, BC V6B 5E7

The Edgewater Celebration Village (former Plaza of Nations) is about to become Vancouver’s outdoor entertainment hot spot during the 2010 winter games.

Steel Productions, Edgewater Casino and Northern Star Events are pleased to announce, the largest and most complex entertainment schedule of these winter games, showcasing over 500 performers in an amazing outdoor setting at Edgewater Celebration Village featuring

cultureDef Thursday Feb 18 2010 7:00 pm

The Edgewater Celebration Village is expected to receive over 190,000 visitors per day. Mingle with friends, browse the vendors, dine and relax with a non-stop line up of free entertainment!

2010-02-08T16:40:00.000-08:00

ikillvinyl.com

2010-02-08T16:22:00.000-08:00

ikillvinyl.com

This is by far my new favorite find! These awesome bags are made from old vinyl!! How many times have you thrown something so rad away that could be repurposed into something incredible and cool!!! Keep an eye out for these killer "wreckords" The founder of this company is Emily Livingston and you can see her work at iKillVinyl.com.

Royal Carribean Cruise Line Auditions

2010-02-08T16:11:00.000-08:00

If you are a dancer or singer, take note of this awesome opportunity!! You could travel on board one of these mega cruise ships, singing and dancing! Auditions Are coming up soon :)

March 08, 2010
Scotiabank Dance Center/The Dance Center
Level 6, 677 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC

Dancer - Sign in 9:15am
Auditions 9:45am

Singers - Sign in 1:15pm
Auditions 1:45pm

http://www.royalcaribbeanproductions.com/

THE POVERTY OLYMPICS

2010-02-08T16:07:00.000-08:00

Oh Canada
Our home on Native land.
A billion for security,
Instead of building homes.
Olympic spending has gone sky high
While thousands sleep outside.

From far and wide
Oh Canada
Invite the world to see
A quarter million souls,
Poor and freezing cold.
Oh Canada, where is e-qual-i-ty?
Oh Canada, we are ashamed of thee.

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

2010-02-06T19:19:00.000-08:00

2010-02-05T21:43:00.000-08:00

Forgot About Dre!

2010-01-25T15:21:00.000-08:00

Last Monday we had our first V-Retreat to Hip-Hop Karaoke at Fortune Sound Lounge! This video is evidence of just some of the madness that took place that night.

"Forgot About Dre" from Joel Levy on Vimeo.

That's me (T) in the white sweater, channeling my inner Dr.Dre with Brooker and Amaan! What an absolutely INCREDIBLE night! The next Hip-Hop Karaoke is on Feb.15th....if you want to get in on the action, just check out the Fortune Sound Club Blog at fortunesoundclub.blogspot.com By far the best part of the night was the fact that pretty much EVERY single girl that hit the stage KILLED it, AND, three of them are in The Living Society's production of The Vagina Monologues on February 26th and 27th at Lick Club ( 455 Abbott) For more info on that, please check out the facebook event page

Vancouver Vixens

2010-01-18T13:36:00.000-08:00

To those of you who are not aware, these ladies might just be Vancouver's sexiest promotional models. They are storming the scene and taking care of business. Just look at the services they offer

* Playful promotions & crowd interaction
* Event coordination
* Brand awareness & tailored marketing concepts
* Promotional models & VIP hosts
* Go-go dancers
* DJ’s
* Vocalists
* Bartenders
* Professional hair & makeup
* Body paint by quotation
* Several costume themes
* Various dance styles & personalized choreography
* Showcase client branded promotional accessories and message
* Database of over 30 sub-contracted promotional staff

Email Mimi Gunn for more info at mimi.gunns@gmail.com or join the Vancouver Vixens Facebook group The Vancouver Vixens
or peep their gorgeous new website
VancouverVixens.ca

Vagina Retreat

2010-01-17T22:19:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is the first official Vagina Retreat for the cast of The Living Society production of The Vagina Monologues!!!! We will be strutting our stuff and doing our thing at The Fortune Sound Lounge's HIP-HOP KARAOKE night!! Come check it out, it promises to be entertaining to say the least!

Trans-Phobia on Facebook

2010-01-13T17:08:00.000-08:00

If you haven't heard about this yet, you should definitely read up

'For some, social networking is about making new friends. For others it's just another way to contact the people already in your life. Dominic Scaia didn't join Facebook to connect with classmates or family. He used it as a lifeline while navigating the difficult journey of transitioning from female to male...."

http://vueweekly.com/article.php?id=14093

JEFF DANIELS NEW MIX!!

2010-01-11T20:05:00.003-08:00

Download this sick Mix by Jeff Daniels (StereoSoul Recordings) to hear some of my latest tracks!!! This mix is incredible, and it's an honor to be singing on TWO of the tracks!!!! Much Love to You Jeff :)

http://www.sendspace.com/file/1rete8

2010-01-11T20:05:00.001-08:00

The clock stops ticking!

2010-01-06T16:56:00.000-08:00

I find it absolutely hilarious that the Olympic Clock just all of a sudden stopped ticking on Monday night...I personally think it's foreshadowing! Too bad TIME itself didn't actually stop, I could really use some of that rare commodity right now!

Apparently the reason for the stoppage was a " major electrical upgrade" within the downtown Vancouver core!

TANTRA FITNESS

2010-01-04T22:04:00.000-08:00

To those of you who dont actually understand what tantra is, let me start by saying that it is NOT SEX! According to the beautiful ladies at TANTRA FITNESS ( Vancouver/Langley/UBC)... They teach classes like " Pole Dancing, Exotic Dance, Ball Fit and many more! Check out the website http://tantrafitness.com/

"Tantra is actually an upwardly motivating energy within ourselves. Harnessing this energy will help us discover parts of ourselves that have remained asleep or have been repressed. We can learn to use this energy for pleasure, self confidence, new awareness and to discover our sensual self. Tapping into this energy can help a person to enjoy life to the fullest, do away with guilt or fear, and break down self imposed or limiting boundaries. We become empowered, more fulfilled, and more perfect.*" - Excerpt taken from the Tantra Fitness website.

This gorgeous studio represents everything that I stand for! They do their best to encourage women to gain confidence and improve themselves! Most importantly they encourage women to encourage and take hold of their own sexuality! I LOVE IT! I had the pleasure of shooting a music video with one of the beautiful instructors (Elena) and was absolutely astounded by her talent!!! She is one strong chick with amazing skill!!! I encourage you to take a class there, I know I will!!!!

VCARCHIVES.COM

2010-01-04T19:47:00.000-08:00

The Vancity Archives is a sick blog Of all the best local, underground and world-wide hip-hop artists!

"This is a place for community to reminisce of what Vancouver BC Canada has really done as a whole, whether its krews or groups representing their levels for respect and dignity in the community, or just a no name artist someone who has not been yet discovered and they don’t have the attributes to market their music so the masses get to hear about these individuals." - The Archivest

Check out this site to hear some of VAN CITY's most awesome hip-hop talent. It's a great resource, allowing free downloads of great tunes!!!! Free Album downloads available on WEDNESDAYS!

Peep the site www.vcarchives.com
for more info email the archivest: vcfinezt@hushmail.com

THE SUPER FANTASTIC VARIETY GONG SHOW

2010-01-04T19:41:00.001-08:00

Wanna check out some wicked ( and perhaps awful) talent at the newly renovated J Lounge? Then head down on Wednesday night ( Doors at 7pm, Show at 8...no cover) and see some of Vancouver's sickest talent do their thing. Basically this is how it works..

The performer ( singer, dancer, acrobat, juggler ANYTHING GOES) gets on stage and does their thing. If it rocks, they get to finish! If it sucks, they get the gong!!! The gong signals your time being up of course! I think it's wicked fun, and can be ridiculously entertaining! I will be hopping up on stage and singing with the House Band ( Gene's Dancing Machines)

The host of this event is Julie "Houlie" Henderson of Prosidic Media...if you need more info, let me know or email julie@prosodicmedia.com

www.jlounge.com 1216 Bute Street

zSHARE - D-REC BEAT SAMPLER DEC 31.09.mp3

2009-12-31T19:30:00.000-08:00

zSHARE - D-REC BEAT SAMPLER DEC 31.09.mp3

Open up your ears and listen to the latest in sick beats by my boy D-Rec....this man is one of Vancouver's sickest underground cats..and he's killing it with his band of brothers "BRASS TACKZ" Beautiful beats..available for purchase hit him up at www.myspace.com/drecbeats

I am in love.....AGAIN!

2009-12-31T10:55:00.001-08:00

Check out these delicious puppies! Word on the street is, they are called Jord.ettes, and superstar diva Mariah Carey has apparently commisioned a pair. Also, they are supposed to be coming out with an LA GEAR version of these too ( think annoying flashing red lights while you walk!!) I know they're kinda tacky, but for some reason...oooh, I'm captivated. I used to rock the stiletto converse all-stars...I loved those bad boys

Peep the link to see more images! fashionindie.com

THELIVINGSOCIETY1 Video by The Living Society - MySpace Video

2009-12-28T16:51:00.000-08:00

THELIVINGSOCIETY1 Video by The Living Society - MySpace Video

HIP-HOP KARAOKE

2009-12-26T20:45:00.001-08:00

Hip-Hop Karaoke...Nuff said, see you there!

Seeking International Talent

2009-12-26T20:32:00.001-08:00

I would like to take a second to bring some attention to a fantastic talent agency in Vancouver that specializes in finding work for International actors and voice over talent. The agency is called Universal Voices Talent Mgmt/ Universal Artists Mgmt and is run by a talent veteran best known for representing such Van talent as Vanesa Tomasino ( World Beat) ...she's a force to be reckoned with in the Vancouver entertainment world, and will definitely do you good!

www.universalvoices.net

Christmas....whew..

2009-12-26T20:25:00.000-08:00

Well, Christmas Day has come and gone..and with it an entire year of stress has ceased to be! Now we get to wait patiently until December 31st, and it's time for the blow-out of the year! To those of you who are a little more sensible, perhaps you'll use the coming days to strike off some of next years christmas gifts of your list! I know, I know, it's far too soon..but really, lets be smart! It's boxing week, which means KILLER sales. One store that I have fallen in love with in 2009 is VoltageLand located on Main Street in Vancouver. Basically its the cutest toy store, that specializes in Hello Kitty-esque knick-knacks and doohickies that are great for kids AND adults!

One item I love is the Hello Kitty flash drive! Perfect for the cutesy computer geek ( which is me!)

Start Shopping Now at http://voltageland.com/shop/

THE LIVING SOCIETY WEBSITE IS UP AND RUNNING!

2009-12-24T12:09:00.000-08:00

http://sites.google.com/site/thelivingsociety/

Slouchy Hat Syndrome...

2009-12-24T11:58:00.000-08:00

It may be too late to add this to you christmas list, but check out this gorgeous hat. I have one in grey that is too die for! Kim Kardashian looks stellar in this picture, rocking a slouchy hat and oversized ( a.k.a Boyfriend) blazer!

PHREE DRUGS

2009-12-24T00:58:00.001-08:00

If you've never checked out the PHREE DRUGS blog, you really should. Like right, NOW!

The reason I encourage you at this particular moment is because it's author just posted the best "BEST OF 2009" Track list EVER! Basically, he stated that...every single year people compile these lists of songs that killed it...but the problem is..every list ends up being the same! So he instead picked ONE track....

here it is!

http://rcrdlbl.com/artists/Florence_and_The_Machine/track/Youve_Got_the_Love_The_xx_Remix

Mieka Du Franx A.K.A. FelinePhonix

2009-12-23T19:31:00.000-08:00

If you have never heard of this gorgeous DJ..you are far less cool than I thought you were! I was lucky enough to watch her spin up a storm in Vancouver, and since then I've been a fan! Check out her website http://www.felinephonix.com/about.html to see exactly what this kitten is all about. Also, peep the link below to check out a wicked mix by Miss Mieka...You've been told!

MIEKA DU FRANX POPKILLER PODCAST - MINIMAL :)

Sharon Bryson

2009-12-22T16:25:00.000-08:00

www.sharonbryson.ca

"Sharon Bryson was born August 30th, 1980 in Vancouver, B.C. Canada to her Canadian father Ron Bryson (Insurance Broker and Pastor) and her beautiful South African-Indian mother Karen Bryson (Flight Attendant). She resides in Vancouver enabling her to be near her parents as well as her brother Frank Bryson who is married with kids; Sharon is an auntie too! She was raised singing gospel music and is also a solo singer for The Rock Gospel Choir ( in Seattle, WA. USA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada)"

I have had the pleasure of singing with this beautiful human being and will be doing so again on Christmas Eve from 1pm-3pm on Grouse Mountain! Come and check it out!

www.solid-entertainment.com

2009-12-22T15:30:00.000-08:00

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* Solid Entertainment is proud to announce that Grammy Award Winner Sean Paul will be replacing Young Jeezy @ Massive Gala 2010 due to unforeseen circumstances. *
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SOLID ENTERTAINMENT cordially invites you to Western Canada's Biggest NYE celebration,

** MASSIVE GALA **
of NYE 2010

@ the Pacific Coliseum
100 North Renfrew
Vancouver, B.C.

Time: 7:00 pm to 3:00 am
Age Requirement: 19+ years old with 2 piece ID required
Licensed Food & Beverage Available

" WESTERN CANADA'S BIGGEST NYE EVENT"

~*~ FEATURING ~*~

live performance by Grammy Award Winner

SEAN PAUL
(http://www.allseanpaul.com/)

hosted by the Beat 94.5FM's
KID CARSON (http://thebeat.com/shows/mornings)

// with the Beat's very own: //

SUPAFLY

alongside your favorite vancity party rockers

DJ WAX (former Canadian DMC Champion)
DJ DOWNLOWE VS DJ KIDD VS DJ DEMO
DJ 11:11 (Solid)
+ special guest

// as well as Hed Kandi hosting the Reflection Room with //
HED KANDI

HIRSHEE (Big Fish Recordings, Stereo Soul Recordings) CANADA
JEFF DANIELS (Stereo Soul Recordings) CANADA
TRENDSETTER (Gruv)
MYCHAL FERREIRA (Solid)
AUDREY PAI (audreypai.com)

// while, the lounge area will be featuring your vancity favorite locals: //

TRIP C (Solid)
EPID3MIK vs. DJ G3N3R4L (Deviantbreaks)
TRAI2PHONG (DnA)
SPECIAL K (DnA)
ROGER MALTIK (www.myspace.com/djrogermaltik)
VEHEMENCE (DnA)

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// ATTRACTIONS INCLUDES: //
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"" VANCOUVER'S FIRST EVER SUPER CLUB, ONE NIGHT ONLY ON NEW YEARS EVE!""

- ENCHANTED WHITE FOREST THEME EVENT

- RED CARPET ENTRANCE WITH CAMERA'S FLASHING

- COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE TOAST @ MIDNIGHT

- 3 AREAS OF MUSIC WITH FULL CONCESSION AVAILABLE

- EXPECTED ATTENDANCE OF OVER 4500+

- MASSIVE PRODUCTION ON LIGHTS, SOUND, VISUALS AND LASERS

- WESTCOAST CONTORTION & ACROBATICS PERFORMANCE FROM LAS VEGAS (CIRCUS)

- PRIZE GIVEAWAYS BY OUR SPONSORS WITH A COMBINED VALUE OF $10,000+ (trip giveaways, gift certificates, plus more)

- C02 JETS AND CONFETTI CANNON BLAST @ MIDNIGHT

- IMPORT MODELS GO-GO DANCING THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT

BUY TICKETS HERE

Ohhhhh Charlize....

2009-12-22T14:40:00.000-08:00

Can you believe that a mere 7 years ago this goddess underwent one of the most impressive transformations to play the role of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster..Charlize over 30lbs in weight; had her hair intentionally fried, AND bleached and had her eyebrows partially shaved and bleached.Talk about dedication. This South African beauty is a vision to behold....wow, crushing much?

http://creativitycounts.wordpress.com/

2009-12-22T14:20:00.000-08:00

RESTORE ARTS FUNDING NOW!

PLEASE DONATE TO CHARITY.

2009-12-22T01:37:00.000-08:00

Everything about this picture makes me feel kinda sick. I have nothing against Spencer Pratt...I have nothing against money.. But I have EVERYTHING against people standing in front of the camera with a massive fanned out wad of cash...especially when not a moment before this, I was reading about entire COUNTRIES that are literally starving themselves by refusing to empower women. Man, it just makes me kinda sad....

Brittany Murphy.....

2009-12-22T01:28:00.000-08:00

Rest In Peace...she was such a beautiful and exuberant creature! I loved her movies...she was always so cute and kooky. Wow, what a year for monumental losses huh?

MJ...Swayze...that SUCKS.