As a Concerned Citizen of the World

Honestly, what in the world is really going on in this video? This is a serious WTF!!!!! Someone did eventually get hurt, did we not learn as children that jumping on someone's head would inevitably lead to someone getting hurt? For real people, grow the hell up!



And just for fun, I thought I would add this in... why? Because it just goes to show that music as a whole is global and people are watching. Be AWARE!

"Three Generations of Urban Portraiture"

We are proud to make known a very special event beginning May st throughout the month in Toronto: CONTACT.

I would like to honor the featured photographers in this exhibit as they are personal friends and colleagues to the TOFLO family. Please read below;

JEROME JENNER FINE ART

AS PART OF THE CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL

PRESENTS:
* CHE KOTHARI * STEVE CARTY * JAMEL SHABAZZ *

"Three Generations of Urban Portraiture"

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OPENING > MAY 1 [7pm-12am] & CLOSING > MAY 29 [7pm-12am]

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Hosted at SMASH - 2880 Dundas St. W.

(West of Keele St. in the Junction district)

For more info on this particular exhibit, Visit JEROME JENNER

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All other information about:

CONTACT Toronto's Photography Festival

MAY 1 - 31 / 2009

Visit: www.contactphoto.com

World Premier!: Maxwell - "Pretty Wings"

YES LADIES HE'S BACK!

MUSIC: New! Drake feat. Tanya Morgan "Right to Left"

This track features Tanya Morgan an unearthed gem from Drake's Comeback Season Mixtape recording sessions. Being mutual admirers of one another, Drake joined forces with Tanya Morgan for this track.

The beat gains strength from its aggressive drums, punchy synth chords and contrasting piano melody, and provides an ideal backdrop for this old-school crew banger. The track opens with a verse by Donwill, moves on to a verse by Von Pea, then a third verse by Ilyas and finally wraps up with a verse by Drake, each emcee spitting about why he is one of the best in the game.

Listen here.

IMPORTANT: Bring Victoria George Home

UPDATE: 12:26PM April 29, 2009 Since being admitted to a Peterborough hospital yesterday morning, it is with great sadness we report Victoria George-Pazzano passed away last night. She was 29 years old. Our prayers are with the family. Read more at The Canadian Press.

UPDATE: 2:55PM April 28, 2009, Seems like all the media attention has prompted the Canadian government to overturn their decision to allow Victoria George back home. Read the updated Toronto Star article. Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word.

UPDATE: 11:00AM April 28, 2009, The media is gaining more traction on the story, here's an article in today's Toronto Star and on cbc.ca. Let's hope that this media coverage will help bring Victoria home.

While vacationing in Mexico, Victoria George-Pazzano suffered a very sever asthma attack. Since being admitted to a Mexico hospital, Canadian-born Victoria has been denied entry back into Canada to receive the proper treatment. Canadian officials have concluded that she may have been exposed to the Swine flu and will not reverse their decision to allow her home. On numerous occasions Mexican health officials have ruled out the Swine flu as she did not display any signs, symptoms or pathologies of the illness.

For more information please check out her sister's Facebook note or join the group.

Please continue to spread the word, she's in very critical condition and her family here in Toronto would like to bring her home.

You can watch the video of Victoria's family frustration at CP24.com.

WORLD PREMIER: Kanye West Ft. Young Jeezy - "Amazin"

Today Kanye premiered his latest video off the 808's album on 106 & Park. Shot in Hawaii by Hype "Million Dollar Budget" Williams.



Amazing from kwest on Vimeo.

Mother's Day Comedy Clash with Jay Martin and Jean Paul

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate it with the annual Mother's Day Jamaica vs. Trinidad Comedy Clash happening on May 10, 2009. Not to worry this event is guaranteed to have your grandmother and your mother laughing till their bellies ache. Very appropriate and all in CLEAN humor!

For more information check out Comedy Clash's official website.

JUST IN! Concert Announcement: Beyonce Live in Toronto July 20, 2009

Guess who's coming to Torontooooo? Just when I thought she was giving TO the brush-off by deciding to do a Vancouver date only... Beyonce is schedule to have her "I am Sasha Fierce" Tour stop in the T DOT Saturday July 20, 2009 at the Molson Amphitheatre.

That's right folks, tell 'em where you heard it first! Tickets will be on sale at wwww.ticketmaster.com shortly. Stay tuned...

Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" (2010)

(Note: This post should only be read by the Film-Dork in YOU!)

You may know this famed director from such cinematic greats, Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), or Batman Forever (1995) to name only a few. I was delightfully surprised to learn that my beloved childhood Disney fav Alice in Wonderland was going to be directed by Mr. Tim Burton himself. Now I can enjoy this film as an adult too!

Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, this remake will feature a combination of live-action, animation, stop motion, and performance capture technology similar to that used for "Beowulf" all in 3-D! (so excited!) . This will be the first that a movie will include all three features.

Not to mention the all-star cast that includes, polish actress Mia Wasikowska as Alice Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter (kind of perfect casting), Anne Hathaway as the White Queen, Helena Bonham-Carter as the Red Queen, Michael Sheen as Chesire Cat, and many others...

As Burton says,

"I've always liked Lewis Carroll's imagery (author of novel). It's so politically incorrect too, isn't it? Y'know, a bottle of something that says 'Drink Me' and the mushrooms..."

With this said, expect this new version to be a bit darker, deeper, and much more twisted than you've seen and know of Alice's tale.

Young Entrepreneurs Looking for Some Cash

Because it's always important to nuture the upcoming talent this city has to offer.

The Ontario Government is looking for young entrepreneurs to practically give away $3000 for them to start / develop their own businesses.

A great program the youth can definitely take advantage of. For more information check out the website at www.ontario.ca/summercompany

FRESH PICK: Roundtable Ent. present 2000 Til' @ CATHOUSE

Yes, that's right Roundtable Ent. is back at it again with their staple event "2000 Til'".

If you haven't been, then know this... the line up is usually out-of-hand by 12AM, the music is straight hits and I am not talking about the ones you hear on a radio station that will remain nameless as long as I write on this blog and lastly it's brought to you by yours truly *wink, wink*.

Check it out! Why? Because we said so! Be safe and be happy!

Jahvon on the new FLOW 93.5FM

via builtfromthegroundup.com

Jahvon will be Live on air this Friday April 17th @ 7pm on Flow93.5fm in the Trauma Unit with J-Wyze and Jus Red. Call in with questions or even just to talk to Jahvon! For our people outside of Toronto hit up www.flow935.com to tune in.

NEW! JamPack MP3 mixed by DJ Manifest: In The Mood... for Pick-up Lines

With that spring fling season in the air, many of us are fielding the craftiest of pick-up line artists while some wannabe picker uppers are probably in the need of some serious help with their game.

Well this weeks JamPack helps in both situations - lines to look out for and lines to try... either way the HUNT IS ON!! LOL Good Luck!

A new installment to the JamPack Series each week we at TOFLO will be searching out the hottest songs to give you the sound track to set your MOOD too. This week are you... in the mood for a pick-up line or two... or three! OH LAWD!

Listen down there or download here.

Shining A Light on Darfur

Note: The genocide in Darfur enters its 6th year.

This past Easter Sunday at 7pm a candle light vigil was held by the Toronto Darfur Coalition. "Shine a Light on Darfur" took place at our very own Queen's Park, downtown Toronto.

The purpose of this event comes as sentiments of significance for all to join together in solidarity to send a message to our Canadian government that the people of Darfur need protection; those who are victims require relief; and the perpetrators be brought to justice.

With the latest developments in Darfur, including the ICC issuing an arrest warrant for President Omar al-Bashir and his expulsion of 13 aid organizations from the country which is expected to leave 1.1 million people without food, 1.5 million without health care and at least one million without drinking water, according to the UN, we are at a critical point where the Canadian government must understand that Canadian citizens are demanding that Darfur take priority.

To learn more about the many ways of getting involved, please visit: Darfur Toronto

Method Man & Redman Ft. Saukrates - "A-Yo"

Red and Meth finally figured out what we always knew: The key to selling records is them sticking together and making another album. They go in on this new track with Toronto's own Sauks doing the hook and production.

Mr Hudson - "There Will Be Tears"

Kanye and G.O.O.D. Music camp got Rap on lock. Now they move in on the alternative market.

Jazmine Sullivan "Dream Big" - New Video!

My girl went and did it again! This is my 2nd personal favorite off her album. If you haven't taken it in yet, you are sleeping. Period. --A.


Dream Big - Jazmine Sullivan

Electrik Red Ft. Lil Wayne - "So Good" (Remix Baby!!)

Its all about Naomi, Sarah, Lesley and Binkie right now because there are ZERO other female groups out there. Here they team up with Weezy for the Remix Baby!!

Rochester - Unity Benefit

via builtfromthegroundup.com

We’re fundraising for the Zewditu Meshesha Children & Family Welfare Development Association in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The orphanage houses about 60 orphans and during the day over 500 kids & youths attend for schooling & work training. This is something we’re doing to give back, Rochester has actually visited the orphanage and met the kids personally. Since he came back and told me about the experience we’ve been trying to get this poppin to help them out, and its finally coming to fruition.

We have all gotten together to make a difference in the lives of these kids and to assist the workers of the orphanage who selflessly give their all day in & day out. We all party every now and then, but on the 24th of April we’re doing so to help those who deserve it.

R.™

Music: Jester & Kid Kut Mix "Encore Vol. 5: Breaking Hits"

Straight out the Serato mixer is Jester & Kid Kut's newest mix "Encore Vol. 5: Breaking Hits", not even the artwork is done on this joint.

Peep the track listing:

DJ CLASS & KANYE WEST - I'M THE ISH (RMX)
O'NEAL MCKNIGHT FT. RON BROWZ & BUSTA RHYMES - CHAMPAGNE RED LIGHTS
DJ KHALED & E-CLASS FT. FLO RIDA, ACE HOOD - JUST KNOW THAT
THE DREAM FT. KANYE WEST - WALKING ON THE MOON
LMFAO FT. PITBULL - I'M IN MIAMI (RMX)
DRAKE FT. BUN B & LIL WAYNE - UPTOWN
SWIZZ BEATS FT. LIL WAYNE - UP IN THE CLUB
RON BROWZ FT. BUSTA RHYMES - I PROMISE
R. KELLY & 50 CENT - DO WHAT IT DO
CIARA & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - LOVE SEX MAGIC
DAY 26 - VIXEN
TRISH - BUMP
JAHVON - CLASS IN SESSION
RYAN LESLIE - ONE IN A MILLION
RAY J FT. TRUTH - SEXY LADIES
WALE FT. LADY GAGA - CHILLIN
BUSTA RHYMES & T-PAIN - HUSTLER'S AMBITION
RED CAFE - HOTTEST IN THE HOOD
JAHVON - HYPEBEAST
SERANI - NO MORE GAMES (XCALIBER RMX)
R. KELLY FT. RON BROWZ - CLUB TO THE BEDROOM
RICK ROSS & JOHN LEGEND - MAGNIFICENT
KANYE WEST FT. T-PAIN - FLIGHT SCHOOL
FAT JOE FT. AKON - ONE
JAMIE FOXX FT. T-PAIN & KARDINAL OFFISHALL - BLAME IT (RMX)
VYBZ KARTEL - FATTA DAN A POUND
DRAKE - BEST I EVER HAD
THE DREAM FT. LUDACRIS, FABOLOUS, RICK ROSS, JUELZ SANTANA - ROCKIN THAT THANG (RMX)
DRAKE FT. TREY SONGZ & LIL WAYNE - SUCCESSFUL
JIM JONES & RYAN LESLIE - PRECIOUS

Listen now of download here.

Brand New!!: Eminem - "We Made You"

He's Back and just as goofy as ever! I think we all missed Em's comedic antics.
Word is that Eminem, 50, and Dre will be touring later this year. Just hope they make a stop in your city...

Young Mulla!!!: Young Money - "Every Girl" (Very Explict Lyrics)

Here is the the most chauvinistic song of 09', but we know you ladies love it!
Weezy, Drake, Jae Mills, Gutta, and Mack Maine want to bang every girl in the world...

UPDATE! Videos: Obama Inauguration Video Coverage

What would this video footage be if we didn't make you wait for it? Finally, thanks to my Video Editor extraordinaire Chris Ak, we have put together our Obama Inauguration footage into 4 nicely put video reels, that I think you all will appreciate.

I am not a professional video camera person and I by no means will I ever be taking on that role as my 9 to 5. But with that said, we couldn't go all the way down to DC and not document this historic event.

A big thanks to my girls who made the journey and made it that much more exciting! And to all those who weren't afraid to speak your piece on camera, you surely did make our day. TOFLO.com <3's YOU (the people)!

Watch all the videos below. If you missed it, you can also view the slideshow!

NEW! Concert Announcement: Rick Ross, Yung Joc, Bobby Valentino and Ron Browz

You heard it hear first people, Rick Ross, Yung Joc, Bobby Valentino and Ron Browz coming to Toronto (well, Mississauga) May 7, 2009 at the Hershey Centre. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at ticketmaster.ca. In case you've been hiding in one of Toronto's many potholes, you know this line-up is sure to stir up some excitement. We First!

Rock On!!: Lil Wayne - "Prom Queen"

The more I hear this song the more I'm feeling it. As you probably heard by now, Weezy will release a ROCK album titled Rebirth this year. If the tracks "Prom Queen", and "Hot Revolver" are any indication this album just might make it to my CD changer. How do you feel about Weezy releasing a Rock album?

Chrisette Michele - "Epiphany" (Co-starring Drake)

After getting her start singing hooks for Jay-Z and Nas, Chrisette Michele is now solidifying herself as a Rhythm and Blues singer to be reckon with. This video co-stars Toronto's very own Drake as her soon to be Ex (how you gonna put his stuff out on the street? lol). Her sophomore album "Epiphany" is due out May 19th. Cop that!

Brand New!!!: Trey Songz - "Brand New"

Since his fellow Virginian Chris Brown is on hiatus, now is the perfect time for Trey Songz to snatch the RnB crown. He's been in the studio working hard, writing, and even freestyling on the mixtape circuit generating a buzz for his upcoming album "Ready". On this track Trey Shows why he is still one of the best vocalist in the game.