CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT: Flo Rida, Soulja Boy and Kevin Rudolf

Y.O.T.E presents Summer Heat with Flo Rida, Soulja Boy and Kevin Rudolf July 23 at the Ricoh Coliseum.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday June 12th through Ticketmaster.ca.

For more info go to yoteinc.com or call 416-800-9084.

Who is MATEO ?

I do not know too much about this kid, but when a fellow facebooker posted this news clip I paid attention.

I followed instructions and went to the website to download the min-mixtape. This singer is talented and definitely on the come-up in a big way. He's got all the right ingredients, so it's just a matter of time!

"Oohh N Love" is a sure winner as well as "Underneath the Sky".

Download your free mixtape here: MATEO "Underneath The Sky" (Mixtape: Chapter 1)





~A~

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...

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!

NEW! Video: Serani "No Games"

I have yet to go to a club and NOT hear this song. Probably one of the better reggae songs out now that doesn't talk about shooting someone in their head and all that type gangsterism... While I can respect the artistry of song writing / and Serani's singing abilities, boy no one, and I mean no one can do a mean green screen like the Jamaicans.



via @RoShine on Twitter

NEW! Video: Kid CuDi "My Super Boo"

Not your average booty-shaking, bottle-popping, money-flinging type video... but a more sophisticated montage of beautiful women. As a woman myself, I can appreciate that it's just beautiful women and their selves *pause*. No extras, no alcohol, and no expensive clothing and accessories... just them and some bed sheets. CLASSIC... Take a look-see for yourself...



via @RoShine on Twitter

UPDATE: Dancing with the Stars & Lil' Kim

Good god, Lil' Kim dancing with her plastic self apparently did a good job on the Dancing with the Stars premier. She got 7's across the board and was praised with "having potential" to be a true ballroom dancer. Check Lil' Kim out, all the while dedicating her first dance to all the hoodrat chicks in her favorite 2nd home - the Philly Detention Center.

NEW! Music: JD Era feat. Saukrates "Take Off"

Hot off the presses new JD Era featuring Saukrates. Take a listen now!

NEW! Teedra Moses Mixtape: Young Hustla Vol III - Lionhearted

OMG, could it really be? Ms. Teedra back on the scene with her 3rd installment of the Young Hustla mixtape series. If you all know me, you know that I am Teedra's biggest fan. We need another album, quick fast.

Hopefully this will be the interlude to something on the horizon. I just don't understand why these labels are sleeping on her. TOFLO.com [hearts] Teedra Moses! Download here or from Zshare now!

Look Who's Being Featured on imeem.com

Wow, Toronto's very own Drake playlist is being featured on imeem.com for his newly release mixtape "So Far Gone". Talk about traction... anyone who's anyone knows that imeem is the #1 website for online music streaming. That definitely deserves a HIGH-FIVE from us!

Video: Jail Cell Beating of 15 Year Old Female

As if there isn't a big enough problem with police brutality in this world. This time it was all caught on tape. A 15 year old female was brought in for holding and well let's just say Chris Brown ain't got nothing on this IDIOT. The officer was charged with assault.

NEW! Video: Alias Donmillion - Back On The Block

Directed by TOFLO.com's favorite director Stirling, loving the visuals. The artist never heard of him until now. The video definitely is on some dope vibe, the track I'll reserve to comment but Shane you do some beautiful work! Keep 'em coming.

NEW! Video: K-OS - 4 3 2 1

Hot out of the Universal camp, K-OS' new video 4 3 2 1. Really digging the creative in this one... the track, umm waiting for Fat Lip from the Pharcyde to surprise me and spit a verse. LOL, all jokes aside nice vibe and really looking forward to K-OS' next album release.

T.O. Love Jay Dilla T's and Fleeces

Today, February 10th marks the 3rd anniversary of Dilla's passing.

James Yancey would've been 35 if Lupus hadn't taken his life.

Iris has done a new take on last years design, paying homage to "the greatest hip-hop producer of all time".

IRIS - TORONTO LOVE JAY tees
$40 CAD
MENS = M-XXL
WOMENS = S-L

IRIS - TORONTO LOVE JAY fleece
$90 CAD
MENS = M-XXL

Quantities are limited and are available by emailing Iris at getmoney@interpretiverocking.com or visiting LIVESTOCK [116 Spadina Ave. Unit 1]

NEW! Event & Contest: Shopaholic

In celebration of the movie “Confessions of a Shopaholic”, a cocktail party is very much necessary! All going down next Thursday February 12, 2009 at The Fifth (225 Richmond St. W.). This party kicks off those who love retail therapy, statement jewellery, fashion everything, beauty products, taking photos, Facebooking them, looking great, trendsteering!

HeyDoYou.com and TOFLO.com are giving away tickets to this fashion trendy, shopping-friendly event. Email us the name of the lead actress in the movie "Confessions of a Shopaholic" for your chance to WIN!

Want more?

Visit the official "Confessions of a Shopaholic" website

2009 Juno Nominees are Official Out

For all those who follow the Canadian version of the Grammys, the Junos have just released their nominees for their 2009 broadcast on March 29, 2009 (hosted by one of Toronto's greatest comedians Russell Peters), today.

Take a look-see, from the vibe I am getting off Twitter not everyone on there deserves to be. And hey, who can you blame when it's a buddy-buddy nomination system. Don't get mad, next year just make sure you write your Dear Junos letters to nominate your artist / friend / wanna-be-artist. It's easy! HAH!

View all the nominees here.

Want more?

Visit the official 2009 Juno Awards website

NEW! Music: Robin Thicke - Dreamworld

Robin Thicke's new single release "Dreamworld" seems like he's bringing it back to the all soulful Robin we know when he came out with "The Evolution of Robin Thicke". I really like it! The third studio-release album didn't resonate well with me - but hey here's one track that stuck.

Hopefully this is a sign of good things to come in '09. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

NEW! DROP x Jahvon feat. Kardinal Offishall

Straight outta the Foundation Group, Jahvon's DROP featuring Kardinal Offishall. Check it out now or download here.

NEW! Shaun Boothe's Unauthorized Biography of Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama (Special Inauguration Edition)

How fitting that while I was in DC for Obama's Inauguration I received this from my good friend Shaun Boothe. Now on it's 4th edition Boothe presents the Unauthorized Biography of Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama (Special Inauguration Edition).

If only my highschool history lessons where this engaging, I would have learned so much more. Big shout out to Shaun for educating our community. Watch the video below.

DAY 2: Presidential Inauguration Swearing-In Ceremony / Parade

Words cannot fully explain the energy and the aura that was felt by actually participating in today's Presidential events. With no ticket in hand we called our cab and made it down to Capital Hill at around 9:30 AM. The crowds of people were definitely in the millions and even with tickets, not everyone was able to get in behind the barriers. The army was in full force checking and double-checking every single person that was let on to the grounds (and I mean not even within ear-shot of the loudest speaker on the entire premises).

After witnessing about 10,000 people jam down into a 4-lane street into a 1-door enterance, we decided that we would head down to the Canadian Embassy to possibly see some sort of TV screen and if we were lucky a snippet of Obama's speech. That much we were given and we moved on to the next point of interest - the parade.

No surprise, the parade route was completely locked off and we had to wessle our way through another heard of humanity. This took about another hour, but in the midst of all the action we seen a few celebrities Wyclef, Anne Hathaway and Lynn Whitfield. TOFLO them up and moved merrily along.

Anxiously awaiting the arrival of the 44th President, we stood in -5 degree weather for about 2 hours. I think I just had about enough until we were graciously engaged with several individuals all from different states talking about what Obama being President meant to them. Interesting conversation that made time just fly right by. And before we knew it, Barack and Michelle Obama were walking down Pennsylvania Avenue hand-in-hand. I-N-S-P-I-R-I-N-G, is the only word that could truly describe what the crowd was experiencing.

Through the cold, tears, screams, long lines, pushing, shoving and well you get the picture this one moment truly made it worth today's angry and at times patience-testing pursuit of history.