F&F 50% off Costa Blanca and Urban Behaviour

Clearly, I know we are in a recession, but with these F&F things flying through my inbox every other day I couldn't help but share the wealth??? Ok not wealth but hey who doesn't like to get the homeboy hook-up once in awhile. For all the ladies and the people who have ladies to shop for. Enjoy!

We First: 2000 Til 2 Year Anniversary Downloads

Our good friends at Roundtable are celebrating their staple party "2000 Til" second year anniversary (wow has it really been that long?) next Friday at THE DRINK.

So in the spirit of good music and the love of life, here are two heavy downloads for your MP3 asses.

The Chill Edition

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The Club Edition

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Want more?

Check out TOFLO.com for more event details.

Never Too Early for Holiday Greetings

Here's another video of the Obama's for the holiday season. Whewww... his team is pumping out these videos as if their lives depended on it. Merry early holidays people!

The Obama's on 60 Minutes

Just when I thought I couldn't get enough of Barack and the family - here they are on 60 Minutes with their first post-election interview. A real, candid interview that really gives you insight on how Michelle and her man interact.

Points of the day:

1. "You're not getting any more outta me!"
2. "Barack, you slept in!"
3. "Harold's chicken shack... car with the hole in it... and you could see the sidewalk???" WTF & LOL?
4. "Sleepovers!"
5. Michelle: "Since when was it ever soothing for you to wash dishes?"
6. Michelle: "Like what???"
7. Michelle: "I wouldn't go with you..."
   
8. Barack's barber now has to come to an undisclosed location rather then him go to the barbershop to get his hair cut W-O-W!
9. Can I add the title "MOM-in-chief" on my resume?
10. Barack: "She's serious when she talks about being a mom!" Thank-you!
11. Barack: "I don't tell my mother-in-law what to do... I am not stupid!" Say it again...
    
12. "I am not going to compare my mother-in-law to a new dog", is Steve damn stupid?
    

Watch the clip, you'll see what I mean.

Q-Tip Finally

Since Q-Tip hinted at the idea of dropping a new album, we have been anxiously feeding off "leaked" tracks coming from all ends of the web. After his 1999 release "Amplified" which didn't gain a lot of public or media attention, his new studio release "The Renaissance" surely makes up for that like a first-born child.


His solo tracks "Johnny Dead", "Gettin Up", "Official" and "You" are all very cool, laid-back and dare I say straight "head-banging" (in this day in age, go figure?), not in the literal sense though (we aren't talking about Guns n' Roses here). And as we all know we haven't heard music like this since the late 1990's when Tribe was still alive! Even his collabos are kept to the bare minimum and has teamed up with the most notable unlikelies like jazz sensation Norah Jones in "Life is Better", "new-to-the-scene" (well-kind of) Amanada Diva in "Man/Woman Boogie" and "where the hell have you been hiding?" D'Angelo in "Believe". Damn good album from front to back, and shoot his "couldn't-help-but-notice" style isn't too shabby either.

Want more?

Listen to Q-Tip's "The Renaissance" on imeem.com

F&F @ Old Navy / Gap / Banana Republic Canada

Time to get up on that Christmas shopping grind... 30% off everything at Gap and all its sister companies. Go head go crazy!

Click on the image above and print it out.

NEW (sorta) Alicia Keys

Manifest and I were having a discussion about artists who re-release their album. To be completely honest, I don't think it should be allowed. Why is it that an artist feels like they can record 1 - 2 new tracks throw it on an already released album and then re-package it like it's completely brand new? Unacceptable... in my books. If I didn't buy your CD then, why because of new tracks that I can easily find for F-R-E-E would I lay down another 10 - 15 bucks to buy your CD again?

It's a recession! Remember that. And on that note here is one of three new tracks off her RE-release album "As I Am - The Super Edition". :-P

Obama is Just So Cool!

I've been meaning to post this video a long time ago, I just couldn't find a quality version of it. But just to reiterate how President-Elect Obama is just so cool (sorry I don't have any witty come-backs for it) I thought it would be worth while to post it up for reference.

And like Jay-Z, Barack just had to brush his shoulder off!

And So It Is... History Begins...

Well there you have it folks, when faced with adversity, together you can CHANGE. Finally the USA has smartened up and have collectively voted for the first-ever black President.

While in the restaurant with my 6-year old son I could just feel the energy of everyone around us hoping and praying that something would be different come 11pm that night. As it did when they announced that Obama had just won the state of California with 55 electoral votes... pushed Obama's seat count to 297. He won, fair and square - no recount, this was it.


America had voted Obama as their 44th President. Words could not describe how everyone felt, tears, dancing and yelling and from the mouth of a 6-year old "did the black guy win?". Outright granted this is a day that everyone in the world has been hoping for and finally it is happening. I am grateful to have shared it with my little guy!

So now on to planning my trip to DC to witness yet again another historic moment for the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 20th, 2009. And in the good words of my friend CS "finally, someone our kids can look up to who's not a rapper or an athlete!". Couldn't have said it better myself.

Happy history/Obama/finally-change-is coming day!

I Like to See Stuff Like This

I just thought I would share this video clip of this man who thought it was important to exercise his right to vote in battleground state Virginia that for the most part has been Republican. Vote for Change!

NEW! Saukrates feat. King Reign & Drake "Fades Away"

Yeah a bit late... but as they say better late... Here's the latest from Tdot's Saukrates featuring King Reign & Drake. I am actually feeling this track. Very smooth mellow type shit I think it's worth a listen.

Voting for Change is Amoung US

In case you have been sleeping under a rock for the last 2 years, today will be the day that will forever go down in history as the most highly publicized, most anticipated and the most critical to all man kind around the world.

Just think, Democrat Barack Obama could become the first African-American president (talk about a statement). Republican John McCain could become the oldest president elected to a first term (umm... not so much). Sarah Palin could become the first woman elected vice president (scary! And that's not because she's a woman - don't get it twisted). A lot at stake, wouldn't you agree?

For this historic event I will be at Island Mixx in Pickering, and to all my fellow Canadians who wish to witness come on over and join us. Pics and video will be posted shortly.

And in case you were wondering, here's a little something that made my morning.

Halloween Bonanza!

My people today is Halloween. The only official day of the whole year when you can dress like an ass and look normal. So with my ASS-suit on @ my office I have been asked where am I going tonight? You can check out the events at TOFLO.com (yes shameless plug and so what?) or if you're too damn lazy read below.

Our Halloween Favorites

Happy FREAKING!

T.I. Put On The Spot in Talk Show Interview

Damn... as if going to jail for 366 days wasn't pressure. This chick got all the jokes in the world and if I was T.I. would have slapped the bitch... but hey that's just me. If anything, it's a good laugh!

SALE: Parasuco with up to 80% off!

Yes that's right kids, Parasuco warehouse sale at the International Centre - Hall 4 (6900 Airport Road). Sale continues until Sunday November 9th. Happpy early Christmas shopping (for all those that care!).

Yes, YOU CAN!

With the American election drawing near, I think it's important as Canadians that we take notice that we are indeed witnessing history in the making. Will.I.Am has put together a pro-OBAMA video that seeks to inspire at the very least. To our American counterparts "Get off your ass and vote please!"

NEW! Q-Tip feat. Eve "Gettin' Up" remix

This just in... Q-Tip feat. Eve in the "Gettin' Up" remix. Ummm not a big fan. And since when was Eve back in the game? Sorta sounds like a real bad Diddy sample, listen for yourself. Now back to work!

NEW! "NOTORIOUS" Movie Trailer

Check out the new "NOTORIOUS" movie trailer. Not one of them low-budget, rap-chasing dream movies. Can't wait to see this one in theatres.

WE [heart] Family & Friends

So Christmas has come early for some... depending on where you shop. Here is a coupon for Family & Friends day at FootLocker. A full 30% off everything for the entire weekend. Shop hard and know that we love you!

If you can't print off the coupon up top, view the original.

Try Something Different: "A Raisin in the Sun"

And no I am not talking about the Diddy movie.

I just finished having lunch with a friend who happened to mention that I should check out "A Raisin in the Sun" [live theatre] play. Outside of the hoopla of Fashion Week and other celebrity-stricken events around the city... I thought to myself why not try something new and DIFFERENT.

I will be going to check it out next week and I hope all you other people will take the time to experience something outside of the box. Check back for the review.

Sidenote: thanks Addis for the insight!

Want More?

Visit soulpepper's official website
Buy tickets to "A Raisin in the Sun"
See what others had to say about the play

What the f&%^?

As if this shit weren't strange enough, you got the kiddies running around the place AND it's a damn baby shower for god's sakes.

WWW's Literary Journey

This weekend was the first ever sold-out What Women Want "Literary Journey" event. And for someone who doesn't enjoying reading, much to my surprise the book "Something Borrowed" by Emily Giffin was a real page-turner and the follow-up book discussion / lunch-on was a huge success.

The Rundown

The venue 1 King West was very classy and made for a very intimate and cozy experience.

The food was decadent, starting with a fresh garden salad to a healthy and satisfying serving of baked chicken breast with potatoes and vegetables. Then to end off they served a not-too-sweet apple crumble (that could have used a side of vanilla ice cream) but you know was delicious nonetheless.

The guests made for a very interesting discussion of the book which was lead by Shannae Ingleton, Yvonne Kai, Rachel Hale, Christa Jea and Catriona Smart. At one point it got a little heated with one guest telling another "to cool it down..." and "how about you take it down a notch..." in regards to a disagreement in the way the novel's characters were behaving. Jerry Springer like? Not so much, but did add a little excitement to the afternoon.

View pics from Sunday's event below:

Concert Announcement: JOHN LEGEND

Alright, you know John Legend is my husband and as a faithful wife does, she tells all her friends when he's coming to visit.

In anticipation for his 3rd studio album release "Evolver" he will be performing in Toronto at ROY THOMPSON HALL on Friday November 28th.

Don't sleep tickets go on sale tomorrow!

Have you seen "So You Think You Can Dance Canada"?

If you didn't know, Canada has jumped on the "So You Think You Can Dance" band wagon, now in it's 2nd installment - I have to say it is sooo much better then it's American counterpart.

Yeah you have the salsa, the contemporary and hip hop numbers - that's a given. But one thing the US doesn't have that we do is the wide range of dance professionals and eclectic styles.

Last night for the FIRST time ever they had Dance Hall. DANCE HALL bitches! Where on national television have you ever seen a multi-million dollar broadcasting company showcase a dance style only known in the deep boroughs of a small island known as Jamaica... ok fine and Eglinton West? N-E-V-E-R!


Kaitlyn & Izaak definitely put on their best dressed and ripped up the choreography. Ok not so much Izaak but Kaitlyn threw it down. And as hard as it might have been for her to adapt to a dance-style that she probably had no experience with she made it hers and showed her talent ranges far beyond just contemporary. Luther Brown was a bit harsh and that may very well be because that's "him" per se - but credit is definitely due.

Go head Kaitlyn with your wig and your black, shiny tights!

P.S. I am searching for the clip on YouTube and once I find it you damn well know I will post it.

If you missed it, it re-airs on MuchMusic Saturdays @ 2:00pm.

Want more?

Check out the SYTYCD Canada official website
Watch what the contestants had to say about their performances

Peep the Sneaks

Ok I am not one to brag and boast about my own shit but I came across this blog and wouldn't you know it look who it is. The damn Dora sneakers made it into thisisu.com. Peep the pics!