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Thursday August 5th: Choclair Video Release Party
 Tonic Nightclub & Leftcyde Media Presents:
LIVE N DIRECT THURSDAYS
Thursday August 5th, 2010
CHOCLAIR VIDEO RELEASE PARTY
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featuring performances by
CHOCLAIR
with guests
GroundBreakers, Storiez, Indelible, WestCoast Familia and Drastic Measures
Doors @ 8pm
Tickets $10 advance - www.clubzone.com
http://www.clubzone.com/events/Vancouver/202573/CHOCLAIR-VIDEO-RELEASE-PARTY-Live-N-Direct-Thursdays
Tickets available at door $15
www.thetonicclub.com
www.leftcydemedia.com
$3.75 HIGHBALLS
$3.75 CORONA
DJ SUPAFLY
11pm - 3am - DJ SUPAFLY spinning your favourite Hip Hop / Rap / Urban
*** TICKET LOCATIONS ***
CLUBZONE: http://www.clubzone.com/events/Vancouver/202573/CHOCLAIR-VIDEO-RELEASE-PARTY-Live-N-Direct-Thursdays
featuring performances by:
CHOCLAIR
Choclair is an international music icon who has set the benchmark for Canadian hip-hop, laying the foundation for artists such as Drake, Kardinal Offishall, Belly, Classified, K' naan and Saukrates. Starting at the age of 11, Kareem "Choclair" Blake followed in his older brother’s footstep, who at the time was the hottest rapper in the neighborhood. This was the bar for Choclair. His first release, Twenty-One Years, in December of 1995 was quickly embraced worldwide, establishing him as a standout rapper in the burgeoning Canadian hip-hop scene. Subsequently, five independently owned records from Choclair were featured around the globe on prestigious hip-hop compilations due to the success of Twenty-One Years.
In June of 1998, after having released 11 records, Choclair went on to achieve a Gold Record with the Rascalz on Canada’s hip-hop anthem, Northern Touch, receiving 2 Juno awards and a Much Music Award. Choclair then decided to expand his team and join forces with Virgin Music. "The opportunity with Virgin Music was great". Together with Virgin Music, his first release Ice Cold went Gold in 35 days, reaching number one on the charts. With this Choclair became a star in the music industry, having audiences recite his lyrics from front to back.
Understanding the workings of the music industry enabled Choclair to collaborate with some of the world’s premier artists such as, Kurupt, Guru, Memphis Bleek, Rahzal, Mix Master Mike, Tha Liks, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Xzibit, De La Soul, Dawn Robinson, Beenie Man and countless others. These collaborations garnered him further respect from the international hip-hop community, paving the way to even more Juno and Much Music Awards. In 2003 armed with his arsenal of awards, Gold Records, collaborations and new found knowledge of how the business works, Choclair left Virgin to restart his new independently owned Label Greenhouse Music.
Continuing his success, Choclair released the independent album Flagrant, garnering a Source Award nomination for best International Artist, and bringing home another Juno award. "This experience has been a great ride and now I am ready to take it for the whole world to see". Always actively involved in the Canadian music scene, Choclair was instrumental in helping launch the first hip-hop radio station in Winnipeg (Flava 107.9) with his company Melt In Ya Mouth Entertainment in 2004.
Poised to release his fifth and most powerful album to date, C. Evolution aims to be the quintessential album in Choclair’s success filled career. Fueled by the hunger of Canada’s hottest up-and-coming production team PHS and keeping with the already established talents of Saukrates, Solitair and Kardinal Offishall. C. Evolution is already generating an enormous buzz, leaving countless fans in anticipation. With the lead off single Move Mountains, Choclair is looking to show the world his evolution as an artist, and prove that with perseverance they too can move mountains.
http://www.myspace.com/choclair
GROUNDBREAKERS
This boom bap band blends a number of genres,creating waves in Canada's hip hop community.Inspired by a wide spectrum of artists such as Krs One,Main Source,Tribe Called Quest,De La Soul,Nas,Gangstarr,Kool G Rap,Atmosphere,Brother Ali,The Roots,Run Dmc,The Beatles,Motown Records,Neil Young and many more,the GroundBreakers unleash a wide array of intelligent flow and live instrumentation creating a pure sound embraced by a highly diverse crowd of appreciaters.The GroundBreakers ability to freestyle as a unit has won over music lovers of many genres.A thick and live boombap sound,layered with lyrics,cuts,beatboxing and bass.Innovative,yet true to hip hop's roots,this up and coming force is redefining the term "Ground Breaking".
http://www.myspace.com/vancitygroundbreakers
STORIEZ
Michael Storey is a seasoned performer who defines his own unique style: “Soul Hop”. His fresh, positive vibe transcends through his music, empowering his listeners. By translating the experiences in his life to all ages and spectrums of music listeners, Storiez connects his audience with the reality of the ups and downs people face. Storiez wasn’t always involved in music, but has made it his passion.
Storiez was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. As a young man, Storiez qualified 2nd for World Trials in boxing and was a member of the Alberta Provincial Boxing and Canadian National Boxing Teams in 2001. In 2007, Storiez was even featured in a movie about boxing called “Ressurecting the Champ” with Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett.
Unfortunately, with a lack of funding from the Canadian Government towards amateur sporting, Storiez needed to raise money his own way to pursue his dream. Quickly getting caught up in the cycle and hustle of the street, his own substance abuse turned him away from the sport entirely. At this point in his life, Storiez found himself incarcerated, using narcotics, living on the street and without faith in his life.
It was through his faith that Storiez cleaned up and found his passion for music.
Enlightened, Storiez has found his faith in himself, and his music.
Songs such as “Caught in the Cycle” relate the listener to a life of increased hardship, and the necessity of faith in his life. The reality Storiez has lived through and been able to overcome through his music is enlightening. “Hustlin” speaks to the audience about what really matters in his life: friends and family. The positivity and natural music ability of Storiez engages anyone fortunate enough to see his powerful stage show. The effect Storiez has on his audience is emotive.
In 2010 Storiez will be releasing his debut entitled “Angels & Demons”, an introduction to the story of someone who has made a difference in his own life through his faith and music. Produced by Sean “Two Bit” Lennox of West Coast Familia, “Angels & Demons” is a biography of the man Storiez was, is and is becoming. Aside from his own debut, Storiez has been featured on numerous Vancouver Hip Hop collaborations, adding his own flavour of “Soul Hop”.
http://www.myspace.com/storiez2009
INDELIBLE
After over a decade in the trenches with countless identities,
rappers JT420 and illucid have found a more solid focus,
and a bigger, more unique sound than ever,
in their new brand INDELIBLE.
*Check out their new "Fast Lane - Down That Road" Double Feature music video @
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uio9T1jKwug
http://www.indeliblehiphop.com/
http://www.myspace.com/indelibleonline
WESTCOAST FAMILIA
www.myspace.com/westcoastfamilia
www.myspce.com/twobitmusic
DRASTIC MEASURES (Arsenist)
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