Interview by: Colton Beausoleil
Video by: Edward James Rissling King of the Dot has been on the rise since it began back in the alleyways of Toronto six years ago. Founder Organik wanted to create a league that was a platform for battle rappers to build from as well as everyone involved in the culture. Since growing to be one of the worlds biggest battle leagues, King of the Dot has created a movement that is taking over the scene by storm. Putting on some of the biggest match-ups to ever go down, having a team that works to it’s limits to provide for Canadian hip-hop culture. Moving as a unit, there’s nothing they can’t set out and accomplish. With entry level league Prove Yoself, Gully TK’s Ground Zero league leading into where the top tier battlers go head to head, at King of the Dot. The movement has only just begun and the future is looking bright for King of the Dot. We sat down with Organik, Bishop Brigante and Gully TK to talk about the Squad Tour, how they set up battles and more!
You can read the interview
here. There is also a
gallery of photo's from that night. A special thanks goes to King of the Dot for taking the time to sit down with us, everyone who orchestrated the show and let us be a part of it.
Major event right here! Becoming co-owner of a brand new nightclub in Mississauga, Bishop Brigante has set up what is likely to go down in Canadian history books as the most epic two day launch party/concert ever! Some of Toronto and surrounding areas biggest artists are making their way through to join Bishop on the launch of BLU ICE Nightclub. DJ DLUX (Toronto Blue Jays) & DJ Straight Goods take care of your music needs both days, and we haven't even got into who is performing yet! Hit the jump for the full line-up and some music from the headliners.
In a recent interview with CBC Music,