What do you get when a Toronto based emcee teams up with an underground legend from New York? Pure Fire. Toronto born rapper Fortunato, and Sean Price collab on this gritty street single, and tackle the different levels of wackness they can't help but see in today's Hip-Hop industry. Shot in Brooklyn, NY by Spanish Fly Media, this all-star collaboration offers production from Sean One, and the comedic styling's of Sergio Chicon (Comedy Central, MTV) to help illustrate their point.
Fortunato has been on his grind for quite some time, and is no stranger to Toronto's Hip-Hop scene. In 2001, he began freestyle battling with battle rap leagues such as King of the Dot & Beastmode, and has even been known to take home tournament victory's. Fortunato has been making waves in the industry as well, with his 2008 debut "Anger Management" being named one of Exclaim's top 10 Hip-Hop albums of the year, and performing alongside some of rap's greats such as Freeway, and Smif N Wessun.
Sean Price, & Fortunato clearly aren't too impressed with the questionable motives in today's Hip-Hop, but what do you think? Would some MC's really sell their soul to get their song on a playlist? Would you? Let us know in the comments, and peep the video below. Stream/Download: Fortunato ft. Sean Price: “Don’t Drink the Kool Aid”
The world of Hip-Hop has reached a point where it can be hard to find movements focused around old-school foundations. The pride of Canada's Underground in this regard, undoubtedly, is King of the Dot Entertainment (KOTD). Grown up directly from the streets, KOTD was built by artists passionately involved in the art of Battle-Rap. The organization's founder and CEO Organik, along with a healthy supporting cast, help KOTD bring audiences the very best events and names in the sport. This weekend, Feb 7th-8th, the team is bringing what could be the most anticipated event in battle rap history to Toronto's Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Their flagship event, Blackout, is on it's fifth anniversary and fans couldn't be more excited. .
Peep the full article after the jump!
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. Download: Soul Khan - "Soulstice 4"
What do you get when a Toronto based emcee teams up with an underground legend from New York? Pure Fire. Toronto born rapper Fortunato, and Sean Price collab on this gritty street single, and tackle the different levels of wackness they can't help but see in today's Hip-Hop industry. Shot in Brooklyn, NY by Spanish Fly Media, this all-star collaboration offers production from Sean One, and the comedic styling's of Sergio Chicon (Comedy Central, MTV) to help illustrate their point.
Fortunato has been on his grind for quite some time, and is no stranger to Toronto's Hip-Hop scene. In 2001, he began freestyle battling with battle rap leagues such as King of the Dot & Beastmode, and has even been known to take home tournament victory's. Fortunato has been making waves in the industry as well, with his 2008 debut "Anger Management" being named one of Exclaim's top 10 Hip-Hop albums of the year, and performing alongside some of rap's greats such as Freeway, and Smif N Wessun.
Sean Price, & Fortunato clearly aren't too impressed with the questionable motives in today's Hip-Hop, but what do you think? Would some MC's really sell their soul to get their song on a playlist? Would you? Let us know in the comments, and peep the video below. Stream/Download: Fortunato ft. Sean Price: “Don’t Drink the Kool Aid”
The world of Hip-Hop has reached a point where it can be hard to find movements focused around old-school foundations. The pride of Canada's Underground in this regard, undoubtedly, is King of the Dot Entertainment (KOTD). Grown up directly from the streets, KOTD was built by artists passionately involved in the art of Battle-Rap. The organization's founder and CEO Organik, along with a healthy supporting cast, help KOTD bring audiences the very best events and names in the sport. This weekend, Feb 7th-8th, the team is bringing what could be the most anticipated event in battle rap history to Toronto's Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Their flagship event, Blackout, is on it's fifth anniversary and fans couldn't be more excited. .
Peep the full article after the jump!
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