Monday, August 13, 2012

THE CYPHER Presents...the "TO for Toronto Cypher" feat. SepTo and Brotha J


On the heels of his 3rd and latest mixtape, "T.O. For Toronto,"
SepTo joins forces with The Cypher to showcase some new music.

Mixed by turntablist, multiple award winner, and Toronto legend, DJ Grouch; T.O. For Toronto bridges the generation gap in Toronto’s (Canada’s) hip hop music landscape while paying homage to its history. SepTo updates some classic songs by the likes of Michee Mee, Kardinal Offishall, The Rascalz, Choclair, and more including the Ghetto Concept inspired lead single, EZ When Approachin’. The tape also features new music and verses from Dan-e-o, Wio K, Grimace Love, Shi Wisdom, Kardinal, and Septo’s own NevR crew, including Juno Award winner, Brotha J. Speaking about coming together with The Cypher, SepTo says “I’m very patriotic, so joining forces with The Cypher for some exclusiveperformances from my CD, was a no brainer. They respect the art and the architect and supported me at the genesis of my career ... I can’t wait to perform this music live!”


About The Cypher:

The Cypher is a grassroots hip hop event started by MC FÜBB and the Hip Hop Headz (H3) community in downtown Toronto in the summer of 2009. The Cypher is an event where hip hop MCs, DJs, producers, and other artists from around the world come to meet and showcase their talents and skills, and gives them an opportunity to network and create business opportunities. The Cypher is an event designed to keep alive the spirit of spontaneous creativity and showmanship that can occur only in hip hop. The Cypher is an opportunity for various members of the hip hop community to perform, network, build community and have fun.

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Music will be provided by DJ Romeo and DJ Xplisit as live performances by SepTO and Brotha J.

All artists in attendance will have the opportunity to get on the mic and perform in the cyphers, in which emcees pass the microphone around and take turns rapping. Lyricist and/or freestyle competition may also occur. 

The Cypher is taking place on the top floor of The Central, doors at 10pm. 

$5 cover all night.

The Cypher is brought to you by:

Hip Hop Headz (H3) - www.theh3.com

The Bigger Than Hip Hop Show: http://biggerthanhiphopshow.podomatic.com/

The Masterplan Show: http://www.facebook.com/TMPS895FM

KOPS Records: http://kopsrecords.ca/




For more info, check out:

http://www.thecypher.ca/

Thursday, July 5, 2012

THE CYPHER - 3 Year Anniversary



3 Years Strong...

From its humble beginnings in the summer of 2009 on the Queen Street sidewalk in front of KOPS Records, The Cypher has come a very long way. Starting out with the simple idea of giving hip hop emcees an outlet to get some mic time, The Cypher is now looked to by many artists as the place to sharpen and hone their talents and skills, network, have fun, express themselves, practice their rhymes, and has become a staple event in Toronto’s hip hop community.

For the past three years, The Cypher has continually grown and evolved both in scope and size, providing a plethora of opportunities both for creators of hip hop music and fans of hip hop music and culture alike. From monthly events where anyone in attendance is free to join the cypher and pass the mic around, to cyphers and jams in parks and street festivals around the city, to organizing and promoting large concerts showcasing the likes of J-Live (Triple Threat Productions), Jeru the Damaja (Gang Starr Foundation), and Stalley (MMG), The Cypher continually stands for the manifestation and proliferation of hip hop as an idea, a cultural movement, and an art-form. The addition of lyricist and freestyle competitions as well as artist features at regular events has given artists opportunities to be recognized and stand out among their peers. The Cypher is also continually expanding its reach beyond Toronto, with past events in Chicago, Hamilton, and Guelph.

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Music will be provided by DJ Xplisit as well as a live performance by The Cypher Crew.

All artists in attendance will have the opportunity to get on the mic and perform in the cyphers, in which emcees pass the microphone around and take turns rapping. Lyricist and/or freestyle competition will also occur.

The Cypher is taking place on the top floor of The Central, doors at 9pm.

Free admission before 10pm, $5 cover after 10pm.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Jeru the Damaja - Live in Toronto - June 11




WHEN: Monday, June 11, 2012 (doors at 9pm)
WHERE: Revival Bar - 783 College Street, Toronto
TICKETS: http://www.jeruintoronto.eventbrite.ca/


The Cypher and Angerville present Jeru The Damaja Live in concert. The Brooklyn born Gang Starr foundation member will be performing in Toronto for one night only at Revival Bar 783 College St. on Monday June 11th.


Also featuring performances by:


Angerville


MC FÜBB + The Cypher


Fresh Kils and Relic


Music by DJ Xplisit


Advance tickets are $15 and available at Play De Record 357 Yonge st. and Soundscapes 572 College st. and online at: 


http://www.jeruintoronto.eventbrite.ca/


Doors open at 9 pm, 19+ ID is required
($20 at the door...save money by getting tickets in advance!)