Celebrating the release of Frankie Payne’s Clarity and Theo3’s Enticement.
FRANKIE PAYNE & THEO3 RELEASE PARTY
Music by DJ Grouch, DJ Riccachet, DJ Thera-P, Shortcut, Phat Tony
Hosted by DJ NaNa
Thursday, May 30, 2013
@ Wrongbar (1279 Queen St. W.)
Tickets: $10 (ladies $5 before 11pm)
19+
#BIGTICKET
w/ Theology 3, Spesh K, Caution Da Don, Phoenix Pagliacci, Episode, Dice Alias
Hosted by Dan-e-o
Music by DJ Law
Friday, February 8, 2013
@ Velvet Underground (510 Queen St. W.)
Cover: $5 before 11 PM
New track from Diaz.
Alongside his latest battle, Diaz brings you his freshly cut “What U In It For?” featuring critically acclaimed Toronto Hip-Hop veteran THEO 3. The intricate rhymes and introspective subject matter challenge the listeners to ask themselves why each of us do what we do. The thought-provoking verses along with the tailor-made production from Phizzix make this track one that you won’t want to skip over.”
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DOWNLOAD: Diaz – What U In It For? (Soundcloud)
Theo3 has dropped his debut album, Airplane Over One Way Streets, available online through iTunes and Bandcamp. The LP features appearances from DJ Eclipse, Ayah, DJ Grouch, Tanika Charles, Andreena Mill and fellow Freedom Writers Tona and Frankie Payne.
HERE IT IS. The debut album of Toronto’s very own Hip Hop force THEO3. A cohesive and intensely personal collection of songs that represent progression, balance, struggle and determination over a seamless blend of richly textured beats and varied production styles.
PURCHASE: Theo3 – Airplane Over One Way Streets (Bandcamp | iTunes)
“Trust” is the lead single from Theo3’s upcoming album Airplane Over One Way Streets. The track features cuts by DJ Eclipse and production from Tone Mason.
DOWNLOAD: Theo3 – Trust (Bandcamp)
New video from Freedom Writers. Produced and directed by Big Sproxx.
Served up to you char-broiled, strait off an open flame, the “F-DUB” collective brings you its latest installment of pure, unadulterated artistry: The Grille. Local 24 hour diner The Grille has played second home to The Freedom Writers for the past 2 years whether the occasion be an all-night studio session, video shoot, a heated hip hop debate or just straight politicking. Filmed in one take Theo3, Tona, Adam Bomb, Frankie Payne and Progress terrorize the raw and gritty backdrop provided by in house producer/engineer/director Big Sproxx with the perfect blend of lyricism and punchlines that is sure to have listeners bopping their heads and twisting their grilles. Special shout out to our favorite waitress, Jackie aka Ja-kay… Woosh!
DOWNLOAD: Freedom Writers – The Grille (Bandcamp)
Sick Artists Runnin Shit is back with the next installment of their mixtape series, S.A.R.S. 9: Quarantine. The new mixtape features appearances from Talksick, Paradox, KemiKAL, Theology 3, Diaz, Hazardous Material, Raz Fresco, Tekman, Episode Ace Holla, Junia-T, Adversaree, TRA, Caution Da Don, Peter Jackson, Set2, William Blankz, Puzzle, Adam Bomb, Kinsmuv, Tommy Spitz and more.
Phat Tony and Theo3 have teamed up to release The 2 Week EP: Second Edition, which is “a series of records written, produced, recorded and mixed in 2 WEEKs to raise funds for positive community initiatives.” The 5-track EP is available for $5 through their Bandcamp page.
DOWNLOAD: Phat Tony & Theo3 – The 2 Week EP: Second Edition (Bandcamp)
Up-and-coming rhymesayer Tona has joined forces with DJ Wristpect and The DJBooth to bring listeners his latest digital release, the Reform School mixtape.
The project features 17 original cuts from the Scarborough, Ontario representer, including reader-approved leaks “Blue Shield,” “Neighbourhood,” “Hennessy Thoughts” and “We Do.”
Joining Tona on the guest tip throughout Reform School are Freeway, Kardinal Offishall, Ayah, Dosage, Shad K., Kim Davis, Adam Bomb, JD Era and Theo3. Beats come courtesy of Grammy-winning producer Boi-1da, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rich Kidd and more!
Track Listing:
01. Already Gone
02. We Do [prod. Rich Kidd]
03. Timing (ft. Kardinal Offishall) [prod. Rich Kidd]
04. Good Livin’ (ft. Kim Davis) [prod. Boi-1da]
05. Weed & Alcohol [prod. Rich Kidd]
06. Neighborhood [prod. Burd & Keyz]
07. Hennessy Thoughts [prod. Rich Kidd]
08. Blue Shield [prod. Rich Kidd]
09. No More (ft. Adam Bomb) [prod. Rich Kidd]
10. Looking for Trouble
11. Barcelona
12. Street of Dreams [prod. Rich Kidd]
13. Notorious (Remix) (ft. Ayah, Freeway & Dosage) [prod. DJ Jazzy Jeff]
14. Love (ft. Shad K.) [prod. N1lla]
15. R.I.P. R&B
16. Vietkwam
17. Super Fly (ft. JD Era & Theo3) [prod. Pro Logic]
DOWNLOAD: Tona – Reform School (DJ Booth)