The Beatnuts are a New York based hip hop group and production duo from Queens. Its current members are Junkyard JuJu, a Dominican American from Corona, and Psycho Les, a Colombian American from Jackson Heights. The Beatnuts are the only Latino members of the Native Tongues collective, which consists of some of the finest acts in all of hip hop, including: A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Black Sheep, Brand Nubian, The Roots, Leaders of the New School, Mos Def, Common, and The Pharcyde. Although only peripheral members, they are routinely acknowledged by Q-Tip and are known across the world as hip hop pioneers, underground rap heroes and living legends. #realhiphop
Louwop, Ché Uno & Vago are “Los Poetas”. Hailing out of Toronto & Vancouver by way of Chile, El Salvador & Argentina, these three artists came together to bring music fans a Latino experience immersed in hip hop culture. Through their music they speak about the struggles and injustices that exist in their homeland and their duty to preserve their Latin roots through beats and rhymes. With the use of “Spanglish” the distinguished trio are able to fluently incorporate both English and Spanish in their music like no other, allowing them to bridge the gap between the America’s and beyond. Skilled in the trade of that Ol’ Boom Bap, Los Poetas are true masters of this often misconceived and ambiguous art form. #therealness
Lord Finesse is a Hip hop artist and producer, hailing from The Bronx, New York. He is best known for his role as the leader of the D.I.T.C. rap crew. In 1989, Finesse and his former partner DJ Mike Smooth signed to Wild Pitch Records, home to other popular Hip Hop artists like Gang Starr, Main Source, Chill Rob G, Percee P, and O.C.. In 1990, the duo released their debut album Funky Technician. The album featured production from future star beat-makers DJ Premier, Diamond D and Showbiz. Soon after, Finesse formed the popular New York underground crew D.I.T.C., an acronym for 'Diggin In The Crates', together with Showbiz & AG and Diamond D. Over the course of his long career in hip hop he has gained major respect from his peers and fans worldwide and this has given him the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in music including Fat Boy Slim, The Notorious B.I.G. and Dr. Dre. Lord Finesse is the truth. #realhiphop
◈ The Realness Vol. 1 ▪ Halloween Weekend Special Event!
The first in a series of intimate concert events giving Toronto fans a chance to get up close & personal with some of the most influential artists in the world of hip hop - across the board - from legends in the game to fresh new talent - MCs, DJs, Beatboxers, Breakdancers & Graffiti Artists. #realhiphop
This event is taking place in the newly renovated first floor of the Nest Entertainment Complex known as “The Den” - which boasts a spacious hardwood dancefloor, up close & personal raised performance stage, state of the art sound & lighting, long bar which extends to an open concept 60ft College Street frontage in one of the hippest, freshest parts of the city, and last but not least a fantastic kitchen that stays open late with a delicious tapas style menu! #therealness
COME CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN IN TRUE HIP HOP STYLE!
COSTUMES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!
BEST COSTUME WINS A MEET & GREET PLUS AUTOGRAPH SIGNING WITH THE BEATNUTS!
TICKET OUTLETS:
Play De Record- 357a Yonge St. (416) 586-0380
Moog Audio - 442 Queen St. W. (416) 599-6664
Homebase Toronto - 11 Camden St. (647) 352-2271
Tickets Also Available through hosts & promoters:
Stacee Brizzle ▪ Frank Souled ▪ Pat Boogie
