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Welcome to our December 2008 REGGAEMANIA EVENTS — We present to you a look through the lens of past December 2008 Reggae-Dancehall Events that took place the Toronto and surrounding areas. See event Flyers, Reviews, Videos and Pics, and listen/download our Audio Podcasts.
See Hot Pics from Takeback 88 Pt 02 @ Lionsgate Lounge 12.19.08….This was Part 2 of a fundraising event to help finance CKLN’s fight to stay on the FM Airwaves showcasing many of TO’s best artists and Sounds.
Dec 20 2008: Stickie Notes — Rootsman was there but did not play. Nitro Da CD Sound (6 of them) showed up but did not bring records to play. Rebel Tone, Military and Magnum Force did not show up and did not play. This event had slightly under 100 people in attendance as it was held on the night of a major winter snowstorm where people were advised not to drive unless they absolutely had to.
In case you haven’t been tuned in, there is anarchy inside the CKLN Radio that we once knew an loved. As a result of the political infighting our listeners and supporters have been left in the dark as to what’s going with 88.1 and why Friday Night Reggaemania and other credible CKLN programs were illegally stripped from the airwaves! To help clear the confusion, we ask that you visit this website (http://www.takebackourradio.blogspot.com) so you can get the full-hundred on this urgent and disgusting CKLN hostage Situation! If you want to help restore Friday Night Reggaemania back on the CKLN airwaves, please take a small moment to sign this online petition.
Part One of our Take Back 88 Fundraising Event was moderately successful. About 150 people paid $20 to get in (the majority paying $20 but some paying less) and another 25 artists with their guests made a total of about 200 plus people inside of Lions Gate Lounge, a Club that can hold about 800 people comfortably. It was nice to see people from our Organizing Group there too, as well as people from our legitimate CKLN Board and organizing group. The vibes in the place were really positive all night and everyone there had a good time. The best part is that the great majority of the artists scheduled to perform showed up and were complemented by great sound and audio.
The artists who performed included: TRINITY CHRIS ♪ ESCO LEVI ♪ SAMPLE KING ♪ TERMINAL DG ♪ J-LOGIX RICHIE LU ♪ LINDO P ♪ MR. COOPER ♪ SEAN BUSH ♪ KOREXION ♪ TONYA P ♪ HUMBLE ♪ MR. COOPER ♪ EMPRESS MINOTT ♪ KING UJAH ALTY-B ♪ RICH KID ♪ EYESUS ♪ BIGGA BOSS ♪ CHATTA ♪ LADY X ♪ MAG-T ♪ EMPRESS LYRICS ♪ RAZOR B ♪ DEFSHADE ♪ SPOILA RANKS & POETRY
Music was played by top sounds King Turbo, Black Reaction, Vertex and Rootsman and was hosted by King Sharp, Jahmin (CIUT 89.5 Morning Ride) and J-Love (formerly of CHRY). The Timekeeper was CHRY’s Mr. Presto. It was nice to see a lot of people reach out and speak from their hearts about how much they appreciated Friday Night Reggaemania and how much they’d like to see it back. Hopefully, this will be the case one day, the struggle continues. This was part one of a 4-part Fundraising series. I will be donating the event’s total net profit of $1,000 to our cause. It’s not as much as I’d hope but Part 2 this Friday December 19th @ Lions Gate should have better attendance, we’ll just have to keep our fingers crossed. Thanks so much to all who came out and supported, and to all of the very special people who volunteered their time to put this wonderful event together.
10:10 pm | Military* |
10:40 | King Turbo* |
11:00 pm | Nitro Da CD Sound |
11:10 pm | Vertex |
11:20 pm | ** |
11:30 pm | Magnum Force |
11:40 pm | Studio Mixx |
11:50 pm | Desert Storm |
12:00 pm | Rebel Tone |
12:10 pm | Rootsman |
12:20 pm | Black Reaction |
12:30 pm | ***Intermission*** |
12:40 pm | Nitro Da CD Sound |
01:00 am | Studio Mixx |
01:20 am | Magnum Force |
01:40 am | Desert storm |
02:00 am | Rebel Tone |
02:20 am | Rootsman |
02:40 am | Gunz Rosez* |
03:00 am | Black Reaction |
03:20 am | Vertex |
03:40 am | Lexus Supreme |
See Hot Pics from Takeback 88 Pt 01 @ Lionsgate Lounge 12.05.08….This was part one of a fundraising event to help finance CKLN’s fight to stay on the FM Airwaves showcasing many of TO’s best artists and Sounds.
TakeBack 88: Part 1 – Artist Edition
ReggaeMania Canadian Dancehall Artist Showcase
Friday December 5th @ Lion’s Gate Lounge
30 Artists Performing Live:
Trinity Chris . Esco Levi . Sample King . Terminal DG . Lindo P . Sean Bush . Korexion
Tonya P . Humble . Empress Minott . King Ujah . Alty-B . Rich Kid . Eyesus . Bigga Boss
Chatta . Lady X . Mag-T . Empress Lyrics . Razor B . Defshade . Spoila Ranks . Poetry
Music By: King Turbo . Black Reaction . Vertex . Rootsman
Hosted by King Sharp . Jahmin . J-Love . Timekeeper: Mr. Presto . Video by Big G
1957 Kennedy Rd. @ Progress . Info: 416.699.2900
A Ron Nelson Production
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Part One of our Take Back 88 Fundraising Event was moderately successful. About 150 people paid $20 to get in (the majority paying $20 but some paying less) and another 25 artists with their guests made a total of about 200 plus people inside of Lions Gate Lounge, a Club that can hold about 800 people comfortably. It was nice to see people from our Organizing Group there too, as well as people from our legitimate CKLN Board and organizing group. The vibes in the place were really positive all night and everyone there had a good time. The best part is that the great majority of the artists scheduled to perform showed up and were complemented by great sound and audio. The artists who performed included: TRINITY CHRIS ♪ ESCO LEVI ♪ SAMPLE KING ♪ TERMINAL DG ♪ J-LOGIX RICHIE LU ♪ LINDO P ♪ MR. COOPER ♪ SEAN BUSH ♪ KOREXION ♪ TONYA P ♪ HUMBLE ♪ MR. COOPER ♪ EMPRESS MINOTT ♪ KING UJAH ALTY-B ♪ RICH KID ♪ EYESUS ♪ BIGGA BOSS ♪ CHATTA ♪ LADY X ♪ MAG-T ♪ EMPRESS LYRICS ♪ RAZOR B ♪ DEFSHADE ♪ SPOILA RANKS & POETRY Music was played by top sounds King Turbo, Black Reaction, Vertex and Rootsman and was hosted by King Sharp, Jahmin (CIUT 89.5 Morning Ride) and J-Love (formerly of CHRY). The Timekeeper was CHRY’s Mr. Presto. It was nice to see a lot of people reach out and speak from their hearts about how much they appreciated Friday Night Reggaemania and how much they’d like to see it back. Hopefully, this will be the case one day, the struggle continues. This was part one of a 4-part Fundraising series. I will be donating the event’s total net profit of $1,000 to our cause. It’s not as much as I’d hope but Part 2 this Friday December 19th @ Lions Gate should have better attendance, we’ll just have to keep our fingers crossed. Thanks so much to all who came out and supported, and to all of the very special people who volunteered their time to put this wonderful event together. |
Wednesday December 31st @ Torbram Banquet Hall
The 4th Anniversary Raetown Next Generation Countdown
Jamrock . Mark Muzik
Alan Ladd . Nitro Da CD Sound
7275 Torbram Rd. @ Derry, Brampton
Info: 416.877.3770
A Tuff 2 Entertainment Promo
Wednesday December 31st @ Empire Lounge
Soiree – Toronto’s Sexiest New Year’s Eve Celebration
Lindo P . Renegade Squad
Hardknocks Entertainment
M.A.C. Productions . Dyce Locke
50 Cumberland Ave. (N. of Bloor off Bay)
Info: 416.419.4891 / 416.418.2690
A RenegadeSquadEnt.com / M.A.C. Productions Promo
Friday December 26th @ Cognac Lounge
Bem Beh Reunion – “How Mi Look Good” Edition
Stars on Top of Stars Boxing Day Extravaganza
Wildfire . NV Sound . DJ Tyrone . J-Logix
Hosted by Priceless Dancers . Fun Squad Empire
2800 Hwy 7 W. (1 light W. of Keele)
Info: 647.882.5969 / 647.882.2433
A Bem Beh Canada Family Promo
Wednesday December 24th @ Ellas Banquet Hall
The 3rd Annual Pimper’s Paradise: The Presidential Edition
Stone Love . Mackies Vibes Machine
Spex . Firekid Steenie . Vertex . Desert Storm
Hosted by Trooper . Mr. Presto
35 Danforth Rd. @ Danforth Ave.
Info: 416.274.2469
A Sample Ent. / Musical Riot Promo
Saturday December 20th @ El Magnate
Fatkat & Tinni – Hollywood Saturdays Sagittarius Birthday Affair
Firekid Steenie . Military . Upsetter
Hardknocks Ent . DJ Tyrone . Nitro Da CD Sound
30 Beverly Hills Dr.
Info: 416.930.7143 / 416.797.2285
A Rodeo / Biggz 4000 Promo
Friday December 19th @ Lion’s Gate Lounge
TakeBack 88: Part 2 – Sound System Edition
Reggaemania Canadian Sound System Showcase
King Turbo . Vertex . Desert Storm
Studio Mixx . Gunz n’ Rozez . Black Reaction
Lexus Supreme
Hosted by King Sharp . Timekeeper: Capleton
1957 Kennedy Rd. @ Progress
Info: 416.699.2900
A Ron Nelson Production
Sunday December 14th @ Classic Cocktail Bar & Grill
Global Clash Canada
Poison Dart vs. Nico Supreme vs. Super Fresh
Early Juggling: Eclipse
Hosted by Ranger
1805 Wilson Ave. (3 lights W. of Jane St.)
Info: 416.568.4562
An Omega Promotions Promo
Saturday December 13th @ Hershey Centre, Mississauga
1st Annual One Love Reggae Music Festival
Sanchez . Wayne Wonder . Cocoa T
Sugar Minott . Singing Melody
Presto . Spex
Hosted by Bello & Blakka
5500 Rose Cherry Place (Hwy 401 & Hwy 403)
Info: 416.826.7497
A Dream Team Promo
Saturday December 13th @ Tonic & Suite 106
One Love Reggae Festival After Party
Sanchez . Wayne Wonder . Cocoa T
Sugar Minott . Singing Melody
Venue One: Suite 106 (106 Peter St)
Featuring: Sanchez . Cocoa T . Sugar Minott . Singing Melody
Venue Two: Tonic Nightclub (117 Peter St)
Featuring: Wayne Wonder
Black Mellody . Grandmaster Rosa . Spex . Legacy Sound
Info: 416.915.4155 / 416.985.5928
A Jacanna Ent. Promo
Saturday December 13th @ Fox and Fiddle
Blackout – The All Black Affair
DJ Pauli P
Nitro Da CD Sound . TN6 Ent . Magnum
3055 Dundas St. W.
A TN6 / Trapp Call Promo
Friday December 12th @ Lion’s Gate Lounge
Money Invasion
Firekid Steenie . King Klepto . Desert Storm
Turbosonic . Military . King Majesty
Rebel Tone . City Heat . Barry Culture . Gunz n’ Rozez
1957 Kennedy Rd. @ Progress
A King Sharpe / Donahue / Spenny Spenny Promo
Friday December 12th @ The Big Sexy
Jingle Bell Jam 2008
DJ Power
SuppaNatty . Soul Vibes
Ron “Bus Da Dance” Nelson . DJ Griff
39 King St. E., Oshawa
A SuppaNatty / Illmatic Ent. Promo
Friday December 12th @ Tonic Nightclub
Big Man Ting & Big Woman Ting Pt. 1
Spex . Vertex . Legacy . Firekid Steenie . DJ Crowd
Trinity Chris . Tre Nice . Kid Famous
Prince Protejaye . Mayhem . Don Million
JB Rochester . Deuce Deuce . Sans Pression
117 Peter St. @ Richmond
Info: 416.985.5928
A Planet Rock Ent. / RiddimTrackWorld.com Promo
Friday December 5th @ Tonic Nightclub
Reggae Café – For the Elegant & Sophisticated
Vertex . Renegade Squad . Master Cuest
117 Peter St., Toronto
Info: 416.846.0497
