Hip Hop Update

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We have late, great groundbreaking news!!! Tonight, added to the Urban Madness Dance Party featuring Baby Blue Sound Crew will be the official Ja Rule After Party. Ja Rule, Vita, Cadillac Ty and crew will be appearing as well as a bonus set by Dr.Dre and Snoop Dogg’s official party rocker, DJ Jam. This will most definitely be one big ass party!!! Tickets can now only be bought at the door for $15, so get there early, we had to add $5 to pay Ja Rule and Jam. There may be a couple left at $10 at T/M 280-4444.



Tickets are going at a tremendous rate for the hip hop concert of the year, the STICKY ICKY TOUR (scroll for more) featuring SNOOP DOGG, XZIBIT, DOGG POUND, KURRUPT, DAZ, EASTSIDAZ, DOGGY’S ANGELS, BAD AZZ, and DJ JAM. It all takes place within the this Thursday, July 19 at the PNE Concert Bowl. This is most definitely a dream team line up so my advice is to not sleep and get seats now, as this will sell out!!! 280-4444 or www.ticketmaster.ca . You have to check the flyer graphics at www.urbnet.com/gmanrizk .
This Wednesday at Sonar will be the official pre-party for the Sticky Icky Tour, and Aaliyah Album release party featuring Calgary’s finest DJs, the Beatmatrix (PJ the Boy and Drew Atlas).
Just announced, UK sensation Craig David appearance live at Wett Bar this Friday (International Fridays) (scroll below for more). Craig David is the youngest British male star to have a number one hit.

THIS WEEK!! (scroll below for more)

Saturday; Urban Madness Dance Party with Baby Blue Sound Crew at Commodore 868 Granville St, July 14- r&b, hip hop, old school, booty, reggae, soca, calypso, house w/Baby Blue Sound Crew

Wednesday Grande (Sonar 66 Water St), July 11- r&b, hip hop, reggae with GMAN, Bubbs, J-Swing, Rizk in two rooms

Friday; Craig David at International Fridays at Wett Bar 1320 Richards, July 13- r&b, hip hop, old school ,reggae w/ Physik, Wax GMAN

JUST ANNOUNCED

Official Ja Rule After Party

DJ Jam

Craig David at Wett Bar

Dance Series at Wett Bar International Fridays

Urbnet.Com Release Party

Los Hermanos Libres DJ Crew

Starmtroopers Sound Crew

Startime Sound Crew



EVENTS AT A GLANCE

Baby Blue Sound Crew

Sticky Icky Tour with Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Dogg Pound, Kurrupt, Daz, Eastsidaz, DJ Jam and more…

Sticky Icky Pre Party

Longplay Release

Aaliyah Album Release
EVENT PICK OF THE WEEK>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

TONIGHT!!!

BABY BLUE SOUND CREW
URBAN MADNESS DANCE PARTY 4RTH EDITION
Saturday, July 14 at Commodore 868 Granville St.

Three Juno nominations, a certified platinum Canadian debut and a new album out this Tuesday, the Baby Blue Sound Crew have sold out every venue we have brought them to. The undisputed champion club djs/party rockers will be back in Vancity for the fourth edition of the Urban Madness Tour, Vancouver’s biggest club inside Canada’s #1 rated venue, the Commodore Ballroom 868 Granville St.

Nothing but the blazing hip hop, r&b, reggae, calypso, booty, old school, and soca. KLC, Singlefoot, C-Boogie, and Kid Kut will hype the crowd like you have never seen before! Come party with 1.200 people as we bring the roof down once again. Also DJ GMAN & Spyce. Tickets only at door $15.
THIS WEDNESDAY!!

BEATMATRIX DJ CREW
STICKY ICKY PRE PARTY
AALIYAH ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

Wednesday, July 18 at Sonar (Grande Wednesdays) 66 Water St.

Bringing the madness will be PJ the Boy, and Drew Atlas AKA the Beatmatrix Crew representing Calgary’s finest. It’s been over a year since these guys tore up Vancity, so if you want o hear what Alberta’s best has to offer in the way of r&b, hip hop, reggae, and old school, stay tuned.

This will also be the pre party for the Sticky Icky Tour so bring in your ticket pass the lineup and get in free before 10pm.

She’s true to style. Ever since defining the look and sound of street but sweet, Aaliyah has personified originality with her enigmatic smooth vocal delivery, sophisticated musical sensibilities and a masterful sense of independence. On her latest album, “Aaliyah” the now 22 year old artist steps out into the new world of funk delivering a fresh set of soulful romantic ballads and up tempo tracks. Prizes and exclusive giveaways all night long!!

$6 at door, Sonar or $8 at Wett Bar.
THIS THURSDAY!!

STICKY ICKY TOUR
SNOOP DOG, XZIBIT, DOGG POUND, KURRUPT, DAZ, EASTSIDAZ, DOGGY’S ANGELS, BAD AZZ, DJ JAM
Thursday, July 19 at Pacific Coliseum Concert Bowl
Most definitely Vancouver’s biggest blockbuster summer hip hop tour featuring an all star cast. Snoop Dogg has sold more than ten million records in his career and has quickly become the biggest star in rap music. With his drawled sententious rhyming, his debut album Doggystyle became the first debut album to enter the charts at number one. Look to hear tracks such as Bitch Please, Murder Was The Case, La Di Da Di, What’s My Name and Gin & Juice just to name a few.

One of the most admired underground rappers on the West Coast, Xzibit crossed over to mainstream with the release of Dr.Dre produced, Restless. His ability to balance aggression with fluidity and dexterity has positioned himself among the West Coast’s most elite rappers.

Add Dogg Pound headbanger’s Kurrupt, and Daz as well as Snoop’s protégés Long Beach rap duo the Eastsidaz and you have the urban concert of the summer. Doggy’s Angels and Bad Azz will also share the stage with Dr.Dre’s official DJ, DJ Jam on the turntables all night long. If you have not seen Jam rip the r&b, hip hop, and reggae, you have a sweet surprise coming!

Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster (604) 280-4444 or www.ticketmaster.ca

THIS FRIDAY!!

NEW RELEASE!!

CRAIG DAVID LIVE APPEARANCE!!
AALIYAH ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

Friday, July 20 at Wett Bar (International Fridays) 1320 Richards St.

At only 19 years of age multi-talented Craig David is the cream of a new breed of artists emerging. “Fill Me In” the follow up to the “Rewind” collabo stormed the national charts, going straight to #1 making Craig the youngest British male solo artist to have a number one. This was Craig’s debut solo effort, providing the perfect introduction to his r&b material which overflows with rich textured arrangements, chord changes, contagious melodies, vocal acrobatics and lyrics that we can relate to. Also, DJ’s Physik, Wax, and GMAN.

$10 at door.

NEW RELEASE!!

URBNET.COM ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
Wednesday, July 25 at Sonar (Grande Wednesdays) 66 Water St.

Canada’s #1 urban website (www.urbnet.com ) celebrates their first ever hip hop compilation with Canadian greats such as Swollen Members, Brassmunk, Social Devientz, Mood Ruff, DJ Serious and more (in stores July 25). Free exclusive tee-shirt’s, posters, and advance album copies. Hip hop, r&b, and reggae butta’s all night courtesy of DJ Wax, Sean-ski, Physik and GMAN.

$6 at door.

International Fridays Dance Series (R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, Old School)
Friday, Aug. 3,10, 17, 24, 31 at Wett Bar (International Fridays) 1320 Richards St.

Vancouver’s #1 urban weekend spot, known for giving you the best in International DJs is bringing to you a brand new concept for the month of August. Besides the slamming hip hop, r&b, reggae, and old school club rockers we have selected dancers and dance styles from around the world to do a small showcase just for you. If you are tired of the same ol, open your minds and check something new! Schedule as follows, Friday, August 3 Flamenco with Amalia Berzal Cavijo representing Madrid, Spain. Friday, August 10 Hip Hop w/ Storm Dance Crew representing Vancity. Friday August 17 Pop Locking and Electric Boogaloo w/ Dedos representing Uraguay. Friday, August 24 Belly Dancing with Normaya repping the Middle East. Friday, August 24 Freestyle Body Storm w/Lauren “Leka” Knowles repping Atlanta, USA. Sponsored by Pharsyde, Etnies, Ecko, Urbnet, and Clubvibes.

$8 at door.

NEW RELEASE!!

LOS HERMANOS LIBRES DJ CREW
Wednesday, August 8 at Sonar (Grande Wednesdays) 66 Water St.

Dynamic duo, Zak Santiago and Flipout return to Sonar to rock the house once again. Expect to hear only the finest in r&b, hip hop, reggae, remixes, latin, and house. No doubt this will be a party. Also, DJ GMAN and Rizk upstairs.

$6 at door.

SToRMTROOPERS SOUND CREW
Wednesday, Aug.15 at Sonar (Grande Wednesdays) 66 Water St.

Friday, Aug.17 at Wett Bar (International Fridays) 1320 Richards St.

Toronto’s party DJs, Specs and G-Sway will be back to Vancity to show you how they get down in Toronto. If you want to hear some new styles and flavors, now is the chance. These cats will bring the east coast ruckus with the r&b, hip hop, booty, old school, reggae, dancehall, house, and more. This will also be part of the Dance Series (see above). DJs GMAN and Wax too!

$6 and $8 at door.

STARTIME SOUND CREW
Wednesday, Aug. 22 at Sonar (Grande Wednesdays) 66 Water St.

Friday, Aug.24 at Wett Bar (International Fridays) 1320 Richards St.

GMAN & Rizk continue to bring to you the best DJs from around the nation. This time it’s a premiere as Calgary’s finest, Startime Sound Crew come to play Vancouver for the very first time. Expect them to make a mark with your favorite urban jems and jams.

Alberta people represent yourselves and everybody else come see how they party in cowtown.

$6 and $8 at door.





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