That’s right ladies & gentlemen, this Saturday is the 1st Annual BASTID’S BBQ – we’ll be illin’ & grillin’ at the fantastic Steam Whistle Brewery in the centre of downtown Toronto! We’ll be firing up the coals at 3PM and shutting it down around 10PM. 255 Bremner Boulevard. Look for all the green signs. Advance tickets are available at Soundscapes, Rotate This, Play De Record and Ransom Holding Co., or online through Paypal. Tickets will be available at the door subject to availability. Don’t be left hungry or sad, scoop one up now! Consider yourself invited…
*I’ll be playing approx 5p-6p

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After eating some amazing barbecue and playing some great summer tunes alongside a listing of dope DJs, I’ll be heading to The Beachclub Festival (5000+ person outdoor party at Canada’s biggest water park with 2 stages) where I’ll be playing approx 8p-9p w/ JB Allen & Sir Lancelot before heading to Skybar. There are a lot of DJ’s on this bill and it should be another dope event.. Don’t miss out!

One of my favourite rappers meets one of my favourite producers. DJ’s download the DJ pack here

Via DJMensa.com

Continuing where last year’s “Lazy Days” left off, HAZE is that feeling that you wanted to do something today but this summer heat has you in a camel clutch, and all you can do is tap out.

It’s not procrastination or apathy. It’s simply a HAZE.

We understand. You had every intention of doing that thing. But hey, it’s hot out. Wait until the sun goes down or something.

Some rare gems from a few years back along with tunes currently bubbling in the streets. And, as always: a healthy dose of remixes throughout.

HAZE is your soundtrack for doing nothing. So get to it.

“I’m in a HAZE, you’ve been amazed.”

DOWNLOAD HAZE (right click, save as): http://djmensa.com/mixes/djmensa_haze.mp3

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Check out the flyer above for more event details, and if you want to purchase tickets, hit up these locations:

Livestock – 116 Spadina Avenue
Play De Record – 357 Yonge Street
Sound Scapes – 572 College Street

Tickets are also available online | Early Birds: $20 | Regular: $25 | Door: $30
Doors @ 8:30

I really don’t know what else to say other than THANK YOU for all of your support.. This past Monday Night, May 30, 2011 I received awards for 2011 Toronto DJ of the Year, as well as 2011 Fan Choice Club DJ of the Year! Big shouts out to all of the DJ’s, producers, and artists who were in attendance. Also, much love to my 194 family for taking home awards for Club MC of the Year (Sir Lancelot), Female DJ of the Year (Lissa Monet), and Mixtape of the Year (Lissa Monet & P-Plus). Full list of winners and press release below.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

ANNOUNCING THE 2011 Stylus Award CHAMPIONS!

Toronto, ON – May 30, 2011. Following a spectacular show, artists and celebrities from across the nation gathered at the 2011 Stylus Awards sponsored by Pioneer DJ to honour the best in the biz. Hundreds of Canada’s supreme talent packed the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to celebrate the 20 presented awards.

A COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS IS AVAILABLE BELOW.

Kicking off the evening in style, the red carpet was packed with the who’s who of the music industry. Guests mixed and mingled while enjoying a stupendous gift lounge created by VOCAB Communications. Host Trixx dazzled the crowd with his comedic whit as ecstatic nominees were called to the podium. Performers Reema Major (G7/Universal), JRDN (Kuya Productions), Rich Kidd (Ridgeway Entertainment Group), Danny Fernandes (CP Records/EMI) and Aleesia entertained audiences showcasing some of the finest musical artistry on the scene today. A special presentation tonight was the induction of Stylus Hall of Fame Canadian Hip Hop pioneers: Ron Nelson and Wesley “Maestro Fresh Wes” Williams.

The 2011 Stylus Awards sponsored by Pioneer DJ wraps up an incredible SpinFest weekend. 9 of the 29 awards were presented on Sunday evening *May 29th at the Stylus Pre-Award Show Nominee Party Presented by HP at The Mod Club.

2011 Stylus Award Winners Presented by Pioneer DJ

Fan Choice Club DJ of the Year presented by Pioneer DJ
Wristpect – Toronto

Fan Choice Artist of the Year
Drake

Canadian Hip Hop Single of the Year
Drake Miss Me ft Lil’ Wayne

Canadian R&B Single of the Year
JRDN – You Can Have it All

Canadian Dance/Pop Single of the Year
Shawn Desman – Night Like This

House DJ of the Year
JoJo Flores – Montreal

Electro DJ of the Year
Deadmau5 – Toronto

Dance DJ of the Year
4 Korners – Toronto

DJ Remix of the Year presented by HP
Kap n Kirk & Joe Ghost  - Stromae Te Quiero (Kap n Kirk, Joe Ghost remix)

Canadian Producer of the Year presented by HP
Boi -1 da Over, Drake

Female DJ of the Year
Lissa Monet – Toronto

Radio Mixshow DJ of the Year presented by Heineken
DJ Climaxxx & Mocha Set it Off Kiss 92.5 – Toronto

Vancouver DJ of the Year presented by BlackBerry
Hedspin

Toronto DJ of the Year presented by BlackBerry
Wristpect

Montreal DJ of the Year presented by BlackBerry
DJ Hill

Video DJ of the Year presented by Xtenda Mix
DJ Dopey – Toronto

Club MC of the Year
Sir Lancelot – Toronto

Underground Hip Hop DJ of the Year *Presented at Sunday’s Gala
Mel Boogie – Toronto

College Radio Show of the Year *Presented at Sunday’s Gala
Mel Boogie, JJ Rock and Big G Dropping Dimez CKLN 88.1 – Toronto

Club Reggae DJ of the Year *Presented at Sunday’s Gala
Spex – Toronto

Soca DJ of the Year *Presented at Sunday’s Gala
Soca Sweetness – Toronto

West Coast DJ of the Year (British Columbia, Alberta, & Saskatchewan *not including Vancouver)
*Presented at Sunday’s Gala
Smalltown DJs – Calgary

Central DJ of the Year (Manitoba, Ontario, & Quebec *not including Montreal and Toronto) *Presented at Sunday’s Gala
White Gold – Kitchener

East Coast DJ of the Year (Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick and Newfoundland) *Presented at Sunday’s Gala
IV – Halifax

Rated Next DJ of the Year *Presented at Sunday’s Gala
DJ Rych Kydd – Toronto

DJ Mixtape of the Year *Presented at Sunday’s Gala
P Plus and Lissa Monet Love Letters & Broken Hearts Pt. 2

Artist Mixtape of the Year
Rich Kidd – We On Some Rich Kidd Sh*t Vol 4: The Boiling Point

Hall of Fame Inductees
Ron Nelson DJ/Promoter
Maestro Fresh Wes Artist

About The Stylus Group
The Stylus Awards are a unique facet to the DJ and club culture in Canada. As the only institution recognizing the breadth of DJ talent in Canada, Stylus are able to bring a forum that allows DJs and Canadian Artists to display and perform their talent to the Canadian Music industry. The events throughout SpinFest and the Stylus Awards harbour performances, a national music conference, concerts and local events, all allowing Canadian Artists and DJs to flourish and be recognized. For up to date news, rule regulations, and submission guidelines of the 2011 Stylus Awards and SpinFest presented by Pioneer DJ please visit: www.stylusgroup.ca.

Despite the turntables being messed up that evening (go figure it being Friday the 13th), here’s a live set from Bryan Espiritu’s historic Because The Kids Don’t Play exhibit held in Toronto on May 13, 2011.

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Tracklisting
James Pants – Clouds Over The Pacific
K-OS – Sunday Morning
Peter Bjorn & John – Young Folks (Cousin Cole Edit)
Frank Ocean – Swim Good
Arowbe – Sade Is In My Tapedeck (Wristpect Exclusive)
Outkast – Elevators (Me & You)
Rick Ross ft Drake & Chrisette Michele – Aston Martin Music
The Weekend – Glass Table Girls
Kavinsky – Night Call (Coleco Midnight Xpress Version)
Mark Ronson & The Business Intl – Bang Bang Bang!
Q-Tip – Let’s Ride
Mary Jane Girls – All Night Long
Aloe Blacc – I Need A Dollar
Frank Ocean – Lovecrimes
Rich Kidd – Lovecrimes
Q-Tip – Getting Up (King Most Remix)
Frank Ocean – Novacane
Bill Withers – Lovely Day (DJ Eleven Do-Over Remix)
Gang Starr – Royalty
Frank Ocean – Songs For Women
Red Hot Chilli Peppers – Under The Bridge (Wristpect Remix)
Outkast – So Fresh, So Clean
Jay-Z – Girls, Girls, Girls
Shuggie Otis – Strawberry Letter 23
The Jackson Five – Never Can Say Goodbye (Rich Kidd Remix)
Southside Movement – I’ve Been Watching You
Cormega – American Beauty
Big Boi -Feat. Gucci Mane – Shine Blockas
Mayer Hawthorne and The County – Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out
Kanye West Feat. Nicki Minaj, Justin Vernon, Bon Iver, Teyana Taylor, & Amber Rose – Dark Fantasy
Styles P – I Get High
Rick Ross Feat. Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa- Super High Remix
Rich Ross Feat. Lil Wayne, T-Pain & Kanye West – Maybach Music 2
Kanye West – Through The Wire
Jay-Z – Song Cry
DJ Khaled Feat. Drake, Lil Wayne & Rick Ross – I’m On One
Ahmad – Back In The Days
Ice Cube – It Was A Good Day
Estelle Feat. Rick Ross – Break My Heart
Mos Def – Ms. Fat Booty
Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y – Huey Newton
Nas – Represent
The Notorious BIG – Going Back To Cali
Hanni El Khatib: Loved One
Cymande – Brothers On THe Slide
Chicago – Saturday In The Park
Nas – Made You Look (Apache Remix)
Nirvana – Polly
Lykke Li – Breaking It Up (Remix)
Outkast – Spotttiepottiedopaliscious
Coleco – Vision
Ace – Dracula
Curtis Mayfield – Move On Up
Santigold – Shove It
Big Sean Feat. Chiddy Bang – Too Fake
Brick – Fun
Rich Kidd – Unreleased Beat
Lil Wayne – Forever (Wristpect Remix)
Kanye West & Jay-Z – H.A.M.
Barrington Levy – Good Loving
Art Of Noise – Moments In Love
Drake Feat. Santigold & Lil Wayne – Unstoppable
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl (Bmore Edit)