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Jan
4
As fresh as the bed of snow that just fell on Toronto, I made this mix to complement the vibe of the season. Here in Toronto, we dealt with a snowy winter in ‘08, and a fairly mild winter last year. I figured in 2010 we were due for one of those real punishing winters with the triple-digit wind chill. So to counter that deep freeze, this is my response.
This is for those that choose to stay indoors an extra day or seven. For those that are content braving the elements behind a double paned windows and a layer of weatherstripping. Break out the hot cocoa, throw another log on, and curl up under some thermal blankets to this.
TRACKLISTING:
Bob James – Feel Like Making Love / D’Angelo – Feel Like Making Love / Black Star – Brown Skin Lady / Mista – Lady / Rell ft. Jay-Z – Love For Free / Mary J. Blige – Be Happy (Siik Remix) / Amerie – Different People / Missy Elliott – Pussycat / 50 Cent – Ryder Muzik / Mary J. Blige ft DMX – Sincerity / Nicole – I Can’t See (Mensa Blend) / Deborah Cox – Sentimental / Cee-Lo – Let’s Stay Together / Glenn Lewis – Beautiful Eyes / Little Brother – All For You / Common – I Used To Love H.E.R. (Freddie Joachim Remix) / Hi-Tek – Git Ta Steppin’ / Bilal – Love It (9th Wonder Remix) / Janet Jackson – Spending Time With You / Snoop Dogg ft. Brandy & Pharrell – Special / Zo! – My Flame / Destiny’s Child – Game Over / Joe ft. Mariah Carey & Nas – Thank God I Found You / Glenn Lewis – The Thing To Do / Anthony Hamilton – Do You Feel Me / Isley Brothers – Don’t Say Goodnight (It’s Time For Love)
Download Here
http://www.djmensa.com/mixes/djmensa_cabinfever.mp3
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http://www.djmensa.com/mixes/djmensa_cabinfever.mp3
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ALSO! Be sure to reach out to the return of Social Experiment this Thursday,
and every week after at Octopus Lounge!
Dec
25
Our friend and Canadian artist Harvey Stripes is in a giving mood this holiday season. He recently dropped his single “Material Girl” ft. Jay Vado and is now looking for the flyest material girl to give away a brand new Louis Vuitton $3000 bag to.
Too bad I can’t enter the contest…I’m all about the heart.
Contest closes on December 31st so hurry up and send your photos and answers to materialgirl@igotstripes.com
Download “Material Girl” Here and follow Harvey on twitter @harveystripes
Nov
25
Absolutely LOOOOOOOOVEEEE this. I am not playing. The homie @Sickamore sent me this the other day and I said I would take a listen before posting it. I just got around to it, and I can whole heartedly say I really loved it. “Your Love” and “Until We Bleed” ft. Lykkle Li have to be my favorites. I first heard of Lykkle Li on Drake’s “So Far Gone Mixtape” on the track “Little Bit” and since then she’s become a favorite of mine. I know the sound is completely different, but she really reminds me of Duffy. Anyways, here’s the tape from Rich Hil and DJ Don Cannon – Limos were Cool in the 90’s. Dope artwork too!
Download here and follow Rich Hil on twitter @richhil
Nov
23
Looove this!
I am surprised we never got a chance to post it before. The design too is absolutely bananas. I need the designer for this.
Check out Hollyweerd’s new website www.hollyweerdisnhere.com or follow them on twitter @hollyweerd
Download the mixtape “Candy for Kleptos” here
Nov
21
Mixtape by one of Young Money’s youngest members: Lil Twist. The mixtape features Nicki Minaj, Soulja Boy, New Boyz, Gudda Gudda, Birdman, Tyga, Jae Millz, Yung Joc, Young Dro, and more.
Follow Twist on Twitter at @liltwist and look out for that YM/CM tour coming in December.
Download the Mixtape Here
Also, if you are interested in scoring yourself a copy of the Young Money Album, Lil Wayne’s Rebirth Album, and a meet and greet with Lil Twist when he’s in your city, e-mail iloveliltwist@gmail.com! Shouts to our very own @hustlegrl on the artwork for this one!
Nov
11
One of our winners from the 1LoveTO + Universal contest just posted this lovely photo of her with her two brand new albums [Fab + Kid Cudi] on Twitter! Go Alana!
Follow her on Twitter @ilovealanaj and if you have photos of your wins, please send them over to us! [info@iluvlola.net]
Nov
6
Straight from the Grandhustle x Aphilliates studios…
YUNG LA x DJ HOLIDAY – I THINK I CAN SANG MIXTAPE [Click to Download]
Look out for Yung LA ft. Killa Cam – We in this Thang next week!!
Follow Yung La on twitter @yungla
Follow DJ Holiday on twitter @djholiday
Nov
4
Last month we did a contest giving away 2 1loveTO shirts to 2 lucky winners as well as the Kid Cudi and Fabolous albums to 4 winners. [Thank you 1loveTO & Universal Music Canada]
Here’s a couple of pictures of what people sent in.
- Houston from Garret
- Vancouver from Michelle
- Toronto from Alana
- Toronto from Dimanatti [www.dimanatti.com]
One of the contestants that won the Fab + Cudi CD’s sent some good pix, but had something even better to say about Toronto, and why he loves it.
“Hi I’m entering to win a 1 love T.O. Shirt because I love my city. The reason I love toronto is because its such an amazing place from china town, to dundas square, to the club district, and everything in between is simplay amazing. I have never been anywhere, I’ve never traveled outside of ontario and I am 20 years old, but living in this city I feel like I have experienced almost everything the world has to offer, with all the different variations of cultures, and cultural activities able to be experienced within blocks of wherever I am in the city. There’s also such a vast amount of different types of people here in toronto, so no mattrer what your into you’ll be able to find somewhere to fit in. What I like is a good time, big lights, having fun, and meeting new great people, and that’s what toronto has to offer. And that’s why, 1Love T.O.” – Patrick C
Oct
14
1 love T.O is more than just a logo on a T-Shirt; it’s a movement. 1 love T.O comes from the creative minds of Bryan Brock and Tyrone “T-Rexx” Edwards. For a long time now, the two of them have been able to bring together people from different walks of life. These are the men behind the infamous Shuffle party also, in case you didn’t know. They took it a step further when they launched the 1 love T.O idea, not only bringing the city of Toronto closer but also inviting people from all over the world to share a piece of themselves with us. What started as a few trendy T-Shirts quickly grew into something bigger and more meaningful. In their own words : “1 LOVE T.O. is about presenting that to the rest of the world. It’s a hometown pride that’s never been articulated before. It’s a movement that bridges the gaps – between cultures, neighbourhoods, interests and generations. 1 LOVE T.O. is the unifying voice of our city.”
Our spotlight for this month is the 1 Love T.O T-Shirt for the their simple yet powerful message. Everyone has one and those who don’t, want one. it’s a beautiful thing to see so many different people who find interest in the same thing. 1 love T.O is simply “ The world in one city”
The “1 LOVE T.O.” t-shirt has quickly become the new icon that
represents the city of Toronto. It’s become so popular that readers
from around the world have ordered their own t-shirts to join the
movement and support T.O.
HERE AT ILUVLOLA, WE LOVE TORONTO AND WE WANT OUR READERS TO SHARE THAT SAME PASSION WITH US. NOT NECESSARILY JUST FOR TORONTO, BUT FOR THEIR CITY ALSO. THE BOYS OVER AT 1LOVE T.O. AGREED TO GIVE TWO T-SHIRTS AWAY TO TWO LUCKY READERS [ONE MALE ONE FEMALE] IF THEY COULD JUST SHARE THEIR CITY WITH US. SEND US YOUR FAVORITE PICTURE OF YOUR CITY [it doesn't have to be a photo you have taken, it can be any picture] OR WRITE US ABOUT WHY YOU LOVE YOUR CITY, AND YOU WILL ENTER THE CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF THE LOVELY 1LOVE T.O. SHIRTS. ALSO, UNIVERSAL MUSIC PARTNERED UP WITH ILUVLOLA.NET TO GIVE AWAY 4 CD’s. THE TWO WINNERS WILL GET EACH A COPY OF FABOLOUS’ LATEST ALBUM “LOSO’S WAY” AND KID CUDI’S “MAN ON THE MOON: THE END OF DAY.” TWO OTHER LUCKY WINNERS WILL BE SIMPLY RECEIVING A COPY OF THE ALBUMS!! YOU HAVE UNTIL OCTOBER 31ST TO SEND IN YOUR PHOTOS OR YOUR WRITINGS AND WE WILL CHOSE THE WINNERS AT RANDOM! ALL ENTRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO INFO@ILUVLOLA.NET
GOOD LUCK.
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Sep
2
Mondays on Twitter should now be New Mixtape Mondays instead of New Music Mondays. There has been SO MUCH stuff out this Monday that I just wanted to breathe, fall back and then post everything at once…
With that said, here it all goes
DON CANNON x ROCK CITY – PTFA [The Saga Continues]
[Download Here]
Tracklisting
1. P.T.F.A.O. Motion Picture
2. The Ruler’s Back
3. 4 Minutes Tops
4. I’m Leaving (Ft. Akon & Swizz Beatz)
5. D.O.B. (Death Of Bullshit)
6. The Rhythm
7. PTFAO
8. Hip Hop Props
9. Big Trouble (Ft. Raverty)
10. Break Up (Ft. Verse & Lunch Money)
11. Done Talk
12. In The Club (Ft. Strings)
13. Its Ok (Ft. Chubbie Baby)
14. Keep It Going
15. Successful (Ft. Trey Songz)
16. Feels Like I”m Floatin’
17. We Gonna Make It
18. Ransom (Ft. Chris Brown)
DJ DRAMA x TONY YAYO – GANGSTA’S PARADISE
[Download Here]
Tracklisting
1. Drama
2. Roll It Up
3. Cut Throat Shit
4. Swamp Nigga [Feat. Willie The Kid]
5. Kushhh
6. Trigga
7. Da Man
8. Bitch Niggaz
9. In Motion
10. 1000 Degrees [Feat. LA the Darkman]
11. Sleep Walk
12. Gangsta Shit
DJ WHOO KID x DJ SCREAM x LAMAR ODOM – ALL STAR LINE UP: HITLIST VOL 5
[Download Here]
Tracklisting
1)Lloyd Banks – 730
2)JAY Z – Venus vs Mars
3)Dj Drama feat Lil Wayne – Mill Dolla
4)Lil Boosie – Top Notch
5)Drake feat Lil Wayne ,Eminem,Kanye West – Forever
6)Maino feat Gucci Mane -Beat That Pussy Down
7)Birdman feat Lil Wayne,Drake – Money To Blow
8)Gucci Mane – Beat it Up
9)Rich Kids feat Ludacris – Patna Dem
10)Tity Boi – My Patna Dem pt 2
11)Gorilla Zoe -Hood Nigga Pt2
12) Lloyd Banks – Haters
13)Jay Z – Reminder
14) Juvenile – Hands On You
15)Young LA – Taser Gun
16) Bill Cosby -Skit – Hood Newz
17) Shawty Low – CRAZY
18) Shawty Low feat Gucci Mane , Ludcaris ,The Dream -ATL
19) Plies – Chef
20)Lil Boosie – feat Jeezy – Better believe It
21) ) Player Circle feat Lil Wayne ,Baby – Big Dawg
22) Trick Daddy -Ruby Red
23) Jay Z feat Drake – Off That
B.X.C. x LUDACRIS x DJ MOONDAWG x DJ INFAMOUS – FROM MY HOOD TO YOURS
[Download Here]
Tracklisting
01. Ludacris Speaks - The Blockbuster Movie Intro
02. B.X.C - You’re Gonna Love Me
03. B.X.C - B.X.C
04. B.X.C. ft T-Pain - Swoll
05. Ludacris Speaks - Signed On The Spot
06. B.X.C. ft Ludacris - Head Noddin
07. B.X.C - Can’t Stop Me (Freestyle)
08. B.X.C - Touch It
09. Ludacris Speaks - The Yin & The Yang
10. B.X.C - Screaming In My Ear
11. B.X.C - Mafia Music (Freestyle)
12 . B.X.C - Day & Night (Freestyle)
13. Ludacris Speaks- A Luda PSA
14. B.X.C. ft Ludacris – Birthday Sex (DTP Remix)
15. B.X.C – Freak U Out
16. B.X.C - Fire
17. B.X.C - I’m Gone
18. Ludacris Speaks - DTP Roll Call
19. B.X.C_Right Here With Me
20. B.X.C_Say
21. Ludacris Speaks_I Told You
22. [New Single-Bonus] _B.X.C. ft Ludacris_Open Wide
Jul
30
I made this post under the category “Inspiration” because i wanted to introduce to you, Rik Cordero, who is an amazing video director, having directed, Slaughterhouse – The One, Royce Da 5′9″ – Shake This + Part Of Me, Jay-Z – Blue Magic, Joe Budden – In My Sleep, and the list goes on. What inspires me the most about Rik’s work is that his videos are different, they always have a certain feel to them, “true hip hop from a video perspective” i think is the best way to describe his work.
But the real reason why i decided to make this post was because of the latest project (movie) that Rik Cordero has been working on, Inside A Change. The movie, directed by Rik, will have its world premiere today in NYC. To get a feel of what the movie will be like, Three/21 Media and The Kickdrums put together an amazing mixtape titled, “Inside A Change”, featuring brand new music by Consequence, Joell Ortiz, Skillz, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Wale, Saigon, Royce Da 5′9″, The Kickdrums, J.A.M.E.S. Watts, Statik Selektah, Illmind, A.P., Nami Unreal and more. The story behind the movie is truly inspirational and those who study Rik Cordero’s work know that he has been able to truly make change, brake the rules, and achieve great success so far in his career. I strongly recommend that you peep this mixtape, because its a true work of art, and if you do download it, please feel free to leave your comments.
DOWNLOAD: Three/21 Media – Inside A Change (Mixtape)
Check the tracklist after the jump…
- Ildino
Jul
30
The homies Rock City put this album out a few weeks ago and eventhough I’m a tad late, I thought I’d post it up for ILUVLOLA.NET readers!
Follow Timothy on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RockCityVI and follow Theron on Twitter at www.twitter.com/R_City
TO DOWNLOAD “P.T.F.A.O.” CLICK THE LINK BELOW
http://www.zshare.net/download/622324737c84fb9b/
Jul
29
Tuesday, August 4th, the homie Drizzy will be in town for his concert with Lil Wayne and the Young Money Family, Young Jeezy and Soulja Boy!!
The good people over at Serious Entertainment who presented Drake’s concert earlier this year, are also doing Young Money’s official afterparty hosted by Toronto’s own Drake + Friends at Circa (126 John Street).
ILUVLOLA.NET is one of the official online partners for the party, so you know we will be in the building!!! But we’re doing more than just partying with Young Money. We are also giving away 2 TICKETS to the official afterparty!!
Send us an e-mail at info@iluvlola.net with your favorite line from one of Drake’s songs from either one of his past mixtapes and you may just be getting tickets to party with the young star and his friends!! This is a 19+ event, so you need to be of age to enter the contest!
NOTE: Please send in your e-mails by Monday, August 3rd a @ 12 noon with your phone number, and we will call to notify the winners!
GOOD LUCK!!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2009
THE YOUNG MONEY DRAKE CONCERT AFTER PARTY
WITH SPECIAL GUEST CELEBRITY SUPERSTAR AND FRIENDS…!!!
@ CIRCA
DJ line-up Conor Cutz, DJ Double V, DJ John J of Shadyville along with King the MC opening for
DJ FUTURE THE PRINCE
19 + Event~Dress code in effect~Doors Open 10:00pm
***ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW ONLY $20.00
https://www.ticketpicket.com/drake
Jul
16
Is this becoming a growing trend?? the new tramp stamp of the next 2 years? first the tattoos on lower back above the ass NOW THIS.
I dub this…the HOE-HAWK.
- The Blog Bully
Jul
2
My dude Kenny Burns from Studio 43 always knows what’s hot. He hit me earlier in the week with a mixtape from a young artist by the name of XO. Born and raised in North West DC, he is 1/3 of the Diamond District. For more info on XO, you can check him out on Myspace at http://myspace.com/xouptown
Studio 43 teamed up with XO and Illroots stamp of approval to present MONUMENTAL. Click here to download.
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Lola Plaku
Creator/Developer
I got in this industry because I feel I have what it takes to make a difference. I have been working hard, sleeping less, playing less and then playing more for the past few years…not too many. I write, consult, organize, plan, plot, entertain and work hard to make that difference I focused on in the first place. ILuvLola is a lifestyle…not just mine, yours too, so give what you can so that you can make that difference with me.
www.iluvlola.net
hustleGRL
Designer/Developer
hustleGRL is a phenomenon. This bilingual teen prodigy has accomplished more in her 16 years than many have in their entire careers. Complete with vision (and the tools to execute) it’s nothing short of a gift to watch this young entrepreneur create what will one day undoubtedly be her own empire.
www.hustlegrl.com
Cynthia Kusitor
Blogger/Contributor
Almost 20 years old. I love music (all types) and everything in that surrounding area from movies to TV to fashion: I love it all. I'm extremely opinionated which is a good thing but can sometimes be a bad thing. I hold no punches and I'm straight to the point, but I swear I'm a lovely person :D
Cori
Blogger/Contributor
I'm a 20-something full time student with a great passion for writing and love anything and anyone that will stimulate my mind. I enjoy the simple things in life with a lil' flair. You'll either love me or hate me, but I'm sure you'll love me. You won't catch me without my mp3 and my blackberry. THEY ARE LIFE. "To whom much is given, much is required". Play hard but always remeber to work harder.
www.corprah-lanfrey.com
Sajae E
Blogger/Contributor
I write, I create & I learn as I go. My ears feel naked without headphones and I'm a blackberry monster til death. I write CD reviews for fun on my phone & I see music videos in my head. X-style slow-mo, video chicks & all. I'm a little neurotic. No, a lot; but I'm your favourite daydreamer's favourite daydreamer.
www.twitter.com/jaefiasco
DDot Omen aka The Blog Bully
Blogger/Contributor
The DMV's Blog Bully has made his 2nd home with Toronto's finest. Transistioning from being just an Artist, DDot brings a strong personality to the world of journalism and online hip-hop realm.
www.ddotomen.com
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Click on the mixtape cover to download
BIGNESS hosted by Big Boi & Young Dro
DJ Power & HipHopCanada
Canadian Invasion Volume 2
Three/21 & The Kickdrums
Inside a Change (Mixtape)
ROCK CITY - P.T.F.A.O.
50 CENT - Forever King
Mack Maine x Don Cannon
This is Just a Mixtape
Studio 43 x XO
Monumental
DJ Scream x Roccett
Another Day Another Dollar
50 CENT - War Angel LP
DJ Drama x DJ Skee x R Kelly
The Demo Tape
Rynecologist - Still Thinking
DJ Scream x Busta Rhymes
I Bullshit You Not
Don Cannon x The Cool Kids
Gone Fishing
Trap A Holics x Ludacris
Disturbing Tha Trap
DJ Halo x Charles Hamilton
Dope 2 Go
Nickelus F - Heathen
Baby YU - Candy Rain
G.O.O.D. Music - Live at SXSW
DJ Lissa Monet x Andreena Mill
Ready To Fly
DJ Lissa Monet
Lovestoned Vol. 003
Four Color Zack
Dream, A Little Dream
LA The Darkman x DJ Drama
Living Notoriously
Young Dro x Yung LA
Black Boy White Boy
Lil Wayne x DJ Drama
Dedication 3
DJ Evil Empire x Young Jeezy
The American Dream
DJ Messiah x T.I. x Grandhustle
The King’s Army
DJ Whoo Kid x Lloyd Banks
The Cold Corner
Mick Boogier Presents:
Before The war Love - U-N-I
Kid Cudi
Man on the Moon
