Breakfast Television Hip Hop in the Park 2011
|
In their short tenor together for a year and a half they hosted "Wildstyle Wednesdays" that saw DJ Budakron and DJ Shortop as the resident Deejays. Every Wednesday local talent and talent from abroad would come to perform,as well a spot for those to test themselves on the open mic.
The highlights of such festivals and conferences such as:In 2008 came the brain child of iD. One day celebrating the elements of Hip Hop during International Hip Hop apperciation week. The concept spawned into a non-profit organization and the now annual "Hip Hop in the Park", which showcases some of Edmonton's and western Canada's top talent. iD and Khiry also head their own independent record label, where they both have released solo albums (Watch the Real Die 2007, Movements of Luv 2009). 2010 brought about the first full length from the group album called "WALK TALL". A ten song collection of meldoy filled, inspiring raps, and brain teasing concepts. The album peaked as high as #5 in Canada (earshot.com & chartattack.com) and stayed in the top 10 for six weeks. Further more the album hit #1 in Calgary and at home in Edmonton(CJSR 88.5FM), staying in the top 10 in cities across Canada for 3 months straight!!! On the Hip Hop/R&B/Soul charts they came in at #6 on the CJSR Best of 2010 followed by Erykah Badu,The Roots,and John Legend. Not bad for some local boys from Edmonton. They have performed at Nextfest, Inspiring Education, Summer Fling, Urban Games, and Heart of the City Festival. Locution Revolution hold workshops in the teachings and fundamentals of Hip Hop Kulture (Elementary Schools,Youth Centers,Festivals). They have opened for the likes of the Genius (GZA), Kirby Dominant, Ira Lee, Souljah Fyah, Living Legends, and many more! iD, Khiry,have become a force and staple throughout Edmonton and are obviously amongst the few in their field delievering quality. They are creative, community driven ,and on the cutting edge of innovation. Locution: a type of/or stlyle of speech... Revolution: a drastic or dramatic overthrowing or change. -Cariwest (Edmonton AB 2011) -Metal Mountain (Hinton AB 2011) -Hip Hop for Humanity (Vancouver BC 2011) -Bikeology Festival (Edmonton 2011) -King of the Prairies (Saskatoon SK 2010,2008) -Urban Games (Edmonton AB 2010) -Ladies Hip Hop Workshop (iHuman Youth Centre 2010) -Return of the Block Party (Edmonton AB 2010) -Nextfest (Edmonton AB 2010) -Hip Hop in the Park (Edmonton AB 2011,2010, 2009,2008) -Inspiring Education (Edmonton AB 2009) -Heart of the City (Edmonton AB 2011,2010, 2009, 2008, 2007) -Summer Fling (Saskatoon SK 2008) -The Works Festival - Sweaty Ball (Edmonton AB 2009, 2008) -Green Square Festival (Hinton AB 2008) Here are some thoughts and views about Locution Revolution: "Locution Revolution is like cold ice cream on a hot summers day" -Katrina Bray (President and Chair of Heart of the City Festival) "Locution Revolution is a progressive Hip Hop trio whose lyrics remind us of a time when songs were imaginative. With the creation of their annual, Hip Hop In The Park, Locution Revolution has shown their journey in music will not only include making great songs, but building community around them simultaneously." -Arlo Maverick (Music for Mavericks, Politic Live, CJSR) "They happen to be a couple of the hardest-working cats in the Edmonton scene, with multiple projects on the go." -Kevin Maimann, (Edmonton Sun) "Tafari and his musical partner/producer iD (Locution Revolution) are known for bringing a bit of surreal flair to their live performances" -Francois Marchand, (Edmonton Journal) "These guys been holding it down 'round here for a minute. A hard working independent fusion of soul, blues, reggae and Hip Hop." -Shortop (DJ, guest-host on Rapcity) "Locution Revolution's iD, Khiry Tafari are a musical recipe representing the progressive evolution in Canadian Hip Hop. With revolutionary songs geared in the KRS One direction which entwine the hopefulness of Bob Marley and mix in the heaviness heard by Johnny Cash, this Edmonton collective etched out and concreted a new wave of music – western Hip Hop. I anticipate their soon-to-be third release to be breaking both sound and geographical boundaries." -Melissa Bishop(Freelance Writer, L+P Productions,Promoter) "Locution Revolution's performance/stage show is high energy, thought provoking rhymes, and it doesn't matter if its crowds of 200 or 1000, They always give the same professional performance." -DJ Heywood (DJ & PromoterSaskatoon) "Locution Revolution is a shining example of the creative Hip Hop coming out of Edmonton. they know how to rock the stage and entertain a crowd! Khiry, iD are fresh!" -Vlad (Peoples Poets, Co-Founder & Owner of Solidaritees) "LR's music has something for everyone; they are not your average musicians. This is evident when you attend one of their live shows; the audience is made up of people that are different ages, styles and musical tastes." -Stef Torres(Founder & Owner of "In 3's Tees") http://199.71.40.195/edmontonjournal/new
|
|
Media Stuff
Vue Weekly 
Vue Weekly Pic 
Breakfast Television:Khi,Jason Carter,Michelle McDougal,iD,AOK,Kaz Mega,Gooz 
Hip Hop in the Park'10 preview 
With Michelle McDougul and Jason Carter 
iD,Aisha Thomlinson,Khi from City TV 
Breakfast TV with Bidget Ryan and Jason 
Curbside Magazine pg.1 
Curbside Mag pg.2 
The Edmonton Journal 
The Edmonton Journal 
The Edmonton Sun 
The Edmonton Sun 
Vue Weekly Mag-Hip Hop in the Park 
24 Hours cover-Hip Hop in the Park 
The Vue Weekly 
Cover of 24 Hours 
Beat Route Mag 
Inside 24 Hours |
