IAW to help open Story.Lines art show tonight
Later today some of my crewmates and I will rock the opening reception of Story.Lines, a solo exhibition by Brad Biederman aka Ani-33. Read on for more details!
Latest update from the FB event:
Nothing is written in stone but here’s a rough timeline to when things will go down…
Doors open at 6. Ill at Will crushes the dance floor at 640. Moore and Exit Only drop lyrical madness at 720. DJ Wiskaz cuts and spins all night (OK till 8), my art on display..all night (till the 19th) and perhaps even a guest appearance by battle master Bill Beamin.
STORY LINES
24 New artworks by Brad Biederman (see artist bio below)
Opening Reception: Wednesday July 9th 6-8 pm
(Duration of show July 9-19)
At The ARTS Project, 203 Dundas St.
HOLDING IT DOWN:
DJ Wiskaz
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PERFORMANCE BY:
Moore & Exit Only – NEW ALBUM!
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B-BOY (BREAKDANCE) CREW:
Ill at Will crew
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ARTIST BIO
Brad Biederman is most often known for his mural work around the city of London. His work is characteristic for fun characters, bold colours, and fat black outlines. There is a story in every piece. This exposition is a departure in that it is absent of colour; the characters remain, the lines remain, the story is always present. The 24 new works are line drawings that expose his talent; there is no where to hide. You will notice some of his favourite walls and canvases reworked, along side new drawings and soon to be favourite characters. Those who purchase a piece of the 24 on opening night, will be entered into a draw for one of Brad’s previous canvas works. The winner can choose from 10 canvasses ranging in value from $500 to $1000. The potential prizes will also be on display during the show and available for sale after opening night. Each of the new works is priced to find a new home ($200) and limited edition prints will also be available for those who would like to start their collection.
Get the latest updates from the Facebook event page.
ONE Movement 2nd Annual Hip Hop Dance Showcase
It’s time for the ONE Movement 2nd Annual Hip Hop Dance Showcase this Fri, June 20 at Wolf Performance Hall (Central Library).
This event celebrates the completion of TWO YEARS of O.N.E. and features competition between some of London’s finest dance crews and solo dancers:
#HBK .. One Up Dance Crew .. HDMI .. ONEsies .. Space Invaderz .. Ill at Will .. Airborne Precautions .. & more ..
There will also be some choreo performances as well!
6:00 PM – Doors Open
6:30 PM – Show Starts
8:30 PM – Final battle & Open cypher
10:00 PM – Jam Session at O.N.E. (236 Dundas St.)
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$5 Admission (tickets sold at the door)
Hope to see you tomorrow!
*** Special Thanks to:
United Way of London & Middlesex
and
Boys & Girls Club of London
in sponsoring our project! ***
Workshops and showcases are plentiful in June!
June means the end of school for some, but when it comes to dancing and teaching, IAW is more like Can’t stop, Won’t stop! One event is already done, but there’s more to come. Read on and find out what’s in store for this month!
On Sat, June 7 Beacock Library hosted a Free Community Workshop with Ill at Will. The workshop covered some basic hip hop moves and lessons on musicality, freestyle, and the importance of creative expression.
Northeast stays fresh and ILL!
This Sat, June 14 we will be at Our Street London (car free festival on Dundas St.) between 11am – 4pm. We’ll probably be with our O.N.E. fam near the studio (across from the Central Library) and I heard that there might be performances at 1 and 2 pm.
Come enjoy the street festival, food, and various showcases!
Last but certainly not least is the ONE Movement 2nd Annual Hip Hop Dance Showcase on Fri, June 20 at Wolf Performance Hall (Central Library).
This event celebrates the completion of TWO YEARS of O.N.E. and features competition between some of London’s finest dance crews and solo dancers:
#HBK .. One Up Dance Crew .. HDMI .. ONEsies .. Space Invaderz .. Ill at Will .. Airborne Precautions .. & more ..
If you’re interested in entering YOUR crew to compete, come by the studio (236 Dundas Street) to audition your piece Monday night at 8:30!
This year we are adding another element to the show, one on one all-style battles! Ten spots are available, sign up on our Facebook page. These ten will be battling each other Thursday night, and the top four will be going head to head onstage during the showcase.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Jim or Mike if you have any questions or want to get involved.
ONE Movement receives grant from London Life & United Way
Congratulations to ONE Movement for being awarded the spring 2014 London Life Youth United grant for their ONE Movement Hip Hop Project!
After-school dance workshops led by ONE Movement volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club of London offer local youth the chance to experience, learn, and grow through artistic expression. Developing new skills and confidence, participants of the workshops work towards a final performance at the 2nd Annual ONE Movement Hip Hop Dance Showcase taking place in June 2014.
This should turn out to be a great example of the positive influence hip hop can have. So once again, biggups to everyone involved in bringing this after school dance program to the kids, especially ill at will’s own JFX, Bambino, and Nikolaas! A big thanks definitely goes to Mike from O.N.E. Dance Studio as well.
Proving once again that Ill at Will is for the children.
For more information on grant recipients, click here.
Kanye West Curtis Mayfield Sample Moment on #MusicMonday
Recently I was enjoying some funk & soul classics when Curtis Mayfield inevitably came up.
The former lead singer of The Impressions is known for a number of hits, with the group and as a solo artist, but there’s one song that even those unfamiliar with Curtis Mayfield have probably heard before.
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Curtis Mayfield – Move On Up
The prominent horns from Move On Up were sampled by Kanye West for his 2006 single Touch the Sky, which also features a radio debut by rapper Lupe Fiasco.
Mayfield is truly one of the greats, a pioneer in funk/soul and socially conscious R&B. He’s a double inductee into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; inducted as a member of The Impressions in 1991, and again in 1999 as a solo artist.
Kanye is known for sampling his fair share of soul records in his earlier production days, so even though Touch the Sky was produced by Just Blaze it’s no surprise to hear this classic melody on a Mr. West track.
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Kanye West ft Lupe Fiasco – Touch the Sky
What’s your favourite Kanye West sample? Whether it’s from one of his own songs or something he produced for another artist, let me know in the comments below!
Hip Hop Workshop & Showcase this Saturday
Join my crew and I this weekend at O.N.E. Dance Studio for “Through the Elements” Hip Hop Workshop and Showcase!
So often hip hop events are under self-imposed segregation, with each element doing its own thing independent of the others. But this weekend we’re bringing all the elements together under ONE roof!
It’s a great way to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of London and enjoy some of what the local hip hop scene has to offer. Whether you’re already active in one of the hip hop art forms or just like to watch and appreciate, Through the Elements will have something fun for you.
Check out the details below and plan to join us on Saturday!
“Through The Elements” is a collaboration of local artists bringing a variety of hip-hop dance styles and music together to present a LIVE showcase performance for London’s youth and other hip-hop enthusiasts.
A group of well-known local DJs, graffiti artists, MCs and b-boys will demonstrate their art individually and collectively – to inspire children, youth and adults of all ages to stay active, get involved and creatively express, while educating them on the positive lifestyle of hip-hop culture.
WORKSHOPS/PANELS @ 2-4:30 PM
will take place on 2nd floor of O.N.E. (https://www.facebook.com/
– MCing x Graffiti x DJing x Breakin
(Artists will share their knowledge and experience as they live and see the culture of hip-hop in London, and why it’s such a powerful tool for creative expression)
SHOWCASE CYPHER JAM @ 7-10:00 PM
will take place on 3rd floor of O.N.E.
– dance performances
– rap battles
– live music
– cyphers
– free giveaways
– $5 fades
– freestyle & spoken word
– graffiti showcase
Featuring London’s very own…
Brad Biederman ‘ANI-33’ | graffiti artist
http://www.youtube.com/
Bill Beamin | emcee
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Graphwize & DTWB | deejays
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Ill at Will crew | b-boys
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COST:
FREE for afternoon workshops/panels (donations welcome)
$5 for evening live showcase
Thanks to our lovely host: Downtown Yoga Holistic Centre
Proceeds go towards supporting Boys & Girls Club of London
LOCATION:
O.N.E. Hip Hop Dance Studio
236 Dundas St., London, Ontario N6A 1H3
Full details on the FB event: https://www.facebook.com/
