Monday, February 25, 2008

the last ROCKIT! BLAST OFF! W/ *circle research*

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http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10517586530

Join us this Thursday February 28 2008 as we go out in style... ..

Yup, it's the last ROCKIT!
So jump aboard....

To show our appreciation for your support, we'll be playing classic hip hop and r&b all night long!

ROCKIT!
w/ DJ's *circle research*
@ Andy Poolhall
489 College St.
FREE
19+

THANKS TO ALL THE GUEST DJ's WHO ROLLED THROUGH OVER THE MONTHS, RESPECT!

Thursday, February 21, 2008

THE CIRCLE RESEARCH SHOW (podcast EPISODE #1 )

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THE CIRCLE RESEARCH SHOW (podcast EPISODE #1 )

+ DOWNLOAD TODAY!


"The Circle Research Show" continues after 10 years on college radio! That's right, folks! We're back to our old tricks, only this time there's no holding back the tom-foolery! Recorded "live-to-tape" from our very own studio to yo 'puter! More "fresh beats out the ying-yang" and hilarious banter than ever before!

100% vinyl. 200% dopeness?

EPISODE #1: http://thecircleresearchshow.podomatic.com/

Date Recorded: Feb.19.2008

ARTIST / SONG /
1. Donnie – Cloud 9 (Dj Spinna remix)
2. The Beatnuts – Superbad (inst)
3. Jay Dee – Busta (inst)
4. Guilty Simpson – Man’s World
5. Kardinal Offishall feat Melanie Durrant – Bang Bang
6. Platinum Pied Pipers feat. Tiombe Lockhart – Stay With Me
7. G & D – One
8. Omar – Come On
9. Sa-Ra – Glorious
10. Flying Lotus – Massage Situation
11. Jamiroquoi – Black Capricorn Day (Slum Village remix)
12. Phat Kat – Don’t Nobody
13. Heralds of Change – Trip Fall
14. Jake One – Let The Drums Speak (inst)
15. Dr. Dre – Xxplosive (inst)
16. Wio-K – Foot Loose **T.O. Talent**
17. Whodini – Magic’s Wand
18. Orange Krush – Action
19. Cloud 9 – Flying High
20. Patrice Rushen – Feels So Real
21. Break Machine – Street Dance
22. Loose Joints – Is It All Over My Face
23. Herbie Hancock – I Thought It Was You
24. Paulinho Da Costa – Déjà vu
25. Jo Boyer – Isabelle & the Rain
26. The Quantic Soul Orchestra – Father
27. The Dynamics – Brothers on The Slide

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"The Circle Research Show"
Dj's Nix & Astro
Co-Hosted by Big Tweeze
+ Uploaded ..."whenever we damn well please"
thecircleresearchshow@gmail.com

Who ?" EP wrapped up

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http://mpmsite.com/index.php?area=news&view=detail&id=913

Who ?" EP wrapped up

Superproducers Nix and Astro have wrapped up a special DJ EP with five tracks from their forthcoming album "Who?". Four tracks come as vinyl-only extended versions. You can peep the opening track on our MySpace

Side A
1.Nothing Can Save Ya
2. Security
3. I 'm Your Destiny

Side B
1. College Street Crush
2. 93 Flows

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

5 brand new *circle research* songs on our Myspace player

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5 brand new *circle research* songs on our Myspace player http://www.myspace.com/circleresearch

From the forthcoming "Who?" vinyl EP availbable on Melting Pot Music!

ROCKIT! presents: "You Know What Love is?" w/ My Man Heri & *circle research*

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http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8095759724&ref=share

Thursday Febuary 21 2008

ROCKIT! presents:
"You Know What Love is?"

With special guest DJ :My Man Henri (http://mymanhenri.blogspot.com/)
(playing the late great James Yancey's extensive catalog and the people he inspired)

and resident DJ's *circle research*
(funk, electro, disco, classic hip hop)
@ Andy Poolhall
489 College St.
FREE
19+

Friday, February 15, 2008

Top 5 T.O. Tunes of 2007: Hip Hop & Remix



Top 5 T.O. Tunes of 2007: Hip Hop Edition

"Sway With The Capital A" by Circle Research

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http://www.blogto.com/music/2007/12/top_5_to_tunes_of_2007_hip_hop_edition/

This funky track came out last year on the Peace Island compilation. It's another hip hop song that didn't reach as big an audience as it should have. Like "What I Do" and "Pedal Pusher", the production on this track makes it. There's a great sample of a funk guitar lick and that alone makes me want to keep their Myspace page open in a separate browser window all damn day.

Peace Island compilation available
@
http://www.handcuts.com/disc/index.php?no=202

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Top 5 T.O. Tunes of 2007: Remix Edition

My Sword Hand's Anger” by Apostle of Hustle (Circle Research Remix)

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http://www.blogto.com/music/2007/12/top_5_to_tunes_of_2007_remix_edition/

AoH's label (Arts & Crafts) made the raw tracks for this song available for download and held a remix contest. Toronto's Circle Research submitted this hip hop jam and it took first place. It was officially released on the song's single. Pretty cool stuff. Can I point out that the original version is also mentioned in our Top 5 Pop/Rock Tunes section?


"My Sword Hand's Anger" by Apostle of Hustle (Circle Research Remix) available @
http://www.arts-crafts.ca/releases_spotlight.php?search=ACX007

Thursday, February 14, 2008

"The Circle Research Show" returns (PODCAST)

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We're baaack!

"The Circle Research Show" returns on Wednesday, February 20th for it's very first official podcast! That's right, folks! We're back to our old tricks, only this time there's no holding back the tom-foolery! Recorded "live-to-tape" from our very own studio to yo 'puter!

Here's the link: http://www.podomatic.com/people/index/thecircleresearchshow

"The Circle Research Show"
Dj's Nix & Astro
Co-Hosted by Big Tweeze
+ Uploaded ..."whenever we damn well please"
thecircleresearchshow@gmail.com

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Until then you can enjoy some funky fresh dj mixes:

EH! T.O. Reps Mix VOL. 2 http://www.divshare.com/download/3503471-148
The Lost Remixes http://www.divshare.com/download/3173783-c39
Nu Era Funk Mix VOL. 2 http://www.divshare.com/download/3016466-86f
Save The Community Centre Mix http://www.divshare.com/download/2820302-931
Dirt Road Funk VOL. 2 http://www.divshare.com/download/2691081-378
Disco Baller Mix http://www.divshare.com/download/3045567-9de
Rooftop Lovin' 80's Soul Mix VOL. 2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/bfaeuo
EH! T.O. Reps Mix http://www.sendspace.com/file/q71l11
Nu Era Funk Mix http://www.sendspace.com/file/2as1pi
Electro Rappy Rap Mix http://www.sendspace.com/file/8vq0mj
Dirt Road Funk Mix http://www.sendspace.com/file/fn38yy
Rooftop Lovin' 80's Soul Mix http://www.sendspace.com/file/p4k0w8
Summer Electro Boogie Mix http://www.sendspace.com/file/yz8vg9

*circle research* on Fashion Television (CiRCA Nightclub)

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Check out *circle research* on Fashion Television @ the 5:11 mark (even if it is for 2 seconds)

http://video.fashiontelevision.com/?fr_story=594886fab5e90aadfabf36e64ae676f5c5d44cfa&rf=sitemap

(Infamous NY nightlife kingpin Peter Gatien opens his first Toronto night club, CiRCA Nightclub)

Monday, February 11, 2008

ROCKIT! w/ DJ DOPEY & *circle research*

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Thursday, February, 14
ROCKIT! w/ Guest: DJ DOPEY

While the art of turntablism continues to please audiences across the world, it goes without saying that DJ Dopey has played an integral part in its global success. Having performed as a DJ/Turntablist alongside pioneers like DJ Q-Bert, DJ Craze, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mix Master Mike, Dopey solidified his role amongst these innovative DJ’s formally by winning the most coveted DJ title of them all, he became 2003’s WORLD DMC CHAMPION. In addition to his World DMC win he is no stranger to the world DJ battle circuit, his other 1st place titles include 2001 Allies All Star Beatdown Champion (organized by world renowned turntablist crew “The Allies”), as well as 2002/2003 Vestax Canadian Champion among others.

As a founding member of the Turntable Monkz, and now a certified world champion, DJ Dopey (born Jon Ryan Santiago) took the opportunity to tour the world a few times over sharing stages with artists such as Eminem, Madlib, Slum Village, Frank N Dank, Kardinal Offishall, Gang Starr and DJ’d exclusively for DCS. He continues his globetrotting by carrying out his seasoned successes as a key group member of Notes to Self, a rap crew from Toronto currently seeking label and management opportunities world wide. Dopey’s found time to be an integral part of their creative process, spending much of his free time off tour in the Studio with Notes writing and recording, contributing a few years worth of hard work to their up and coming world debut release. As one of Canada’s premiere talents, DJ Dopey has also collaborated and has contributed to other projects with artists such as Saukrates, Choclair and DCS.

In his 10 years as a DJ/Turntablist, Dopey has accomplished a great deal; he has “battled” his way to the top, he’s performed alongside the world’s best DJ’s and musicians, and has now taken to the studio portion of being an artist where he now perfects his recorded arts. Dopey is now poised to help present the world to Notes to Self, a rap group that will finally help realize his first official recorded contribution as a commercial release on their debut full-length. DJ Dopey is a rare and humbled talent that will continue to push the limits, not just as a DJ but as a recording artist as well.

Thursday, February, 14

ROCKIT! w/ Guest: DJ DOPEY (Hip Hop)
and resident DJ's *circle research* (funk, electro, disco, classic hip hop)
@ Andy Poolhall
489 College St.
TORONTO
FREE
19+

Monday, February 4, 2008

ROCKIT! w/ DJ LAW & *circle research*

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Thursday, February, 7
ROCKIT! w/ Guest: DJ LAW

Throughout his career, Law has worked with many artists - just listen to his myspace page to get a feel. Law has opened for names like Cube, WC, Evil Dee/Bootcamp, 50 Cent & Rakim showing his skills on the decks at their shows. Law has played on various radio programs on the FM dial (R.I.P Project Bounce). You can also catch him on http://www.futureflavasonline.com/ @ 10pm Fridays EST.


ROCKIT!
w/ Guest: DJ LAW (Hip Hop)
and resident DJ's *circle research* (funk, electro, disco, classic hip hop)
@ Andy Poolhall
489 College St.
FREE
19+

The Framework Reworked - "Wasted" (Circle Research Remix)

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The Framework Reworked

Check out our remix for local up-and-comers The Framework!
Listen to "Wasted" (Circle Research Remix) on their Myspace page today!!

http://www.myspace.com/songsintheframework