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Come be a part of the phenomenon that has already touched millions as CJLO (in assosication with CKUT) present a screening of The Room, the Tommy Wisseau classic. The movie shall be screened on February 27th at le Centre St. Ambroise (5080-A St. Ambroise), accessible via Lionel-Groulx, Vendome and St. Henri metros.

The event starts at  8 and tickets are 8 dollars and may be purchased at Cheap Thrills, L'Oblique, Sub-V, Atom Heart Records, Phonopolis and Diamond Books.

Join the Facebook group or peep the promo ad.

Throughout history there have been major rivalries. From Cain and Abel (which didn’t end so well) to LeBron and Kobe, you can’t deny how powerful some rivalries can be. The Great Canadian Rivalry in-between Montreal and Toronto is as old as the country itself and will never die (just read a history book, people). Recently a mixtape was released by TopLeft Recordings & Morburn Music that will only add fuel to the flame. 

The question is asked: which city has the better Rapper?

As a Montréalais, I can’t deny how hard it is to give an impartial opinion. Some of the artists featured on the mixtape from Montreal are people I know personally, others are artists who have charted on CJLO Radio, and then there are some that still owe me money (you know who you are!). All joking aside, when it came down to the music both sides put their best foot forward.

I won’t lie; starting off the mixtape with a Toronto release featuring an American artist irked me a little. My first thought was, “These Toronto cats are pulling in some help from the outside,” but once I heard the track I had to accept that it was a solid jumping-off point. The tone was set and the mixtape continued to build momentum from that point. 

Flipping between Toronto and Montreal rappers, with each track complimenting the next, the album never lost my attention. I’m not the biggest fan of Auto-Tune, so when the track “One Shot” came on I was a little leery. Personal taste aside, the rap is solid and the track is good.
In the end there is no clear winner in this debacle, especially since this is just a sample of what each city has to offer. The mixtape is, however, an amazing introduction to the styles and influences of each city and a great way for the artists on the mixtape to get exposure. They bring their “Eh” Game (pun intended), and I look forward to next year’s installment.

-Brian Döc Holidæ

Download the Mixtape for yourself here.

Join The Siamese Libertines (Thursday from 8 to 10 pm) as they bid adieu to their show after countless years of hosting. Join hosts Antonella, Raeanne and Denis as they play some of their favourite electro/indie rock tunes of the last few years.

Drop by the station (CC-430) and get in on the fun as all three enthralling figures will be having an open studio.

Trivia! Favourite songs! Cupcakes! Bearded Women! Should be exciting!

CJLO & Force of Nature Presents "Lovers For Haiti," A Benefit show to raise money for the earthquake victims of Haiti. All proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders and the event will take place on Valentine's Night, Sunday, February 14th, 2010.
 
DJs Nene, Rollergirl, Amrew, Solespin + Special Guests playing some of the best Pop, Funk, Hip Hop, Reggae and Compa music.There will also be CJLO give-aways!
 
Doors are at 10pm, and the party goes all night long until 3am. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 door suggested donation. It all takes place at Koi Bar located at 3603 St-Laurent, Corner Prince-Arthur.