Within every city there is usually a spot for the hip hop scene to gather, network, and showcase their skills. Windsor is no different. Club Extreme was Windsor’s hip hop shop in the early 2000′s but after it’s doors closed for the last time the scene has had a hard time finding a spot to call home. That was up until last year, when a local music enthusiast named Rissa Guyton locked down a spot that has become the local hub for hip hop in Windsor. The Coach and Horses plays host to the Windsor Hip Hop Spotlight series, that is already about 7 shows deep. Kayyce Closed host’s these event’s every month and also rocks the microphone. As one of the cornerstones to this hip hop scene, Kayyce is always found in the mix at local event’s and is never hard to find. Alongside Kayyce Closed you can always expect to catch some live local act’s kicking their tracks, and members of the scene all gather to enjoy the events. A great place to network & showcase your skills. When time is on their side they also open the microphone up at the end of the night to anybody who wants to flow. The next spotlight is set to be a great showcase featuring Kayyce Closed, Ritt Theme, J Smith & More. It goes down February 25th at 10pm at the Coach n’ Horses. Don’t miss it!

This show is approaching fast and we wanted to let everyone know that the ticket’s are selling! If you haven’t gotten your tickets then make sure you do that ASAP or you’ll miss out on Southern Ontario’s biggest hip hop show this year!

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ZOT has released his debut video for the track “Back At It”.
The video is currently on the charts at IVidsOnline.com and needs your votes.
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AcademyHipHop.com recently got to sit down with Detroit producer Topp. If your not familiar with his work you soon will be. He has recently released information regarding his upcoming album “A View From The Top” in this exclusive interview. Read it and find out who you can expect to hear, when you can expect it to come out and where you can expect to pick it up! If you are a fan of Windsor Hip Hop or Detroit Hip Hop this is an interview you do not want to miss!

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This is the first single from the album and it features none other then Academy Records own J Reno. This song goes in, and the video is a fast paced trip. Check it out!

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Dreamstate : The R.E.M Effect

The Canadian Bakin show is no more. J Reno & Trilla have decided to step down after 2 years of broadcast with Psychopathic Radio. We spoke with J Reno and he had this to say.

“We just feel like it’s time to move on from that. The exposure and opportunity was great while it lasted but things change. We’ve been doing that show for a long time and we’re happy with the support received and the ground we broke with it. We just think that it’s best to focus our efforts on what we are doing on this side of the border right now. I got nothing but love for Psychopathic Records and everything they have done for me over the past few years. Thanks to all the juggalos who helped make Canadian Bakin so memorable for me. We love yall.”

Academy Records on the other hand is looking into sparking up a web broadcast of its own, so keep your eyes open for updates on it!

Brand new song leak from the upcoming release “Lest We Forget”. Song features ZOT, J Reno & Kayyce Closed. Produced by Rock It Productions. Give it a listen, share it & pass it around!

La Coka Nostra, along with Swollen Member’s are hitting Toronto on their Canadian tour and Academy will be in the building putting down that Windsor flavor. La Coka Nostra is one of the biggest underground rap groups in the game, with members spanning from NY to LA like Ill Bill, DJ Lethal, Slain & more. Swollen Members need no introduction in Canada, as they are one of the best selling Canadian rap duo’s of all time! Also on the bill that night are Toronto favourites So Sick Social Club. This event promises to be one of the biggest hip hop shows of 2012 to hit Toronto and ticket’s are moving fast! Below you will find all the information you need to make your way to the show!

Buy Tickets on Ticketweb.ca. Click Here

Play de Record (Toronto): (416) 586 0380
The Rock Pile (Toronto): (416) 504-6699
Kronx Krew Ent (Toronto): (416) 886-4762
CJTV ( Hamilton ): (905) 379-4073
BBMPIN#26ef9fb8