The weekend will kick off with a Beatz-N-Rhymes Meet & Greet where the 32 finalists will be able to mix and mingle with industry elite and artists. вЂњThis is a huge way of getting out there and exposing yourself on a production side,вЂќ says two-time Grammy-Award winner, Boi-1da.

Known as a rites of passage for producers, Boi-1Da (Drake, Kardinal Offishall, Clipse, Eminem, etc.), T-Minus (Drake, Nicki Minaj, T.I.), Big Pops, Ric Notes, Gigz, Amsterdam-native Neenah and more have all competed in the battle and won in past years. With comedian Trixx returning as this yearвЂ™s host and rising hip-hop stars Stalley, Luu Breeze and Jack Flawless taking the stage, this is a show not to miss. At the heart of this event is the Main Event where 32 finalists will compete live on stage battle-royale style for the Champion Trophy, winning over $10,000 in cash and prizes. This yearвЂ™s expansion of the Beat Battle into a multi-tier three-day affair is guaranteed to be a must-attend event for all aspiring producers and music lovers alike. This yearвЂ™s 2011 Battle of the Beat Makers event brings A-List producers 9th Wonder, TorontoвЂ™s own Boi-1da and T-Minus, and Recording Artist Stalley of Rick RossвЂ™ Maybach Music Group as guest judges to determine who will take this yearвЂ™s coveted title of top beat maker. Grammy-Award Winning Producers To Crown This YearвЂ™s Battle of the Beat Makers Winner LiveStock (116 Spadina Ave., Downtown Toronto)Д«roadway Fashion (Scarborough Town Centre)Д«roadway Fashions (Square One Mall, Mississauga)Д®ssence Hair Studio (48 Harwood Ave. Play De Record (357 Yonge Street, Downtown Toronto) Physical ticket at following locations below.

What: Battle of the Beat Makers was created to assist Canadian music producers lacking a platform to showcase their talents in a live setting. This year Battle of The Beat Makers really outdid themselves, Boi-1da, Stalley, AND 9th Wonder are the guest judges. Producers I shouldnвЂ™t even have to convince why this showcase is beneficial, I will let my interview with Boi-1da explain that. The Come Up Show was present at last year Battle of The Beatmakers and if you havenвЂ™t been before you should definitely check it out.

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