All Entries Tagged With: "Music"

Rouge Thursday: Lost Gallery of Awesome [March 4]

Wow, so if you thought that last week at Club Rouge Thursday was amazing… you have to see these pictures! I’m not going to say too much because we already covered this last week, but our photographer, Shawn Tron, sent us an entirely new reel of awesome photos we just had to share! Checkit!
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Jameson’s Irish Whiskey Presents: Global St. Patrick’s Day Party

Here at the Lion’s Den University, we consider St. Patrick’s Day to be our national holiday. Everything is more awesome around this time of year. March Madness is in the air, everything (including the beer) is green, and everyone is just a little bit more Irish… aka more inclined to drink. This year the LDU [...]

Lauren O’Nizzle On The Die Antwoord Phenomenon

They’re Fierce. Furious. Futuristik. FRE$H.
So shockingly profane, so delightfully obscure – SO ZEF IT HURTS.
If you haven’t heard of Die Antwoord yet, you need to boost your internet creepage activities by like, 150%, for serious (Dr. O’Nizzle prescribes at least 3 hours of solid web surfing a day. Ignore those cheesy “get out and play” [...]

Last Rouge Thursdays Featuring Conor Cutz [Feb 25 Gallery]

I don’t remember a lot about last week at Club Rouge Thursday, but according to these pics me and some other LDU members had an awesome time. Ketal One is always a good idea. I must say. Conor Cutz is always a good DJ. Louis effing Saturnino is the best damn event photographer in Ontario, [...]

Kid MK Kills the Social AGAIN! [Feb 22 Gallery of Awesome]

Once again the FAMOUS Kid MK came through and destroyed an awesome Monday Meeting at the Social. If you were out his for headlining event last November, you only heard the warm-up set, because the Kid came alive last Monday! Alongside Dj’s Gilt and Racer Motorz, and jamming with two buses of York U students, [...]

Win Tickets to Smirnoff’s Paul Oakenfold Warehouse Experience

Lion’s Den U wants to send you to the Smirnoff Paul Oakenfold Warehouse Experience on March 6th

Rouge Thursday Feb 11 x DJ Everfresh x CABBIE [Gallery]

Just when you thought Rouge Thursdays couldn’t get any more awesome, Cabbie shows up to get the whole thing going all over again! Check out pics from this past week’s bottles, the babes, and beats! There weren’t any epic pole dancing displays this week, but after the break I’m sure somebody will get step up [...]

We Are The World 25 For Haiti [Video]

With all of the focus on the devastating news brought on by Nodar Kumaritashvili’s devastating luge incident, I’m sure that many missed out on the international debut of “We Are The World 25 For Haiti” last night on NBC. 25 Years after Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones released the original, the new compilation includes many [...]

How To Download Stuff 101 (Bit Torrent)

To leverage technology and make one’s life easier is about every student’s goal. My favourite professor, Garth Santor, told us that if we wanted to be better programmers we had to become lazy. Well let’s just say I missed his point entirely and ended up dropping his class and taking a totally different career path. [...]

Rihanna Rides a Lion aka “Rude Boy” Video

You want to get our attention? Throw some Lion imagery on anything, and then throw a gorgeous woman on top of that. Formula for awesome- Yep, you know this! And please believe that as long as she’s rocking the bangs, Rihanna is hot as hell. The track is decent at best, but catchy as fuck, [...]

New Kardinal Offishall Video: We Gon Go

That’s right! New video from Toronto’s Ambassador to the Universe- Kardinal Offishall! This track, We Gon Go, is an homage to all those that passed away recently, and a massive shout out to those doing what they do right now. Check the video and support your own!
While I was on Youtube I found a couple [...]

WoW goes AutoTune: Get Lich or Die Tryin’

This is a short one…because I really don’t know what else to say about this.
Our boy Adam Beamish threw together this pretty awesome video for all you World of Warcraft fans.
Adam is a Western grad with pretty big ties to the music industry, and has been involved in production for a number of years.
Feel free [...]

Sara Bareilles’ Jersey Shore Song – NSFW

I love Sara Bareilles, so when she came out with this song about the train wreck that is Jersey Shore during a live performance  in Los Angeles’ Room 5 during this past Christmas holiday (we were a little late noticing this song).  There is no way that I could keep from sharing this very, very special [...]

New Conway Beats Track & Check Him Out This Wed. @ Jacks!

That’s right! Check out the latest from DJ/Producer Conway Beats. Play the track on the audio-player or download direct. Also, check Conway out this Wednesday, upstairs at Jack’s (London, On). He’s going to be dropping more…beats, and spinning the latest in house, electro and mashups, annnd there are $1 beers on Wednesday. Did I mention [...]

Sully the Music Snob: New Decade, New Music

Leave “Party in the USA” back in 2009 and let’s start 2010 with some great music.

Liz Trinnear’s Much Music Rap Video!

So I was just sitting at a friend’s place, minding my own business when I got word that Liz Trinnear was dropping her rap video on Much. Needless to say, I watched with rapt attention as she spit hotfire for a glorious 1:35 minutes, and well, you’re just going to have to see this for [...]

Insane Cool-Down Stretches With Extreme Trainer Maylee!

I’ve come across some awesome people in my lifetime and I’ve also come across some strangely awesome people as well. Strangely awesome in the sense that they’re so strange its awesome, but also in the sense that they’re so awesome its strange… I haven’t figured out which one Maylee Todd is, but this girl is [...]

Mixtape Release! Charlie Black’s A Work In Progress

Over the past few months I’ve released some videos from Charlie Black in anticipation of this mixtape. It’s been a long time coming, but you can now download Charlie Black’s A Work In Progress HERE! Download, burn, distribute, remix, and annoy your neighbours with this dope mixtape HERE.
Check out his video blog Charlie Black TV [...]

New Jay-Z Video is Epic: On To The Next One

OK, clearly I’m a fan, but I don’t think my appreciation is unwarranted. This video is 99 Problemsesque in terms of artistry. Check it out and let me know if you agree, or if I’m still just suffering the effects of last night.

Young Forever – Jay-Z [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Official video for Jay-Z’s “Young Forever”

LDU’s Latest Rising Star: Aleesia

If you’re like me, you’re probably sick and tired about hearing the same old names brought up everyday in the headlines.
Exhibit A: Lindsay Lohan.
She’s in rehab again? Oh wait, now she’s filming a BBC documentary on child trafficking in India? WTF she is NOT a credible source on this issue? C’mon BBC3 I know you’re jealous [...]

Super-Talented Toddler Plays Mraz’s “I’m Yours”

If this doesn’t make you laugh/warm your heart, you might be the Grinch… or a communist. I haven’t decided yet… Another thing I haven’t decided is if whether or not this kid was trained to sing as “cute” as he does here. Either way it works, but this cynical mind is now churning.
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LDU Presents: The Wheel Wells Freestyle [Video]

Like all other things Wheel Wells, this video is hilariously awesome. Dev can pretty much freestyle about anything, and Hunter…. looks good in those jeans…. Anyway, check out the video, and other Wheel Wells material below. Look out for more from these guys VERY soon!
More from the Wheel Wells!
LDU Presents: The Wheel Wells – Make [...]

Louwop ft Shad & Zaki Ibrahim – “One Two Check/Get Up” LIVE

This is a dope live track from Louwop, Zaki Ibrahim, and I’m more than a little excited to hear Shad on this track. Accompanied by acoustic guitar, and African drums, this track is a good jump-off for the album The Great Escape, which you can download below.
Download Louwop’s new album THE GREAT ESCAPE!
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Chip Tha Ripper – The Cleveland Show

Mick Boogie & Terry Urban present…Chip Tha Ripper – The Cleveland Show Mixtape!

LUPE FIASCO – Enemy Of The State: A Love Story

Lupe Fiasco has dropped onto the world on (American) Thanksgiving Day a crazy mixtape titled Enemy of the State: A Love Story.  Featuring a plethora of beats and insane flows, Lupe Fiasco does NOT disappoint…unlike that random hook-up you brought home last night.

Click HERE to grab the mixtape!

Christopher Walken does Poker Face: EPIC

This video says it all.  I think the only thing that could improve the performance is a little more cowbell! Gotta have more Cowbell!

Jadakiss – Pain [Remix]

Jadakiss kills it on the remix of “Pain”, with a sick, winter-like loop running the beat – grab it now!

Click HERE for “Pain [Remix]“.
Click HERE for more music.

MSTRKRFT Ft. John Legend – Heartbreaker [Brackles Remix]

MSTRKRFT and John Legend drop a new track titled “Heartbreaker”, remixed by Brackles. Brackles creates a chill funky sound to the already crazy track.

Click HERE for the jump to “Heartbreakers [Brackles Remix]“.

Blakroc, Mos Def, Jim Jones – Ain’t Nothin’ Like You [Video+Album Download]

Now, I covered the announcement of the BlakRoc project a while ago and I’m happy to present the first video single Ain’t Nothin’ Like You (Hoochie Coo) down below, but I’d MORE IMPORTANTLY THIS ALBUM HAS LEEEEEEAKED!!!! Get the torrent HERE and thank me for it later!!! Please believe I’ll be bumpin’ this in my [...]

C-Litty: Freestyle From 6-7-5

C-Litty! Back again with another freestyle gem for the LDU! No big deal. Shout out to six-seven-five, four-oh-six, Bucksamillion, Nanouzi, and democracy. Annnd contrary popular belief O’Nizzle) this freestyle was not written. C-Litty can freestyle about anything! Better yet, let’s issue a challenge! Send your most outlandish freestyle topics to submissions@lionsdenu.com and we’ll see what [...]

Beyonce ft Lady Gaga – Video Phone [JizzedMyPants&HadASeizure]

While watching this video, my esteemed colleague and brother Charlie Black made the remark “Jay-Z has it all” to which I replied “fuckin’ Jay-Z” not because I actually hate Jay-Z, but because he’s sleeping with my girlfriend hip-hop’s ruling dictator and he has his way with Beyonce on the regular. No big deal. Annnnd whyyyy [...]

Amanda Blank – Shame On Me [Chew Fu Festival Fix]

Amanda Blank’s track “Shame On Me” has been re-worked by Chew Fu in another one of his signature Festival Fix remixes… upbeat feel good music guaranteed to get you moving!

Click HERE for “Shame On Me [Chew Fu Festival Fix]“.

Andy Samberg – Throw It On The Ground

From the same guy that brought you “Punching People In The Face Just Before They Start Eating” and an entire Lonely Island worth of insanely ridiculous music comes the latest: Throw It On the Ground.
Chug a beer, have sex and throw it on the ground.

Lion’s Den U Does Spring Break Cancun! [$865 Booking This Weekend!]

WE’RE NOW BOOKING FROM DETROIT AT $865 and TORONTO AT $1040! SO GET YOUR $99 DEPOSITS IN BETWEEN NOW (Nov. 5) AND SATURDAY (Nov. 7) TO JOIN THE VACATION EXPERIENCE THIS SPRING BREAK 2010!!!!
We want to make sure that everybody that wants to go gets a chance to take advantage of this offer, so do [...]

LDU Presents: The Wheel Wells – Make You Sweat… In The Sauna [Video]

Another dope track from our friends and your friends The Wheel Wells! And don’t think that this is the end; we’ve got a pretty extensive blooper reel coming, as well as a segment where the Wheel Wells actually wheel well, if you know what I mean! For now, sit back and enjoy the sauna!
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Weekly Indie Music Playlist 4.11.09.

Back again for another week of indie music. If you were with us last week, you already know that the audio player on the site will get you through all the tracks, just start the first one and enjoy. These songs are also completely downloadable off the site, so have at it and have fun. [...]

The Wheel Wells – Rich Girl [Video+Downloads]

Shortly after our initial interview, we sat down and had The Wheel Wells record some exclusive accoustic versions of their songs for us. This first track, Rich Girl, is a Virgin’s cover done acoustically in some girl’s condo we broke into at our exclusive downtown Toronto location. Also, a huge shout-out to Conway Beats, for [...]

Ghost Busters MultiTrack BeatBox [Video]

“So weird, and yet so well done” is how I’m describing this video to everyone. 10 separate tracks mixed into one awesome video by a man who is both very talented, but also clearly quite insane. I’m posting this one in the spirit of Halloween, but there are a few more noteworthy ones below. Annnnnd [...]

Weekly Indie Playlist 27.10.09.

I listen to a ton of new music all the time and I go through an endless number of albums a month, so I thought it only fitting that I start this weekly playlist. It will mostly be a lot of new music, but expect some old favourites to pop up as the mood strikes [...]

What Freestyle Rap Is Really Saying [Video]

A good friend of mine showed me this excellent little short film after a night of chugging wine and harassing everyone downtown.
Please enjoy.

City Girl vs. Country Girl

Before coming to any rash decisions, I thought maybe we should break this down comparatively.  Now remember there will always be outliers, these are only generalizations.
Sexuality – On a continuum ranging from non-willing to better make sure your shit is air-sealed, city girl and country girl fall in much different areas on the scale.
City girl [...]

Conway Beats – The Remixes [Video+Downloads]

Check out some fresh sounds, and new remixes from one of our new favourite DJs.

Insane Pianist: David Sides [Videos]

This dude is so dope. One of the most talented pianists I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a lot of amazing pianists… I’ll go ahead and throw a “no homo” behind that one. At any rate, check out some of David Sides‘ latest work. He’s really into remixing current songs like you’ve never heard [...]