Faction Sound Takes Over the Bay Area: May 9th - RAP at Mercer (SF) and May 10th - Tormenta Tropical at Elbo Room

For the first time ever, the entire Faction Sound Crew will converge on the Bay Area this upcoming weekend for two nights of total Destruction. Iron Lyon flys in from Miami, Tanner from NYC and Arems from Vancouver to join Deejay Theory in SF as we kick off the weekend on Friday May 9th at the brand new club Mercer in SF for RAP. Strictly the best RAP music played the way it's supposed to be. Saturday finds the Faction inside the Elbo Room (SF) for Tormenta Tropical wit Oro 11 and Broadway Slim dropping non-stop Tropical Vibes. Bay Area roll out!

Mixtape: Faction Sound Crew & DJ Hedspin - Chillin, Illin and Grillin Part 2 - Music to BBq Two

Beef, Babes, Beers and of course Beats;  how else could you sum up all the prime vibes of the summertime?  This year The Faction Sound Crew has teamed up with none other than the 2011 Redbull Threestyle Champion, Dj Hedspin for the second instalment of our ode to summertime madness, "Chillin Illin and Grillin - Music to BBQ Two".  Your favorite DJ crew has significantly bolstered its line-up with SF’s own Super Producer Deejay Theory and Miami Power-Hitter Iron Lyon.  Pioneering members Tanner and Arems thrown in for good measure and Rhek on the design ...you know its gonna be a tasty mix.  This year we have over 60 tracks from 5 dj’s of many genres with classic selection of music, mixed with skill and style. Grab the free download, fire up the grill and pump this one!

DJ Arems on Crimes & Treasons Radio (Free Download)

Crimes & Treasons Radio broadcasts live every Tuesday 9-11pm on CITR 101.9FM or online at http://citr.ca/ with hosts Relly Rels & Jules Andre Brown.For over 10 years, Crimes & Treasons Radio has been bringing you the best Rap music, uncensored, most of which you will not hear on any other radio stations in Vancouver or even through out Canada. The fellas invited me down to drop a set last week and aside from a couple stragglers and some classic RAP dubplates at the end, most of this live mix is brand new shit. Click the link below to download my portion of the show and peep the tracklist as well.

DJ AREMS on Crimes and Treasons Radio - Live Mix

Chinx Drugs - Right There ft. Juicy J & French Montana

Juicy J - Show Out ft. Young Jeezy & Big Sean

A$AP Ferg - Work

Young Dro - F.D.B.

French Montana - Marble Floors ft. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz

Lil Wayne - Wowzerz ft. Trina

Kendrick Lamar - Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe (Remix) ft. Jay-Z

Future - Karate Chop (Remix) ft. Lil Wayne

Yo Gotti - Disqualified

Trinidad James - Females Welcomed

Rich Homie Quan - Differences

Juicy J - Who Da Neighbors

Yo Gotti - Check

Plies - Plenty Money

Rich Gang - Fly Rich ft. Stevie J, Future, Tyga, Meek Mill & Mystikal

D.G. Yola - Ain't Gon Let Up

Kinfolk Kia Shine - Walmart

Nas - Stay

Chinx Drugs - I'm A Coke Boy (Remix) ft. Rick Ross & French Montana

YG - You Broke

Travis Porter - Need Ones

French Montana - Thrilla In Manila ft. Tyga & Ace Hood

TeeFii - This D

50 Cent - We Up ft. Kendrick Lamar

Dead Prez - Hip Hop (Faction Dub)

Black Rob - Whoa (Faction Dub)

Smif N Wessun - Sound Bwoy Bureill (Faction Dub)

Mobb Deep - Shook Ones (Faction Dub)

Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says (Faction Dub)

M.O.P. - Ante Up (Faction Dub)

Das Fx - Hip Hop (Faction Dub)

Love Games w/ Deejay Theory this Thurs

Catch Deejay Theory putting down the baby making classics this Thursday in SF alongside DJ Mackswell at Little Baobob (19th & Mission). If you're thinking about getting pregnant this could be the start of something beautiful. If not then throw your middle finger up, come get loose with us and grind to some R Kelly and Too Short <3 

BUSTIN OUT THURSDAYS - Brand New Ol Skool Night at the Electric Owl Starts Tonight w/ DJ Arems

Old Skool Hip Hop, R&B, and Reggae
w/ DJs Arems and Cheeky Disco

A brand new night featuring the best music from the 80s and 90s of Hip Hop, R&B and Reggae. DJs Arems and Cheeky Disco drop nothing but the hits each and every Thursday at Electric Owl.

.:: NO COVER when you're on the list + $4 highballs! ::.

Expect music from artists like Whitney Houston, Buju Banton, Michael Jackson, TLC, Montel Jordan, New Edition, De La Soul, Eric B and Rakim, Aaliyah, En Vogue, Rick James, Kool Moe Dee, Shabba Ranks, Chaka Demus and Pliers, Bell Biv Devoe, Janet Jackson, Rob Base, NWA, Bobby Brown, Biggie Smalls etc.

Plus, enjoy Electric Owl's new late night menu.

Join us every Thursday. Hit @BustinOutThurs for guest list and follow us on Twitter!

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Electric Owl Social Club
www.electricowl.ca
www.facebook.com/ElectricOwlSocialClub
@ElectricOwl_CA
928 Main Street Vancouver BC V6A 2W1
(604) 558-0928

RUNIT! Tonight (Friday Aug 17th) at the Waldorf w/ Arems and Rhek

The second edition of RUNIT goes down tonight at the Waldorf Hotel but this time in the Outdoor Beach Bar. Rhek and myself will be running Bashment Dancehall and Classic Rap from 10pm to 2am and the weather is supposed to be hot all night. We've got lots of giveaways from 10 Deep as well so roll thru.

RUNIT at the Waldorf Hotel - 1489 East Hastings, Vancouver BC - More Info HERE

RAP - Friday July 20th ft Special Guest IRON LYON

Another bangin edition or RAP jumps off this Friday at Calabash with very special guest IRON LYON outta NYC alongside residents Rhek and myself. Nothing but Golden Era Hip Hop and RAP bangers. 7 bux at the door. Delicious Caribbean food and great drinks served all night. PLUS-our new sponsor  10 DEEP has tons of giveaways for you including a brand new skate board deck. Make sure to come thru early - the line up always forms by 11:30. RAP at Calabash, Friday July 20th, 428 Carrall Street. 10pm to 2am. Ooooh.

RAP - February 10th 2012 at Calabash

RAP was so PAKD last month that a lot of you didn't get in. We apologize if that was case. Please come earlier to avoid dissapointment! If you don't know about RAP yet then what the fuck dood??? DJ Rhek and myself Arems play golden era bangers all night and there's zero bullshit. Douche bags don't get in and it's only 6 bux at the door. Plus Calabash serves up some mean Caribbean cuisine and dope drinks as well. Roll through and get down to good music with good people.

CALABASH in Gastown.
428 Carrall Street at Pender.
10pm to 2am.
$6- at the Door

DJ Tanner Retuns for RAP at Calabash w/ Rhek & Arems - Friday Dec 16 2011 PLUS REDBULL FINALS DAY 4 w/ The Faction

Two DOPE events go down this Friday December 16th starting with Day 4 of the Redbull Thee Style Finals at Club 560. 5 of the 18 World Finalists will be battling it out to make it to Saturday night for the Final Finale. The real highlight of the Day 4 is PETE ROCK vs DJ Premier with DJ Dopey and the Faction Sound Crew!!! DJ Tanner has returned from NYC especially for this event and we will be dropping some exclusive shit! I could go on and on about this but the reality is - it sold out so if you don't have a ticket - I feel sorry for you.

BUT, you can still come RAP! at Calabash (428 Carrall Street in Gastown) where we'll be heading as soon as finish our set inside 560 to play Golden Era Hip Hop and the best RAP around. Always an ill party and always PAKD!!! I'd say hit me for guest list but it's only 6 bux at the door so gather your twoonies instead and meet us there!

Iron Lyon - The Groundwork E.P.

After dropping The Foundation EP last fall, Iron Lyon planned to release his second album From The Ground Up this year. That all changed when Lyon got in a serious accident in which he was struck by a reckless driver while on his motorcycle. Following some intense rehab, Iron Lyon is back at it and brings you his latest work — the Groundwork EP. The 6 track project is a preview of what to expect on his upcoming sophomore LP, due out next year.

Iron Lyon- Groundwork EP

1) Heaven Sent (prod. by Vent Beats)
2) Cloud Walk (prod. by Too Much)
3) Breathe (prod. by L-Tonic)
4) Never Sleep (prod. by DJ Fresh Cut)
5) Good Man Or A Fool (prod. by Ortega Beats)
6) Freeway (prod by Kris Breeze)

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?gx7kglqfpo32byc

RAP at CALABASH NOV 11th - DJ AREMS and RHEK BIRTHDAY EDITION

RAP went away for October but only by mistake (not ours) and its BACK in a HUGE WAY for November. Both DJ's Rhek and myself celebrate our birthdays just a few days apart in November and for me - NOV 11th is my actual B-DAY! If you don't know about RAP yet then what the fuck dood??? We play golden era bangers all night and there's zero bullshit. Douche bags don't get in and it's only 6 bux at the door. Plus Calabash serves up some mean Caribbean cuisine and dope drinks as well. Make sure you roll thru or i will actually be pissed!

CALABASH in Gastown.
428 Carrall Street at Pender.
10pm to 2am.
$6- at the Door.

RAP at Calabash w/ DJ Tanner & Rhek - Friday July 22nd 2011

It's going down once again at Calabash this Friday!!! Pure muthafuckin RAP son!!! Rap is the Faction Sound Crew’s monthly Party at Calabash and you won’t hear any thing but ill shit. This will be DJ Tanner's last RAP episode for at least 6 months as he is moving to NYC to be closer to real RAP. Special guest Rhek will be sending him off with some special selections from his Rap crates. Don't miss thisssss.

Golden Era Hip Hop and the best RAP music the way it’s supposed to be played.

Caribbean food available all night.

CALABASH in Gastown.
428 Carrall Street at Pender.
10pm to 2am.
$6- at the Door.

The next edition of RAP! goes down August 12. Mark it down on your calendar and DOO THISSS

RAP at Calabash w/ the Faction - Friday June 10th 2011

Remember when almost every single hip hop track that came out was dope? We do – and we play those joints strictly every time a new episode of RAP! goes down at Calabash. Rap is the Faction Sound Crew’s monthly Party at Calabash and you won’t hear any thing but ill shit.

Golden Era Hip Hop and the best RAP music the way it’s supposed to be played.

Caribbean food available all night.

CALABASH in Gastown.
428 Carrall Street at Pender.
10pm to 2am.
$6- at the Door.

The next edition of RAP! goes down June 10 with DJs Arems and Tanner. Mark it down on your calendar and DOO THISSS

3rd Edition or RAP at Calabash - Friday Feb 18th, 2011

The Faction's monthly pure rap music night, goes down February 18th at Calabash - 428 Carrall Street at Pender (two blocks from Fortune). The first two chapters went down proper with strictly golden era and only great hip hop running all night. DJs Tanner and Arems are back once again to take it to where it should have always stayed - RAP RAP RAP! 6$ at the door. Presented by the Faction and Circa with free giveaways all night. Big Shouts to Rhek and Sharks and Hammers for flipping the cover of Main Source's classic Rap album - Breaking Atoms.

RAP at Calabash w/ the Faction - Friday January 28th 2011

WHOA! Almost forgot to post this. The second edition of RAP, the Faction's monthly pure rap music night, goes down once again at Calabash - 428 Carrall Street at Pender (two blocks from Fortune). The first edition was PAKD and super ill with strictly golden era and only great hip hop running all night. DJs Tanner and Arems are back once again to take it to where it should have always stayed - RAP RAP RAP! 6$ at the door. Presented by the Faction, Circa and Frontline Entertainment. DOO THISSSS!

RAP at Calabash w/ the Faction - Friday November 12, 2010

After almost a decade in the business, the Faction has finally come together to put down a Party. If it goes well we'll be doing it as a monthly or bi-weekly. The first episode of RAP takes place at Calabash this Friday with DJs Arems and Tanner dropping nothing but Golden Era Hip Hop and good Rap music all night til 2am. The city has been lacking a good Friday where you can hear Rap music for a while now so lets take it back and drop some shit to make your head nod. It's 5 bucks to get in and we'll be celebrating my birthday so we don't wanna hear your shitty excuse if you were thinking of not coming. If you haven't checked out Calabash yet - you've been missing out. This two level spot features a Caribbean restaurant upstairs and a spacious club in the basement. It's located at 428 Carrall Street between Pender and Hastings - around the corner from Fortune downtown Vancouver. Come thru, eat, drink, dance and celebrate. DOO THISS!