The Big Pay Back Fundraiser for Kool Herc Sunday April 10th at W2 (all ages)

When Jheric Hizon, a member of the local Bboy crew Now or Never found out that New York's DJ Kool Herc was hospitalized and in need of some financial assistance to pay his medical bills, he immediately contacted some fellow hip-hop heads to host a fundraiser.

The Big Payback fundraiser (named after a classic track by EPMD, a duo also considered among
the pioneers of hip hop) will be held at W2 Storyeum, 151 W. Cordova St, in Vancouver, B.C.,
on April 10, 2011.This will be an all-ages event from 2-7 p.m. that will feature all the elements
of hip hop: Bboying/Bgirling, MCing, DJing and graf writing. A $10 minimum donation will be
collected at the door, with all proceeds set to be donated to the Kool Herc Fund. More info on the
fund can be found at www.djkoolherc.com

Thankfully, Kool Herc is out of the hospital. However, Hizon says “the Vancouver hip hop
community would still like to pay tribute to Kool Herc and the other hip-hop pioneers that paved
the way for what we do today.” And although The Big Payback was inspired by Kool Herc's
unfortunate situation, organizers say should the need to raise funds for another pioneer occur
again, this might not be the last you see of The Big Payback! That's how much the local community recognizes how indebted they are to their East Coast forebears.

DJ Arems - Fiyah Fi Bun Dem Part 5 Mix CD - The Best of Dancehall 2010

Finally got a chance to post this!!! Here's all the best Dancehall from 2010 or at least my view on it. There was so much wicked dancehall last year that there wasn't any room left on a 80 minute CD for any lovers rock or reggae joints...I had a hard time narrowing it down but i know you'll enjoy what's here... 80 minutes of 2010's best dancehall featuring 1O Faction Dubplates by the likes of Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Mr Lexx, Gyptian, Tony Matterhorn, Aidonia, Chan Dizzy, and others amongst the 88 tracks of strictly BOOM chunes! Riddims included on the CD: ONE DAY RIDDIM, SMOKIN RIDDIM, WINNINGS RIDDIM, ROOF TOP RIDDIM, DANCEHALL EFX RIDDIM, STREET VYBZ RIDDIM, BAD PEOPLE RIDDIM, CATALOG RIDDIM, MAD VIBEZ RIDDIM, HOLD YUH RIDDIM, MAD COLLAB RIDDIM, BADDA DON RIDDIM, GANGSTA CITY RIDDIM, REMEDY RIDDIM, RAIL UP RIDDIM and many more. Download this now and hit me up for a copy of the CD if you see me!

DJ AREMS -FIYAH FI BUN DEM PART 5 - BEST OF 2010

1. DJ Arems – Fiyah 5 Intro

CATALOG RIDDIM
2. Aidonia – We A Tek It Off (DUB)
3. Tony Matterhorn – Twenty Ten
4. Di Genius – Nah Forgive Dem
5. Terror Fabulous – Catalog
6. Mavado – Unda Yuh Skirt

MAD VIBEZ RIDDIM
7. Vybz Kartel – Foot Pon Shoulder
8. Popcaan – Jah Jah Protect Me

BADDA DON RIDDIM
9. Mavado – Jah Is Coming Soon
10. I Octane – Weed We Say
11. Wayne Marshall – Careless

12. Chan Dizzy – No Strange Face (DUB)

GANGSTA CITY RIDDIM
13. Popcaan – Gangsta City
14. Vybz Kartel – Thank You Jah
15. Merital – Pray

REMEDY RIDDIM
16. Jah Vinci – Remedy
17. Popcaan – Dem Sell We Out

18. Beenie Man – Visa

RAIL UP RIDDIM
19. Bounty Killah & Doolas – Not Scared Enough
20. Mavado & Flexx – Whine Up Yuh Body

MAD COLLAB RIDDIM
21. Vybz Kartel & Popcaan – Clarkes (DUB)
22. Vybz Kartel & Popcaan – Clarkes
23. Elephant Man & Bounty Killah – How We Do It
24. Tony Matterhorn, Fire Links, Jigsy, Richie Feelings – Dem Alone

25. Vybz Kartel – Clarkes Part 2
26. Vybz Kartel – Jeans & Fitted

ONE DAY RIDDIM
27. Future Fambo & Beenie Man – Rum & Redbull
28. Seanizzle – One Day
29. Khago – Nah Sell Out Mi Friend
30. Beenie Man – I’m OK

COSA NOSTRA RIDDIM
31. Mr Lexx – Dem A Pree (DUB)
32. Assassin – Go For Mine
33. Timberlee – The General
34. Ward 21 – Pretty Gal

HOLD YUH RIDDIM
35. Gyptian – Hold Yuh (Dub)
36. Shaggy & Barrington Levy – Only You
37. Ricky Blaze – Just You and I

SPLIT PERSONALITY RIDDIM
38. Liquid – Walk & Wine
39. Mavado – Pon Di Ting
40. I Octane & Zamunda – Badda Than Dem
41. Khago – Nah Sell Out Mi Friend Pt. 2

42. Mavado – Messiah

SMOKIN RIDDIM
43. Elephant Man – Step Ova
44. Ding Dong & Voicemail – Results
45. Tony Matterhorn – Blackberry
46. Vybz Kartel – That Sweet Yuh
47. Mavado – Stulla

DNA RIDDIM
48. Laden – Bike Ride
49. Natel – God Sent
50. Buju Banton – G.A.L.
51. Vybz Kartel – Turn & Wine

DANCEHALL EFX RIDDIM
52. Mavado – All Dem A Talk
53. Aidonia – Chat From No Boy
54. Vybz Kartel – Dancehall Hero
55. Popcaan – Real Badman

ROOF TOP RIDDIM
56. Mavado – House Top
57. Charley Black – Turn Me On
58. Beenie Man – Under Curfew

SPRITE RIDDIM
59. Vybz Kartel – Touch a Button
60. Tony Matterhorn – Madd (DUB)

GULLY BOMB RIDDIM
61. Bugle – There For You
62. Chase Cross – Cant Stop Us
63. Mavado – Nuh Fraid Ah Dem
64. Laden & Flexx – Still Hot

STREET SWAG RIDDIM
65. Aidonia – Whine
66. Tony Matterhorn – Pressure Gyal Phone
67. Mavado – When The Eden Rise

WINNINGS RIDDIM
68. Chi Ching Ching – Winnings
69. Busy Signal – Too Many Men
70. Aidonia – Brace Whine
71. Mavado – Stullesha

TOASTER RIDDIM
72. Vybz Kartel – A That A Gwan
73. Gaza Slim – One Man
74. Vybz Kartel – Mi Love Pussy

STREET VYBZ RIDDIM
75. Vybz Kartel – Street Vybz
76. Popcaan – Up Inna Di Club (DUB)
77. Shawn Storm – Vybz Party
78. Merital Family – When We Party
79. Vybz Kartel – Pure Love Mi Give Gal

BAD PEOPLE RIDDIM
80. Aidonia – Bad People
81. Mavado – Gyal A Mad Ova

82. Jah Cure, Rick Ross, Mavado – Like I See It
83. Di Genius – Cyaan Friend Again
84. Mavado – 9 Life
85. Bramma – Defend Mi Own (DUB)
86. Vybz Kartel – Cake Soap
87. Collie Buddz – Come Down
88. DJ Arems - Outro

DJ Arems - Fiyah Fi Bun Dem Part 5 CD Release Party - Wednesday Feb 23rd at Free Up Inside Shine

Taking a lil break from mixing down Fiyah 5 to let you know the release party goes down this Wednesday at Free Up in Shine! We'll be giving out copies to all in attendance so make sure you're there to grab a copy of this pure FIYAAAAH! Hit me for guestlist @djarems

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.

DRE DAY Feb 17, 2011 at the Metropole

Join us as we commemorate the good doctors birthday with a night of all Dre music. From the songs he borrows, to the sound he influences, to the artists he works with, to the artists he beefs with and of course, his own platinum hits...we’ll play it all. Plus a “The Chronic” photobooth by Randy, Gin & Juices, cake and mad giveaways. Cause it’s Dre Day - and everyone’s celebrating...
All Dre music with some of the best rap DJ’s that Vancouver has to offer: FLIPOUT, HEDSPIN, MARVEL, SEKO, RICO, KUTCORNERS, AREMS, TANNER, RELLY RELS, BRENDAN BUTTER, BRAND, RHEK, KEITH MONSTR. Hosted by KELI GOLD. Free all night...320 Water Street.

Brand New Thursday at Fabric - Sultry Thursdays Start Feb 17, 2011

A brand new night starts Thursday February 17th at Fabric Night Club with the Faction's own DJ Arems dropping Hip Hop, R&B, Dancehall and Top 40 til 2am. Tickets are only $10 and available at various outlets and through Dj Arems - djarems@djarems.com. All high balls and domestic beers just 4 dollars and prizes for best dressed female. Tickets are selling fast - Don't Miss OUT!!!

New Faction Logo / Seal

We finally have a new logo/seal which will be gracing all that we do from now on. Many thanks and huge props go out to A-List for once again hooking it up LARGE. The images in our new Seal all mean something and the logo was well thought out and planned. From the double headed Phoenix to the triangle, chains and rope... each element symbolizes something different and we're happy A-List took the time to research and discuss with us. Peep out more of his work at www.studiobib.com plus his canvas and sticker work at www.enterthealist.com/ and look out for new Faction Tees and Stickers coming your way soon.

MR VEGAS CONCERT - VIDEO

If you missed this incredible show or want to relive it...here is a half hour recap for you. Mr Vegas graced the stage at Fortune in Vancouver on January 25th, 2011 and truely murdered it! Although its nice to watch the video, it's really nothing like it was being in the audience. The energy that night was so prime.

MR VEGAS FACTION DUBPLATE SESSION - Heads High & Mus Come A Road

Mr Vegas came through Vancouver Jan 25 2011 so you know a big dubplate session was in order. Many other sounds cut dubs as well that night and all were MADD SICK! The show was even more amazing...look out for footage from the Vancouver Show coming soon.

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!

DJ Arems - Best of Mr Vegas Mixtape

In Light of Mr Vegas finally rolling through Vancouver I decided to put a mixtape together of all my favourite tracks from Mr Dai Doo himself including 3 Mr Vegas Faction Dubplates. Download the mix and get ready to watch Mr Vegas perform these tracks and more LIVE at Fortune Night Club this Tuesday Jan 25th. Tickets are only $25 and available at various outlets including Clubzone.com and Dipt. I still have a few left for sale as well. If you like Dancehall even just a little - you really shouldn't miss this show.

DJ AREMS - BEST OF MR VEGAS

Tracklist:

1. Intro

2. Nike Air

3. Jacket

4. Hot Gal Today ft. Sean Paul

5. Heads High

6. Jack It Up

7. Wuk Di Money

8. Hands Up

9. She's A Hoe

10. Bun It ft. Elephant Man

11. Latest News

12. Here Comes the Boom ft DMX & Sean Paul

13. Sucky Ducky

14. Taxi Fare ft Mr.Lexx

15. I Am Blessed

16. Faction Is Blessed (Dubplate)

17. A Nuh Di Same

18. Tek Weh U Self

19. Gallis

20. Gallis (Dubplate)

21. Hot Fuk

22. Pull Up

23. Money Thing ft Mega Banton

24. So Dope ft Lil Jon

25. My Gosh (Aaron LaCrate & Debonair Samir Mix)

26. Lean With It

27. Sweat Ft. Barrington Levy

28. Do You Know

29. Faction Champion Sound (Dubplate)

30. Gangsta Law

31. Mus Come A Road

32. Sweet Jamaica

MR. VEGAS LIVE in VANCOUVER w/DJ Arems

The one and only dancehall legend MR VEGAS will be performing live in Vancouver tonight at Fortune Sound Club and it's guaranteed to be an amazing show! If you haven't gotten your tickets yet there are still some available for $25. Opening DJs include Lady Lane, Tank Girl, Abel and myself, DJ Arems. Definitely a don not miss show!