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Dragon Fli Empire - Calgary Folk Fest re-cap

(Photo courtesy David Kenney)
Dragon Fli Empire had the amazing privilege of rocking at the 2009 Calgary Folk Festival this past weekend. The fun started out with our own set at Stage 3 on Saturday afternoon, where we got the crowd involved in a game of Calgary Jeopardy. Shortly after, we performed a workshop with PAPAGROOVE, Micheal Bernard Fitzgerald and Jason Wilson. The reggae/afrobeat/folk mixture with hip hop proved to be a rousing success as the entire tent rocked out to the positive vibes. On Sunday, we entertained the volunteers with a solo performance at the hospitality area. After that came the killer collaboration with DFE, Arrested Development, Kid Koala and Mutabaruka. It was possibly the best-attended side stage show in the history of the festival, with some estimates pegging the crowd as high as 6000 people. We will have more glimpses of this incredible experience available in the future, but for now you can just check out this interview we did with FFWD right after the show.

2009 Folk on the Rocks snippets (Video)

Features some footage of the workshop DFE participated in up in Yellowknife last week.

Shadez of Brooklyn - Change (Audio)

Some under-the-radar 90s NYC hip hop, most famous for being on DJ Premier's 1998 "New York Reality Check 101" compilation. Nice working of the Ahmad Jamal on this one.

Pac Div - Church League Champions (free 99)

LA hip hop trio Pac Div return with their new mixtape "Church League Champions". Really feeling the track "Pac Div". Download it here.

Red Power Squad - NAAA '07 (Video)

Big ups to RPS, Dragon Fli Empire collaborated with this fresh crew at the Folk on the Rocks Festival in Yellowknife this past weekend.

Dragon Fli Empire article in 24 Hours

DFE was featured in last Friday's edition of 24 Hours. The article touches on the crew's working chemistry and mentions the WCMA award nomination and our recent Yellowknife trip for the Folk on the Rocks Festival. We'll also be at the Calgary Folk Fest this Saturday and Sunday. Click the image to maximize and read the article.

Dragon Fli Empire nominated for Best Rap/Hip Hop album in the 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards!

DFE's "Redefine" is up for Best Rap/Hip Hop album at the 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards! The awards take place September 17th - 20th in Brandon, Manitoba. Click here for the full list of nominees. Also, click here for a recent interview with Urbnet. (Photo courtesy Chris Beauchamp)

Rap and Hip Hop
Moka Only - Carrots and Eggs (BC)
Grand Analog - Touch Your Toes (MB)
Sweatshop Union - Water Street (BC)
Dragon Fli Empire – Redefine (AB)
The Mavericks Team - Election Year (AB)

Ugly Duckling - Slow the Flow (Video)

Some funky, summertime vibes in typical UD fashion.

Organized Konfusion - Why? (Audio)

What I'm feelin' this morning!

Roots Manuva & Chali 2na - Join the Dots (Audio)

2001 joint that does not disappoint. Chali 2na will be in CGY on Sunday, August 2nd as part of Rock the Bells at Shaw Millenium Park. Get your tickets today!

DFE vinyl on the way!

Coming soon via Traveller Records, Dragon Fli Empire's "Ride On EP". Coming straight outta Finland, the pressings will be limited, so get 'em while supplies last!

A-Side:
Ride On / Ride On instrumental / Floor To The Roof
B-Side:
To The Sky / Paradise / To The Sky instrumental

Kardinal Offishall - On With The Show (Audio)

This is the version that I first heard of this track in the late 90's with the mighty Sauks on the hook. BTW, Kardi's in town tonight at Flames Central. He probably won't rock this song, but he always brings mad energy and 'dangerous' synchronized dance moves.

Shad - Compromise (Video)

Shad is back with an ill new video!

Chali 2na - Lock Shit Down (Video)

Keepin' it on the Tuna Tip, here is the latest vid by the former J5 member. Rock The Bells is coming August 2nd at Shaw Millenium Park, and both Chali 2na and Kweli will be there.