Hip Hop culture manifests through the creative self-expression of individuals who embody its spirit in their respective art forms. This power of spontaneous creativity, the unification of a community for the great purpose that is Hip Hop, happens at The Cypher.

Artists sign up to take part in group performances called cyphers, in which each performer takes a few minutes on the mic and then passes it on to the next performer. All performances occur over music supplied by a live DJ spinning hip hop instrumentals. Local producers also have an opportunity to have their music played at The Cypher and rapped over by the performing artists. There are also a few spots at The Cypher reserved for featured artists to perform their own sets.

The Cypher is a grassroots hip hop event started by MC FÜBB, DJ Combo and the Hip Hop Headz (H3) community in downtown Toronto in the summer of 2009. The Cypher is an event where hip hop MCs, DJs, producers, and other artists from around the city come to meet and showcase their talents and skills, and gives them an opportunity to network and create business opportunities. The Cypher is an event designed to keep alive the spirit of spontaneous creativity and showmanship that can occur only in hip hop. The Cypher is an opportunity for various members of the hip hop community to perform, network, build community and have fun.

The Cypher is brought to you by:

Hip Hop Headz (H3) – http://hiphoph3.blogspot.com
Flip Rock!
Peace Quest – http://peace-quest.org

Performing Artists:

DJ GROUCH
http://www.myspace.com/djgrouch

2 Time Stylus DJ Awards Underground DJ Of The Year (2007 & 2009)
1998 ITF Western Hemisphere Team Champions (Turnstylez Crew)
1995 Zulu Nation Toronto Champ

Canadian DJ and a member of the Turnstylez Crew. DJ Grouch has a huge resume and credibility to his name. A battle tested DJ with various titles behind him, he continues to influence the DJ and Canadian hip hop community. He has worked with every major Canadian urban artist and internationl hip hop stars as well. With his precision sharp DJ cuts and party rocking skills. DJ Grouch is a legend…

On the beatbox:
SCOTT JACKSON 
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54223515232
2008 Scribble Jam Beatbox Champion! If you don’t know about Scott Jackson yet, WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN? Scott is a staple of GTA hip hop and one of the illest, most versatile beatboxers in the world. During a live performance in which Scott shared the stage with hip hop legend KRS-ONE, KRS acknowledged him by rapping “You are a real hip hopper.” ‘Nuff said.

On the mic:
SHA PRINCE
http://www.shaprince.com/
Hailing from Oshawa/Durham Region, Sha Prince exploded onto the hip hop scene with the release of his “Life Struggles” mixtape in 2008. Followed up quickly by the release of his much acclaimed “Visible Concepts” mixtape in 2009, Sha has been putting in work and quickly developing a name for himself, showing and proving at numerous shows in Southern Ontario. Collaborating with numerous artists such as Daxflow and D-sisive, his skills and reputation have been rapidly improving. Recently forming the new group “Anti-Heroes” with 9-0-nickel artist Flex and releasing the single + music video for “Circus Clowns,” the duo are currently working on an album together. Keep your eyes and ears open for Sha Prince, representing REAL HIP HOP!

On the MPC/Live Production:
SPORATIC_ROLX
http://www.facebook.com/Wallihandro.Walters

Seen around the city with his MPC under his arm, Sporatic_Rolx is a straight hip hop head. Owner BluBin Productions and Sporatic Records, Sporatic_Rolx has the expressed mandate of “Slice’n & Loop’n up the Rawest samples Heard By Man.” Live producer, beatboxer, hip hop street promoter/worker, and member of the Hip Hop Headz (H3) community, Sporatic_Rolx brings hip hop with him wherever he goes and represents the culture to the fullest.

Hosted by: MC FÜBB
Resident DJ: DJ COMBO! x DJ ROMEO!