City Sonic: D-Sisive at Planet Mars
October 16, 2009Director: Charles Officer, 2009
As a kid, rapper Derek Christoff worshiped the first generation of Torontos hip-hop stars. But when he discovered the underground hip-hop party Planet Mars, he had an opportunity to become one of them. After winning his first live battle at a Planet Mars open mic at age 15, he was embraced for his exceptional talents and became part of the citys exploding hip-hop scene. D-Sisive was born. In the guise of his alter-ego Orville Knoblich, the Juno-nominated rapper takes us back to the site of Planet Mars in Kensington Market to recreate the old battlegrounds where he fought his way to the top. Featuring a cast of characters from the citys urban music community and some fierce freestyling on the streets of Kensington Market.
Planet Mars is one of the illest nights ever in Toronto. The original was actually held at the South African center in the alley downstairs behind where Neutral is now. Then it moved to Lions Bar which is on college street. I will never forget watching BrassMunk, D-Sisive, Nefarious, Abs & Jomo, Rainbow, and more! DJ Serious always putting down the underground flavor!
Classic Shit!
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