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Don Carlito
Toronto rap pioneer, Don Carlito is an emcee making his way back on to the scene with his forthcoming album, ‘Reloaded’ to celebrate the 24th anniversary of his rap debut. The 6 track EP will be released July 24th 2014 and will be the concluding chapter in his extensive music career.

Don Carlito began as a B-Boy and quickly transitioned into an emcee by the early 90s, where he rapped alongside the ‘Get Loose Crew’ under his former rap alias ‘MC B.’ Working with the Get Loose Crew granted MC B the opportunity to learn from Toronto’s leading music practitioners, and the chance to collaborate with those also embedded in the Canadian music industry. The Get Loose Crew was the first Canadian rap group to produce a mini LP.

Carlito moved onto a solo career as ‘B-Kool’, where he released the LP ‘Mello Madness.’ Under the umbrella of Simply Majestic-- an endeavour orchestrated by Anthony Bond, B-Kool earned his first Juno award for the track 'Dance to the music' under the category of Best R&B Soul Recording. He was nominated for a second Juno in 1994 for the single “Gotta Get Over” under the nomination of Best Rap Recording.

Under the rap alias of Don Carlito, he moved on to release hit singles like “Asi Como Mi” and “Just Like Me” featuring Maestro, off the “What's The D.E.A.L.” EP.

In 2013, Carlito released audio and visuals for “Fire”, the first single off his upcoming album.

Early Life
Born in Jamaica, he moved to Toronto at the age of seven with his family. Carl Badwa was raised in a home that embraced eclectic sounds, ranging from reggae to R&B– nevertheless it was ‘Rappers Delight’ that ignited his passion and paved the way for his outstanding rap career. Originally a break-dancer, he made his way on to the urban scene with his fellow b-boy team, “UFO.” Together they danced in the Crunchy Break Dance Challenge (circa 84’), an activity that would further integrate him into the Toronto Hip Hop scene. Influenced by his deejay peers, he moved on to emceeing under the alias of MC B.

Early Years
By 1986, he was performing with Beats and Rhymes – a Toronto based amateur rap ensemble. It was then encountered DJ L.A. Luv, who notably works alongside Toronto rap pioneer, Michie Mee. Together in conjunction with Toronto’s foremost DJ crew “TKO Sound Crew” (inducted into Canadian DJ Stylus Hall of Fame in 2008), he navigated the Toronto scene and made it on to the radar of Ivan Berry, music industry connoisseur. MC B quickly became a part of the early Beat Factory collective, where he recorded and released records. His single, “Biters’ was picked up by the Fantastic Voyage show on CKLN 88.1 and served as a catalyst to his live performance debut.

MC B moved on from Beat Factory to become the last joining member of the “Get Loose Crew,” by 1987. The Canadian rap group released their self-titled mini-LP in March of 1988. It became the first Canadian rap record to achieve sales internationally. The groups single "Get Loose Crew" enjoyed success on the local urban music record chart in May 1988 at 5th spot with “Wannabe” up against Kool Moe Dee - Wild Wild West #1, Eric B & Rakim - Move the crowd #2, Boogie Down Productions - My Philosophy #3, Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five - Magic Carpet Ride #6, ICE-T & Big Daddy Kane -Colors Soundtrack #7. By the end of that year, the crew moved on to peruse solo endeavors.

Solo Career
1988, MC B changed his rap alias for a second time to “B Kool.” Embarking on a solo rap career for the first time, he began working alongside Mastermind—Toronto’s Deejay forerunner. Together they worked out of Apache Studio, operated by Ron Nelson. By the early 90s, B Kool landed a televised gig at Electric Circus, where he garnered the attention Anthony Bond of Capitol Records. B Kool signed a deal with Bond, and moved forward with the production team ‘Simply Majestic.’ Together with artists like Brothers from the Ghetto, and Frank Morell, they released [Simply Majestic - The Album: We United To Do Dis] – a compilation album. The hit single “Dance to the music” off the compilation album was sequentially nominated and awarded a Juno Award for Best R&B Soul Recording in 1990.

By 1993, B Kool concluded his time with Simply Majestic and refocused on releasing his first solo album, “Mellow Madness.” By 1994, his hit single “Gotta Get Over” off his debut solo album was nominated for a Juno Award once again, under the category of Best Rap Recording.

B Kool disappeared from the rap scene and returned in 1997 under his final rap alias, Don Carlito. Over the course of the next few years, Carlito would work alongside producer, Frank Morell to release “What's The D.E.A.L.” an EP featuring the likes of “Asi Comi Mi” and “Just Like Me.” By 2004, Carlito had removed himself from the rap scene once again to focus on his personal life.

In 2014, Don Carlito is set to release is final Album ‘Reloaded.’ The first single of his 6 track EP, ‘Fire’ was released in 2013 with accompanying visuals. The album features production by Frank Morell and Phantom.

Don Carlito
Toronto rap pioneer, Don Carlito is an emcee making his way back on to the scene with his forthcoming album, ‘Reloaded’ to celebrate the 24th anniversary of his rap debut. The 6 track EP will be released July 24th 2014 and will be the concluding chapter in his extensive music career.

Don Carlito began as a B-Boy and quickly transitioned into an emcee by the early 90s, where he rapped alongside the Get Loose Crew under his former rap alias ‘MC B.’ Working with the Get Loose Crew granted MC B the opportunity to learn from Toronto’s leading music practitioners, and the chance to collaborate with those also embedded in the Canadian music industry. The Get Loose Crew was the first Canadian rap group to produce a mini LP.

Carlito moved onto a solo career as ‘B-Kool’, where he released the LP ‘Mello Madness.’ Under the umbrella of Simply Majestic-- an endeavour orchestrated by Anthony Bond, B-Kool earned his first Juno award for the track 'Dance to the music' under the category of Best R&B Soul Recording. He was nominated for a second Juno in 1994 for the single “Gotta Get Over” under the nomination of Best Rap Recording.

Under the rap alias of Don Carlito, he moved on to release hit singles like “Asi Como Mi” and “Just Like Me” featuring Maestro, off the “What's The D.E.A.L.” EP.

In 2013, Carlito released audio and visuals for “Fire”, the first single off his upcoming album.

Early Life
Born in Jamaica, he moved to Toronto at the age of seven with his family. Carl Badwa was raised in a home that embraced eclectic sounds, ranging from reggae to R&B– nevertheless it was ‘Rappers Delight’ that ignited his passion and paved the way for his outstanding rap career. Originally a break-dancer, he made his way on to the urban scene with his fellow b-boy team, “UFO.” Together they danced in the Crunchy Break Dance Challenge (circa 84’), an activity that would further integrate him into the Toronto Hip Hop scene. Influenced by his deejay peers, he moved on to emceeing under the alias of MC B.

Early Career
By 1986, he was performing with Beats and Rhymes – a Toronto based amateur rap ensemble. It was then encountered DJ L.A. Luv, who notably works alongside Toronto rap pioneer, Michie Mee. Together in conjunction with Toronto’s foremost DJ crew “TKO Sound Crew” (inducted into Canadian DJ Stylus Hall of Fame in 2008), he navigated the Toronto scene and made it on to the radar of Ivan Berry, music industry connoisseur. MC B quickly became a part of the early Beat Factory collective, where he recorded and released records. His single, “Biters’ was picked up by the Fantastic Voyage show on CKLN 88.1 and served as a catalyst to his live performance debut.

MC B moved on from Beat Factory to become the last joining member of the “Get Loose Crew,” by 1987. The Canadian rap group released their self-titled mini-LP in March of 1988. It became the first Canadian rap record to achieve sales internationally. The groups single "Get Loose Crew" enjoyed success on the local urban music record chart in May 1988 at 5th spot with “Wannabe” up against Kool Moe Dee - Wild Wild West #1, Eric B & Rakim - Move the crowd #2, Boogie Down Productions - My Philosophy #3, Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five - Magic Carpet Ride #6, ICE-T & Big Daddy Kane -Colors Soundtrack #7. By the end of that year, the crew moved on to peruse solo endeavors.

Solo Career
1988, MC B changed his rap alias for a second time to “B Kool.” Embarking on a solo rap career for the first time, he began working alongside Mastermind—Toronto’s Deejay forerunner. Together they worked out of Apache Studio, operated by Ron Nelson. By the early 90s, B Kool landed a televised gig at Electric Circus, where he garnered the attention Anthony Bond of Capitol Records. B Kool signed a deal with Bond, and moved forward with the production team ‘Simply Majestic.’ Together with artists like Brothers from the Ghetto, and Frank Morell, they released [Simply Majestic - The Album: We United To Do Dis] – a compilation album. The hit single “Dance to the music” off the compilation album was sequentially nominated and awarded a Juno Award for Best R&B Soul Recording in 1990.

By 1993, B Kool concluded his time with Simply Majestic and refocused on releasing his first solo album, “Mellow Madness.” By 1994, his hit single “Gotta Get Over” off his debut solo album was nominated for a Juno Award once again, under the category of Best Rap Recording.

B Kool disappeared from the rap scene and returned in 1997 under his final rap alias, Don Carlito. Over the course of the next few years, Carlito would work alongside producer, Frank Morell to release “What's The D.E.A.L.” an EP featuring the likes of “Asi Comi Mi” and “Just Like Me.” By 2004, Carlito had removed himself from the rap scene once again to focus on his personal life.

In 2014, Don Carlito is set to release is final Album ‘Reloaded.’ The first single of his 6 track EP, ‘Fire’ was released in 2013 with accompanying visuals. The album features production by Frank Morell and Phantom.