Robert Clark Fleurant - King Beatboxer

Robert Clark Fleurant is slowly making his way up in Montreal as being a talented Big Man. He recently performed on Crescent street for the HYPE energy drink booth over Grand Prix weekend. Check out his beat boxing skills below and why FLY people come in all shapes and sizes.

Montreal Parkour Free Run - MTL 551

Want to see a human fly? This is the trailer for the upcoming webseries called MTL 5-5-1 © which will show a city from a different angle. 5 Districts - 5 men - 1 city ; MONTREAL #stayfly #mtl551

Gilla Team - Jurasic Park

The Side C collective has formed a new group called Gilla Team. The boys took the extra step to make their debut video something to remember. This is definitelythe best video to be dropped by Montreal hip-hop group this year. Check the visuals and leave your thoughts.

Danny Rebel & The KGB - Pretentious Girl

Found this one while surfing the web, Danny Rebel & The KGB are a mainstay on the Montreal Ska scene.

#Pseudocracy by Philippos Balabanos

I.M.Fly is always looking for the best in homegrown talent. Montreal native Philippos Balabanos is a recent graduate of Trebas institute and has been slowly making his way up the ranks of the Canadian independent film scene.

His recent work #Pseudocracy has been submitted to the Greek America Foundation short film contest and he finds himself among the finalist to take home the grand prize. Also shoutout to I.M.Fly supporter Angelis Sarbanis for his acting debut! We've been able to hook up our loyal I.M.Fly fans with the film. Log into your Youtube account or Google to cast your vote, remember hit the LIKE button! #stayfly

Marco Volcy feat Corneille - Elle

Always stepping out of our boundaries, I.M.Fly brings this catchy french tune to our loyal followers entitled "Elle" sung by Marco Volcy and Corneille. This is definitely a love song that will gather strong airplay on Quebec radio stations. Check the video out below and leave a comment with your thoughts. @IMFlyMTL

Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris

@WatchTheThrone @IMFlyMTL Jay-Z & Kanye, Kanye & Jay-Z doesn't matter which way you say they are undoubtedly leaders in their domains. Watch The Throne tour is becoming the hottest hip-hop concert of 2011, 2012 and rightfully so. Listening to the audio versions of their songs compares nothing to watching these two musical legends rocking the track live. True stage command and chemistry are on display in these videos; we've also thrown in a little bonus of the same song but live in Montreal. Enjoy and #watchthethrone

Neto Yuth - Its Getting Harder

Big ups to Montreal's own Neto Yuth, an artists not afraid to break down langugage barriers with the power of reggae. Neto sings powerful lyrics of peace and love in French, English and Patois. Check out his video below entitled "Its Getting Harder" @IMFlyMTL

Natasha Marie, Taurus and Smizzy HurryKane - Don't Mess

#TeamSuckmyswagg @NatashaTwiMarie @IMFlyMTL Great way to start off 2012 with a video by Natasha Marie, Taurus and Smizzy HurryKane doing their thing. Been a long time since we heard Natasha drop bars, but she proves why many in Montreal believe she's one of the top female MCs.

The Layover - Montreal

Another reason why Montreal is such a beautiful city, Anthony Bourdain travels to MTL for a first hand experience of our city's lifestyle. @NoReservations @IMFlyMTL

The Weeknd - Montreal

Do we even need to explain why we posted this? @IMFlyMTL @TheWeekndxo

David Hodges - I See The World

David Hodges is one of the hardest working artist in Montreal. His music is positive, intellectual and uplifting; his journey is something he freely shares with every listener. Piano player, singer, producer, rapper, guitar player there is very little this guy can't do. So come take a trip with David Hodges through the lens of RyMan, and enjoy the journey of truth and wisdom. @DavidHodgesMTL @IMFlyMTL @RyMan16

Alee of Backpacker Music - Feel Good

Backpacker music has been making a name for themselves and if they keep dropping tracks like "Feel Good" it's only going to get louder. Slick lyrics with some beautiful Montreal scenery to match, makes this a video a must to keep on repeat. @IMFlyMTL

Campus Vibes brought to you by I.M.Fly

Every so often I.M.Fly will look to influential personalities from the urban scene to write a blog post on what's new and cool. Our first installment is written by DJ Die-it- Coke, a creative and "out of the box" disc jockey that prides himself on being different! Stay Fly!

After having a few beverages at a hip hop inspired night on St Laurent a few weeks ago I began to lose myself in this one track the DJ was spinning. The intricate drum patterns, amazing use of samples, synths, and electronica based effects had me craving more. The artist addiction I possessed was for Montreal native Lunice. Where in just a few years he has quickly risen to the top of the Montreal electronica scene. From playing Montreal’s Bass Fest to gigging on Concordia’s Loyola Campus and now scheduled to do a cross european tour how can anyone deny this guy and his talent. His “SWAG” inspired hip hop beats gelled with various rappers and MC’s creates a sound so original but also with a sense of familiarity. 

Lunice’s new EP “One Hunned”, simply put, is just MASSIVE. With tracks like “Glow” that embody the listener into at atmospherical sense of beauty, to tracks like “I See U” that lead you into one absolutely sick massive bass line. The whole EP is a banger and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Hip Hop beats but with an infusion of electronica. Its sure to make any listener a fan. “Bricks” is hands down my favorite track off the “One Hunned” EP and this is the one I choose to share with you guys. Sit back, chill out, and get hunned up. Cheers, D.I.C.

Check out the beats of Lunice below and also join DJ Die-It-Coke Facebook Fan page by clicking here Latest tracks by Lunice

Ode to Michael Jackson

To no one's surprise Montreal is at the forefront of Michael Jackson tribute performances. Check out the clips below to get a preview of the Cirque Du Soleil show "The Immortal" which debuted earlier this month and next enjoy the sights of a fun filled Montreal flash mob doing their best MJ impression.

Montreal Summer 2011

I hate to say it, but summer is soon over. The video below shows why Montreal is one of the best places to be May thru August.

A lil someting for our tattoo lovers!

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L'artiste du Mois / Artist of the Month: Andrew Searles

Laughter is one of the oldest forms of self-expression and Innovative Motion is proud to present to you Montreal's up and coming comedian Andrew Searles. He is rapidly building a strong buzz for himself in his native city and the rest of Canada. In due time, Andrew will be another proud Montreal comedian to spread his talents globally. Ladies and gentleman Innovative Motion present you this month artist of the month Mr. Andrew Searles.

P.S we are not responsible for how hard you laugh while reading this interview!

Question 1 How did you know you wanted to be a comedian?

I actually fell backwards into comedy. I’ve always wanted to be an actor, first and foremost. But comedy was something that started in Drama class back in high school, and I liked the idea of performing in front an audience and always felt comfortable doing it. The sketches didn’t always had to be funny, but I always wanted to make them funny. Juggling drama class, being on the high school Improv team, and in the school play, it solidified in my head that I liked performing in front of people. It wasn’t until I started John Abbott College that a buddy of mine dared me to try stand-up comedy after finding out they do shows there. So I asked, and they let me perform in front of 300 people in the Agora, opening for Joey Elias and Ryan Wilner. Show was blast, and I figured “Hey that was kinda fun, let’s see how far I can go with this”. Now over 8 years later….still going strong!

Question 2 Who are your role models in the entertainment industry?

Role models would definitely be Eddie Murphy, Russell Peters, Sugar Sammy, and Chris Rock. There are so many more comedians I look up to but I think those 4 guys definitely had the greatest influence on me in the last few years of doing stand-up. Great performers and excellent teachers in the field. You know you’re a great and skilled comedian when you can teach other comedians without teaching them. I learn so much just by watching them, it’s incredible.

Question 3 Coming from Montreal, the home of the Just For Laughs festival, has that put added pressure on you to succeed? 

Not really, and if there is pressure, I certainly don’t feel it. Montreal’s Just for Laughs is the Mecca of comedy. But I don’t feel any pressure at all. Montreal has certainly exported a lot of good and amazing talent not just in comedy, but in all forms of entertainment from comedy to acting to musical talents. The only pressure I feel is, ‘Will I be the next export out of Montreal?’ We’ll see…

Question 4 What is your most memorable stand-up performance?

I think the most memorable stand-up performance I’ve done, the one that stands out the most is the first show I headlined at Dawson College, back in 2006. I recorded it, and there are some clips of it on my website and my Youtube Channel where I talk about smoking weed and touring around Quebec. I think that’s the show that really solidified myself in saying “Yeah, I’ve pushed this far and it’s a success. Time to push even further”. That show was milestone for me, so I’d say that’s the show that’s stood out the most. Shows at the Absolute Comedy in Ottawa are always crazy. Those people love comedy. But overall I’ve had some amazing audiences for shows, crazy things have happened on stage, and some shows I’ve walked off stage thinking “I should have been a doctor”. 

Question 5 Where do you see your career in 5 and 10 years from now?

Definitely juggling comedy and acting. That’s something I’ve always wanted to do, acting more so. So I think being half Denzel, Half Chris Rock would definitely be a fun and amazing lifestyle for me. Oh, and have definitely moved out of my parents house by then too. It would just be creepy to being a lovely young lady home and say “Yeah this is the Oscar I won 2 years ago. And this is a picture of (Obama and I)  together at a charity ball. And this picture was when I headlined my first TV special, and---Oh Mom, you’re up early. Damn. Oh ok, well…Mom, this is…I’m sorry, what’s your name again?”, followed by both women sucking their teeth at me.

Question 6 Where can we see you perform?

I’m often at Ernie Butler’s Comedy Nest, as well as the ComedyWorks, but if people want to follow where I’m performing next, they can definitely check out my website atwww.andrewsearles.com, and see where I’m performing next. Or join my Facebook group “That Funny Oreo Comedian” and I post all my shows there too.

Question 7 What does the power of laughter mean to you?

It’s like a weapon. I think of it as the “power of laughter” as the gun, and the person who I want to make laugh is the target. Sometimes they’re easy, other times they’re wearing a Kevlar vest, other times they’re behind 10 feet of reinforced steel behind a solid wall, buried in a dungeon a kilometre under the surface. Some people want to come to a show willing to laugh, and they want to laugh. Those are the people that show up “unarmed”. Then there are those who are a little tough to crack, but they want to laugh. Those are ones with the Kevlar vest. Now, those people who are behind the wall, behind the steel, hundreds of feet underground, those are the people who are super left wing, super politically correct, and nothing is funny for them. Those are the people who show up to a show with their arms crossed with a pissed off look on their face. I look at those people and think “Why are you here?” I don’t bother with them. I look for the people who want to laugh, and paid their money and want to enjoy the value they paid to enjoy themselves. I like provoking an emotional response and making people have a great time when they come to a show. Some people rarely get to go out, and when they do, this is their one time they get to go out and have fun, and laugh, and have a great time. Those are the people I like to make them have a great time, and make sure they walk away saying “Omg, I had such a good time tonight”. That’s when I feel very satisfied and glad they had a great time at the show. 

Question 8 How do you relate your everyday life experiences into your sets?

I bring it all into my sets. I talk about things I experience, things that I see happen, things I’ve done, and just bring it all into my comedy. But a good comedian knows how to adapt their life to the audience to make sure the people can relate and understand what’s going on in their life, so the audience can say “Oh yeah, I understand, I’ve done that. I’ve been through that”. It establishes a connection, and once you have that connection with the audience, you can take them anywhere you want to go. I talk about being a student, having a part-time job, and being single, all things people can relate to one aspect or another. 

Question 9 If you weren't a comedian what would you be?

Porn Star. I wouldn’t deny it, there’s good money to be made in it. The ladies can get a dose of the Chocolate Thunder at….oh wait, my parents will be reading this... ummm, Lawyer!! That’s what I would be doing, being a Lawyer. I wouldn’t deny it, there’s good money to be made in it. It’s almost kinda catchy too. “Hello Ladies, Chocolate Thunder. Attorney at law” 

I’m so grounded after this…and again, parents sucking their teeth at me..

Question 10 What is your definition of being FLY?
Being FLY is definitely being one step above and ahead of everyone. FLY is definitely the 21st Century of being cool. Gotta be FLY just means, you gotta be cool. Definitely something people should be getting on the band wagon for, either wise you’re just not FLY enough for me ;-)

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Swift Kid avec DJ renommée mondiale Laurent Wery "Hey Hey Hey" / Swift Kid pairs up with world renown DJ Laurent Wery in "HEY HEY HEY"

Cette chanson a été jouer sur répétition dans les clubs mondiale. Rapper Swift Kid apporte son style slick accompagné Laurent Wery dans la chanson "Hey Hey Hey", deux artistes différents style faire un grand succès!


This song has been playing non stop in clubs around the world. Rapper Swift Kid brings a slick flow over Laurent Wery club smash "Hey Hey Hey", two different styled artists make one big hit!






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Courte vidéo de Jess Abran 'The Closet Album' / Short video of Jess Abran's 'The Closet Album'

Have you purchased The Closet Album by past I.M.Fly artist of the month Jess Abran?
Avez-vous acheté l'album The Closet Album par IMFly artiste du mois prècedent Jess Abran?




To purchase your copy of 'The Closet Album' and support this talented Montreal product click here

Pour achter un copy du l'album 'The Closet Album' cliquez  ici





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