The one and only Biggie Smalls, considered by many to be greatest of all-time, in his one and only Canadian concert appearance on a dark, cold January evening in 1995. Although the show ended early after the crowd got too rowdy, Biggie kept it moving and put on a hype show performing several cuts from his debut album, Ready to Die. A legendary concert in Toronto rap history.
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👉🏻 On July 1, 2010, hometown hero Joel Zimmerman, better known as deadmau5, delivered an electrifying, earth-rattling set at Toronto’s legendary Kool Haus for a Canada Day celebration like no other. Just steps away at the Guvernment, Benny Benassi and a then-rising Avicii were commanding their own stages, making this night a true snapshot of EDM history.
This performance marked a pivotal moment in deadmau5’s career—showcasing the genesis of his now-iconic, high-tech stage production. With a kinetic, cube-shaped DJ booth and a sound and lighting setup that shook the entire block, the show was a sensory overload for the 2800 fans in attendance. It was also the turning point: within a year, Joel was headlining stadiums like the Skydome, and two years later, he co-founded Veld Music Festival, solidifying his place as one of electronic music’s premier global headliners.
Now, fully remastered in 4K video and audio, we travel back in time to this unforgettable night—when one of Canada’s own was on the verge of becoming a worldwide dance music phenomenon.
Produced by @theflyervault
Original film by Groove Energy
4K remastering by @twentysevencollective
Setlist: 00:00 - Some Chords 06:35 - Sofi Needs a Ladder 11:25 - Cthulhu Sleeps 20:35 - Sometimes Things Get, Whatever 22:08 - Strobe 28:15 - I Said (Michael Woods remix) 33:10 - I Remember 35:00 - FML
Enjoy! 😎 🎧](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/488746545_18502308967018477_7916154206202166469_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=nCnB3ZvIIZAQ7kNvwGxgxe2&_nc_oc=AdkVuAAyvJykhv304aqY8RDmw-hlIOXCjQmNMbv-pacSHq-3fFDGmVCTFh7GNYgeTg0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=L_3XQ-oJrbe6Uh-r6fsAEA&oh=00_AYG5LR7itlaq4Gnyn2ofVHFmbj1vlNQKThPo_sM1fKzOcg&oe=67F69743)
