THE DOPE POET SOCIETY, Canada s internationally acclaimed Hip Hop group, is on the verge of record breaking sales with their new album, PROINTELPRO.

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1 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 13 th, 2005 THE DOPE POET SOCIETY, Canada s internationally acclaimed Hip Hop group, is on the verge of record breaking sales with their new album, PROINTELPRO. Justus League Recording artists, The Dope Poet Society, recently released their fourth CD, PROINTELPRO: Promote Intelligence Program. This timely release addresses subjects such as George Bush s illegitimate presidency, the events of September 11 th, and the war in Iraq. These issues, the Dope Poets say, affect all Canadians, Americans and citizens of the world. Running their own independent label and cultural arts center, the group has already pushed over five thousand units with little promotion or fanfare so far. Only a handful of Canadian Hip Hop groups have ever achieved this level of sales independently. With a national promotion campaign kicking off and a new video set to hit the airwaves, this is just the beginning. The Dope Poet Society was the first in the world to address many controversial issues in song, and remain the foremost authority in political and satirical lyrics. PROINTELPRO: Promote Intelligence Program, is an updated, remixed and expanded version of their prophetic 2001 EP, 9/11 World Trade. The new album features some special guest appearances including revealing commentary by former and current heads of state of both Canada and the USA. The new album also includes the international hit, War of Terrorism, released on February 15, 2003 to protest the war in Iraq. This song has received critical acclaim in major publications around the world. The Dope Poet Society is touring and making appearances across North America this year. In addition to frequent concerts, they are playing several major music festivals as well as many social/political conferences and mobilizations. The Dope Poet Society s music is characterized by intelligent and witty lyrics set to innovative headnodding beats. The group has garnered airplay on radio stations around the world. Performances and interviews have appeared on NBC, CNN, BET, CTV, MuchMusic, MuchVibe, CityTV, TVO, as well as overseas on Cuban National Television and Antenne 2, the internationally broadcast French national news. The new album is manufactured by Justus League Records and distributed across Canada by Festival Distribution. Order online from JLR1.com

2 THE DOPE POET SOCIETY Biography The Group The Dope Poet Society is one of the most consistent and compelling groups ever to emerge from Toronto s underground Hip Hop scene. Their music is characterized by intelligent and witty lyrics set to innovative head-nodding beats. Professor D is the ultimate MC; able to grab any mic, anywhere and rock any crowd over any beat. He spits from a seemingly unlimited arsenal of lyrics, or simply freestyles with finesse on any given topic. Meanwhile, DJ Spinister cuts, scratches and mixes self produced bangers, classics and current hits; this is the way Hip Hop is meant to be. Tours The Dope Poet Society has rocked virtually every venue in Toronto, they have booked tours throughout Ontario, and across Canada. The Dope Poet Society regularly performs internationally, including several recent trips to New York, Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago, and Panama. Plans are currently in the works for a tour through Africa and East Asia. Media The group has garnered airplay on radio stations around the world. Performances and interviews have appeared on NBC, CNN, BET, CTV, MuchMusic, MuchVibe, City TV, TVO, as well as overseas on Cuban National Television and Antenne 2, the internationally broadcast French national news. Support The Dope Poet Society has performed with De La Soul, Dead Prez, Brand Nubian, Wyclef Jean, Smiff n Weson, Jeru The Damaja, CL Smooth, Special Ed and Boot Camp Click, to name a few. They have also toured, performed and recorded with Public Enemy. Often, the industry s up and comers are first recognized by the established artists in their field, and are predicted to be the next big thing. Artists such as Tupac, Nice n Smooth and Jay-Z were favourites among famous artists before the public, or even record companies, knew who they were. Chuck D, one of the first people to recognize Tupac s talent, has rated The Dope Poet Society as the number one independent group in the world. The average North American may not yet have heard of The Dope Poet Society, but ask Wyclef Jean, Dead Prez or Maestro, what they think of this group, and you ll get rave reviews.

3 The Dope Poet Society Stage Credits (This is a partial listing, not a comprehensive list of performances) Event Features Attendance Location Date ~ B-Boy Battle DDT B-Boy Kings 300 York University 19/11/2004 Xpressions Against Oppression Various 500 York University 18/11/2004 Cuba Relief Concert Spin, Isis, Code Blue 200 Gypsy Co-op 27/10/2004 Toatl Halloween Jam Feziek and others 300 Fun Haus 26/10/2004 ARCfest Various 1500 Gladstone Hotel 17/10/2004 Ontario Council Folk Festival Various 5000 Guelph University 16/10/2004 Interdisciplinary Conference Various 100 Delta Chelsea, Toronto 14/10/2004 Junction Arts Festival Urban Stage 100,000 Junction, Toronto 14/09/2004 Under the Volcano Festival Various 8000 Vancouver, BC 9/08/2004 Vancouver Folk Festival Belladonna 7000 Vancouver, BC 17/07/2004 Om Festival Various 8000 Bancroft, Ontario 19/06/2004 Indie Music Expo Various 5000 Edmonton, Alberta 15/05/2004 East Coast Tour First Words 400 Moncton, New Brunswick 07/05/2004 East Coast Tour First Words 500 Halifax, Nova Scotia 06/05/2004 East Coast Tour First Words 300 Saint John, New Brunswick 05/05/2004 East Coast Tour First Words 200 Fredricton, New Brunswick 04/05/2004 Collectivibe The Red Menace 100 Hooch, Toronto 30/04/2004 Apex Album Release Apex, Mindbender 50 The 360, Toronto 29/04/2004 Sabrosa Concert Series Mindbender 40 Fun Haus, Toronto 14/04/2004 In Divine Style Ricochet 100 Hooch, Toronto 25/03/2004 Artist Play Various 100 Cervejaria, Toronto 20/03/2004 Spoken Word and Hip Hop Various 60 Ryerson University, Toronto 19/03/2004 In Divine Style Belladonna 100 Hooch, Toronto 18/03/2004 Canadian Music Week Belladonna >5000 Weston Harbour, Toronto 03/03/2004 Anti-War Rally Various 80,000 Toronto 15/02/2003 Anti-Oppression Week Concert Various 200 University of Toronto 23/11/2002 War: The Musical Various 500 Steel Workers Hall, Toronto 14/11/2002 October 22 Coalition Brand Nubian, Queen New York, New York 26/09/ N'Zinga Ottawa Urban Music Festival De La Soul, Baby Blue >3000 Ottawa, Ontario 18/09/2002 Junction Arts Festival Two day festival >10,000 Junction, Toronto 14/09/2002 Unity Movement Tour Tru-Paz, Progress Comfort Zone, Toronto 09/06/2002 Negus, King U-Jah 300 Unity Movement Tour Organs, King U-Jah, Static Night Club, Toronto 24/02/ Godzilla Days of Action Student Protest Various >5000 Queens Park, Toronto 06/02/2002

4 World Economic Forum Rally Various 50,000 New York, New York 01/02/2002 Anti-FTAA Conference Delegates from every country in the western hemisphere 5000 Havana, Cuba 07/11/2001 Mocha Lounge'n Pussy Khat, Malik X, Octopus Lounge, Toronto 07/11/ Hip Hop Unplugged Motion, Exinox, Hajile, Top of The Senator 12/10/ Anti-Tuition Rally Various 300 University of Toronto 20/09/2001 CounterSpin, CBC Television Various TV CBC Studios, Toronto 17/09/2001 Concert The Dope Poet Society 100 Kingston, Ontario 15/09/2001 Talk TV performance The Dope Poet Society TV Cable 75, Toronto 14/09/2001 Sweat Shop Fashion Show Various 300 University of Toronto 12/09/2001 Concert Ian Smith, Index, Reverb, Toronto 11/07/ Anti-Harris Rally Various 100 Queens Park, Toronto 21/06/2001 OCAP Event Various 200 Christie Pits Park, Toronto 15/06/2001 NXNE, Fifth Annual Showcase Ian Smith, Mic Check, Comfort Zone, Toronto 08/06/2001 >4000 Public Enemy Tour Public Enemy, Michie Montreal, Quebec 03/11/99 Mee, The Dope Poet 1000 Society Public Enemy Tour Public Enemy, Michie Opera House, Toronto 02/11/99 Mee, The Dope Poet 1800 Society

THE DOPE POET SOCIETY MEETS WITH PRESIDENT FIDEL CASTRO November 15, 2001: Professor D (D Sajnani) recently performed the song, I AM THE THIRD WORLD, at the Anti-FTAA conference in Havana, Cuba.

5 THE DOPE POET SOCIETY MEETS WITH PRESIDENT FIDEL CASTRO November 15, 2001: Professor D (D Sajnani) recently performed the song, I AM THE THIRD WORLD, at the Anti-FTAA conference in Havana, Cuba. The performance was delivered to over four thousand delegates from across the western hemisphere, and was received with overwhelming ovation. Subsequent to the presentation, Professor D was invited to meet with President Fidel Castro, where they spent several hours discussing global politics, revolution and Hip Hop. Bellow is an excerpt from a Cuban Newspaper translating the text of Professor D s performance.

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