When Choclair's Ice Cold was released in 1999, it represented a milestone in Toronto hip-hop. But it was just one of many significant releases that year which is arguably one of the finest in the history of the city's hip-hop scene.

Join moderator Del Cowie and DJ Agile as Choclair, Saukrates, Mathematik, Murr of Da Grassroots and former music industry professional Mansa Trotman take part in an in-depth discussion and play music from some of the classic 1999 Toronto hip-hop albums that turn 20 in 2019.

The following albums will be discussed:

- Choclair - Ice Cold
- Saukrates - The Underground Tapes
- Mathematik - Ecology
- Da Grassroots - Passage Through Time

Featuring panelists Choclair, Saukrates, Mathematik, Murr of Da Grassroots and Mansa Trotman.

Location: Hinton Learning Theatre, at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St.

This event is part of TPL's Black History Month programming. For the full lineup, go to tpl.ca/blackhistory.

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