Edmonton, AB – We’re always excited to see young, talented rappers coming out of the Prairies, and Deuce Fantastick certainly fits the bill. A member of rap group Peep Game, this guy’s doing big things for his city – and backed by a live band, he’s doing it a little differently that anyone else. Check out the video for “Put Your Hood Up” after the jump and get a taste of the Edmonton landscape – directed by SonikHipHop.com and off Fantastick’s sophomore album Fantastic for a Reason, this is a video you’re gonna want to see.
Amalia Judith was born in Winnipeg, MB and quickly whisked away to a childhood of travel throughout California, England, Germany and predominantly Pakistan. In 2006 she completed an honor's degree in English Literature, which left her quite jobless and alone in East Van. Amalia cut her teeth at abortmag.com, Canada's darkest counter-culture magazine, moving on to contribute words and flicks to HipHopCanada: she's currently the Executive Editor and has had the privilege to interview hip-hop icons like Lil' Kim, Drake, Pusha T, Big Boi, Three Six Mafia, Yelawolf, Pharrell Williams and most of Wu-Tang.
Amalia also works as a Key Worker educator and advocate for families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, as well as heading up Team Heartbreak, a media production company that pairs community involvement and artistic movements.