![Checkmate & Concise - Love & War [Album] - HipHopCanada.com](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/checkmate_concise_love_war_140x600_1.jpg "Checkmate & Concise - Love & War [Album] - HipHopCanada.com")
![Checkmate & Concise - Love & War [Album] - HipHopCanada.com](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/checkmate_concise_love_war_140x600_2.jpg "Checkmate & Concise - Love & War [Album] - HipHopCanada.com")
![JD Era – 1 Train (Freestyle) [Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/JD-Era-1-Train-Audio-Artwork1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
Natasha Paolini
Natasha was born and raised in Toronto. She graduated from York University almost 2 years ago and since then has co-founded a youth led, social enterprise called The Next Edition which uses media and art to engage youth with their community. For the past year and a half she has been working with young aspiring artists who are looking for a way to showcase their skills and have their voice heard. With juggling weekly meetings, managing a website, and planning events for hundreds of people Natasha takes refuge in urban music. Researching and knowing the latest headlines, and newest tracks in the hip-hop world is something that she loves. But more importantly for her hip-hop is a lot more than just a genre of music, it is a culture and it has shaped who she is today. Finding a way to combine her passion for music, the knowledge she has gained from working with young people and the issues she has seen in the community is a goal Natasha would like to achieve in the near future. Recently, Natasha has taken on PR work for rappers and DJs.
Website: http://www.hiphopcanada.com/central
Posts by @_NatashaWrites:
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![JUNO Moment: JD Era on the Red Carpet with MuchMusic [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/JDEra-JUNOS-Red-Carpet-Video-Screenshot.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Rich Kidd’s In My Opinion Release Party [Video/Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/rich_kidd_in_my_opinion_front_450x450.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Jeremih Headlines First Show in Toronto with Special Guest Omarion [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/jeremih1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Dubb – Fuck U! [Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/DUBB-Fuck-You-Cover.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Caliph – R.O.D. [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Caliph-ROD-Video-Screenshot.png&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Caliph – Lead With Honor [EP]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Caliph-Lead-with-Honor-EP-Cover.png&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![ShaqIsDope – No Time [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/ShaqIsDope-No-Time-Audio-Artwork.png&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Tonight: Peanut Butter Wolf & Homeboy Sandman at Revival + Play De Record [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Peanut-Butter-Wolf-and-Homeboy-Sandman.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Jimmy B – A Plus ft. Roshin & Vader The Villin [Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Jimmy-B-JEWRedux-Cover.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
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![Melanie Fiona with Charlie Red in Toronto May 3 [News/Contest]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2009/12/melanie_fiona_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
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![The 6th Letter – A Girl I Used to Know ft. P. Blackk [Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/The-6th-Letter.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Omarion and Jeremih Live in Toronto April 26 [News/Contest]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Omarion-Jeremih-Toronto-2013-Flyer-Front.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![PartyNextDoor – Make A Mil [Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Party-Next-Door-Make-A-Mil-Audio-Artwork.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![The Come Up Show releases 6th Anniversary Mixtape [News/Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/The-Come-Up-Show-6th-Anniversary-Mixtape-Cover.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![J.Star – Pick Up! ft. Ace Hood (The Remix) [Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/JStarAceHood-Pick-Up-Audio-Artwork.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![R.O.Z. brings out Mo Piff as he preps for EPiffany debut [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/10/roz_5.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![G Milla – Blvck Smoke (Freestyle) [Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/GMilla-Blvck-Smoke-Audio-Artwork.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![JD Era, Classified & Maestro among presenters at 2013 JUNO Awards [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Juno-Nominees.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Jigz The Flyer – Other Things [Video] #SOTD](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/jigz_the_flyer_450x450_1.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Jigz The Flyer – Other Things [Video] #SOTD")
![DL Incognito - Someday Is Less Than A Second Away [Album] - HipHopCanada.com](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/dl_incognito_someday_300x250.jpg "DL Incognito - Someday Is Less Than A Second Away [Album] - HipHopCanada.com")
![Derek Wise – Clayco [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Derek-Wise-Clayco-Video.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Derek Wise – Clayco [Video]")
![Mezziah – 4 My City (I Do It) ft. Church Chizzle (Behind the Scenes) [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/mezziah_450x300_1.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Mezziah – 4 My City (I Do It) ft. Church Chizzle (Behind the Scenes) [Video]")
![Madchild – Tiger Style [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/madchild_tiger_style_video_450x300_1.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Madchild – Tiger Style [Video]")
![Friday – Montreal [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/friday_montreal_video_450x300.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Friday – Montreal [Video]")
![Jo Thrillz – Rhymes Like These [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/jo_thrillz_rhymes_like_these_450x300_2.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Jo Thrillz – Rhymes Like These [Video]")
![Classified, Drake top MuchMusic Video Awards nominations [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/03/classified_drake.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Classified, Drake top MuchMusic Video Awards nominations [News]")
![Freestyle Friday champ Charron releases Bath Salts & Vinegar Chips [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/charron_bath_salts_vinegar_chips_front_450x450.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Freestyle Friday champ Charron releases Bath Salts & Vinegar Chips [News]")
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![Freestyle Friday champ Charron releases Bath Salts & Vinegar Chips [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/charron_bath_salts_vinegar_chips_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Freestyle Friday champ Charron releases Bath Salts & Vinegar Chips [News]")
![inCredible – Shawn’s Dreamscape [Album]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/inCredible.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "inCredible – Shawn’s Dreamscape [Album]")
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![Re:Fresh with The Extremities (Fresh Kils & Uncle Fester) [Album]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/the_extremities_refresh_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Re:Fresh with The Extremities (Fresh Kils & Uncle Fester) [Album]")
![Shayne Nyce – Stuck Between R.A.A.H.P Vol.1 [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Shayne-Nyce-StuckBetweenRAAHPs-Mixtape-Artwork.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Shayne Nyce – Stuck Between R.A.A.H.P Vol.1 [Mixtape]")
![Dillan Ponders – Overdose [LP]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Dillan-Ponders-Overdose-LP-Artwork.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Dillan Ponders – Overdose [LP]")
![Dirty Radio – Lick 1.0 (EP) [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/dirty_radio_lick_1_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Dirty Radio – Lick 1.0 (EP) [Review]")
![Jimmy B – Jimmy Eats World Redux [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Jimmy-B-JEWRedux-Cover.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Jimmy B – Jimmy Eats World Redux [Mixtape]")
![Cut Throat Mafia – New Age Mob [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/cut_throat_mafia_new_age_mob_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Cut Throat Mafia – New Age Mob [Mixtape]")
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![Dirty Radio – Lick 1.0 (EP) [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/dirty_radio_lick_1_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
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