![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")
![Tech N9ne and Madchild in Chilliwack (Live) [Photos/Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/09/MadchildTechN9ne9.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
Jesse Furnell
Jesse "Lyric420" Furnell grew up in the Surrey skate scene of the early 90s. Exposed to more rock than rap - although he did own Public Enemy's Fear Of A Black Planet tape in elementary school - his attitude that 'good art is good art' has always given him a fresh outlook on music whether it be punk, prog rock, metal, indie or rap. The Bay Area scene and sound of the late 90s is what initially pulled Jesse into the boom bap: thanks to Quannum and Heiro, along with what was happening in the East coast underground rap scene, he found himself immersed, impressed and obsessed with hip-hop like never before. The philosophy major turned college dropout, once a familiar face at the Surrey courthouse, is now more entrenched in music than ever before. He started rapping in early 2000 and he's yet to stop, even when asked to. Fortunately or unfortunately, Jesse has much to say on the topic of hip-hop and has now been given the chance to have his opinion heard on a national scale. Our apologies.
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Posts by jfurnell:
![West Coastin' with DJ Young Mase [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/03/young_mase_3.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Outta Town: Winnipeg’s Most with Ephin/SDK in Langley [Photos/Blog]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/04/EPHINSDK02.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![ZZBRA – The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Album) [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/01/zzbra.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Reflectionz – 5TRENGTH 1N NUMB3RS [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/12/reflectionz.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![SOS & Mr. Archive – Spitz and Giggles (Album) [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/12/spitzandgiggles.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Pushing Up with Tre Nyce [Interview/Photos]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/03/TreNycetogo5.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Tre Nyce at Climax Strip Club (Live) [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/12/IMG_8576.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Caspian [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/10/caspian_2.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Pigeon John gets down in Vancouver [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/08/pigeon_john_3.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Makin' Good: C-Infamous goes to Cali [Article]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/08/c_infamous_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![West coast rapper Planet Asia with Brass Tackz (Live) [Photos/Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/07/planet_asia_vancouver_june_2010_3.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Cityreal – The Beginning (Album) [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/06/cityreal_the_beginning_front.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Cityreal [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/05/cityreal_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Living Legends with Stoop Fam & The Random Humans (Live) [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/05/living_legends_less_is_more_in_van_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Ron Contour [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/05/ron_contour_aka_moka_only.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Groundbreakers – From the Ground Up [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=/uploads/2010/04/groundbreakers_from_the_ground_up.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Umi Hymn Hymn – 88 Template [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=/uploads/2009/12/umi_hymn_hymn_88_template.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Lesk One – STOIC [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2009/12/lesk_one_stoic.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Vancouver Catches Best of the Bay [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=/uploads/2009/12/deadliest_catch_tour_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Hip-Hop Vs. War [Article]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=/uploads/2009/12/hiphop_vs_war_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![J-Bru – Mr. Nice Guy ft. Kayo, Jay Mayne & Quake Matthews [Audio] #SOTD](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/j_bru_450x300_1.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "J-Bru – Mr. Nice Guy ft. Kayo, Jay Mayne & Quake Matthews [Audio] #SOTD")
![Tony Touch – Unorthodox ft. Raekwon, JD Era, Ghosface Killah & The RZA [Audio] #SOTD - HipHopCanada.com](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/tony_touch_onurthodox_300x300.jpg "Tony Touch – Unorthodox ft. Raekwon, JD Era, Ghosface Killah & The RZA [Audio] #SOTD - HipHopCanada.com")
![Self Hired Summer Apparel Launch Party [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/Self-Hired-The-Fix-450-x-300.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Self Hired Summer Apparel Launch Party [News]")
![DiRTY RADiO – All Nighter [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/DiRTY-RADiO-pic-300pi.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "DiRTY RADiO – All Nighter [Video]")
![Toronto music campaign 4479 launched at NXNE [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/NXNE-2013-4479-Panel.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Toronto music campaign 4479 launched at NXNE [News]")
![Tam brings YEG to the World with Fundraiser Release Party [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/Tam_450by300.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Tam brings YEG to the World with Fundraiser Release Party [News]")
![Logic live at Mod Club in Toronto on June 26 [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/Logic1.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Logic live at Mod Club in Toronto on June 26 [News]")
![Diaz – Different Day ft. CALiPH [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/Different-Day-track-art.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Diaz – Different Day ft. CALiPH [Video]")
![Quake Matthews – Corrado (Documentary) [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/03/quake_2.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Quake Matthews – Corrado (Documentary) [Video]")
![Quake Matthews – Numbers on the Board (Freestyle) [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/quake_matthews_450x300_1.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Quake Matthews – Numbers on the Board (Freestyle) [Video]")
![Wordburglar – Croque Monsieur [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/wordburglar_croque_monsieur_450x300.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Wordburglar – Croque Monsieur [Video]")
![Joey Bada$$ debuts new song at NXNE [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/Joey-Badass.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Joey Bada$$ debuts new song at NXNE [Video]")
![Sese - Age of Aquarius [EP] - HipHopCanada.com](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/sese_age_of_aquarius_300x300.jpg "Sese - Age of Aquarius [EP] - HipHopCanada.com")
![J-Bru – Stranger in my Hometown [Album]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/jbru_stranger_in_my_hometown_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "J-Bru – Stranger in my Hometown [Album]")
![Shad & Skratch Bastid – The Spring Up [EP]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/ShadSkratch-Crop.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Shad & Skratch Bastid – The Spring Up [EP]")
![Tre Mission – Malmaison [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/Tre-Mission-Malmaison-Mixtape-Cover.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Tre Mission – Malmaison [Mixtape]")
![Aries – New Beginnings [Album]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/aries-cover-official_crop.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Aries – New Beginnings [Album]")
![#TreeTox – Back On The Grind [EP]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/treetox_back_on_the_grind_ep_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "#TreeTox – Back On The Grind [EP]")
![Shayne Nyce – Hunting Season [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/Shayne-Nyce-HuntingSeasonCover.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Shayne Nyce – Hunting Season [Mixtape]")
![Baseline – Monster [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/baseline_monster_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Baseline – Monster [Mixtape]")
![e.d.g.e. x CientifiQ – Black Suitcase [EP]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/edge_cientifiq_black_suitcase_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "e.d.g.e. x CientifiQ – Black Suitcase [EP]")
![All Is Fair In Love & War: Checkmate & Concise [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/concise_checkmate_450x300_2.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "All Is Fair In Love & War: Checkmate & Concise [Interview]")
![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]")
![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]")
![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")
![Factor: On grieving, Kirby Dominant and MoSoFest [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/FactorbyKaidAshton_450by300.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Factor: On grieving, Kirby Dominant and MoSoFest [Interview]")
![RapCity host T-RexXx discusses the 2013 MMVAs [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/t_rexxx_450x300_2.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "RapCity host T-RexXx discusses the 2013 MMVAs [Interview]")
![Made Wade vs Luciano Crakk in 2nd Round of KOTD’s Ground Zero Grand Prix [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/44.jpg&w=300&h=200&zc=1&q=60 "Made Wade vs Luciano Crakk in 2nd Round of KOTD’s Ground Zero Grand Prix [Video]")
![Yeezus vs. Jay-Z: Shawn Carter wins every time [Article]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/jayz_kanye_west_450x300_1.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![M.O.P with Pharoahe Monch, J-Live And Guests In Vancouver (Live) [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/MOPMONCH.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![City In Gold: The rise of Toronto recording artist Luu Breeze [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/luu_breeze_450x300_2.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Mississauga gets a taste of The Life Is So Exciting Tour [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/06/FabolousandPushaT_450by300.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Prairie Love for Pusha T: The Life Is So Exciting Tour in Saskatoon [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/fabolous_pusha_t_450x300_1.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![The exciting Calgary life: Pusha T and Fabolous perform to sold-out crowd [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Calgary_PushaT_450by300_Sussman.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Flying Lotus gives exclusive preview in Vancouver (Live) [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/flying_lotus_in_vancouver_2.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Bishop Brigante taking on new role as breakout actor in film and TV projects [Article]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/07/bishop_brigante_8.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Northern Touch still notorious 15 years after tearing up charts [Article]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/rascalz_checkmate_choclair_kardinal_thrust_450x300_1.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![All Is Fair In Love & War: Checkmate & Concise [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/concise_checkmate_450x300_2.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Dare 2 Struggle: Deejay Ra talks V-Mix, 2Pac, Drake, Maestro & more [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/raoul_juneja_dilshad_450x300_1.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![With Rhymes Like These: Exclusive with Jo Thrillz [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/HHC_PRAIRIES_JoThrillz3_450by300.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
