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Toronto, ON – Freedom Writers rapper Tona will be releasing his album debut, Silverspring Crescent, on June 15, 2013. The project is … Read More »
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Any posts relating to artists/DJs etc. originating from Central Canada (Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and surrounding regions in Ontario and Quebec), or events taking place in a Central Canadian location, can be found in this category. The Central Canada team is head up by Toronto based Natasha Paolini and the team itself is made up of various members of the Central Canada scene. If you are interested in joining the Central Canada team or in getting your story covered, please contact Natasha Paolini via natasha@hiphopcanada.com.
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Your Editor: Natasha Paolini
Natasha is HipHopCanada’s Central Canada Editor. She was born and raised in Toronto and graduated from York University almost 2 years ago. Since then Natasha has gotten heavily involved with Canadian hip-hop and co-founded a youth led, social enterprise called The Next Edition which uses media and art to engage youth with their community.
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The HipHopCanada Editorial Team is managed by Amalia Judith (Executive Editor) and Jesse Plunkett (Editor-In-Chief).
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Cam’ron’s new “Golden Friends” was produced by Toronto’s KinSmuv [Audio]
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Abdominal – Courage ft. My Mom [Video]
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Rich Kidd’s In My Opinion Release Party [Video/Interview]
Toronto, ON – HipHopCanada had a chance to catch up with Juno nominated Rich Kidd (@RichKiddBeats) at the release party for his … Read More »
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Sese – Put It Up ft. Syph [Video] #420
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SonReal & Rich Kidd – Hometown [Video]
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Tona – Nympho [Video]
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Drake – 5AM In Toronto [Video]
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Sese – Age of Aquarius [Review]
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Rich Kidd – SYKE [Video]
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