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Vancouver, BC – Public Records is a program that is giving back to the music community in a big way. $5,000 to … Read More »
The Prairies
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Any posts relating to artists/DJs etc. originating from the Canadian Prairies region of Canada (Winnipeg, Edmonton, Saskatoon and surrounding regions in Manitoba, Saskatechewan and Alberta), or events taking place in a Prairies location, can be found in this category. The Canadian Prairies team is currently in need of an Editor. If you’re interested in the position or joining the team, please contact Amalia Judith at ajudith@hiphopcanada.com.
Edmonton, Alberta
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Please note that all submissions must be accompanied by a press release, bio and 450-pixel width photo. Video submissions need to have the videographer and director’s credits and web links, plus a still shot. We like to tell stories, so please tell us yours: community work you do, people you are inspired by, how your environment has affected the way you make your music.
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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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The Liberators – Cuz I Got Mad Luv [Audio]
Edmonton, AB – Just in time for spring, Edmonton’s Self and So’ Def of the Liberators teamed up with producer Skip Sanders … Read More »
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The Liberators – Cuz I Got Mad Luv [Audio]
Edmonton, AB – Just in time for spring, Edmonton’s Self and So’ Def of the Liberators teamed up with producer Skip Sanders … Read More »
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Young Tox – Celebrity Girl [Audio]
Edmonton, AB – It would be safe to assume that Young Tox is jealous of Kanye West. After all, Kanye is dating … Read More »
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Classified and The Weeknd pick up first Juno Awards [News]
Regina, SK – East coast rapper Classified has picked up the first Juno Award of his career. Class picked up the award … Read More »
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R.O.Z. brings out Mo Piff as he preps for EPiffany debut [Interview]
Winnipeg, MB – As R.O.Z. (@ROZ_EMB) prepares for the release of his debut EP, EPiffany he put together a mixtape to hold … Read More »
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R.O.Z. – Mo Piff (Hosted by DJ Dames Nellas) [Review]
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Moka Only & DEF3 – Dragon’s Gate [Video]
Vancouver, BC – Red Dragon Apparel proudly presents “Dragon’s Gate” featuring Moka Only & DEF3 – the follow-up to the Swollen Members … Read More »
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JUNO Awards 2013: Where to meet your favourite artists [News]
Regina, SK – As the JUNO Awards week comes to an end, hip-hop fans who are unable to attend the awards ceremony … Read More »
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JUNO Awards 2013: Who should win the Rap Recording of the Year? [Article]
Regina, SK – The 2013 Juno Awards go down on Sunday evening in Regina at the Brandt Centre during the annual celebration … Read More »
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Winnipeg’s Most rapper Jon-C to stand trial for drug-trafficking charges [News]
Winnipeg, MB – William “Jon-C” Pierson of Winnipeg’s Most will stand trial later this month on drug trafficking charges that date back … Read More »
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Pimpton – Little Darrell ft. Andre Nickatina [Video]
Regina, SK – After returning from a highly successful stint at the SXSW Music Conference and Festival, Pimpton has just released a … Read More »
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Young Kidd – Million Dollar Schemes ft. Big Slim [Video]
Winnipeg, MB – Young Kidd drops off a new video in support of his new mixtape, Long Live The Kidd. “Million Dollar … Read More »
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R.O.Z. – Weed & Liquor ft. Big Lean [Audio] #SOTD
Winnipeg, MB – Our Song of the Day is a new single from Scarborough-native R.O.Z. off his forthcoming Mo Piff release. “Weed … Read More »
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Rebecca Dawn – Critical Collabo ft. EvryGurl [Video]
Calgary, AB – Up-and-coming MC Rebecca Dawn is a force to be reckoned with. Dawn just released her first video for the track … Read More »
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Historic Hip-Hop Live in the Prairies – Cormega and Rahzel to play Calgary [News]
Calgary, AB – *UPDATE* Tonight’s Rahzel show at Dickens has been postponed to May 11th. The Beatbox King is stuck in NYC … Read More »
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Quake Matthews and Kayo join Classified in Calgary [Video]
Calgary, AB – More footage of yesterday’s (April 6) Classified show at the University of Calgary’s MacEwan Hall. Along with Classified, the … Read More »
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Classified live at University of Calgary [Video]
Calgary, AB – Shouts to one of our Twitter followers, @CadillacNeimsy, for sending in this footage of Classified performing in Calgary. The … Read More »
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Tam – Spend the Night ft. Jo Thrillz [Video]
Edmonton, AB – Malawi-born, Edmonton-raised MC Tam recently collaborated with fellow Edmontonian rapper Jo Thrillz for his new track, “Spend the Night.” … Read More »
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With love from Amsterdam: Transit responds to a “hater” from FFWD Magazine [News]
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