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Calgary, AB – The MC battles continue! In this edition of King of the Dot Alberta Division Volume 4, we see two … Read More »
The Prairies
The Canadian Prairies Editorial team is headed up by Amalia Judith and is comprised of various members of the Canadian Prairies scene. If you are interested in joining the Prairies team or in getting your story covered, please contact Amalia at ajudith@hiphopcanada.com. 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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Edmonton rapper Cadence Weapon releases Hope In Dirty City on May 29 [News]
Montreal, QC – If you hadn’t heard, earlier in the year reports leaked that Edmonton-native Cadence Weapon had abandoned his long-awaited Roquentin … Read More »
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Nominees for the 2010 Stylus DJ Awards Announced [PSA]
Toronto, ON – The Stylus Group, a Canadian based organization created to support, develop, recognize and award the Canadian DJ Industry, announces … Read More »
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Lexington vs Ubiquitous [Video]
Calgary, AB – Here is the latest battle from King of the Dot Alberta DivisionVolume 4. In this battle,we see 2 Calgary … Read More »
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Matt Daley vs Prodical Son [Video]
Calgary, AB – Here is video of a new King Of The Dot PutYourMoneyWhereYourMouthIz competition. This Alberta Division Volume 4 battle was … Read More »
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SaskMusic & UMAC: Urban X-Posure [PSA]
Regina, SK – SaskMusic and UMAC Proudly Present Urban X-Posure: Plan Your Work So You Can Work Your Plan. This workshop, led … Read More »
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Total Productions Presents Tru North Risin’ Volume 1 [Mixtape]
Toronto, ON – The time is now! Thom Payson’s Total Productions Presents Tru North Risin’ Volume 1 is available for download right … Read More »
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Rapper Peter Jackson escapes near death in car wreck [PSA]
Calgary, AB – Toronto based rapper Peter Jackson and his crew escaped near death today when their SUV lost control and rolled over 4 … Read More »
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Ron Contour aka Moka Only Releases Saffron [PSA]
Vancouver, B.C. – Who is Ron Contour? Is he Moka Only, a mainstay of the Canadian hip-hop scene? Is he even Canadian? … Read More »
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Plex – Spare Change ft. Rellik, Touch and Leemai [Video]
Toronto, ON – Alberta born Plex who currently resides in the GTA has launched the Spare Chage movement to support the relief … Read More »
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Profound Sound – Livin’ Poor [Audio]
Edmonton, AB – New 12″ from Profound Sound. This one is called “Livin’ Poor” and it was produced by Justin Crates. Released … Read More »
![Foultone Records Presents: Pip Skid [PSA + Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=/uploads/2010/03/pip_skid_skid_row_front.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Foultone Records Presents: Pip Skid [PSA + Audio]
Vancouver, B.C. – You hear the word all the time in write-ups: transcendence. It’s almost become kitch. But finally, an artist who … Read More »
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Recording Arts Management [Article]
Management is definitely an interesting profession, especially the management of recording artists and producers. There are no real set rules and regulations. … Read More »
![Lyric1 – Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda [Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=/uploads/2010/02/i_heart_alberta_rap.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Lyric1 – Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda [Audio]
Calgary, AB – I Heart Alberta Rap is a hip-hop music festival that will take place in Calgary, Alberta, between Friday, September … Read More »
Tarren & King James – So Fly [Audio]
Calgary, AB – I Heart Alberta Rap is a hip-hop music festival that will take place in Calgary, Alberta, between Friday, September … Read More »
![Grand Analog [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=/uploads/2009/12/grand_analog_1.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Grand Analog [Interview]
Winnipeg, MB – Like the dub, reggae and soul-infused music he creates, Odario Williams is a bit of a mess. That is … Read More »
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Winnipeg graf artist dies saving friend [Article]
Published in the Winnipeg Free Press, July 9th 2009
Winnipeg, MB – Darryle Caribou didn’t hesitate to jump into the raging Red River … Read More »
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Cadence Weapon named Edmonton’s poet laureate [Article]
Published in CBC News, May 26th 2009
Edmonton, AB – Roland Pemberton, the 23-year old hip-hop artist who performs as Cadence Weapon, was … Read More »
![Epic [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=uploads/2009/12/epic_1.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Epic [Interview]
Edmonton, AB – Love him or hate him, Epic is an O.G. in Canada’s rap pack. Born and raised in the prairie … Read More »
![M.ade I.n C.anada Vol. 1 [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=/uploads/2010/02/made_in_canada_volume_1_front.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
M.ade I.n C.anada Vol. 1 [Mixtape]
Canada – The first installment of a dope new mixtape series showcasing Canadian hip-hop. This is M.ade I.n C.anada Volume 1, mixed … Read More »
![Factor – Chandelier [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=uploads/2009/12/factor_chandelier.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Factor – Chandelier [Review]
Saskatoon, SK – If you’re looking for smooth, soulful hip hop with a hint of jazz, you won’t find anyone better in … Read More »
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![Corey Fila – A Blue Jays Dream Vol. 2 [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/05/corey_fila_a_blue_jays_dream_v2_front.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Corey Fila – A Blue Jays Dream Vol. 2 [Mixtape]")
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