![DJ Vekked: From small town kid to world champion [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/dj_vekked_450x300_1.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Toronto, ON – It always looks so easy. A flick of your wrist here and there and you’ve got some awesome sound. … Read More »
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Immerze – Metropoli$ [Video]
Rotterdam, NL – Our favorite East to West coast transplant Immerze recently returned from a European tour, and he’s got the track … Read More »
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ROSxRMG: The Dream Team Mentality [Article]
Toronto, ON – You may have seen them at a show in Toronto, opening for artists such as Juicy J, Machine Gun … Read More »
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Fizal Stars – Raised No Fool [Video]
Vancouver, BC – Blockstar Fizal Stars brings the heat on his latest video “Raised No Fool” – mixed by B.Morales with video … Read More »
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J. Thaddeus at his best with new mixtape My Best Is Yet To Come [Review]
Calgary, AB – With a mixtape titled My Best Is Yet To Come, one might assume that Jude Nabigambo, better known by … Read More »
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HeatWave – The Statement [Video]
Vancouver, BC – It’s pretty clear by now that HeatWave is on his grizzly in a serious way, dropping new tracks and … Read More »
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JUNO Moment: JD Era on the Red Carpet with MuchMusic [Video]
Regina, SK – JD Era was amongst a couple rappers from Toronto in attendance at the JUNO Awards this year. Era was … Read More »
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Swollen Members reborn: Beautiful Death Machine [Interview]
Ottawa, ON – When the Swollen Members stepped back into the studio to record Beautiful Death Machine, they did with no preconceived … Read More »
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Beverly Hoodz – Sitcom Bitch [Video]
Vancouver, BC – Imagine mixing up all your favorite (and least favorite) television sitcom females into an animated rap video to the … Read More »
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Omarion and Jeremih Live in Toronto April 26 [News/Contest]
Toronto, ON – This coming Friday, April 26th R&B sensations Omarion, from Maybach Music and Jeremih of Dej Jam Records will be … Read More »
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Player Turned Rhymesayer – An Intro to J Dennis [Article/Interview]
Vancouver, BC – The rap game isn’t where Jerome Dennis aka J Dennis started playing. Although from a young age he … Read More »
![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=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
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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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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Sheek Louch talks Canadian crack, Wu-Block, The Lox & more [Interview]
Yonkers, NY – Sometimes it seems like rap groups are made to be broken up. With the exception of a few select … Read More »
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Tee Locasone – I Remember [Video]
Vancouver, BC – Tee Locasone has been down some intense paths and his latest track “I Remember” – produced by AraabMuzik – is … Read More »
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JD Era, Classified & Maestro among presenters at 2013 JUNO Awards [News]
Regina, SK – This coming weekend, on Sunday April 21st in Regina, Saskatchewan the Canadian music industry will be coming together to … Read More »
![Classified Hits the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver (Live) [Review/Photos]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Classified.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Classified Hits the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver (Live) [Review/Photos]
Vancouver, BC – For a place that doesn’t allow ins and outs to accommodate smokers, The Commodore Ballroom was certainly on fire … Read More »
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Pete Rock and CL Smooth shut down Bar None with the Killawatt crew [Photos]
Vancouver, BC – Hip-hop royalty was in the house this week as the legendary NY duo Pete Rock and CL Smooth shut … Read More »
![Words with Waka Flocka Flame [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/WakaFlockaKass5.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Words with Waka Flocka Flame [Interview]
Vancouver, BC – On the final stop of his D.R.U.G.S. (Do Right U Gain Success) Canadian tour, HipHopCanada’s Tag Team – … Read More »
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Action Bronson Live in Toronto [Video]
Toronto, ON – Here’s footage of Action Bronson (@ActionBronson) performing in Toronto at The Hoxton courtesy of Noisey Music (@noiseymusic). Watch as … Read More »
![Zaze – Only God [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/zaze_only_god_450x300.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Zaze – Only God [Video]")
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![Tona preps for June 15 release of Silverspring Crescent debut [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/tona_weed_alcohol_450x300.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Tona preps for June 15 release of Silverspring Crescent debut [News]")
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![Gangis Khan aka Camoflauge – Ninja Music: The Andy Burner Project [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/gangis_khan_camoflauge_ninja_music_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Gangis Khan aka Camoflauge – Ninja Music: The Andy Burner Project [Mixtape]")
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![Emotionz – On The Up & Up: A Collection Of Songs [Album]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/emotionz_on_the_up_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Emotionz – On The Up & Up: A Collection Of Songs [Album]")
![Dusty Wallace – The Money Train Mechanic [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Dusty_Wallace_Ranny_Santiago_Sterlyng_Shap_Jay-front-large.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Dusty Wallace – The Money Train Mechanic [Mixtape]")
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![Waka Flocka Live in Toronto March 31 [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/waka-flocka-flame.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
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