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West Coast Canada
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Any posts relating to artists/DJs etc. originating from the West Coast region of Canada (Vancouver, Victoria and surrounding regions in British Columbia), or events taking place in a West Coast location, can be found in this category. The West Coast Canada team is headed by Vancouver-based KassKills and is comprised of various members of the West Coast scene. If you are interested in joining the West Coast team or in getting your story covered, please contact Kass at kasskills@hiphopcanada.com.
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Your Editor: KassKills
Born in Ontario but raised on the West Coast, Kass is currently located in the wonderfully diverse East side of Vancouver. With a passion for all things creative KassKills is a hair stylist by day and HipHopCanada’s West Coast Editor by night. Along with that she takes on the role of stylist and social network sweetheart to her media productions company, Team Heartbreak as well as occasional writer for Abort Magazine. Throughout her journey she has had the opportunity to interview and photograph some amazing artists including Sheek Louch, Noreaga, Black Milk, Kool Keith and JD Era.
KassKills (Right) with HipHopCanada’s Executive Editor, Amalia Judith
The HipHopCanada Editorial Team is managed by Amalia Judith (Executive Editor) and Jesse Plunkett (Editor-In-Chief).
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Swollen Members – Death Warrant [Video]
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Tony Mason – Til The End [Video]
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Swollen Members reborn: Beautiful Death Machine [Interview]
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Beverly Hoodz – Sitcom Bitch [Video]
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Tee Locasone – Champagne & MDMA [Album]
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Swisslizz – My Cup [Video]
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Swollen Members – Death Warrant [Video]
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K-Fresh – Kush La La Bye ft. Tre Nyce [Video] #420
Toronto, ON – Our #420 special continues! This is the new single from K-Fresh off his R.A.P.P. album. “Kush La La Bye” … Read More »
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