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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).

Co:Lab presents Smif-n-Wessun in Vancouver [News]

Co:Lab presents Smif-n-Wessun in Vancouver [News]

Vancouver, BC – The latest in Co:Lab Monthly showcases brings Duck Down’s Smif-n-Wessun to Vancity on June 19 at Venue Night Club. … Read More »

DL Incognito – Super [Video]

DL Incognito – Super [Video]

Toronto, ON – The latest visuals from rapper DL Incognito‘s “Super” are here, as created by Vancouver director Blake McRitchie. Some live footage, … Read More »

Grand Format Presents: A Weekend at Chin Injeti’s [News]

Grand Format Presents: A Weekend at Chin Injeti’s [News]

Vancouver, BC – We all know and love our resident reigning Grammy award champion Chin Injeti. His work with Eminem, Dr. Dre … Read More »

Co:Lab presents Smif-n-Wessun in Vancouver [News]

Co:Lab presents Smif-n-Wessun in Vancouver [News]

Vancouver, BC – The latest in Co:Lab Monthly showcases brings Duck Down’s Smif-n-Wessun to Vancity on June 19 at Venue Night Club. … Read More »

Attention Warriors! Madchild of Swollen Members will be on Ustream on June 5 [News]

Attention Warriors! Madchild of Swollen Members will be on Ustream on June 5 [News]

Vancouver, BC – Madchild (Swollen Members) and the Battleaxe Warriors movement have released an important message regarding a Ustream session scheduled for … Read More »

Mike Wise – Foreign Obsession EP (Behind The Scenes) [Video]

Mike Wise – Foreign Obsession EP (Behind The Scenes) [Video]

Vancouver, BC – We’ve got some behind the scenes footage of Mike Wise‘s upcoming Foreign Obsession EP with features from Eazy Terrestrial … Read More »

DKay – Django ft. HeatWave [Video]

DKay – Django ft. HeatWave [Video]

Vancouver, BC – These hood boys are on their “Django” in the latest video from Vancity’s DKay featuring HeatWave. Directed by Andrew … Read More »

#TreeTox – Back On The Grind [EP]

#TreeTox – Back On The Grind [EP]

Vancouver, BC – Both Billy Botox and Doug Tree have been performing for 15 years in the Vancouver underground hip-hop scene – … Read More »

Sweatshop Union – Feed ft. Snak The Ripper & Def 3 [Audio] #SOTD

Sweatshop Union – Feed ft. Snak The Ripper & Def 3 [Audio] #SOTD

Vancouver, BC – In support of the new Sweatshop Union album, Infinite, we’ve selected the song “Feed,” featuring Snak The Ripper and … Read More »

Juicy J turns up Commodore Ballroom on his Stay Trippy Tour (Live) [Photos]

Juicy J turns up Commodore Ballroom on his Stay Trippy Tour (Live) [Photos]

Vancouver, BC – There ain’t no party like a Juicy J party. The Commodore Ballroom got all the turnt up during the … Read More »

Got Rhymes? Win production by Rob The Viking, B.Morales & Roger Swan [News]

Got Rhymes? Win production by Rob The Viking, B.Morales & Roger Swan [News]

Vancouver, BC – Got Rhymes Vancity? The Nimbus School of Recording Arts is hosting an opportunity for hip-hop artists to compete in … Read More »

Sweatshop Union talks Infinite, Kyprios & more at album release [Interview]

Sweatshop Union talks Infinite, Kyprios & more at album release [Interview]

Vancouver, BC – Sweatshop Union has been known for making a statement with their music, tackling social issues and spreading Canadian love. … Read More »

Spot & Ess – The Madness EP [Album]

Spot & Ess – The Madness EP [Album]

Vancouver, BC – While some may not be as familiar with Spot & Ess as they should, existing fans have been thirsty … Read More »

Nacho Picasso at Shine on June 6 with Young Braised, HeatWave and Immerze [Contest]

Nacho Picasso at Shine on June 6 with Young Braised, HeatWave and Immerze [Contest]

Vancouver, BC – What you know about Nacho Picasso? Whether you already know what’s good with Seattle’s latest rising star or you’re … Read More »

Flying Lotus gives exclusive preview in Vancouver (Live) [Review]

Flying Lotus gives exclusive preview in Vancouver (Live) [Review]

Vancouver, BC – Last Thursday night jazz fiends, hip-hop heads, and Vancity’s infamous hipsters rejoiced under one roof when experimental producer/rapper Flying … Read More »

Win tickets to see Moka Only at Lord Nelson’s on May 31 [Contest]

Win tickets to see Moka Only at Lord Nelson’s on May 31 [Contest]

Calgary, AB – Blind Justiz is bringing Moka Only to Calgary at Lord Nelson’s Bar & Grill on Friday and we’ve got a pair … Read More »

SonReal & Rich Kidd reach No. 1 on Rap City charts with “Hometown” [News]

SonReal & Rich Kidd reach No. 1 on Rap City charts with “Hometown” [News]

Toronto, ON – It’s only early Wednesday but it’s safe to say The Closers will consider this a good week. Their Arthur … Read More »

Bishop Brigante taking on new role as breakout actor in film and TV projects [Article]

Bishop Brigante taking on new role as breakout actor in film and TV projects [Article]

A press release released earlier this month about Bishop Brigante’s growth as an actor. It also has a lot of background info … Read More »

Northern Touch still notorious 15 years after tearing up charts [Article]

Northern Touch still notorious 15 years after tearing up charts [Article]

The Canadian Press posted a great read about the notorious Rascalz single “Northern Touch” featuring Checkmate, Choclair, Thrust and Kardinal Offishall. The … Read More »

Raekwon set to hit Vancity’s Fortune Sound with JD Era on June 16 [News]

Raekwon set to hit Vancity’s Fortune Sound with JD Era on June 16 [News]

Vancouver, BC – The Chef is making his way back to Vancity! On the Fly International Luxuirious Art Tour, Raekwon and his … Read More »

Juicy J is live at The Commodore in Vancouver on June 1 [News]

Juicy J is live at The Commodore in Vancouver on June 1 [News]

Vancouver, BC – Vancouver is about to get trippy mane, again! Juicy J is coming back in full effect to The Commodore … Read More »

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