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Quake Matthews – Numbers on the Board (Freestyle) [Video]

Quake Matthews – Numbers on the Board (Freestyle) [Video]

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.


Vancouver, British Columbia

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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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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).

RiFF RAFF Hits Venue Nightclub in Vancouver (Live) [Photos]

RiFF RAFF Hits Venue Nightclub in Vancouver (Live) [Photos]

Vancouver, BC – RiFF RAFF puts on a hell of an entertaining show. Venue Nightclub and Blueprint events were host to the … Read More »

Big Sean kicks off Canadian tour (Live) [Photos/Review]

Big Sean kicks off Canadian tour (Live) [Photos/Review]

Vancouver, BC – Entering the Vogue Theatre, one was not prepared for the ensuing madness as Sean Anderson – a.k.a. Big Sean … Read More »

On Our Radar: Dkay [Interview]

On Our Radar: Dkay [Interview]

Vancouver, B.C. - Dkay, one of the hottest up-and-coming artists from Vancouver made his official debut on the Vancouver hip-hop scene when he … Read More »

B-Real (Cypress Hill) show to benefit battered women [News]

B-Real (Cypress Hill) show to benefit battered women [News]

Vancouver, BC – Coast2Coast, Regime Entertainment and The Fox are proud to present: B-Real (Cypress Hill), October 2nd … Read More »

Konfidential ft. Zoner – Jealousy [Video]

Konfidential ft. Zoner – Jealousy [Video]

Nanaimo, B.C. – Part of the Ephin/SDK family, Konfidential of the rap group Suitable Ties drops the mellow track “Jealousy”. With artist … Read More »

Big Sean kicks off Canadian tour tonight in Vancouver [News]

Big Sean kicks off Canadian tour tonight in Vancouver [News]

Vancouver, BC – Big Sean kicks off a new Canadian tour today in Vancouver at the Vogue Theatre. It’ll be the first … Read More »

The Family Compact – Atmosphere [Video]

The Family Compact – Atmosphere [Video]

Vancouver, BC – The first video from The Family Compact‘s Uncensored Content album is a feel-good party track with a rowdy video … Read More »

Rich Kidd & SonReal – The Closers (Ep. 2) [Video]

Rich Kidd & SonReal – The Closers (Ep. 2) [Video]

Vancouver, BC – Rich Kidd and SonReal let loose the second instalment of their web series which documents the making of their … Read More »

Madchild – Runaway [Video]

Madchild – Runaway [Video]

Vancouver, BC – “Runaway” is the latest video off the highly successful new Madchild (Swollen Members) album, Dope Sick. After less than … Read More »

Jay Mizz – Thinking About You [Video]

Jay Mizz – Thinking About You [Video]

Vancouver, BC – Local MC Jay Mizz from the group KIDS releases a solo joint with visuals filmed on the Vancity waterfront. … Read More »

Tech N9ne and Madchild in Chilliwack (Live) [Photos/Review]

Tech N9ne and Madchild in Chilliwack (Live) [Photos/Review]

Chilliwack, BC – Where It’s At and PD Entertainment brought the one and only, the mental giant, Tech N9ne to do his … Read More »

YYou – Funny Pick Up Lines/Hollywood Chick [Video]

YYou – Funny Pick Up Lines/Hollywood Chick [Video]

Los Angeles, CA - The latest video from Vancouver’s YYou is half comedy, half music. Watch Yyou as he tries out different hilarious … Read More »

The Evil Empire gets it in with the West coast and Prairies [News]

The Evil Empire gets it in with the West coast and Prairies [News]

Vancouver, BC – Yo, West coast and Prairies, your hood is about to get a little Evil. Ephin and SDK present The … Read More »

Wu-Block & Friends: Wild tour stories with DJ Symphony [Video]

Wu-Block & Friends: Wild tour stories with DJ Symphony [Video]

San Bernadino, CA – Rock the Bells 2012 saw the first performance of the newly-formed and rather epic group Wu-Block – an … Read More »

Tonye Aganaba – Love Again (Skillzbeatz RMX) [Audio]

Tonye Aganaba – Love Again (Skillzbeatz RMX) [Audio]

Vancouver, BC – Vancouver’s own soul child Tonye Aganaba, teamed up with Skillzbeatz, a rising producer, to give us a little something … Read More »

Andre Nickatina announces Where’s My Money? Canada dates [News]

Andre Nickatina announces Where’s My Money? Canada dates [News]

Vancouver, BC – The bad boy of Fillmore is keeping the blunts lit and the bus moving on the Where’s My Money? … Read More »

Yelawolf gets Assessed [Interview]

Yelawolf gets Assessed [Interview]

Vancouver, BC – Yelawolf makes no secret of his shadowy past and traumatic childhood – it shows up everywhere from his lyrics … Read More »

E-40 in Vancity (Live) [Review]

E-40 in Vancity (Live) [Review]

Vancouver, BC – On a chillin’ Sunday, Fortune Sound Club brought out E-40 – aka Charlie Hustle, genius of bay area rap – … Read More »

Mr. MacDonald – Window [Video]

Mr. MacDonald – Window [Video]

Vancouver, BC – Mr. MacDonald adds another modern track to his collection. “Window” is part of his “do it yourself” video campaign, … Read More »

Evil Ebenezer – The Birds [Video]

Evil Ebenezer – The Birds [Video]

Vancouver, BC – From his album The Birds, Evil Ebenezer comes hard with the title track and most recent Stuey Kubrick collab. … Read More »

Attikus – Stay Up ft. Fatty Down [Video]

Attikus – Stay Up ft. Fatty Down [Video]

Vancouver, BC -  It’s not easy to make a great rap track with a positive message and avoid coming across cheesy or … Read More »

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