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

Submissions

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.

Please direct all general inquiries and content submissions to general@hiphopcanada.com. Please direct all advertising inquiries to sales@hiphopcanada.com.

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

Jun 17th, 2013 by @JSandSPhoto | 0 Comments

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

Cook Your Fortune with Raekwon the Chef [Contest]

Feb 10th, 2012 by @AmaliaJude | 0 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – So it’s getting to be that bittersweet time of year again when it rains every day but all the … Read More »

High Heat – 6 Up ft. Manik [Video]

Feb 7th, 2012 by @AmaliaJude | 0 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – The latest addition to the Stressed Street Entertainment roster, High Heat take their audience through a night in the … Read More »

Rapper Big Pooh (Little Brother) headed to Vancouver [News]

Feb 7th, 2012 by @AmaliaJude | 0 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – Rapper Big Pooh, of Little Brother fame, is coming to Vancouver on his Dirty Pretty Things Tour alongside Chaundon … Read More »

#SOTD | SonReal – Bedtime ft. Saigon [Audio]

Feb 3rd, 2012 by @HipHopCanada | 1 Comment

Vancouver, B.C. – Our Song of the Day is a brand new banger from rising West coast star SonReal (@TheRealSonReal). “Bedtime” features … Read More »

Introducing Jay Worthy [Interview]

Jan 30th, 2012 by @AmaliaJude | 1 Comment

Vancouver, BC – Living between downtown Vancouver and the mean streets of Compton, rapper Jay Worthy is faced with a natural contradiction … Read More »