Vancouver, B.C. – SonReal has an incredibly big buzz brewing out West; we witnessed it. Today’s Song of the Day is a … Read More »
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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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).
Madchild – Tiger Style [Video]
Vancouver, BC – Battleaxe Warrior Madchild presents his latest video for a tune called “Tiger Style.” The video was directed by Big … Read More »
Slug (Interview) [Tag Team]
Vancouver, B.C. – It gets a little mundane doing one on one interviews, so HipHopCanada writer Kassandra Guagliardi and Western Editor Amalia … Read More »
Deezuz – Filthy ft. Guy Woods & Attikus [Video]
Calgary, AB – Deezuz is at it again…this time he’s got some West Coast cats – Guy Woods of the Scale Breakers … Read More »
Defenders of the Faith [Interview]
Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancity veteran duo Concise and Checkmate – who make up the group Defenders of the Faith – are … Read More »
Quake & Kayo – Go Hard ft. SonReal [Video]
Halifax, NS – Brand new visuals for the new Quake and Kayo single “Go Hard” featuring Vancouver’s SonReal. The track was produced … Read More »
Urban Culture Conference and Awards comes to Vancity Aug. 27-28 [News/Video]
Vancouver, B.C. – HipHopCanada is proud to be a sponsor for an innovative new presence in our West Coast scene that will … Read More »
Black Moon in Vancouver with Killawatt Crew and Flipout [PSA]
Vancouver, B.C. – Legendary hip-hoppers Evil D and Buckshot will be taking their phase in Vancouver as Black Moon plays Bar None … Read More »
Atmosphere at the Vogue with Blueprint and Grieves (Live) [Photos/Review]
Vancouver, B.C. – The Vogue Theatre provided an interesting atmosphere for the group Atmosphere’s Family Vacation Tour, a relatively upscale environment for … Read More »
SonReal packs Fortune Sound Club for Where’s Waldo? Release Party [News/Video]
Vancouver, B.C. – By now you must be getting used to hearing the name SonReal… if not from previous releases, the latest … Read More »
Gift of Gab speaks with Infinite Verbal Style [Interview]
Vancouver, B.C. – Gift of Gab was the first MC I ever wanted to interview, but he’s always been just out of … Read More »
Shad gets it in early at Fortune Sound Club with Scion (Live) [Review/Photos]
Vancouver, B.C. – This past weekend Juno Award winnerShad K performed a very early show presented by SCION and Exclaim at Fortune … Read More »
Inspire brings MC Jin, Sol Guy to Vancouver [Photos]
Vancouver, B.C. – Not a lot of MCs would travel halfway across the world – only to get turned around and sent … Read More »
Defenders of the Faith – All Tha Time ft. Bishop Lamont [Video]
Vancouver, B.C. – Ever notice how your phone keeps ringing All Tha Time? Defenders of the Faith certainly know about that… Checkmate … Read More »
Call Him Mista: The Evolution of Hindz [Interview]
Vancouver, B.C. – This guy is everywhere. Mista Hindz seems to infiltrate every aspect of hip-hop culture through his beats, his videos … Read More »
Tre Nyce – Strong [Video]
Vancouver, B.C. – This video is living proof that Tre Nyce loves his city almost as much as he loves his own … Read More »
Sweatshop Union – Makeshift Kingdom [Video]
Vancouver, B.C. – Off the new album The Bill Murray EP, Sweatshop Union presents “Makeshift Kingdom.” It’s got everything one could want … Read More »
Hip-Hop Ain’t Dead It Lives In The North x New School Cool (Blog) [Video]
Vancouver, B.C. – As reported by West Coast and Canadian Prairies Editor Amalia Judith last week, Logik Dat Lad and SonReal recently … Read More »
Sean Price Takes a Hit [Interview]
Vancouver, B.C. – I really like Sean Price. He’s a straightforward kinda guy, and maybe even a little sensitive: the way his … Read More »
Moka Only – Do [Video]
Vancouver, B.C. – Check out the video for “Do” by Moka Only. This one dropped a few years ago on the Vermilion … Read More »
Eliza – Right Now ft. Snak The Ripper [Audio]
Vancouver, B.C. – New single from up and coming R&B singer Eliza called “Right Now” featuring Vancity mainstay Snak The Ripper. “Right … Read More »



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