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.

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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Madchild – Tiger Style [Video]

May 22nd, 2013 by @HipHopCanada | 1 Comment

Vancouver, BC – Battleaxe Warrior Madchild presents his latest video for a tune called “Tiger Style.” The video was directed by Big … Read More »

Bishop Lamont, Chin Injeti and Defenders of the Faith (Live)[Review][Photo Gallery]

Jan 19th, 2011 by @AmaliaJude | 2 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – Fortune Sound Club hosted the first performance of Bishop Lamont – formerly of Dre’s Aftermath label – to an … Read More »

Evil Ebenezer and Ephin Apparel bring Iced Out Tour to Surrey, B.C. on Jan. 20 [News]

Jan 19th, 2011 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Surrey, B.C. – Ephin Apparel brings you the Iced Out Tour from Camobear Records recording artist Evil Ebenezer on Thursday, Jan. 20 … Read More »

DJ Kemo remembers brother Sazon Diamante

Jan 18th, 2011 by @AmaliaJude | 4 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – This February marks the ten-year anniversary celebrating the life of Sazon Diamante – a well-loved Vancouver MC and brother … Read More »

10th annual celebration of life for Sazon Diamante to take place in Vancouver on Feb. 9 [News]

Jan 14th, 2011 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – Aspiring West coast artist Sazon Diamante passed away tragically at a young age in 2001 and on February 9th … Read More »

2011 Stylus Group announces 6th Annual National Awards Show and SpinFest Conference dates expanded to Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto [PSA]

Jan 13th, 2011 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Toronto, ON – Embarking on the sixth year of celebration, The Stylus Group is proud to announce Pioneer DJ will present this … Read More »

Swollen Members MC Mad Child barred from U.S. [News]

Jan 7th, 2011 by @HipHopCanada | 2 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – Recording artist Mad Child aka Shane Bunting of the award-winning group Swollen Members was recently held by customs agents … Read More »

k-os prepares for release of new studio album BLack on BLond [News]

Jan 6th, 2011 by @HipHopCanada | 1 Comment

Vancouver, B.C. – Internationally renowned Toronto artist k-os is preparing for the release of his new album BLack on BLond. Fans should … Read More »

Three time hip-hop JUNO Nominee DL Incognito & Len Bowen announce tour dates for Western Canada [PSA]

Jan 6th, 2011 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Toronto, ON – On Wednesday, February 2nd, URBNET recording artists DL Incognito and Len Bowen will begin a 10 date Western Canada … Read More »

Evil Ebenezer – Step To [Video]

Jan 6th, 2011 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Barkerville, B.C. – New visuals for “Step To” by Camobear Records artist Evil Ebenezer. This Is Evil’s fourth video off his new … Read More »

Evil Ebenezer to tour Western Canada this January [News]

Jan 5th, 2011 by @AmaliaJude | 0 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – West Coast rapper Evil Ebenezer could be coming to a town near you this month on his Iced Out … Read More »

Evil Ebenezer – Scarecrow [Video]

Jan 5th, 2011 by @HipHopCanada | 1 Comment

Vancouver, B.C. – “Scarecrow” is the third video from the new Evil Ebenezer album Evil Eye. The video was directed by D. … Read More »

Jeff Spec – Stop ft. NaRai [Audio/Video]

Jan 3rd, 2011 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – Check out the visuals for the new Jeff Spec video “Stop” featuring NaRai. The video was directed by mcenroe … Read More »

Christmas Rappin with Rascalz, Maestro Fresh Wes & Swollen Members (Live) [Photos/Review]

Dec 28th, 2010 by @AmaliaJude | 2 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – The Christmas Rappin party at Bar None featured nothing but old-school vibes, 90s hip-hop, R&B and Dancehall music. What … Read More »

Pulling Strings Part 2 – Flipout [Interview]

Dec 24th, 2010 by @AmaliaJude | 1 Comment

Vancouver, B.C. – Flipout dislikes camping, skiing, and DJs who fail to play the classics. He’s quite definitive in his views, and … Read More »

SonReal – Clap For Me [Video]

Dec 24th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – Check out the new visuals for “Clap For Me” by SonReal. The video was filmed and edited by Dane … Read More »

Moka Only – Martian Xmas 2010 [Review]

Dec 20th, 2010 by @AmaliaJude | 1 Comment

Vancouver, B.C. – Moka Only’s 7th annual Martian Xmas album has finally arrived: Martian Xmas was never intended to be a ‘standard … Read More »

SonReal – Clap For Me [Audio]

Dec 19th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – New single by SonReal called “Clap For Me” produced by Chanes. This is HipHopCanada’s Song of the Day.

Nardwuar vs. J. Cole (Interview) [Video]

Dec 16th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Shad rates Canadian rap peers Drake, K’naan and k-os [Article]

Dec 15th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 2 Comments

London, ON – In Canada, hip-hop has historically taken a backseat to internationally acclaimed indie rock, quirky pop and earnest folk. But … Read More »

SonReal – Already There ft. Rich Kidd [Audio]

Dec 13th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – New single from SonReal called “Already There” featuring producer/MC Rich Kidd. The track was produced by Vokab and Big … Read More »

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