![Checkmate & Concise at JoRich April 25 for Love & War release party [News/Album]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2009/12/defenders_of_the_faith_1.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Vancouver, BC – Upon the recent release of Love & War Vancity giants Checkmate & Concise are throwing a party at JoRich … Read More »
Archive Tagged ‘Defenders of the Faith’
![#SOTD | Rascalz – Northern Touch ft. Checkmate, Kardinal Offishall, Thrust & Choclair [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/02/rascalz_1.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
#SOTD | Rascalz – Northern Touch ft. Checkmate, Kardinal Offishall, Thrust & Choclair [Video]
Toronto, ON – This week’s Song of the Day segment has featured some personal Canadian hip-hop picks from the 90′s.
What better way … Read More »
![#SOTD | Checkmate – The Longshot [MP3]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=images/img-holder-large.gif&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
#SOTD | Checkmate – The Longshot [MP3]
Vancouver, BC – This week’s Song of the Day segment features some personal Canadian hip-hop picks from the 90′s. Next up is … Read More »
![Christmas Rappin’ 3 brings Kid Capri and Vancity Giants [News/PSA]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/12/04_xmasrap.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Christmas Rappin’ 3 brings Kid Capri and Vancity Giants [News/PSA]
Vancouver, BC – Christmas Rappin’ has become a favorite Vancity holiday tradition – you always know there’s gonna be a stellar musical … Read More »
![Defenders of the Faith – Killer Elite [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/06/defenders_of_the_faith_killer_elite_front.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Defenders of the Faith – Killer Elite [Mixtape]
Vancouver, BC – Checkmate and Concise have been holding down the V for over a decade. Together they form the group Defenders … Read More »
![Evil Ebenezer x SonReal x Defenders of the Faith x Snak The Ripper x DJ Flipout – Vancouver 2012 Stylus Cypher [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/05/vancouver_2012_stylus_cypher.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Evil Ebenezer x SonReal x Defenders of the Faith x Snak The Ripper x DJ Flipout – Vancouver 2012 Stylus Cypher [Video]
Vancouver, BC – Don’t miss the Vancity edition of the Stylus Awards Cypher 2012 featuring Evil Ebenezer, SonReal, Defenders of the Faith, … Read More »
![Royce Da 5’9″ at Red Room Vancouver (Live) [Photos/Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/02/Royce_59_REDROOM_VANCOUVER_DUFRESNE_8.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Royce Da 5’9″ at Red Room Vancouver (Live) [Photos/Review]
Vancouver, B.C. – When Royce da 5’9” declares that “real hip hop is in the building” you can’t help but believe it: … Read More »
![Editor’s Note: We’re Everywhere, You Ain’t Never There [Blog]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/12/HHCxGDC.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Editor’s Note: We’re Everywhere, You Ain’t Never There [Blog]
Toronto, ON – 2011 is almost over and the time has come for me to re-assert our dominance over this hip-hop thing … Read More »
![JD Era, SonReal and Defenders of the Faith on Coast 2 Coast Volume 167, hosted by Raekwon [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/07/coast_2_coast_vol_167_raekwon_front.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
JD Era, SonReal and Defenders of the Faith on Coast 2 Coast Volume 167, hosted by Raekwon [News]
New York, NY – Big shouts to all the Canadian talent appearing on the latest release from acclaimed mixtape series Coast 2 … Read More »
![Defenders of the Faith – Go Time ft. Bishop Brigante [Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/07/defenders_of_the_faith_1.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Defenders of the Faith – Go Time ft. Bishop Brigante [Audio]
Vancouver, B.C. – Check out this dope West/East coast collaboration called “Go Time” between Defenders of the Faith (Checkmaste and Concise) and … Read More »
![Defenders of the Faith – All Tha Time ft. Bishop Lamont [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/07/defenders_of_the_faith_all_tha_time_ft_bishop_lamont.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Defenders of the Faith – All Tha Time ft. Bishop Lamont [Video]
Vancouver, B.C. – Defenders of the Faith continue to show people why they’re one of the hottest acts on Canada’s West coast. … Read More »
![Defenders of the Faith – Neva Happen [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/05/defenders_of_the_faith_1.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Defenders of the Faith – Neva Happen [Video]
Vancouver, B.C. – New visuals for the “Neva Happen” street video from Defenders of the Faith. Shouts to Checkmate and Concise.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ldbupr0LZ0&NR=1
![Defenders of the Faith [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3948.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
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 »
![Defenders of the Faith – All Tha Time ft. Bishop Lamont [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/05/defenderssmall.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
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 »
![#420 | HeatWave – Smoke Out The Sunroof ft. Concise & Nova [Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/01/heatwave_2.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
#420 | HeatWave – Smoke Out The Sunroof ft. Concise & Nova [Audio]
Vancouver, B.C. – Today’s Song of the Day is “Smoke Out The Sunroof” by HeatWave featuring Concise and Nova. The song appears … Read More »
![Christmas Rappin with Rascalz, Maestro Fresh Wes & Swollen Members (Live) [Photos/Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/12/07_xmasrap.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Christmas Rappin with Rascalz, Maestro Fresh Wes & Swollen Members (Live) [Photos/Review]
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 »
![Rakim with Kyprios and Defenders of the Faith (Live) [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/08/rakim_in_vancouver_1.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Rakim with Kyprios and Defenders of the Faith (Live) [Review]
Vancouver, B.C. – It’s not too often than a hip-hop mastermind like Rakim will drive all the way across the continent – … Read More »
![Skillzbeatz [Prolific Profile]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/08/skillzbeatz_1.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Skillzbeatz [Prolific Profile]
Vancouver, B.C. – Skillzbeatz finds his second home in Vancouver, but is based in the UK where he works with a variety … Read More »
![Rakim, Defenders of the Faith and more to perform in Vancouver August 17th [News/Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/08/rakim_1.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
Rakim, Defenders of the Faith and more to perform in Vancouver August 17th [News/Video]
Vancouver, B.C. – The mighty Rakim Allah will be hitting Vancouver on August 17th, accompanied by local hip-hop acts Defenders of the … Read More »
![HeatWave – WestCoastin’ ft. Checkmate & Concise [Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/07/heatwave_hotter_than_july_front.jpg&h=110&w=120&zc=1&q=60)
HeatWave – WestCoastin’ ft. Checkmate & Concise [Audio]
Vancouver, B.C. – Today’s Song of the Day is a cut off the HeatWave mixtape, Hotter Than July. “WestCoastin’” features the Defenders … Read More »
![Cam’ron’s new “Golden Friends” was produced by Toronto’s KinSmuv [Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/kinsmuv_camron_450x300.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Cam’ron’s new “Golden Friends” was produced by Toronto’s KinSmuv [Audio]")
![Sese - Age of Aquarius [EP] - HipHopCanada.com](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/sese_age_of_aquarius_300x300.jpg "Sese - Age of Aquarius [EP] - HipHopCanada.com")
![Kid Ink interview with Walder [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/07/Kid-INk-450-x-455.jpeg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Kid Ink interview with Walder [Video]")
![Jason Packs – What You Need ft. Ar-Ab [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/jason_packs_what_you_need_450x300_1.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Jason Packs – What You Need ft. Ar-Ab [Video]")
![Immerze – Metropoli$ [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/immerze_metropolis_450x300_1.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Immerze – Metropoli$ [Video]")
![R.O.Z. – Carefree [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/roz_carefree_450x300_1.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "R.O.Z. – Carefree [Video]")
![Zaze – Only God [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/zaze_only_god_450x300.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Zaze – Only God [Video]")
![Drake announces line-up for 2-day 2013 OVO Fest [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/08/drake_10.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Drake announces line-up for 2-day 2013 OVO Fest [News]")
![RNBCanada: Melanie Fiona pens open letter to Lauryn Hill [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/melanie_fiona_lauryn_hill_450x450.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "RNBCanada: Melanie Fiona pens open letter to Lauryn Hill [News]")
![Tona preps for June 15 release of Silverspring Crescent debut [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/tona_weed_alcohol_450x300.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Tona preps for June 15 release of Silverspring Crescent debut [News]")
![Started from the bottom… there’s always next year, Leafs’ fans [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/drake_450x300_4.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Started from the bottom… there’s always next year, Leafs’ fans [News]")
![Fabolous & Pusha T’s Canadian tour starts in Vancity on May 22 [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/fabolous_pusha_t_450x300_1.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Fabolous & Pusha T’s Canadian tour starts in Vancity on May 22 [News]")
![Dillan Ponders – Overdose [LP]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Dillan-Ponders-Overdose-LP-Artwork.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Dillan Ponders – Overdose [LP]")
![Dirty Radio – Lick 1.0 (EP) [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/dirty_radio_lick_1_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Dirty Radio – Lick 1.0 (EP) [Review]")
![Jimmy B – Jimmy Eats World Redux [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Jimmy-B-JEWRedux-Cover.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Jimmy B – Jimmy Eats World Redux [Mixtape]")
![Cut Throat Mafia – New Age Mob [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/cut_throat_mafia_new_age_mob_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Cut Throat Mafia – New Age Mob [Mixtape]")
![Gangis Khan aka Camoflauge – Ninja Music: The Andy Burner Project [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/gangis_khan_camoflauge_ninja_music_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Gangis Khan aka Camoflauge – Ninja Music: The Andy Burner Project [Mixtape]")
![J. Thaddeus at his best with new mixtape My Best Is Yet To Come [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Thaddeus_Best_450by450-Mixtape-Cover.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "J. Thaddeus at his best with new mixtape My Best Is Yet To Come [Review]")
![Emotionz – On The Up & Up: A Collection Of Songs [Album]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/emotionz_on_the_up_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Emotionz – On The Up & Up: A Collection Of Songs [Album]")
![Dusty Wallace – The Money Train Mechanic [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Dusty_Wallace_Ranny_Santiago_Sterlyng_Shap_Jay-front-large.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Dusty Wallace – The Money Train Mechanic [Mixtape]")
![Marco Polo – Newport Authority 2 [Album]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Marco-Polo-Newport-Authrority-2-Front-Cover.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Marco Polo – Newport Authority 2 [Album]")
![Oscar O’Malley – CoKo BaJio [Video] #DutchysCorner](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/oscar_omalley_coko_bajio_450x300_1.jpg&w=300&h=200&zc=1&q=60 "Oscar O’Malley – CoKo BaJio [Video] #DutchysCorner")
![Caustic vs JC at KOTD West Coast’s Alcatraz event [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/caustic_vs_jc_kotd_450x300_1.jpg&w=300&h=200&zc=1&q=60 "Caustic vs JC at KOTD West Coast’s Alcatraz event [Video]")
![Dirty Radio – Lick 1.0 (EP) [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/dirty_radio_lick_1_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![J. Thaddeus at his best with new mixtape My Best Is Yet To Come [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Thaddeus_Best_450by450-Mixtape-Cover.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
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![Pete Rock and CL Smooth shut down Bar None with the Killawatt crew [Photos]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Pete-Rock-CL-Smooth-with-Killawatt-11.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Waka Flocka Live in Toronto March 31 [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/waka-flocka-flame.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Shi Wisdom performing live May 24 featuring special guest: Lion Babe from NYC [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Shi-Wisdom-Lion-Babe.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Shi Wisdom performing live May 24 featuring special guest: Lion Babe from NYC [News]")
![Andre Nickatina live at Wrongbar in Toronto on May 15 [News/Contest]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/10/NickatinaInterview1.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Andre Nickatina live at Wrongbar in Toronto on May 15 [News/Contest]")
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