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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 »

k-os: The Fourth Fugee [Interview]

Oct 22nd, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 3 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – “k-os that actually ends up on the record maybe is sometimes a bit ahead of his time.” That statement … Read More »

K’naan, Shad and Chin at the Malkin Bowl (Live) [Photos/Review]

Sep 27th, 2010 by @AmaliaJude | 2 Comments

Vancouver, B.C. – It can’t get more West Coast than this: a rainy evening at Stanley Park, featuring both hometown heroes and … Read More »

K’naan & Shad to perform tonight at Malkin Bowl in Vancouver [News]

Sep 25th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 1 Comment

Vancouver, B.C. – Fresh off a performance at Victoria’s Rifflandia 3 Festival, K’naan, comes to Vancouver’s Malkin Bowl at Stanley Park today … Read More »

Shad speaks to Vancity’s Early Risers [Interview/Video]

Sep 25th, 2010 by @AmaliaJude | 1 Comment

Vancouver, B.C. – Shad is more than just another intelligent emcee. He uses simple language to convey complex ideas. You can watch … Read More »

DJ Power – Outta This World [Mixtape]

Aug 15th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

New York, NY – The award-winning remix king DJ Power releases a brand new electro remix CD called Outta This World, free … Read More »

K’naan – Take a Minute [Video]

Aug 1st, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 1 Comment

Toronto, ON – This is the new video from K’naan for his latest single “Take a Minute”. It’s one of the hottest … Read More »

Canadian Choice Cuts – July 25/10 [Audio]

Jul 25th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 1 Comment

The Canadian Choice Cuts are a list of 10 new Canadian singles selected by the ‘Choice Cuts Council’ on a weekly basis. … Read More »

K’naan – Smile [Audio]

Jul 18th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Toronto, ON – Today’s Song of the Day is an older joint from K’naan called “Smile” off his album The Dusty Foot … Read More »

Canadian hip-hop honoured at 2010 MuchMusic Video Awards [News]

Jun 20th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 1 Comment

Toronto, ON – Canadian and International stars of all types flocked to Toronto Sunday night for the 2010 MuchMusic Awards. Canadian hip-hop … Read More »

Shad & K’naan team up for Fall tour [News]

Jun 17th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

London, ON – Shad and K’naan have teamed up for a fall tour that will bring the pair to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, … Read More »

K’naan, BEP, Alicia Keys and more kick off World Cup 2010 [News]

Jun 10th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Johannesburg, SA – His song “Wavin’ Flag” is the official anthem to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and now K’naan … Read More »

Drake lands Billboard Magazine cover story for May 29th issue [News]

May 27th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Toronto, ON – Congratulations to Drake for locking the Billboard Magazine cover story for their May 29, 2010 issue. Drake takes the … Read More »

4 Canadians nominated, 12 nominations in total for 2010 BET Awards [News]

May 20th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Toronto, ON – Not everyone in Canada has access to BET (Black Entertainment Television) but if access is available, it’s highly recommended that you … Read More »

Nas & Damien Marley – Africa Must Wake Up ft. K’naan [Audio]

May 11th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 2 Comments

Toronto, ON – In the midst of “Wavin Flag” becoming one of the biggest songs in the world, K’naan made another power … Read More »

K’naan – Wavin’ Flag (RMX) ft. will.i.am

Apr 30th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 2 Comments

Toronto, ON – Caught this on CityOnMyBack. This is the “Wavin’ Flag (RMX)” by K’naan featuring will.i.am (of the Black Eyed Peas) … Read More »

K’naan – Wavin’ Flag – Young Artists For Haiti [Video]

Mar 12th, 2010 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Toronto, ON – Don’t miss this highly inspirational display of Canadian talent in the “Wavin’ Flag (Young Artists For Haiti Remix)” brought … Read More »