Any posts relating to artists/DJs etc. originating from the
West Coast
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KassKills
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Vancouver, British Columbia
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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).
Vancouver, BC – The latest from Madchild comes from his soon-to-be released Lawn Mower Man EP – which can be previewed on …
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Vancouver, BC ? When an up-and-comer like DKay, who’s in the early stages of the rap game, steps up into the Vancity …
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Vancouver, BC – Our West Coast team caught up with some of our favorite rhyme droppers – Odario and Shad – …
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Vancouver, BC – Conscience and hard hitting Arami The Corrector comes correct his latest video “Signs”. The stunning visuals were shot in …
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Vancouver, BC ??Sunday night Yasiin Bey, aka ?Mos Def, wrapped up the West coast leg of his mini concert series at Vancouver’s …
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Vancouver, BC – Swollen Members are back to bring the “Fear” in a brand new music video featuring Snak The Ripper. Catch …
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Vancouver, BC – Tony Mason‘s third official video “Van City” comes from his anticipated album Mason’s World – dropping this month. The …
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Vancouver, BC – Checkmate & Concise recently shot their second video from Love & War with Self Hired and HipHopCanada’s KassKills in …
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Kelowna, BC – Kelowna is the next stop on the road to the 2013 Canadian National DMC Finals. The winner of the …
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Vancouver, BC – Battleaxe fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the release of Lawn Mower Man, and Madchild keeps the anticipation …
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Kelowna, BC – JayWho Productions with Ephin Apparel are bringing Talib Kweli to the Center Of Gravity Launch Party on August 1 …
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Vancouver, BC – We’ve got some new visuals for the track “Mobbin” by Mike Wise – director Blake McRitchie is the man …
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Vancouver, BC – Our East Van boys Friends With The Help are back at it with a new single off the album …
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Vancouver, BC – Hugo Kafumbi drops the “R.I.P. Lil Snupe” (aka “Hood Niggaz”) video which pays homage to a recently killed 18-year-old …
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Vancouver, BC – Alma Mater has been described as a “uniquely obscure hip-hop artist” hailing from Vancity and his debut single and …
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Vancouver, BC – If there’s anything we love more than the semi-experimental live band hip-hop of Vandettas, it’s a video directed by …
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Vancouver, BC – Blueprint Live brought Duck Down’s own Smif-N-Wessun to Vancouver’s Venue Nightclub this past week as a part of the …
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Vancouver, BC – “Nature of the Beast” is the latest in a string of new visuals from Madchild of Swollen Members. The …
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Vancouver, BC – RiFF RAFF puts on a hell of an entertaining show. Venue Nightclub and Blueprint events were host to the …
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Vancouver, BC – With the Beautiful Death Machine tour dates coming to an end, Madchild has switched his focus to his new …
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