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Future and Tyla featured on the artwork for their World Cup anthem Game Time. Future and Tyla featured on the artwork for their World Cup anthem Game Time.

Music

TLDR: Before the opening kickoff of World Cup 2026, Future and Tyla joined forces for “Game Time,” an official FIFA soundtrack single that brings...

Two kids waving the flag of Sudan and throwing up peace signs. Two kids waving the flag of Sudan and throwing up peace signs.

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TLDR: University of Manchester researcher Cathy Wilcock explores how music helped shape the Sudan revolution, building resistance networks, challenging authoritarian rule and inspiring the...

Artwork for Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z Artwork for Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z

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TLDR: As the Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary arrives, Jabari M. Evans examines how Jay-Z’s career reflects hip-hop’s changing relationship with wealth and power. “Reasonable...

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WORLD CUP 2026

Iconic FIFA soccer ball and Vancouver stadium, showcasing urban sports architecture. Iconic FIFA soccer ball and Vancouver stadium, showcasing urban sports architecture.

The World

TLDR: Carleton University’s Francois Brouard examines how World Cup profit extends far beyond the eventual champion, with record prize money, tourism growth and economic...

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Chris Brown leans against a ladder on the artwork for the Chocolate Edition of the BROWN album.

Music

A couple of weeks back, Chris Brown delivered a sweet gift for his fans! The R&B singer released the deluxe edition of his twelfth...

Maestro Fresh Wes and Duane Gibson in a promotional image for The Amazing Race Canada. Maestro Fresh Wes and Duane Gibson in a promotional image for The Amazing Race Canada.

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TLDR: The Amazing Race Canada fans have a new reason to tune in as Canadian rappers Maestro Fresh Wes and D.O. team up for...

Ray Vaughn, Samara Cyn, and Remi Louis Harris pose for a group photo before an interview session. Ray Vaughn, Samara Cyn, and Remi Louis Harris pose for a group photo before an interview session.

Features

TLDR: Ray Vaughn reflects on lyricism, pain, and joining Top Dawg Entertainment while discussing storytelling, Kendrick Lamar, and his journey from Long Beach to...

Artwork for the World Cup album created by Boi-1da. Artwork for the World Cup album created by Boi-1da.

Music

TLDR: What If It All Goes Right sees Toronto legend Boi-1da unite some of Canada’s biggest artists for the nation’s official FIFA World Cup...

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Price Da Boss lights a smoke in a scene from The Man Again music video.

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TLDR: “The Man Again” marks Price Da Boss’ return to DSPs alongside Tuggawar and DJ Snoopy with a catchy new street anthem and video....

Scene from the new Down With Webster video OKAE which features Camm Hunter. Scene from the new Down With Webster video OKAE which features Camm Hunter.

Music

TLDR: Down With Webster step forward with new videos “OKAE” and “Ugly Child,” as Camm Hunter’s presence highlights the rapper’s role within the band...

Three Drake album covers, overlayed with a tweet announcing he had the number one song on Billboard, breaking records. Three Drake album covers, overlayed with a tweet announcing he had the number one song on Billboard, breaking records.

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TLDR: Drake made Billboard history after Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour claimed the top three spots on the Billboard 200 while “Janice STFU”...

Producer ap.melodies looks at his computer in a scene from a news segment covering his connection to Drake. Producer ap.melodies looks at his computer in a scene from a news segment covering his connection to Drake.

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TLDR: ap.melodies is emerging as one of the youngest producers in Drake’s orbit after contributing to Habibti and Maid of Honour. Toronto’s latest rap...

Ottawa rapper Dillin Hoox promoting the Home Land series revival for Summer 2026. Ottawa rapper Dillin Hoox promoting the Home Land series revival for Summer 2026.

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TLDR: Dillin Hoox returns this summer with Home Land, a seven-week rollout revisiting the Kurdish-focused records that helped define his early career. Ottawa rapper...

Drake HIM status concept image featuring album artwork printed on a scorched box with flames in the background. Drake HIM status concept image featuring album artwork printed on a scorched box with flames in the background.

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TLDR: Drake just dropped three albums at once, and if you line them up the right way, there might be a little more going...

An image sliced in four, featuring scenes from new Drake music videos. An image sliced in four, featuring scenes from new Drake music videos.

Features

TLDR: As part of his album rollout, Drake has released 14 music videos in just hours, highlighting key tracks and Canadian production ties. Twelve...

An image split in three, with each part featuring one of the three new Drake album covers. An image split in three, with each part featuring one of the three new Drake album covers.

Music

TLDR: Drake just dropped three albums in one day — Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour — fuelling deep speculation it could be a...

A man wearing a black shirt and a black NY Yankee fitted hat, leans against a red car. A man wearing a black shirt and a black NY Yankee fitted hat, leans against a red car.

Features

For more than 30 years, DJ 151 has been woven into the fabric of Vancouver hip-hop, long before the city’s scene started getting wider...

Canadian soccer player kicks a ball during a match ahead of the Canada 2026 World Cup team tournament on home soil. Canadian soccer player kicks a ball during a match ahead of the Canada 2026 World Cup team tournament on home soil.

The World

The Men’s World Cup will be a unique sporting event for Canadians — and not merely because it’s being co-hosted on Canadian soil or...

Ottawa Jazz Festival 2026 lineup with Wyclef Jean, TOBi, BlakDenim and 646yf4t announced for June 18. Ottawa Jazz Festival 2026 lineup with Wyclef Jean, TOBi, BlakDenim and 646yf4t announced for June 18.

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The Ottawa Jazz Festival is levelling up its lineup with new additions, led by global icon Wyclef Jean while putting a spotlight on Canadian...

A promotional image of recording artist Pat Williams. A promotional image of recording artist Pat Williams.

Music

TLDR: Toronto artist Pat Williams returns with “LANDMARKS,” a reflective alt-R&B track featuring Eric Ryan that explores how memories linger after love fades. Toronto...

Preme and Bryson Tiller in a scene from the Countdown music video. Preme and Bryson Tiller in a scene from the Countdown music video.

Music

TLDR: Preme teams up with Bryson Tiller for “Countdown,” a summer-ready collaboration. The official music video is already gaining momentum, recently surpassing 500K views...

The logo for the Ottawa Jazz Festival. The logo for the Ottawa Jazz Festival.

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The Ottawa Jazz Festival continues to build momentum for its 46th edition, with organizers unveiling another round of artists set to take the stage...

An image split 3 ways featuring the artwork for the I Hate Mondays series by Sayzee - Week 8 to 10. An image split 3 ways featuring the artwork for the I Hate Mondays series by Sayzee - Week 8 to 10.

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TLDR: Over the past three weeks, Sayzee’s I Hate Mondays series continued with Weeks 8 through 10, keeping the weekly momentum strong. HipHopCanada also...

Vancouver artist Terell Safadi, currently promoting his new single One Last Ride. Vancouver artist Terell Safadi, currently promoting his new single One Last Ride.

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Vancouver artist Terell Safadi has never shied away from emotion, but his new single “One Last Ride” pushes into deeply personal territory. The CMW...

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