Johnny Mazaratti, Author at HipHopCanada.com

West Coast Canadian hip-hop mainstay Spictacular

Features

Spictacular Talks Capital Wave, Legacy and West Coast Hip-Hop

TLDR: Our new interview with Spictacular traces his path from artist to West Coast tastemaker, diving into Capital Wave, Latin roots, and Canada’s evolving...

Johnny MazarattiMay 7, 2025

Canadian rapper Kresnt performing his single GRILLZZ.

Music

Kresnt Pays Homage to Early 2000s Southern Rap with “GRILLZZ”

TLDR: Kresnt drops his first single of 2025 with “GRILLZZ,” a Southern hip-hop-inspired banger produced by audiodrugz. The track pays homage to the early...

Johnny MazarattiApril 15, 2025

Nardwuar with Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh

The World

Nardwuar Interviews Carney, Singh Ahead of 2025 Election

TLDR: Nardwuar interviews 2025 election leaders Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh in two high-energy, highly personal videos that blend politics, music, and charisma. Canadian...

Johnny MazarattiApril 10, 2025

Music

Heavy Huddy Blends Nostalgia and Soul With “Oh Darling” Single

TLDR: Budding Toronto singer-songwriter Heavy Huddy drops his first release of 2025 with the catchy new single, “Oh Darling.” Toronto’s own Heavy Huddy is...

Johnny MazarattiApril 2, 2025

An AI-generated image of a man walking in front of a Canadian flag, to represent support for Canada, and Canadian pride.

Features

Elbows Up: 10 Ways to Support Canada Right Now

Homegrown support for Canada has never been stronger. With all that’s been going on recently, it’s important to remember that Canada’s sovereignty, economy, and...

Johnny MazarattiMarch 21, 2025

A photo of a young girl named Cena who has is fighting a rare disease.

The World

Fighting for Cena: A Father’s Battle to Save His Daughter from a Rare Disease

TLDR: Cena Hermus is battling a rare disease, but the $300K treatment she needs isn’t covered by Ontario. After surviving war and earthquakes, her...

Johnny MazarattiMarch 13, 2025

Artwork for the Sayzee-assisted Wave Grease single Tona.

Music

Tona Previews H.O.T.C. 2 With Sayzee-Assisted “Wave Grease”

TLDR: The new Tona single “Wave Grease” featuring Sayzee is out now on Bandcamp, setting the stage for H.O.T.C. 2. The Kount handles the...

Johnny MazarattiMarch 7, 2025

The World

We Are Canadian: Famous Rant Revived After 25 Years

TLDR: CBC Radio host Jeff Douglas updates his iconic Joe Canadian rant with “We Are Canadian,” a rallying cry amid U.S. tariffs and a...

Johnny MazarattiMarch 6, 2025

An AI-generated image of Elon Musk wearing a clown nose after losing his Canadian citizenship.

The World

Not a Real Country? Then Musk Doesn’t Need Canadian Citizenship

TLDR: A petition to revoke the Canadian citizenship of Elon Musk has garnered over 250,000 signatures, reflecting public outrage over his ties to President...

Johnny MazarattiFebruary 25, 2025

Official artwork for the album $$$4U (Some Sexy Songs 4 U) by Drake and PartyNextDoor.

Music

$$$4U: Drake and PartyNextDoor Album Breaks Streaming Record

TLDR: The new Drake and PartyNextDoor album, $$$4U ($ome $exy $ongs 4 U), has broken Apple Music’s record for the biggest R&B/soul album by...

Johnny MazarattiFebruary 16, 2025

Peter Jackson and Dax, with a video camera in the foreground.

News & Press Releases

Peter Jackson and Dax To Release New Single “Believe In Us”

TLDR: Canadian hip-hop artists Peter Jackson and Dax are set to release their first collaboration, “Believe In Us,” on February 21, accompanied by a...

Johnny MazarattiFebruary 5, 2025