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

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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...

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TLDR: mgk and Wiz Khalifa reunite on “girl next door,” a nostalgic summer-ready single that already has fans reliving the blog-era 2010s. mgk and...

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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...

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TLDR: Comics culture is evolving online as fans, creators and scholars use social media, webcomics and digital platforms to discuss and shape the medium....

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DaBaby turns up the momentum with the “POP DAT THANG” remix video, bringing in GloRilla, Yung Miami and YKNIECE as the track continues its...

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TLDR: A.D. Carson explores how the debate over using rap lyrics as evidence is back in focus following the April 30, 2026 execution of...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Bishop Brigante and his partner Melanie McVey pose for a selfie. Bishop Brigante and his partner Melanie McVey pose for a selfie.

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March 30 (Today) marks one year since the Canadian hip-hop community lost Bishop Brigante (aka Nickolas Parra) — an artist, entrepreneur and larger-than-life personality...

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TLDR: Hip-hop and house music, once overlooked by the Grammys, have become cultural powerhouses, influencing each other and shaping the global music scene. There...

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With JUNO Week right around the corner, CARAS has unveiled the next wave of performers set to take the stage at the 55th Annual...

Rapper JUNK sits on a stoop in a promotional image for his new EP, Horrible Pleasures. Rapper JUNK sits on a stoop in a promotional image for his new EP, Horrible Pleasures.

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JUNK has never really had the luxury of doing things the easy way. Coming up through Vancouver’s underground scene, his foundation was built in...

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Sayzee has always moved on his own timing. Whether it was his long-running YFRWN (Your Favourite Rapper’s Worst Nightmare) series or the steady run...

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TLDR: Sayzee returns with “Personal Space” and “Insomnia” for Week 6 and 7 of I Hate Mondays, pairing restless late-night energy with a colder,...

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Features

TLDR: A conversation with LVRN co-founder Justice Baiden during The Remix Project’s “Journeys” series explores focus, authenticity, and the long game behind building one...

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TLDR: In the latest episode of The Steady Mobbin Podcast, director M Works reflects on the moments that shaped Toronto rap’s visual era. The...

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TLDR: “Sunrise” marks week five of the weekly Sayzee series, I Hate Mondays, pairing rugged Wild West textures with melodic hooks. By now, Sayzee...

A pink knight and horse are featured on the official artwork for the Sayzee single Wizard Guns. A pink knight and horse are featured on the official artwork for the Sayzee single Wizard Guns.

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TLDR: In week four of I Hate Mondays, Sayzee returns with “Wizard Guns,” a split between frantic chaos and darker pressure as his Monday...

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TLDR: Tona launches Chrome Maxell with two Roho-produced singles, “Dangerous” featuring Adam Bomb and the Skyzoo-assisted “FRFR,” setting a focused tone for the upcoming...

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