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An illustration of rapper Checkmate, from the set of his May Flowers video shoot.

Music

Checkmate Videos “May Flowers” and “Fly & Incredible” Hit Hard

TLDR: Checkmate drops two standout visuals—”May Flowers” with Concise and “Fly & Incredible”—delivering sharp energy and depth from his Pro Game 2 album. Vancouver...

Johnny MazarattiJune 20, 2025

Checkmate demonstrates his 'pro game' with a performance in Toronto at OVOFest.

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Checkmate Talks Pro Game 2, Legacy and Vancouver Hip-Hop

TLDR: Veteran Vancouver emcee Checkmate shares insights on his latest album Pro Game 2, his approach to music and promotion, and what’s next for...

Capital WaveJune 20, 2025

West Coast Canadian hip-hop mainstay Spictacular

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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

A large crowd at a concert, with a DJ visible in the background.

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Jay Swing & Flipout Talk JUNOfest Energy, New Young Kazh Mixtape, and More

Slow Jam Sundays (SJS) made a memorable Hollywood Theatre debut on Saturday, March 29 as part of this year’s JUNOfest, bringing smooth vibes and...

Capital WaveApril 15, 2025

Music

Kazh & producer G-SCO enlist all-star lineup for Kodefendantz Vol. 2

After making waves with his Merkules and King Benz-assisted “Darth Vader” single, West Coast artist Kazh (aka Young Kazh) is back with his latest...

@HipHopCanadaApril 1, 2022

Music

YVR to YYZ: Concise enlists Checkmate & Tona for ENG-produced “Flight Risk”

Vancouver’s Concise and producer ENG recently joined forces for a new single called “Flight Risk” which you won’t want to miss. “Flight Risk” sees...

@HipHopCanadaApril 28, 2021

DJ Kemo makes directorial debut with W.Y.K.A.M. by Concise

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DJ Kemo makes directorial debut with “W.Y.K.A.M.” by Concise

Vancouver artist Concise recently dropped fresh visuals featuring the directorial debut of legendary West Coast producer DJ Kemo for Vanguards Media. “W.Y.K.A.M.” or ‘What...

@HipHopCanadaMay 19, 2018