As a young local C.E.O of B-Sharp Productions, creative director, lyricist and performer, you might think this kid’s already built his empire. But as he continues to shine right through his darkened days, it’s no joke that he’s just getting started.
Born and raised in New Westminster, Matt Brevner was introduced to rap at ten years [...]
written by: JAMIE CESSFORD
photos by: ALEX YELIZAROV
As I’m sure most of you know, the Olympics brought a wide variety of cultural events with them to help promote the games (as if they needed any). While there was plenty of less mainstream events to attend (like the gay, hiphopera re-envisioning of Romeo and Juliet that was [...]
interview by: WANYEE LI
photos: LINDA DONG
My first experience at a b-boy battle was at the MIGHTY 4 held in December, at Oakridge Centre Mall. I really didn’t know what to expect, but I came away impressed and bouncing with energy. The dance, the music, it just gets to ya. The whole time I had the [...]
interview: KATRINA PERALTA
photos: ALEX YELIZAROV
Two young lyricists from Vancouver also known as Kai and Atlin have teamed up to rise to the top of the Vancouver music scene and taking it by storm one show at a time. Although the word “shottas” arises from a Jamaican slang term for gangsters; who are often feared and [...]
I got the chance to steal some time from the members of Boombox Saints at the premiere of their first music video, ‘Flip It’ on Monday. As busy as they were meeting and greeting friends, family and fans, they were awesome enough to stop for a quick chat.
The Boombox Saints are a collective of three [...]
X-Ecutioners member and legendary turntablist Grand Master Roc Raida died on September 19, 2009.
“The legendary Grand Master Roc Raida has passed away this morning,” a representative for the DJ told AllHipHop.com. “Family and friends will miss him dearly. Please give the family their privacy.”
Check out this tribute performance by DJ CRAZE.
ROC RAIDA TRIBUTE | [...]
