Breaking the Cycle: A Prairie Rap Renaissance
A. DavisJan 22, 2026
The independent music scene is often a reflection of the landscapes that birthed it—vast, sometimes isolating, and deeply rooted in a sense of place. In the...
“Lethal Test Pressings” – Epic
O. KnightDec 31, 2025
Epic is a foundational pillar of the Canadian Prairie rap scene, originally hailing from Saskatoon and now based in Edmonton. His career, which began in the late 1990s...
Chadio & The Gumshoe Strut – Root Sellers
A. DavisJun 29, 2025
🌱 Root Sellers by Chadio & The Gumshoe Strut: Underground Icons in Full Bloom Underground hip-hop rarely gets the archival treatment it deserves, but Root...
Epic x Deadly Stare – Chickpeas
O. KnightMar 26, 2025
Epic’s Chickpeas, produced by Deadly Stare, is a masterclass in contrast. The track unfolds like a diary entry, with Epic—a Saskatoon-born rap veteran...
“Turntables in the Van” – Epic, Deadly Stare
A. DavisMar 06, 2025
Boom bap meets the open road in Epic x Deadly Stare’s latest track, “Turntables in the Van.” A brash and bold anthem for touring artists, this song...
FORTYONE-TWO – ZOMBIE
V. ChenMay 14, 2024
FORTYONE-TWO Enterprises LLC presents the dynamic and multifaceted artist FORTYONE-TWO. With a fusion of hip-hop, conscious rap, boom bap, and alternative hip-hop,...
Knoweye – Iris Idioms
L TateMay 07, 2024
Introducing Knoweye, a fresh voice in the music scene, making waves with their latest track, “Iris Idioms.” Released under the Yk label, this BoomBap gem is...
“Hold It Down” – Epic,rob crooks
R. SinclairMay 01, 2024
Epic, a revered figure in the hip-hop scene, returns with a bang after 15 years with his latest single, “Hold It Down.” Hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,...
“Cyber Tai-Chi” – H-A-M(Hustle-And-Motivate)
M. RodriquezApr 10, 2024
H-A-M, short for Hustle And Motivate, is an emerging artist in the realm of Rap and Conscious Hip-Hop. With a penchant for blending experimental beats with...
“Math Ain’t Mathin” – MalcolmXtasy
MalcolmXtasy is an artist who has been making waves in the hip-hop scene for the past two years. With a unique blend of old-school hip-hop, conscious lyricism, and...