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Features: Interview

From 2000 to present day, an archive of our hip hop interviews.

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Night of the Living Bassheadz

Night of the Living Bassheadz

Two twin brothers from Edmonton — one emcee, one producer/DJ. They've just released their debut album, "Audio Revolver."

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More Or Les & Fresh Kils

More Or Les & Fresh Kils

We link up with two of the most active Backburner crew members, discussing "The Les Kils EP" and more...

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Subtitle

Subtitle

We talk synths, samplers, tapes and more with Cali rap's tall man, Giovanni Marks aka Subtitle.

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Lazarush

Lazarush

When he isn't spending time with his daughter or rapping, Lazarush is a school teacher on a reserve near Nordeg, Alberta. His new album "Pali Ola" is the sum of his evolution...

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Breez Evahflowin

Breez Evahflowin

A battle rap icon and founding member of the Stronghold crew; Breez has been rapping for well over a decade, but just released his 2nd LP.

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The Joe

The Joe

A rapper and poet from Edmonton and perhaps Alberta’s answer to Pigeon John. Joe created the new independent rap imprint Old Ugly...

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Masta Ace

Masta Ace

It’s refreshing to talk with a rapper who possesses a healthy dose of perspective and experience...

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P-Butta

P-Butta

Rapper P-Butta has moved from Australia to Vancouver and has recently released his album "Entrenched."

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AOK

AOK

Edmonton rapper AOK's debut album was released a year ago and it’s called "If You Don’t Buy this CD the Terrorists Win"...

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Def 3

Def 3

Saskatchewan's Def 3 talks about touring, his new Factor produced album "Drumbo" and much more.

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Marco Polo

Marco Polo

Marco Polo’s story is a hip hop fairytale: make beats, go to recording school, score an internship at a studio with some of the biggest names in rap.

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Snak The Ripper

Snak The Ripper

Vancouver's Snak The Ripper has a new album 'Sex Machine' set to drop in June and a Western Canadian tour planned for the spring.

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Selfhelp

Selfhelp

Seven years after the Bending Mouth project with Thesis Sahib, Selfhelp is now living in Saskatchewan and back with a debut solo album.

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soso & Dj Kutdown

soso & Dj Kutdown

Long time Canadian hip hop producers, soso and Dj Kutdown, recently collloborated their skills on an instrumental album.

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Dragon Fli Empire

Dragon Fli Empire

Calgary rap duo Dragon Fli Empire (Teekay and Dj Cosm) chat about Canadian hip hop, their new album "Redefine" and much more.

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Pip Skid

Pip Skid

We catch up with Pip Skid as he talks Peanuts & Corn, Marathon of Dope, new projects and more...

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Cam the Wizzard

Cam the Wizzard

Cam the Wizzard is arguably the cameo king of Alberta rap. His latest project is a group with Factor and Subtitle.

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KazMega

KazMega

KazMega is an untapped talent, a producer + rapper from Edmonton who few people know about because he has yet to release a debut...

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Twig Courage

Twig Courage

Interesting interview with Straight-Edge emcee Twig Courage of the group XReign of TerrorX.

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Mantrakid

Mantrakid

Producer, rapper, and designer... Mantrakid is a recent transplant to Vancouver Island after spending over 20 years in the prairies.