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HHV Features

Northwest Division Interview 2016 (HIP HOP VANCOUVER)

We caught up with Vancouver hip hop duo Northwest Division to discuss their history as a collective, their new album ‘Orange and Black’, collaborating with Rittz from Strange Music, the bi-weekly Strictly Cypher freestyle sessions, celebrity boxing match-ups and if they still “Rap Better and Party Harder”! Purchase NWD – “Orange & Black” on iTunes: … Read more

Royce Da 5’9″ Interview (2016)

Hip Hop Vancouver host John Zee sat down with Detroit rapper Royce Da 5’9 last Thursday before his show at Alexander Gastown. Earlier in the day his new album ‘Layers’ knocked Rihanna from the top spot on Billboards US Hip-Hop/R&B album charts. Royce candidly discussed the album, his top 5 rappers, battle rap, boxing and … Read more

Seasons Fest: Tennyson & Pomo at Fortune Sound Club

Written by: Racquel Villagante Photography by: Taylor Friginette It was the second night of Seasons Electronic Music Fest 2016, and the artist lineup at Fortune Sound Club boasted some of the freshest talent trending on both the local scene and international stage: brother-sister electronic duo from Edmonton, Tennyson and Juno-nominated Vancouver-based multi-instrumentalist & producer, Pomo. … Read more

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Matt Brevner EP Release Party

Written and Photos by: Allie Samborn This Thursday was not only the start of a long weekend, it was the release party for Brevner’s new self-titled EP at Alexander Gastown (Shout out to DJ’ Sailor Gerry & Cherchez la Femme). Rocking out to a jam packed room, Brevner expressed his intense gratitude to the rowdy … Read more

HHVtv – Classified Interview (2016)

Luke Boyd aka Classified has been a longstanding fixture in the Canadian Hip Hop scene and recently he released his 15th album titled ‘Greatful’. John Zee from HipHopVancouver caught up with Classified before his sold-out show at the iconic Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC for an exclusive interview.

Together the two discuss his new album, things he’s grateful for, Classified’s Top 5 Canadian rappers, Maritime kitchen parties, his longevity in the music industry and much more.

Shot on location at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC.
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Produced by: David Dalley and John Zee

Host: John Zee
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Filmed/Edited: David Dalley
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Photography: Ronan Considine
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