PinnedStarting at the Bottom — Recognising Jay W. McGee and his role as a Canadian Hip-hop pioneer.COVID has claimed one of Canada’s unsung hip-hop pioneers. On January 8, 2021, Jay W. McGee, a Juno-nominated r&b and gospel singer, passed away in Flint, Michigan. McGee lived and performed in Canada for 25 years and collected numerous accolades throughout his career. …Hip Hop8 min readHip Hop8 min read
Mar 15EQ: Welcome to Swellsville.How did two young rappers representing East and West coasts wind up in Vancouver, Canada, and inspire the city’s first generation of Hip-Hop artists? (Originally published in Elements Magazine Book published by FlipNJay Records, 2020.) “Help a Bruva Out” When Allan Landa arrived in Vancouver, little did he know he’d…13 min read13 min read
