Articles by Del F. Cowie

Masta Ace

MA_Doom: Son of Yvonne

PUBLISHED Jul 2, 2012

When word first surfaced of this project, it seemed straightforward enough. Revered MC Masta Ace rhyming over beats from MF Doom's critical...

Hip Hop Eh Explores Canada

PUBLISHED Jul 1, 2012

Is there a Canadian hip-hop identity? That's the question explored by Joe Klymkiw's documentary Hip Hop Eh. The answer depends on who you a...

HouseShoes

Let It Go

PUBLISHED Jun 19, 2012

If J. Dilla has been Detroit hip-hop's most influential recent figure, then DJ HouseShoes is the stern, no-frills custodian of that legacy,...

Curren$y

The Stoned Immaculate

PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2012

Curren$y has done more than a few tours of duty; he first surfaced with Master P's No Limit crew, then with Lil Wayne, with a nascent Young...

Michie Mee

PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2012

While the profile of Canadian hip-hop artists has never been higher thanks to the success of artists like Drake and producers like Boi-1da,...

Michie Mee Talks Her Stylus Awards Hall of Fame Honour: "I Was Overwhelmed"

PUBLISHED May 28, 2012

Even though Michie Mee is widely recognized as a pioneer in the Canadian hip-hop scene, the rapper was still surprised when she found out t...

Saukrates

Season One

PUBLISHED Apr 25, 2012

To say this record has been a long time coming would be an understatement. Saukrates has been an influential and continually relevant fixtu...

Saukrates

PUBLISHED Apr 25, 2012

To say this record has been a long time coming would be an understatement. Saukrates has been an influential and continually relevant fixtu...