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Taaylee G, Tamir, YSN Fab, and Zach Zoya were joined by the original performers Kardinal Offishall, Red1 of Rascalz, Choclair, and Thrust.

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| BY ERIK LEIJON

Watch Taaylee G, Tamir, YSN Fab, And Zach Zoya Perform "Northern Touch" At The Legacy Awards

To celebrate Hip-Hop 50, Complex Canada covers 50 Canadians who helped shape the past, present, and future of hip-hop. This week: From "Northern Touch" to the 2000s.

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| BY DARCY MACDONALD

50 Canadians Who Shaped Canadian Hip-Hop: "Northern Touch" To The 2000s

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One year after Drake put some of his favourite Canadian artists together on one stage, Complex Canada looks at how the artists have done since getting the Drake co-sign.

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| BY ADAM AZIZ

Every Artist Who Played Drake’s All Canadian North Stars Show One Year Later, Ranked

Canadian rap classic “Northern Touch” is turning 25. Kardinal Offishall and Red1 of Rascalz talked about the hit and anniversary party sponsored by D’USSÉ.

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| BY ERIK LEIJON

Kardinal Offishall and Red1 from Rascalz on "Northern Touch" Turning 25

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Canadian hip hop group Rascalz’s game-changing song “Northern Touch,” a pop-up event named will take place in Toronto

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| BY LOUIS PAVLAKOS

"Northern Touch" 25th Anniversary Pop-Up Event To Take Place In Downtown Toronto

Canadian rap legend Kardinal Offishall announced today on his Instagram page that he's joining Def Jam as their latest Global A&R: "I feel incredibly blessed."

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| BY LOUIS PAVLAKOS

Kardinal Offishall Joins Def Jam As Global A&R

Weed has fuelled some of Canada's best bangers. From Drake to Backxwash to Choclair, here are the country's most potent lyrics about getting high.

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| BY KYLE MULLIN

The 20 Best Weed References in Canadian Hip-Hop

In our debut episode of Northern Clutch, the Nigerian-Canadian rapper-singer opens up about his lifelong struggle to preserve his ethnic identity.

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| BY ALEXNINOG

TOBi Is Still Singing Songs of Liberation | Northern Clutch

Our favourite releases from Canadian artists you might have missed in the last month.

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| BY JAYEMKAYEM

Northern Touch: The Best Canadian Songs Of The Month (September)

Our recurring list of the best Canadian releases from the last month is here.

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| BY JAYEMKAYEM

Northern Touch: The Best Canadian Songs Of The Month (July)

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