Story 002 · Vancouver
KILL CUPID ENTERS HIS ANTISOCIAL ROCKSTAR ERA
The Vancouver underground artist brings rock influence into his rap foundations as he prepares his debut album, ANTISOCIAL ROCKSTAR.
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01Kelowna
Miggs The Chemist
Hip-hop / Rap
A Kelowna-based artist and event manager with the 2025 EP “Cloud 9,” the 2024 album “Flexed Up,” and a growing run of local live appearances.
Photo: Spotify artist profile02Vancouver
Kill Cupid
Rage Rap / Melodic Rap / Emo Rap / Trap
A Vancouver underground artist merging rap foundations with rock influence, now preparing his debut album, “ANTISOCIAL ROCKSTAR.”
Photo: Courtesy of Kill Cupid
03Vancouver
Tennants
Hip-hop / Rap
A Vancouver rapper known for packed hometown shows and a high-energy presence that follows him wherever he goes.
Photo: Courtesy of Tennants
04Canada
Critikz
Hip-hop / Rap
An emerging artist blending authentic storytelling, emotion and modern hip-hop while building a sound that remains uniquely his own.
Photo: Courtesy of Critikz
05Canada
9CLOUDZ
Multidisciplinary artist
A multi-talented Canadian artist creating across music, painting and other mediums to inspire unapologetic self-expression, healing and connection.
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