This year marks the 25th anniversary of the release of iconic Canadian rap song “Northern Touch”, and the occasion will be celebrated with a one-of-a-kind pop-up event in Toronto.
Released in 1998 by Rascalz, the track — a collaboration with Checkmate, Kardinal Offishall, Thrust and Choclair — is widely considered one of the single most important songs in the history of Canadian hip hop, putting Canadian rap talent on the international radar. READ MORE: Kardinal Offishall, Haviah Mighty, TOBi & More Give Flowers To The Black Icons Who’ve Inspired Them According to a press release, the Northern Touch Pop-Up Event and Celebration will take place on Saturday, Feb.
25 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. ET at Northern Touch Vintage store, located at 612 Richmond Street West in downtown Toronto. Hosted by Master T (former MuchMusic VJ), the event will feature appearances from Juno Award-winner Red 1 (a.k.a.
Rascalz) and Def Jam Recordings executive and “Canada’s Got Talent” judge Kardinal Offishall, while DJ Rxckz will be on hand to spin tunes all night.
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