Friday, February 6, 2026

Canadian hip hop pioneers Maestro Fresh Wes, Michie Mee, Muzion get stamps!

Canada Post has just issued a new series of stamps celebrating Canuck MC's Maestro Fresh Wes, Michie Mee & Muzion!

Here's the scoop from Canada Post...

Our newest commemorative stamps pay tribute to three groundbreaking Canadian hip-hop artists Maestro Fresh Wes, Michie Mee and Muzion. Each of these MCs pioneered a uniquely Canadian identity, with a sound influenced largely by musical styles and rhythms from Jamaica, Trinidad and Haiti. 

Maestro Fresh Wes  propelled Canadian hip-hop into the mainstream with groundbreaking hits that set new industry milestones. 

Michie Mee combined rap with dancehall and reggae to create an iconic sound that captivated fans. 

Montréal-based group Muzion layered French, English and Haitian Creole into their music, injecting the ever-evolving genre with a fresh new vibe. 

Learn more about our Hip-hop in Canada stamps here and pick up a set of today right here. 

Stamp designers: Noël Nanton, Nadia Molinari | typotherapy 

Stamp photographers:  

Maestro Fresh Wes: Wellington Williams; background by Edward James Rissling 

Michie Mee: Getty Images; background by Rick McGinnis (Rick McGinnis Photography) 

Muzion: Brigitte Henry; background by Marie-Michèle Bouchard



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