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| Believe it or not, 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
