Checkmate (rapper)

Checkmate is a Canadian hip hop artist from Vancouver. He is most known for guesting on the Rascalz' 1998 single "Northern Touch", which also which featured Kardinal Offishall, Choclair, and Thrust. He has also done work with Rascalz outside "Northern Touch". His 2002 album R.A.W. was nominated at the 2003 Juno Awards for 'Rap Recording of the Year'.[1]

He made a guest appearance on Emily Jordan's eponymous album in 2004.[2]

He is now working with fellow Canadian rapper Concise the Dark Knight as half of the rap group duo Defenders of the Faith.[3] Together they have released several albums including Afrikan Kings.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Juno Awards: Checkmate", Juno Awards, retrieved 2011-06-05
  2. ↑ Richards, Jason (2004) "DISC REVIEW: Emily Jordan", NOW, Vol.23 No.41, June 10, 2004, retrieved 2011-06-05
  3. ↑ http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2011/05/defenders-of-the-faith-interview/
  4. ↑ http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2011/05/defenders-of-the-faith-interview/

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