As well as being a stop off for major American acts touring Canada, CKUT’s studios were the epicenter of experimentation, where the multilingualism endemic to Quebec met influences from the Haitian diaspora. Collectives more openly fused cultures, spitting franglais lyrics that brought together white and black youth through harnessing the accessibility of the FM signal.

This culture of openness extended across both age and gender, offering opportunities for young female rappers looking for a start in a male dominated field. As Skandal - known for her part on Rainmen’s ‘Pas D’chilling’- describes in her interview with DJ Pro V on All Da Way Live, every artist and vocalist, big and small, contributed to this diverse scene, forming a ‘musical quilt’ where everyone played and had their part.

Underground Hip Hop is still a big part of CKUT's programming and can be heard daily on the station.

Here are some words about Nina, written by The Cabot Square Project:

Nina is an Inuvialuit /Chipweyan from Fort Smith, NWT. She is a proud mother of three and a multi-talented artist A 60s Scoop Survivor, Nina graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Human Sciences, a DEP in accounting and a DEP in Social Work.

An accomplished throat singer, drummer and cellist, Nina has performed all over the world including recently an impromptu performance with musician Bobby McFerrin.

She is presently part of the group Oktoecho directed by Katia Makdissi Warren. As well she sits on the Board of Directors for the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal, for the Legacy of Hope Foundation as well as for the National Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Network.

Tons of hip hop history and musical evolution from being a metal kid to hip hop head. Great stories about hosting Off The Hook when it aired late night - 2am - 4am - and the rappers roll in 30-40 deep after the bars close.

All Da Way Live Radio hosts Widget and Pro-V take advantage of this COVID lock down to interview Montreal OG Don Smooth (former host, producer of Street Sounds on K103 Radio).

DJ Genius & The Prophet aired on CKUT early 90s. Two McGill students who DJ'd frat parties and then created a radio show and ruled the clubs with their blend of hip hop house and reggae.

The Prophet aka Dave Welchsler, went on to be the Assistant Direct on Marvel Studios Neflix series as well other feature films.

DJ Genius aka Jeremy Harding returned to Jamaica where he produced Beenie Man's Who Am I? (Sim Simma) Assassin, Something's Gotta Give, Mr. Vegas - Nike Air (Hands in the Air) and worked extensively with Sean Paul - just to drop a few names.

Show hosted by Francois Letourneau.

Only CKUT can get interviews like this from renowned artists, it's like they are talking to family.

Skills Link was a programme CKUT ran with the Cote Des Neige Black Community Center, empowering youth through media skills in April 2013. The radio show they hosted was called Speak Your Mind Radio.

They cover the inspiration behind The Harder They Come and Many Rivers to Cross, riots in Brixton, and his commitment to uplifting his audience.

In town for POP Montreal 2011, the brothers stopped by CKUT's If You Got Ears, treating listeners to a live rendition of their entrancing psychedelia.

The DJ accompanying Edwin is "the other Floridian in the room," his brother Andy.

Andy also worked at CKUT while making music and studying at McGill University, and this archive captures these Florida brothers working their one-of-a-kind magic on our flagship music program New Shit.

On November 19, 2009 amateur and veteran sound-makers created an enclosed area with large swaths of fabric, turned off the lights... and made radio. The audience was inside the box, the performers were on the outside. Rest your eyes and let the sounds of CKUT tickle your ears. Featuring Rachel Ní Chuinn, Neil Griffin, Liz Pieries, Nick Dodd, Tony Vaughn, Rafael Sacramento, Nimalan Yoganathan, Erin Weisgerber, Eric Boivin, Caroline Kunzle, Courtney Kirkby, Cathy Inouye, Dominique Ferraton, Nathaly Arraiz, and the CKUT Circuit Workshop.

Len had a run on commercial radio where he accidentally dropped the F-bomb over the air, and then ended up on CKUT as the host of Dobbin’s Den in 1995. Len scripted each show trying to extend his appreciation for the music with the respect and attention he gave to presenting it. Oliver Jones wrote the theme song to Dobbins Den.

On July 17th 2009 CKUT hosted a radio wake for Len, inviting friends and past CKUT programmers, Drew Duncan and Michael Chamberlain to come to the station and share stories about Len. It was a special five hour long celebration.

The rapper elaborates on the LP, Stereotypes Incorporated. Just as the title suggests, the Narcicyst explains how the tracks attempts to break through the stereotypes the media portrays of the Iraqi people. He also reminisces on how he started his hip-hop career and the response he has received for being an Iraqi MC.

Khalid and Beans discuss the punk aesthetic of Anti Pop Consortium and the pressure of conformity post 9/11 and the importance of family.