[blog] Canada Post Honours the Culture That Raised Us

“My heroes never appeared on a stamp.”
— Public Enemy, Fight The Power

Well… that just changed.

For decades, hip-hop has been the soundtrack to the struggle, the hustle, the celebrations, and the voices that refused to be silenced. And now, in a full-circle cultural moment, Canada Post has officially stamped hip-hop into Canadian history.

For the first time ever, Canada Post has launched a commemorative stamp series honoring Canadian hip-hop pioneers as part of its Black History Month program. This isn’t just a collector’s item — this is culture recognition at the highest level.

The series pays tribute to three legendary acts who helped build the foundation of the Canadian hip-hop movement: Maestro Fresh Wes, Michie Mee, and Montreal’s trailblazing trio Muzion.

Maestro Fresh Wes is widely known as the godfather of Canadian hip-hop. When “Let Your Backbone Slide” dropped, the whole country felt it — proving that Canadian voices could stand tall on a global stage.

Michie Mee shattered ceilings for women in hip-hop, blending rap with dancehall energy and Caribbean roots long before it was trendy. Her sound reflected Toronto’s diversity and the power of representation.

Muzion brought something completely new, fusing French, English, and Haitian Creole, showing that hip-hop in Canada wasn’t one voice — it was many.

The stamp designs themselves feel like album covers — bold colors, layered textures, and even glow-in-the-dark effects that mirror the vibrancy of the culture.

Hip-hop was born from resistance, storytelling, and community. And now, it’s officially part of Canada’s permanent record.

Public Enemy said it best — heroes never appeared on a stamp… until now.
And this one? This is for the culture.