Temple Heads – Official Description
Temple Heads is a West Coast hip-hop collective led by Wilkshake (Brendon Wilkie) and powered by a lineup of raw talent, sharp lyricism, and innovative production. Based out of Vancouver Island and rooted in the Temple of Bars movement, Temple Heads brings together emcees, poets, and producers dedicated to keeping real hip-hop alive.
The crew features:
Wilkshake, Lady Poetic, UNIEK Beats, AK the MC, Jpic (Pick & Choose), and Forces Unknown, with El Iggy handling samples, intros, and special features. Engineered and mixed by Amol “Yomolify” Sidhu, the Temple Heads sound blends classic boom-bap vibes with modern grit, storytelling, and cultural depth.
Temple Heads is known for:
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Elite lyricism and punchline-heavy verses
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Original production crafted by UNIEK Beats and the team
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Collaborations with legends like Canibus, Apathy, and more
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Live shows, call-in hip-hop sessions, and community engagement
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A unified mission to build a platform for independent artists and real emcees across the Temple of Bars network
Whether it's on stage, on mic, or on screen, Temple Heads delivers authentic, uncompromising hip-hop that represents the North Island and Canadian rap culture proudly.
Temple Heads — Where real bars live.