Checkmate & Concise are a hip-hop/rap duo hailing from Vancouver, B.C. Established officially in 2004,
the duo consists of long time collaborators, and solo artists.
The duo has toured extensively throughout Canada and the western United States, with acts such as Raekwon,
Kardinal Offishal, Ludacris, Ciara, Three 6 Mafia, Rascalz, Lloyd Banks, 2 Live Crew and De La Soul to
name a few. They have also collaborated with a wealth of talented artists including Royce 5’9 (Shady Records),
Daz n Kurupt (Snoop Dogg), Sticky Fingaz (ONYX), Devin the Dude (Rap-A-Lot), Choclair, Swollen Members,
and Reign (Brassmunk).
Checkmate & Concise’s new album “Love & War” is now available on Defenders Music. The new album contains
special guest appearances by Royce Da 5’9, Evil Ebenezer PJ Jericho and production by Hazel.