From Linkin Park to Drake: what Maria Qamar listened to growing up in Mississauga

Originally published September 7, 2017

For this q Block Party, we're visiting Mississauga, Ont., with artist Maria Qamar, a.k.a. Hatecopy.

After Qamar moved to Canada from Pakistan with her family, she spent 10 years living in Mississauga, from the age of nine to 19.

From spray painting skateboards to her first cell phone ringtone, from LL Cool J to Linkin Park, Qamar's q Block Party brings us to the Mississauga schools, parks and homes that shaped her.

Below are all of Qamar's musical picks. You can pick up Qamar's new book, Trust no Aunty now. Listen to Qamar's q interview about the book here.

Suzanne Vega, Tom's Diner

LL Cool J feat. Aurelius, Hush

Linkin Park, Breaking the Habit

Drake feat. Trey Songz, Replacement Girl

Click 'Listen' near the top of this page to hear the full segment with Hatecopy.

— Produced by Cora Nijhawan