The MMVAs are just five days away!

Leading the pack this year with five nominations each are Kardinal Offishall, Billy Talent and Massari.

The MuchMusic Video Awards air on MuchMusic and other Chum channels on June 18.

Today, take a look back at some of andPOP’s past interviews with the three artists who earned the most nominations.

Kardinal Offishall
After four years of label woes, Kardinal finally released the follow-up to his breakthrough album, “Firestarter Vol. 1,” late last year. “Fire and Glory” includes the hits “Everyday (Rudebwoy)” and “Heads Up.” Later this summer, look for a remix of “Last Standing Soldier” featuring Bedouin Soundclash.

We spoke to Kardi the day before his album came out in November.
Check out the interview.

Billy Talent
Billy Talent return on June 27 with the band’s sophomore release, “Billy Talent II.” Over the past three years, the band has been touring extensively across North America, performing hits like “River Below” and “Try Honesty.”

andPOP caught up with Billy Talent at the Warped Tour in 2004.
Check out the interview.
And come back closer to the release date to see an all new interview with the band’s lead singer, Ben Kowalewicz.

Massari
The R&B scene is Canada over the past year would have appeared stagnant had it not been for hit after hit from Massari.

Amy Sharaf caught up with Massari in Toronto.
Check out the interview.






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