While mainstream and commercial rap continues to dominate radio and the internet, Jurassic 5’s stop in Vancouver certainly made a case for the enduring love and relevance of backpack rap. Performing the first of two sold out shows at the Commodore Ballroom, the crowd showed up early and excited for the Los Angeles rap collective’s first proper Vancouver show since J5 reunited in 2013. By the time the group took the stage just after 10:15pm, the Commodore was completely packed and the well liquored up crowd was ready to party...