CLAIRMONT THE SECOND
Clairmont The Second Born in 1997 in Weston; Clairmont The Second (born in the Weston neighborhood of Toronto) is a visionary artist whose creativity knows no limits. With a sound that echoes both the past and future, his music is not of this time, but of something greater. Inviting listeners into a celestial environment shaped by sonic curiosity, raw honesty, and deep introspection, Clairmont's music & visuals craft experiences that feel familiar yet uncharted. Clairmont pushes the boundaries creating unique auditory landscapes and albums that feel more like film scores. With multiple Polaris Prize long-list nominations, a 2018 Juno nomination, the 2019 Prism Prize Hi-Fidelity Award, and many more accolades, Clairmont's legend continues to unfold, one note at a time, crafting a future where art is as limitless as imagination itself.
LEILA DEY
Born in Jamaica and raised in Toronto, Leila Dey has solidified her presence as a transformative R&B singer and songwriter, intertwining her rich cultural heritage with the vibrant energy of Toronto's music scene. Her breakout project, DETOUR, released in 2021, marked a significant milestone. This album, accompanied by a visual EP, provided an immersive experience – blending music with cinematic storytelling, and was lauded on various digital platforms and radio stations. She joined Jessie Reyez on the "Yessie Tour," captivating over 30,000 fans across North America. Leila Dey's journey from a promising local talent to an internationally-recognized R&B singer/songwriter exemplifies her resilience, exceptional talent, and deep connection with her audience.
ADRIA KAIN
Adria Kain is a Toronto based artist known for sharing raw and honest lived experiences through her soul filled melodies and thought provoking lyricism. She came up through The Remix Project with DVSN's Daniel Daley and Jessie Reyez. Her vocal range and unique tone quickly set her apart and has garnered acclaim from Complex, Fader, CBC and many more. Early on in her career, she sang the hook for PARTYNEXTDOOR's 'Thirsty'. Recently, her project When Flowers Bloom has been landing her new found traction, such as a JUNO nomination, as well as a nomination for a Polaris Prize, and a COLORS performance which blew away the likes of TI, Lena Waithe, Rapsody, Joe Budden & more.
TRP.P
TRP.P (pronounced “TRIP-ee”) is an R&B/hiphop duo hailing from Toronto, Canada. The duo consists of Truss (music producer / singer) and Phoenix Pagliacci (rapper / singer). Their collective sound was introduced to the world in 2017 with the release of their self-titled EP, TRP.P. Since then, their unique voices and clever lyricism have continued to add a modern twist to their 80’s/90’s inspired repertoire. The duos captivating and playful energy on stage has taken them across the country, performing at festivals such as Toronto Pride, POP! Montreal, Wavelength, Hillside and Soundtrack Fest. It has also taken them around the world, hitting stages in Brazil and The Netherlands, and given them a chance to open for superstars such as Kehlani, Ashanti, TI and Nelly.
ROSHIN
Roshin is a creative born and living in Toronto. He raps, sings and plays rudimentary keyboard lines that will get stuck in your head. Though working in genres ranging from techno to pop, Roshin is most at home in hip hop. He makes up 1/2 of Essex Boys & 1/3 of BBRC.
DATSUNN
As a prolific content creator, you may be familiar with Datsunn from his Twitch streams, his captivating Instagram beat making videos, or his collaborations with major brands like Native Instruments, Roland, and many more. But no matter how you arrive, Datsunn’s entrancing blend of classic hip hop, soul, and R&B will entice you to stick around. Citing influences that run the gamut from J Dilla to Lewis Taylor, Datsunn has perfected an ultra-smooth brand of engrossing eclecticism that is as fresh as it is familiar. With a sound that spans across an impressive range of styles and eras, Datsunn represents an exciting new wave of music coming out of Windsor, Ontario, and it’s connection to Detroit, Michigan.
BEAUGÉ
Beaugé experienced the loss, incarceration, and fast living many artists glamourize today. This backgroud informs the creative choices found in his music. The son of respected poet/novelist and Haitan politcal exile Jacquline Beaugé Rosier. Dojo Bonski aka Beaugé has quiety built relationships, while honing his sound with his team (Ethics Gallardo, Just Unlimited, Dwayne Graham). Beaugé most recent project Watchtower was released as a duo with vocalist Soliel, and he is currently preparing his new solo album for release later this year.
ELAQUENT
Elaquent has seen music through two prisms. On one hand, the producer born Sona Elango has witnessed its power as a connective tissue that brings people in a city - a culture - together. Unifying. On the other, he understands just how deeply isolated one must be to find new corners of his own psyche. A native of Guelph, Ontario, Elaquent grew up without access to the infrastructure that’s readily available in a major city, and had little direction in terms of learning how to craft beats, or to play live. That forced him to learn by trial and error - but it also freed him from the cynical types of networking that gobbles up the time of creative people in coastal cities. And when he finally emerged with his own sound, Elaquent got to work establishing just the kind of scene he had been missing in his formative years. With a sprawling catalog that includes dozens of projects and countless remixes, Elaquent has become one of beat music’s most compelling figures - despite living thousands of miles from its Los Angeles epicenter.
OBUXUM
OBUXUM is a Toronto based Somali-Canadian producer and beat maker, whose lush and characteristic sound celebrates story telling. She has released two projects, H.E.R. (2018) and Re-Birth (2019). According to OBUXUM “I have a willingness to always experiment, and create small worlds of their own, that have their own meanings. I am not a fixed artist; you can never expect one kind of sound from me.” She has made her presence known with notable festival performances at MUTEK Montreal, Wavelength Festival, Kazoo! Fest, Toronto PRIDE, Electric Eclectics, and Venus Fest.
