WAAHLI

Waahli is a Montreal artist born of Haitian parents. Raised in a family where music is omnipresent, he is immersed by the traditional Haitian melodies with artists such as Tabou Combo, Coupé Cloué or Manno Charlemagne. He learned to play the guitar on his own. In spite of a great influence of Haitian music, it is with Hip-Hop that he develops his own style.

In 2004, Waahli co-founded Nomadic Massive, a mythical hip hop group in Montreal. Still active, the group has just completed a new EP recorded during a tour in South America. At the same time, Waahli felt the need to develop a solo project. In 2018, he released his very first album ”Black Soap” followed in 2020 by the EP ”Soap Opera”.

Performed in English, French and Haitian Creole, these songs are a fusion of catchy rhythms at the crossroads of rap and Afro-beat and are a true tribute to Haitian culture.

tARIIIQ

Tariq Bakir (TARiiiQ) is a multi-faceted vocalist, DJ, and producer from Edmonton, AB. His style is versatile and modern yet shows true appreciation and acknowledgments of the roots and foundations. TARiiiQ is built a name for himself through his “true school” boom-bap tracks with fierce bars and jazzy aesthetics. But don’t pigeonhole him to that as he has a vast variety of unreleased tracks spanning from trap, downtempo, psychedelic sounds, and lofi. As he grows and evolves, so does his sound. 

​Starting his journey in music as a DJ Tariq has a depth of knowledge and understanding in all types of music and is aiming to combine all of his influences as he continues to release. He has played notable venues in his hometown of Edmonton including headline performances at the coveted Starlite Room, and festivals including Borealis Festival, Friendzy Fest, North Country Fair and Jazz Fest. He has opened for acts such as Ivy Lab, Afroman, Dizzy Wright, and Jarren Benton. As a DJ Tariq was known for his versatility spinning everything from bass music, house, hip-hop, reggae, dancehall, and more in one set. During his heavy involvement in the electronic music scene, he also picked up the mic and made a name as a live MC, lacing drum and bass and grime sets with his signature rapid flow and cadence. 

J SCOPE

Jerry, professionally known as J SCOPE, is a talented rapper and singer from Ukraine with Nigerian roots. He has a diverse background and a university degree in mining engineering. In addition to his music career, J SCOPE has also worked as a teacher for children, making him a well-rounded individual with a deep understanding of the world.
J SCOPE has always been a leader and a voice for the youth and the streets. He uses his music as a platform to raise awareness and address important issues, always striving to positively impact the world. His charismatic personality and strong leadership skills have made him a role model for many, and his music has inspired countless people to pursue their dreams and stand up for what they believe in.

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