SHIFTER talks with Ethiopian-born, Toronto-based R&B artist Andye about his musical journey, recent singles “Centrefold” and “Easy”, and more. “When I write my music, I talk from my perspective…the goal for this project is to make everything about me.” -Andye Years after his music first gained traction on TikTok, Ethiopian-born, Toronto-raised artist Andye is entering a new chapter with a clearer sense of his sound. His latest singles “Centerfold” and “Easy” introduce a new era for the homegrown artist as a more intentional sound, a transformation he credits both to his approach to creating music and the people he has…
Author: Yusuf Seid
Calgary-based, Zimbabwean Afro R&B artist Kuzi Cee goes back to his roots sonically with his latest single “Rain” about the space between heartbreak and hope. “We gotta keep the foot on the pedal and releasing music is the name of the game right now.” -Kuzi Cee Afrobeats and R&B have reshaped the sound of popular music in the last two decades, opening the door to African rhythms and the emotional storytelling of early-2000s R&B. For Calgary-based Afro R&B artist Kuzi Cee, the blend between the two comes naturally. “I recently dove back into finding my roots with the production and…
