“U on U” is a slow but inviting taste of soul that keeps you tied and hooked throughout the song. Reminiscing on heavy influences and tasting what Summer Walker brings to American audiences, AUDRÉ brings to Toronto. Her smooth voice, paired with a mellowed-out beat, reminds you that heartbreak doesn’t need to be extreme or violent; it can also be beautiful. It’s new to me, but I constantly revisit it after hearing it for the very first time. AUDRÉ’s sound has been able to captivate me and keep me hooked onto her sound with one song. This introduced me to the genre of soul that I have been heavily missing out on but will no longer be able to ignore.

A panel discussion geared towards artist teams/managers, diving into the intricacies and core topics of scaling an artist’s business and representing talent in the modern music landscape.

Jasmine Kiara Rowe Samadhdin recently travelled from her home in Toronto, Canada, to visit Guyana for the first time to explore her Guyanese roots. Her first impression of the country is quite interesting, noting our rich culture, hospitality and people in oneness. Her father is Guyanese and is from Agricola, while her mother is of East Indian descent, a Jamaican who lived in England and then relocated to Canada.

The night’s powerful performances – ranging from Kenn Lewis’ smooth steel drums, to Jasmine Kiara’s silky R&B vocals, and Desiree McKenzie’s striking spoken-word – created an upbeat and positive atmosphere. No matter who was on stage, people were smiling, laughing, dancing, and having a great time.