Waahli

26 novembre 2021 - 1059 vues

Waahli (aka Wyzah) was born in Montreal to Haitian parents. His father a musician as well, Waahli knew at an early age that music would play an intricate part of his life. Solo artist and proud member of Montreal hip hop super-group Nomadic Massive, he is a self-taught jack of many trades. Rhyming (English, French, Creole), freestyling, guitar playing – nothing is left untouched after this lyricist hits the stage.

Waahli has shared a stage with such acts as Guru, Antibalas, Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Georgia Anne Muldrow, Blackalicious, K’naan and Wyclef Jean. With his high energy and ability to wrap words while spitting syllables over rhythmic beats, Waahli captivates audiences with explosive performances. His musical styles and influences range from traditional, to soul, funk and Jazz. He gravitates to the conscious sounds of Native Tongues and affiliates. The Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, J-Dilla, and KRS-One have all served as inspirations (to name a few). Beyond his musical influences, Waahli also derives inspiration from the work of black activists such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Brother Malcom X, who gave voice to many.

Waahli’s musical career took off in 2002 when he finished second in the English Rap category at Montreal’s Hip Hop 4 Ever contest and was granted the opportunity to perform in various cities across Mexico. He has also participated at the 2004 and 2006 Cuban Hip Hop Symposiums, performing with Nomadic Massive. Never working in a vacuum, Waahli has always seen his music as an extension of his community involvement. Following the earthquake in Haiti in 2010, he had the opportunity to travel there and facilitate rhyme-writing workshops with marginalized youth in Carrefour Feuilles (PAP), part of an effort to further youth development through art with the Haitian organisation Aprosifa. As Waahli’s passion has grown, his musical career has also taken him to places like France, Brazil, and French Guyana, where he has collaborated with many other artists.

Waahli launched and promoted Montreal’s highly popular hip hop revival nights, bringing together local musicians, singers and emcees to revamp their favourite hip hop classics. Using a fresh and innovative approach, from backing the artists with a live band to hyping each event with its own elaborate promo video, Waahli’s brain child quickly developed a cult following. It was even presented as part of the Montreal Jazz Festival (2012).

More recently he has been exploring his skills as a beatmaker, releasing the instrumental EP series Soapfactory Volumes 1 (2011) and 2 (2012), which he has showcased at Artbeat Montreal Revelation (2012). Mastering his craft is never on the backburner for this artist! Not only a musician, Waahli is also a proud father, a grassroots community builder/youth worker and a soap maker (WyzahMusk). He brings to the masses an eclectic blend they’ll love to experience.

Discography :
2003 Dig your Roots compilation (NCRA/ANREC)
2006 C-drik « mon show realite »
2006 Atach tatuq « Hip Hop Album of the Year in 2006 a L’ADISQ»
2006 Nomadic Massive « Nomad’s land »
2009 Nomadic Massive (self-title album)
2011 Soapfactory vol.

Top Titres

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DERIVE

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Te revoir

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Bliye sa

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Men sou yo

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Vle Ale

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Impermanence

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Bliye sa - Remaster

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Who We Are

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Soap Box

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Caps Fit

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Soap Box

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