Powers collide for R&B sensation DVSN. Singer Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85 formed DVSN in 2015. The collision of these Toronto based heavyweights has attracted global acclaim, record deals and of course, a legion of fans hooked on the grown grooves of their R&B sound. Signed to OVO Sound, the duo behind DVSN have collaborated with major names across the North American continent while releasing multiple albums, and touring far and wide.

Ten years on, Sean Leon is still in a lane of his own. You probably don’t even know how much Sean Leon you’ve listened to. Mixtapes and albums, projects and writing, rapping and creating for over a decade with friends and ultra famous faces, Sean’s reach is broad, but his focus remains the same. Never one for traditional practices, Sean’s sound has been a shapeshifting journey often on the far edge of what’s happening. An artist who has touched the top again and again, his artistic practice spans mediums, but is deeply rooted in the hip-hop aesthetic.

There’s no slowing down Chippy Nonstop. If anything defines the music and artistry of Chippy Nonstop it is energy. She’s a party starter. The match to any fuse, any night, in any country. A world traveler since birth, Chippy owns a comfort in any scene, and the constant buzz translates into high octane performances across continents. Once famously deported from the US after a last minute asian tour, Chippy kept it moving then, and keeps it moving today.

Icon, legend and pioneer @Richiehawtin shares the gift with SCOPES Toronto. Few artists are as singularly recognized as Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman. Even less continue to drive the world forward for decades on end.

Bigger than beats, BAMBII brings the world to the dancefloor. From the famed “JERK” parties of her hometown Toronto to festival stages across Europe and Asia, and singular showcases popping up in New York’s hottest venues, BAMBII has been on a tour de force. Having collaborated, supported, and performed alongside artists across the musical spectrum, BAMBII now sits comfortably as an eclectic, energetic, and deeply engaging solo performer.

From Prairies to Paradise, this is singer Tia Wood. Two hours east of the Alberta capital of Edmonton, is the Saddle Lake Cree Nation which boasts a humble population of about 6000. This is where Tia Wood comes from. This is where her family - all awarded-musicians - inspired and nurtured her gift. This is the place, land and community that birthed her unique, powerful and soulful voice. With hints of Indigenous sounds channeled through a diverse range of melodic and pop influences, Tia has managed to attract top labels and collaborators from Los Angeles to Toronto.

Korea Town Acid brings the avant-garde to the people. Recording artist, producer, performer, curator, selector, experimentalist, visualist and community builder is enough for an official multi-multi-hyphenate claim. But, cut Korea Town Acid open and you get one thing, an artist unafraid to defy genre in search of the original. Bouncing around the clubs, backrooms and hot spots of her home city Toronto, Korea Town Acid has made space for herself and her fans.

Get global with the deep, sultry rhythm of Naomi Sharon. Born into a family of musicians, artists and performers, Naomi Sharon’s life has been one of creative depth and constant influence. A winding journey that has taken the artist across theater productions, sound stages and eventually landing her as Drake’s first pick for female talent on OVO Sound. Having launched her debut album “Obsidian” to critical acclaim, Naomi is now a full blown touring songstress with global desire.

Resident dj at Pulp - an iconic lesbian club back in the 90's-2000's - Jennifer Cardini embodies the Parisian underground scene from her debuts. Now a recognized figure of the global electronic music scene, she is an artist who channels her commitments - especially her support for the queer community - through various labels, the latest being Færies Records. You will find her delivering a DJ set and giving a conference for SCOPES Marseille.