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TYLER SHAW
Tyler Shaw is a multi-Platinum-selling artist, producer, and actor. The Chinese-Canadian, originally from Vancouver, BC, released his hit song “Kiss Goodnight” in 2012, quickly hitting Platinum sales. In 2014, Tyler earned a JUNO Award nomination for ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ and released certified Platinum track “House of Cards” and Gold “Wicked” from his 2015 debut album Yesterday.
From his 2018 sophomore album, Intuition, Tyler’s first single “Cautious” reached Top 10 at Canadian radio and is now certified Gold. The breakout hit “With You,” reached Double Platinum status and amassed over 40 million video views on YouTube. The sentimental mid-temp ballad “To the Man Who Let Her Go” also went Platinum. These accolades earned him a 2019 JUNO Award nomination for ‘Pop Album of the Year.’ Tyler’s third studio album, the eponymous Tyler Shaw, was released in 2021 and features the hit bouncy summer song “Remember,” which also went Gold. That year Tyler released his first holiday album A Tyler Shaw Christmas.
Shaw has opened for massive international artists, including Shawn Mendes and Alessia Cara, and toured with Selena Gomez.
In 2021, Tyler spearheaded (with Fefe Dobson) the collective artist initiative ArtistsCAN to raise funds for COVID-19 relief in Canada. The pair gathered other musicians from across the country, including Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé and Marie-Mai, to cover the classic single “Lean On Me,” with proceeds going to the Canadian Red Cross COVID relief fund. Tyler’s third studio album, the eponymous Tyler Shaw, was released August 20, 2021 and features the hit summer anthem “Remember,” the romantic ballad “When You’re Home,” and top 10 hit gold certified pop single “I See You.”
Most recently, Tyler released his viral rendition of GAYLE’s No. 1 hit “abcdefu.” “Love You Still” (abcdefu Romantic Version), started as a TikTok duet in late January. It reacted instantly with his fans. To date there are over 6 billion views of videos using the song on TikTok; over 10 million views of user generated content videos on YouTube; 100 million streams; and more than 600,000 videos created using the song.
NICOLINA
Emerging pop artist Nicolina has had a whirlwind few years. When the Canadian songstress began posting TikTok videos from her suburban bedroom in 2020, she had no idea she would eventually find herself on the international stage on 2022’s American Idol. But when you hear her sing – and when audiences all over the world have experienced her almost preternatural talent – the journey feels almost inevitable. It’s those breathtaking high notes, rich tone, and controlled range. Nicolina’s talent is undeniable, and the sheer force and reality of her voice have made her a fan favourite and artist to watch as she gets ready to release new music.
Growing up in Toronto’s suburbs, the eldest of three sisters, Nicolina was surrounded by music, and once she started singing as a toddler, she never stopped. An early grade school experience of singing in front of a crowd and eliciting big emotions from her teachers and faculty became a kind of guidepost for her. People react – they have always reacted – when she sings, and connecting with audiences on such a visceral, emotional level is at the heart of everything she does.
Nicolina continued singing informally throughout her childhood before attending a performing arts high school and connecting with peers and teachers to collaborate with and learn from. It was here, while studying musical theatre, that she began to seriously develop her innate ability to tell a story and connect with an audience through music. While she was in high school she began posting on social media, quickly getting significant attention for her resonant covers of ballads on TikTok. During this time, Nicolina was learning how to be an artist, taking inspiration from those who came before her and constantly drawing on her own life to create something beautiful and emotional to share.
Those popular TikTok posts resulted in calls from casting agents and the opportunity to audition for American Idol. The experience was pure positivity. Says Nicolina “everything was so magical. When it came time to meet the judges, I felt a wave of adrenaline and nerves, but I was totally composed. I opened my eyes at the end of the song and the judges were on their feet. There was nothing but positivity and love.” The storied competition loved her back: Nicolina went on to become the only Canadian in the history of American Idol to navigate to a top five finalist and fan favourite. Nicolina returned home to Canada and decided it was time to take the leap and pursue music.
A self-taught keys player, Nicolina began writing her own music and collaborating with other musicians and writers. And everything, always, starts with the music. When Nicolina writes, the emotion in the music and melody come first and are woven together with lyrics. Much like her musical influences Lizzy McAlpine, Yebba, and, of course, Adele, Nicolina writes from her heart and connects with audiences where they’re at, hitting straight at the emotional heart of the matter through music and the power of her voice.
Her breakout single “Situations”, started from a teenage romance that lacked defined boundaries or pure intentions. Nicolina says, “I wanted to write an upbeat song about those feelings of the initial excitement of pursuing someone but also the uncertainty in that type of relationship that results in a ‘situationship’”. Co-written with Liz Rodrigues (Celine Dion, P!nk) and Cassie Dasilva (Universal Music recording artist) and co-written and produced by Steve Mo (Finger Eleven, LØLØ, Kayla Diamond), “Situations” is a certified smash.
Nicolina’s debut EP ‘Rearview’ (October 2024) features a collection of 5 songs that best reflect where Nicolina is at as a songwriter and as an evolving artist. With captivating singles like ‘Way Out’, the emotional ballad ‘Pretty’ and tempo driven ‘Situations’ there’s an expression of a girl evolving into a women and navigating relationships.
With more new music on the horizon, along with a slate of electrifying live shows, audiences are ready for what’s next for this talented young singer songwriter.
DEVO D LIVE
Devante Burey, professionally known as DevoDLive, is an entertainment host, social media influencer and performance artist. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Devo caught the entertainment bug at a young age and made weekly trips to the MUCH Music studios, downtown Toronto to participate in live audience productions during the peak era of the entertainment network.
After graduating high school, Devo accepted an offer for a developing entertainment host role with the outlet BestFan.com, which is owned and operated by entertainment mogul Chris Smith and music executive Danny Reiner. In his time with BestFan TV, Devo was an active host and producer for dozens of interviews including Shawn Mendes, Alessia Cara, Tyler Shaw, Fifth Harmony, Why Don't We, Pentatonix and more.
In more recent years Devo has developed his social media presence and fan base both domestically and internationally, hosting many events for major record labels like Sony Music, Universal Music, and Warner Music and film studios including Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, and eOne. He’s been featured on Radar Online, OK! News, Star Magazine, People Magazine, and more locally HELLO! Magazine Toronto Life, The Toronto Star, etc.
Devo has produced content for many large brands over the past few years including McDonald’s, TD Bank, Lotto Max, Scene, Roots, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, and Hennesey. For this influencer, it is imminent that he works with brands that align with his values and lifestyle as an entertainer and black male. Devo’s brand is both inspirational and aspirational for his engaged audience who stay glued to his progressional journey as an entertainer but also enjoy clever and humorous content. His goal is quite simple: reveal the possibilities and diminish the limitations. This is precisely how Devo approaches all things in life but particularly with his content creation.
The future is bright for this emerging Canadian talent who aims to be a household name across his country in the years to come. Devo is currently working on original music for his solo dj project all while collaborating with brands and innovative new projects.
