amanie // illfated
What: Pop, R&B
Where: Etobicoke, ON
Visit: www.amanieillfated.com
Born in South Sudan, amanie // illfated immigrated to Regina with her family in 1992. After spending years performing at multicultural events throughout the city, amanie was inevitably drawn to music, playing piano and performing her songs in public by age 12.
The release of a promotional album ultimately helped set the stage for amanie // illfated’s self-titled effort, which dropped in November 2015. Led by her powerful voice, which in turn is complemented by world-class production, the music on her newest record rests firmly in the world of pop and R&B, but is also sprinkled with touches of electronica throughout. With Canada’s presence in the pop world getting increasingly bigger with each passing year, don’t be surprised to see amanie // illfated’s name in lights before long.