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MUSiC CONCERT PREVIEWS BEN HOUDIJK / SHUTTERSTOCK DARROL EPALMER KALI UCHIS and really just any type of artist that seemed like they were doing their own thing.” PNE Forum For Kali, being a female pop star in 2019 Tix: $49.50 means using her platform for philanthropic deeds, speaking at the podium of women’s empowerment and approaching life with a kind heart. She has been JORJA SMITH AND KALI UCHIS Vancouver: Wednesday, May 22 Toronto: Thursday, May 30 RBC Echo Beach Tix: $49.50 - $175.00 hometown in Colombia with her charity, Visión Valores Y Vida. “I have my own charity with my family in Colombia and all the proceeds go to Visión Valores Y Vida.” The foundation, which is primarily geared towards providing clothing and toys to children was announced last JORJA SMITH k CONTINUED FROM PG. 24 playing music since she was seven year. k CONTINUED FROM PG. 25 school Latina culture. While all things retro may be today’s craze , for Kali, these vintage vibes were born out of necessity and generating a persona within limitations. and says she was “one of those little kids making drum beats off of pots “I think growing up, my goal has always been to be successful enough to be an independent person who doesn’t need help from anyone and can do whatever I want to do and also a provider, not just for my family “I’ve always loved all things retro. I just loved being but to other people in less fortunate As a teenager, I developed my personal style shopping for secondhand For Kali, the topic hits close to situations.” able to take clothes and creating new clothes out something old and home. Her father grew up on the of them. I would reinvent myself make it new, fresh, streets of Colombia as a kid, and her through those expressions of fashion and play around with vintage tershocks of Colombia’s decades of family was deeply affected by the af- modern and make it styles whether that was the 90s, 80s, my own.” political turmoil. 70s or 60s I just loved being able to Through her many artistic platforms, take something old and make it new, and pans.” Encircled by music in her philanthropic expressions, fresh, modern and make it my own,” she says. Influenced by music of the 60s, early soul, R&B, doo-wop, and jazz, Kali bridges visuals of the past with rhythms reminiscent of early 00s’ soulful pop and R&B: “I love artists that are free and do what they want to. I’ve always loved Erykah Badu, Amy Winehouse and Selena. Growing up I was really into all types of experimental music: Jimi Hendrix community and encouragement by her family, Kali grew up playing piano and saxophone, while participating in a jazz band. She spent those years in a bicultural upbringing in Virginia and Colombia. “I think being bicultural made me very open minded to the world.” With a global and empathetic eye, Kali participates in many philanthropic efforts helping children and families in need, in and around her and as she continues to build her empire, Kali believes the route of true success comes from a place of kindness and a place of softness. “If all of us had empathy and were reminded of people who are in less fortunate circumstances then we could turn a lot of lives around and have the opportunity to do something greater. It’s something that I’ve always personally tried to keep in mind and stay passionate about.” , “They boosted my confidence early. I used to sing all the time in the house and play them songs I’d written. My mom got me into playing the keyboard when I was eight.” Some of us would be mortified to read songs we’d written in our Don’t compare yourself to other artists as we all have our own path. Love and believe in what you do.” vulnerable, awkward teenage years, let alone perform them in front of global audiences. But Smith transcends that embarrassment – she knew herself then, just as she does now. “It’s mad to think things I go through now I can relate to through my music from years ago,” she says. “They can give me the same feeling.” Growing up in the small town of Walsall, England, Smith was a fish too big for her tank. She got restless, and by 16, she knew she wanted to move to London to pursue music. “I didn’t know any different than Walsall when I grew up,” she says. “When I started going to London I realized that’s where I wanted to be. I’m a busy body and love to be constantly doing things.” Smith has collaborated with artists like Stormzy, Drake, and most recently Kali Uchis, who is accompanying her on this North American tour. But she’ll never work with someone just for the clout. In fact, she almost said no to working with Drake. “I write my own songs, and ‘Get It Together’ was a cover for me to sing,” she says. “At first I didn’t relate to the words, but over time things changed in my life and I listened back. I was like, ‘Oh, now I get what she is saying.’” The singer-songwriter has always known what she wants, and to witness her thoughtful process is to know that she is right in her certainty that she’ll succeed. Her advice to anyone chasing similar goals is poignant. “Don’t compare yourself to other artists as we all have our own path. Love and believe in what you do, explore your craft and push yourself even further than you think you can go. Don’t be afraid of criticism either – it can help. But trust yourself.” , 26 BEATROUTE MAY 2019
THE REAL DEAL Canadian rapper SonReal finally taps into his true self on The Aaron LP By LEYLAND BRADLEY SONREAL Victoria: Sunday, May 26 Capital Ballroom Vancouver: Thursday, July 11 Commodore Ballroom Calgary: Wednesday, May 22 Commonwealth Edmonton: Thursday, May 23 The Starlite Room Tix: $15, Ticketweb.ca “I just got back from Coachella,” says Aaron Hoffman, aka BC-rapper SonReal, in a voice filled with the sort of excitement you’d expect from someone fresh from a few days in a desert musical oasis. “Honestly, for me, Coachella is more of a grind. It’s gogo-go, and by the end of it you’re just annihilated.” Was it worth it? “Yes.” His favourite performance? “Weezer. Hands down.” SonReal is one of the most creative and hardest working rappers in Canada. Fresh from another JUNO nomination, this time for Video of the Year—his fourth JUNO nom since 2013—SonReal recently announced his first world tour to accompany his upcoming introspective full-length, The Aaron LP, out May 10. Seven countries in three months is a lot for any artist, but for SonReal, touring is all about connecting with his fans around the world. “When an artist is really cult and they’re bubbling and boiling, and the fans are loving it, things can happen really quickly. It’s out of everyone’s hands at that point,” he says. “When I played Europe last time, I could see people singing my songs, watching me and just singing along. I mean, I’m not the biggest artist in the world, so seeing that made me want to make more music, better music.” After the release 2017’s One Long Dream, SonReal commemorated the passing of his father with the song and video “My Friend.” The need to tell his story and rethink what sharing his private life versus public life meant to him paved the way for a new approach. “The Aaron LP is what my mom, my sister or my dad would think sounds the most like me. After my dad passed, I was like, ‘I’ve got to say whatever the hell I’ve got to say,’ so this is really the first time I’ve been this vulnerable and this open on an album. It also sounds really cohesive. I literally recorded the entire thing in one room, by myself. It was just me.” Passionate would be an understatement for SonReal. Now 33 years old, SonReal still puts in the work, and he’s confident in what the future holds. “Honestly, I’ve been doing this for so long. There’s no telling how big this is going to get,” he says. “I’m so hyped. I’m excited. I’m just beaming.” , RIO THEATRE 1660 EAST BROADWAY MAY 3 MAY 4 MAY 5 MAY 6 MAY 7 MAY 8 MAY 10 MAY 12 MAY 13 MAY 15 MAY 17 MAY 18 MAY 24 MAY 27 MAY May the Fourth be With You! The Geekenders present A NUDE HOPE: A SCI-FI BURLESQUE ADVENTURE Also May 4 & 5 TALKING HEADS: STOP MAKING SENSE Friday Late Night Movie Oscar-winner GREEN BOOK Additional dates www.riotheatre.ca Japanimation Classic! PERFECT BLUE 20th Anniversary Remaster FREE SOLO Final Screening UWE Boll Live for Q & A!! F**K YOU ALL: THE UWE BOLL STORY Ethan Hawke & Noomi Rapace STOCKHOLM #CDNFilm Filmmakers in Attendance! ONCE UPON A SUPERHERO STORY STORY LIE Fight Club The Gentlemen Hecklers Present TOP GUN La Maison Lust Presents WET Also May 11 John Waters’ SERIAL MOM Friday Late Night Movie Happy Mother’s Day! CatVideoFest 2019 MAMMA MIA! The Yes Men’s MIKE BONNANO Live! COCO MONTOYA Live! The Fictionals Comedy Co. Presents IMPROV AGAINST HUMANITY #IAHatRio Double Feature! Keanu Reeves JOHN WICK 1 & 2 David Cronenberg’s A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE Friday Late Night Movie The Geekenders Present DUNGEONS & DRAGLESQUE THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Sing-a-long! GREASE Also June 22 AMERICAN HISTORY X Friday Late Night Movie THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW A #DNDLive Improv Comedy Adventure JUNE Paul Anthony’s TALENT TIME 6 First Thursday of Every Month! *www.riotheatre.ca for additional times COMPLETE LISTINGS AT WWW.RIOTHEATRE.CA S MAY 2019 BEATROUTE 27
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