Waahli is a Montreal artist born of Haitian parents. Raised in a family where music is omnipresent, he immerses himself in traditional Haitian melodies with artists such as Tabou Combo, Coupé Cloué or Manno Charlemagne. He learned to play the guitar in a self-taught way. Despite the strong influence of Haitian music, it is with Hip-Hop that he develops his own style.

In 2004, Waahli co-founded Nomadic Massive, a legendary Montreal Hip-Hop group. Still active, the band has finished a new Ep recorded during a tour in South America.

At the same time, Waahli felt the need to develop a solo project. In 2018, he released his first album ”Black Soap” followed in 2020 by the EP ”Soap Opera”. Performed in English, French and Haitian Creole, these songs are a fusion of catchy rhythms at the crossroads of Rap and Afro-beat and are a true homage to Haitian culture.

On September 30, 2022, Waahli returns with ”Soap Box,” a reflection of his newfound intimacy during his seclusion. He signs an even more personal and committed album, which pays a vibrant tribute to his Haitian roots.

The 11 tracks, co-produced with Boogat, are an amalgam of instrumentals, live vocals and percussion influenced by Haitian and African sounds.

With his ancestral beats, impressive beatboxing demonstrations and sharp words, Waahli’s innovative hip-hop transports us to the four corners of the world.