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Waahli is a Montreal-based artist of Haitian descent whose inspiration is rooted in a childhood shaped by traditional melodies. It is through hip-hop culture, however, that he truly found his voice and developed a unique and captivating style.
In 2018, he released his first album, Black Soap, followed in 2020 by the EP Soap Opera. Performed in English, French, and Haitian Creole, his work offers a bold fusion of rap and Afrobeat while paying tribute to his Haitian roots. In 2022, he returned with Soap Box, an introspective and socially engaged album born from reflections that began during the lockdown, once again highlighting his deep connection to his culture.
In 2023, he unveiled Saponification, a vibrant new EP that explores solidarity within the Haitian diaspora, celebrates his journey, and emphasizes the importance of inner listening. The project skillfully blends reggae, hip-hop, and Haitian funk, further confirming his musical creativity.
With ancestral rhythms, electrifying performances, and incisive lyrics, Waahli delivers an alternative hip-hop experience that takes audiences on a journey across the globe. On stage, he captivates crowds with his contagious energy, generous presence, and celebration of cultural diversity.
In 2025, he once again pushes artistic boundaries with Seven Bubbles, a bold opus that marks a new musical evolution. The album explores a wide range of sonic landscapes, from traditional Haitian fusion to funk, rap, and electronic influences. Darker and more stripped-down atmospheres unfold throughout the project, while the piano—featured on several tracks—adds a touch of nostalgia while preserving his signature sound, at the crossroads of Afro-rap and Caribbean textures. Through this album, Waahli addresses profound themes such as courage in the face of adversity, impermanence, heartbreak, the importance of slowing down, and vivid memories of Haiti.
Recently signed with Spectra Musique for live show production, booking, and recording, Waahli is currently preparing a new album scheduled for release in fall 2026. He is also continuing to expand internationally through booking partnerships in France with Absolute Music, in Eastern Europe with Monark Productions, and in Colombia with Konvergenz.