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afari (pronounced Ta-far-eye) Anthony is a interpretation of pop music. Soaring with
Toronto based artist whose music blends atmospheric synths and cascading pop melodies, C
TR&B, pop, and soul. He is a creator who Tafari showcases his impressive velvet vocals, with
embodies the spirit of the modern musician. Not just a hint of sass. “Centrefold” is the ultimate “go fuck
a musician, but a creator. Known for his sleek vocal yourself” send off to a self centred ex-lover. Tafari
tones, sultry melodies and music which oozes with confides, “I’m a pretty calm guy, but when Iget to
my breaking point, it’s hard to hold my tongue. This
personality, Tafari leaves listeners in awe - somewhat song was written from s heer frustration of trying to E
apt considering his name means “He who inspires
awe”. let him down gently and realizing that he just refused
to understand”.
Billboard Charted. 1X Gold Producer / Mixer), Kelly N
Working alongside Brandon Unis (Juno Nominated.

Alaina and OBLVYN, in Edmonton, Alberta, Tafari
was able to illustrate his desire to create something
out of his usual realm, pushing his boundaries. He
explains, “I was in a new city, new space and with T
new people. I think all those factors combined
allowed me to step out of my comfort zone to try
new things, be open to new sounds and melodies,
and be comfortable to be whoever I wanted to be
that day”. Thematically, Tafari’s music often details R
love, relationships, life’s hardships and finding self
identity and worth in a world where most people feel
they need to blend in to be happy. “I’m not afraid
to write about those dark moments and truths that
may be hard to hear. I would hope that my music E
would inspire someone to be less afraid of being
themselves. Be less afraid of offending people by
expressing how you truly feel. And to be less afraid
His influences range from artists like Prince and of wanting the things you desire and deserve”.
John Legend, to more contemporary artists like F
Lennon Stella and Charlie Puth, among others. Often Tafari’s music has been nominated for a Toronto
described as a mix of Sam Smith and MNEK, Tafari Independent Music Award, receives regular airplay
creates deeply emotional songs that resonate across on CBC Radio, with one of his singles being named
generations. “All of these artists are creating music one of CBC’s Most Influential Songs of 2016. He’s
that is pop in its own right, but also so different from also performed with Shangela (RuPaul’s Drag Race) O
each other”, shares the musician. and New York’s up-and-coming pop star MAX,
toured across North America and Asia as part of
Following the release of his two previous EP’s, both the award winning a capella band Eh440, as well
of which received considerable notoriety in as having performed at Toronto’s Dundas Square
Toronto, Tafari made a conscious decision to take and Massey Hall and receiving praise from Michael L
a break in 2018 and focus on creating new material Buble himself.
which explored his own personal soundscape. “I
wanted to take a moment to feel uncomfortable and Instagram.com/TafariAnthony
nervous again. That break was crucial for me”. Now Facebook.com/TafariAnthony
Tafari is unveiling the confident new single Youtube.com/TafariAnthony D
“Centrefold”. The track sees the musician taking a Twitter.com/TafariAnthony
different direction, to what he calls his own

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