Rooted in the intimacies of storytelling, Skiifall pays homage to the ripples of the Caribbean diaspora through his signature sound of roots, dancehall and drill-infused hip hop. Endearing you to put him on repeat, Skiifall’s sage voice and native patois pull you into a meeting point of his creativity and lived experience.

From a young age, the Saint Vincent-born Skiifall was immersed in music thanks to a gift from his mother: an mp3 player filled with dancehall, reggae and R&B. Skiifall eventually relocated to Canada, leaving behind much of his family. To overcome the distance, music became his escape.

Channelling hardship into expression was critical to Skiifall developing a disciplined work ethic. Eager to explore all styles, he became fearless in experimenting with his voice, quickly coming to understand the power of his talents. Adept in lyrical narrative, Skiifall’s vibrant manifestations reconfigure ideas of contemporary hip hop through his unpredictable versatility and candor.