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Discover Shah Frank An Artist Redefining R&B In Montreal
Rhythm And Blues like we like it
Shah Frank Is Bringing Something New To The Game
I don’t know if it’s destiny or things happen to me just by happenstance but I feel like somehow my journey made me cross path with everybody that will eventually become household names in Montreal and to me Shah Frank is one of them.
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For context, I’ve first met Shah Frank when we were both working at a call center.
I was young, trying to figure stuff out with an Instagram page called Montrealgotstyle and she was a R&B artist signed to a label.
Although it was brief, when we met she told me about her dreams of making it in the music industry and how she had put everything on the line to make it happen.
What was shocking to me at the time is the fact she told that she put behind her a potential career in law for music .
Something told me that she was special, she had something and I felt very inspired by her determination.
Fast forward today, she just released her first album, she’s critically acclaimed by media platforms, getting love from all over the world and I’m writing these words on this online media platform that happens to be my then Instagram page.
Easy to say we both came a long way so when I received an interview request from her and her team, I couldn’t help but smiling and think about how life does work in mysterious ways.
To celebrate the release of her album titled Stellaria Story, we’ve asked Shah Frank to expand on the journey from her early stages to the release of her project, her inspirations and much more.
MGS: Back when we first met, you’ve told me that although your parents were very supportive, they strongly recommended you to get your diploma before pursuing music. How did that discussion go and was it hard to still go after your dream while studying law?
It was challenging not only because of my parents not approving of me giving up on law to concentrate solely on music. I know they want me to be happy so the hardest part was to see how worried they were for my future. It took some time but when they saw people’s reaction to my music, that’s when they became more supportive and now they even share my songs with their friends and family. It’s a great feeling ! Still had to get that law degree though…
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MGS: You’ve been on a label and also an independent artist even before the streaming era, what is the difference now and do you like it?
It’s more of a hybrid situation with the label. I still own my masters but the difference now is that I have less weight on my shoulders.
MGS: What was the hardest part of your journey so far as an artist?
Letting go to find my own lane and create a sound that is different.
MGS: I’ve noticed that you have an insane work ethic. What keeps you going these days?
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I imagine what my life would be if I’d stop and I hate it so i keep going.
MGS: How did you know your music career was going where you wanted it to?
I didn’t. Truth is I took a leap of faith and jumped both feet into this because I could feel myself slip away trying to become what my parents wanted me to be.
MGS: Recently it seems like you’ve found your own sound which is totally outside of the box sonically. How did you develop yourself as an artist and how did you feel after this process?
The process never really stops. Real artists are always developing themselves and pushing to be a better version of who they were yesterday. I am proud of who I’ve become but I know there’s so much more ahead and that keeps me excited for the future.
MGS: What do you think about the overall scene for R&B singers in Montreal?
I think they’re not enough of us out here. The focus is more on other music genre. It would be great to lift the talented R&B artists from the city to new heights!
MGS: Which song is the most dear to your heart on the album and why?
I’d have to go with Ride or Die for the song I’m most proud of but I really love them all. They each have a different piece of my personality in them. The whole project is me in 7 songs for the year 2020.
MGS What’s next for Shah Frank?
A beautiful showcase for the virtual launch of Stellaria Story in collaboration with Amnistie International Canada Francophone on my Facebook page, November 28.
Stream The New Album Stellaria Story Here
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This Year Malefycia Is Colliding Horror And The Bible To Make The Thrill Of Halloween Real Again
Malefycia Is Restoring The Feeling, One Spooky Scream At A Time
Long are the days when I was cruising down the streets on October 31st either looking for candies to devour for 3 weeks straight or even as an adult looking for a popping club where I could tell people ”My costume is ME tonight”.
The truth is, I think Malefycia restored something that I thought was buried inside me. They reminded me that not only I liked Halloween but I just couldn’t find an alternative in my adult life to spark my curiosity on one side and get the thrill going on the other.
Malefycia been around for a minute but this year they’re trying something different…I mean different.
You’re familiar with the 7 sins in the bible don’t you? You’re aware of what a haunted house is supposed to be don’t you? Well, something in their team had the genius and actually vicious idea to combine these two things who might have nothing to with each other on the outside looking in but in this new adventure/haunted house experience; it all make sense!
their show called V7CE is cross theatre performance, cross the most scary thing you’ve ever seen. The show includes different scenes and interactive plays putting on the forefront the 7 sins from the bible.
What always stand out to me when it comes to Malefycia, is there raw and authentic attention to details.
Do yourself a favor and come immerse yourself in this universe and your inner child and your thrill-seeking inner adult have some fun.
Myraï Lavoie Is Creating Her Own Universe And You’re Invited
What I appreciate the most about my work is the fact that I get to meet great minds & humans with a powerful story and this time around, I got to cross path with the talented Myraï Lavoie.
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The city has been quiet fashion wise over the years and as platform that mostly talked about fashion in its inception, we’ve felt it the most over here.
There would be sparks of hope here and there but besides Festival De Mode & Design, not a lot of things really stood out.
When I heard about ”The Glitch” it’s like I knew what it was about without nothing what it was about.
I mean good branding is good branding but it was more so who’s behind the good branding this time around. I had the chance to work with Myraï Lavoie in the past and one thing I can is : there’s a method to her madness.
Every artist has an eye and that eye is shaped by our views of the world and life experiences. Myraï had an interesting life.
One where being different is actually the move. One where if you don’t fit somewhere, you don’t try to get in the mold, you bend it.
For all the lack of support or misunderstand she got in Montreal, she found a place to be creative working or being in room with the likes of Paris Hilton & P. Diddy to name a few.
What she’s learned from coming out of her shell and experiencing the world she’s about the share it with us with her own fashion called ”The Glitch” tonight.
”The Glitch” is exactly what I thought it was going to be. A standout experience and experience and something you’ve never seen before just like its creator.
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The 50th Anniversary Of Les Grands Explorateurs Presents A Touching Documentary Exploring Africa And Its Wonders
An Amazing Story by Amazing Creators!
Les Grands Explorateurs Is Celebrating Africa In A Real Way!
Curiosity has to be the most incredible human quality there is and Les Grands Explorateurs has been putting it on the forefront for the past 50 years!
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We are now entering an era where we want to know more about what is going on on the other side of the world.
How people are living, their culture and what is their reality compared to ours.
Sometimes the depiction of such reality is either unfair or made to look down at somebody. Other times, filmmakers have the challenge to depict a reality in a way to uplift what other cultures are bringing to the table.
Milan Bihlmann and Muammer Yilmaz are two filmmakers who know where they stand when it comes to that.
”Rêves D’Afrique” is the epidemy of that. The two filmmakers decided to go to 7 countries in Africa to not only paint the picture for the world but to give the good people out there something we forget to give one another : ”a piece of yourself’.
Armed with a backpack, film gear and true altruism, the duo spread love and good deeds wherever they could throughout their trip.
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Les Grands Explorateurs being this platform to uncover the world made the right choice by adding this beautiful piece to their program.
Up until November 1st, you still have the chance to see the beautiful piece in theater and then online starting November 2nd.
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