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LAURENCE BAKER

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BRITTNEY POWER

CONSULTING EDITOR

JEAN-EDOUARD PIERRE-TOUSSAIN

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

FREDERIQUE PAX MOSER

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FREDERIQUE PAX MOSER

FOUNDER / PRODUCER

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AARON NSHINGA

YUGITO

LUJAH DAUPHIN

PHILLIPPE MICHAUD

L'ATITUDE SKYFALL KALE JIHBRAN S.G.B X-LOWW YAMASATO YASUKE

NBS STUDIOS

MATHIEU NELCY JOSELANDE JOSUE ROBROYTH GERALDINO PARVELUS MOOHYSHA PARVELUS GAELLE FABRE LORDYNE JEAN FRANÇOIS JADES-MINA GIROUX JULIETTE JOSEPH MINOUTCHY JEAN

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/ SOUND / MUSIC / BEATMAKING / RAPPING / SINGING / PRODUCING

We encourage youth to help empower each other. Through direct youth mentorship, they experience the power of giving: as they actively share, and even teach, the many skills they acquire here. We encourage young people to think outside the box and delve deep inside themselves to find their own authenticity. We are a nonjudgemental space that prides itself on its diversity, creativity, and innovation.

NBS (No Bad Sound) studio is a free service for youth ages 11-18 years old, located in the diverse borough of CĂ´te-des-Neiges in Montreal. NBS provides an inclusive, safe space for young artists to grow their musical abilities and expand their knowledge of studio recording. We take a hands-on, practical approach to teaching youth about music production, recording, mixing, performance and songwriting.

In the spirit of collaboration, NBS encourages young artists of different ages, backgrounds and skill sets to come together to develop projects revolving around music (songs, albums, videos, performances).

Relationships and networking naturally evolve into collaborations, music groups, and teams of likeminded young artists.

@NBS.STUDIO WWW.NBSSTUDIO.CA FB : NBS STUDIO YOUTUBE : NBS STUDIO

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" MY INTENTIONS AT THE TIME, LIKE WHEN I STARTED RAPPING WAS REALLY LIKE ME DEVELOPING MY SENSE OF MY IDENTITY AS A MAN ,YOU KNOW…AND IT’S INTERESTING HOW I HELD ON TO THESE PARTS OF ME FOR SO LONG, AND HOW LIKE , EVEN UP UNTIL NOW IT’S LIKE WHEN I LET GO OF ALL OF THAT, THAT I FOUND WHAT I WANTED. " - L'ATITUDE I'M NOT A CREATOR I'M NOT AN ARTIST, I SHARE A CREATIVE PROCESS WITH OTHERS.

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" I FEEL LIKE WE ALL HAVE OUR CHANCE TO LIVE ON THIS EARTH AND WE HAVE TO THINK OF THE NEXT GENERATIONS AND TAKE CARE OF IT,YOU KNOW... YOU CAN USE ART TO MAKE CHANGE, THATS WHAT I WANT TO DO WITH MY MUSIC. " - SKYFALL RAPPER/VOCALIST

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" I MEAN I ALWAYS FELT KIND OF PROPHETIC ABOUT MYSELF, BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE EVERYTHING I SAY OR I WANT TO DO HAPPENS. IT HAPPENS IN SOME WAY OR FORM, AND USUALLY I WATCH IT UNFOLD KIND OF LIKE AN OBSERVER . " - KALEL JIHBRAN MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST

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" I REALIZED THAT IF YOU WORK HARD AT SOMETHING YOU'RE GOING TO SUCCEED NO MATTER WHAT. ONE DAY OR ANOTHER." - S.G.B. PRODUCER

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" IT TAUGHT ME TO TRUST MY VIBE AND JUST GO WITH MY FLOW. THAT MUSIC IS A FEELING AND YOU SHOULD JUST LET IT GO, YOU CAN'T FORCE IT .

IT'S REALLY A FEELING ."

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" IT'S REALLY A PRIVILEGE TO BE ABLE TO EXPRESS OURSELVES, TO BE ABLE TO JUST BE YOURSELF AND THAT'S KNOWN TO ME ...

IF THERE'S ONE THING IT COMES DOWN TO FOR ME IT'S LIKE F$CK IT , JUST DO WHAT YOU LOVE, THAT WAY WHEN YOU LOOK BACK YOU DON'T HAVE ANY REGRET. " - YAMASATO ARTIST

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" I WILL ALWAYS MAKE MUSIC REGARDLESS, BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT I LOVE TO DO. IF I CAN MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF THAT, THEN THAT'S GREAT . I JUST WANT TO EVOLVE AND BE THE BEST I CAN BE . " - YASUKE RAPPER/VOCALIST

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GEMINI is a street dance crew, named after their coach and founder Benoit Favreau AKA Gemini, who is an active member of the street dance community in Montreal. Based in Montreal North, its Aim is to empower youth to succeed on and off the dance floor, by providing mentorship , guidance and platforms to express themselves .

We had the opportunity to experience the vibrant energy and greatness of each and everyone of the members of this team as they shared with us their journey and experience as being part of the crew.

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GEM.IN.I CREW MATHIEU NELCY A.K.A SWAG GEM.IN.I JOSELANDE JOSUE A.K.A JOSIE ROBROYTH GERALDINO PARVELUS A.K.A KIDD GEM.IN.I MOOHYSHA PARVELUS A.K.A SOUL GEMINI GAELLE FABRE A.K.A GOONZ GEM.IN.I LORDYNE JEAN FRANÇOIS A.K.A SILENT GEM.IN.I JADES-MINA GIROUX MATHIEU A.K.A JADES-MINA JULIETTE JOSEPH A.K.A JULIETTE MINOUTCHY JEAN A.K.A TWIN GEM.IN.I

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" I REALLY WANT TO REFLECT THE CULTURE WE HAVE HERE IN THE CITY. I THINK FOR ME IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW WHO I AM REACHING, WHO ARE OUR CUSTOMERS AND HAVE A REAL CONNECTION . " LUJAH - DOLPIHIN KICKS - DAUPHIN FOUNDER & OWNER CENTRALL

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