[BOYFRN]

 

“I want to blend the genres I grew up with. I hate following the generic layout most songwriters follow. Black people get put into a box all too often. If you’re black, you get the “rapper” label so quick. I’d like to be part of the movement that breaks down those barriers.”

Immigrating from Barbados to Scarborough, Toronto, BOYFRN wields a strong cultural and artistic heritage.

At the age of 14, he picked up Tupac Shakur’s The Rose That Grew From Concrete; a move that ignited a deep-rooted urge within. Naturally quiet, BOYFRN continued in this inspiration, writing poetry as therapy and an expressive outlet. Poetry transformed into music, finding BOYFRN in makeshift studios, making connections with those who fostered his inherent talent. With the help of friends, BOYFRN honed his skills and created his own sound: a mix of deep, poetic rap and 90s pop [sounds]. He released his first single, “Nine Tails” in 2018, with “CRY” and “Come Down” following shortly thereafter.

The year ahead is filled with production and execution, as BOYFRN prepares to release the work that’s developed over the last year.