Get to know Boy T

Biography

Born in Benin, West Africa, Boy T is an African-Canadian artist whose passion for music ignited in his youth. Immersed in a culturally rich environment, he began writing lyrics and experimenting with music software in 2002. Although he paused his musical ambitions in 2007 to focus on studies in Agronomy and Business Management, he reignited his passion in 2016.

Boy T's distinctive sound blends hip-hop, R&B, pop, and Afro influences. His debut single “Jealousy” (2018) gained local traction, followed by his self-produced album "AWAKE" in 2020. His recognition grew with tracks like "Lost" and "From Love," earning him a place in Hartland’s music scene. In 2022, his work was incorporated into educational curriculums for Black History Month.

He has actively engaged with youth through concerts at Fredericton High School, including "Oui Francé," promoting bilingualism, and "Black and Motivated," which coincided with the release of his second album, "Above Struggle." This album received a nomination for Recording of the Year by Music New Brunswick.

A collaborative artist, Boy T has achieved multiple nominations in the East Coast music scene, including four at the New Brunswick Music Awards in 2022. His commitment to social issues is evident in his latest track, "For Better," addressing the housing crisis.

His vibrant performance at the Antigonish Summer Theatre in August 2024 highlighted his connection with the community. As he prepares for the 2024 Prix MNB Awards, Boy T continues to inspire others, proving that passion, creativity, and dedication can lead to impactful change.

Press - News - TV

• Atlantic Axess Podcast: Interview on Above Struggle album (2024)

• Grid|City Magazine: Music-Musique NB (MNB) has announced the nominations for the MNB Awards 2022, with Fredericton artist Boy T leading this year's nominations.

• Radio-Canada - Interview on the song and video produced by Boy T and the internationals for Canada Day (2022)

• Telegraph Journal - Interview on song and video "From Love" (2021)

• Telegraph Journal - Interview on song and video clip "Lost" (2020)

• Radio Univers - Career story (2020)

• Atlantic Axess Podcast: Interview on the album Awake (2020)

• Radio-Canada - Interview on the discovery of Boy T and his art - Shift (2019)

• Rogers TV - Par chez nous - Boy T (2019)

Podcast - Atlantic Axess Album Above Struggle

Podcast - Atlantic Axess Album Awake

• September 2023: Summer Soulsa Festival - Fredericton NB

• April 2023: Showcase at the East Coast Music Awards (ECMA) at the Halifax Shopping Centre (HSC)

• April 2023: Concert promoting the French language in New Brunswick - French for the Future

• March 2023: Concert to promote the French language at Fredericton High School (Oui, Francé!)

• March 2023: International Week Karaoke Concert with U de Moncton and CCNB.

• East Cost Music Awards Nominee - R&B/Soul - Title: Ride Your Name - Record of the Year (2023)

• Nominated 4 times Finalist for NB Music Awards 2022: Song of the Year - Title: Aventures // Video of the Year - Title: Aventures // Innovator of the Year // Revelation of the Year

• Launch of "O Canada" song and video produced by Boy T in collaboration with Canada Day Internationals (2022)

• February 2022: Black History Month - Ministry of Education and Early Childhood Development: integration of Boy T's work into teachers' curriculum.

• February 2021: Live Show as part of International Week with Université de Moncton and New Brunswick Community College.

• September 2021: Showcase for the release of the video clip for his song "From Love [archive]" shot in Hartland

Achievements - Social - Education

Discography

ALBUMS

ABOVE STRUGGLE (10 titles / February, 2024)

• · My World

• · Seconde Chance

• · Pain Friend

• · Down

• · Timer

• · War (Extended)

• · Ici La-bas

• · Pas Oubliés

• · Stories

• · Histoires (Stories in French)

AWAKE (13 titles / January 2020)

• · Les Autres

• · Here I Stand

• · Charges

• · Believe in Me

• · Powerful Women

• · Jealousy

• · Look at You

• · Bye

• · Illustration

• · No Regret

• · Babay Ft. BiqSa

• · Mon Choix

• · New

Singles et Collaborations

• · Bouncing Room - 3 versions (2023)

• · Greened Out (2023)

• · Hip Call (2023)

• · Feeling Low - 2 versions (2023)

• · Vrai (2023)

• · Lil Drip (2023)

• · Bounce Along - 2 versions (2023)

• · Momo Ft. T-Rex Dah Wordsmith (2023)

• · Same Way Ft. SmilyFace (2023)

• · Fighter 3.0 Ft. Ebdos (2022)

• · Take It (2022)

• · Steppin (2022)

• · VibeLog (2022)

• · Ride Your Name (2022)

• · Stories (2022)

• · You Ft. Hero B (2022)

• · Fighter 2.0 Ft. Danzamani (2022)

• · Aventures (2022)

• · Fitghter (2022)

• · What Now Ft. Still M.A.D (2021)

• · From Love (2021)

• · Ca Va (2021)

• · Lost (2020)

• · Hypnotisé (2020)

• · War (2020)

• · Peut-être sur Mars (2020)