CBC Music - The Intro

Rising TikTok and hip hop star Akintoye is a late bloomer in terms of TikTok years. He didn’t make his first post until he was twenty, but from there his rise was swift. He quickly went from making videos from the comfort of his bedroom to headlining his very first show in Toronto: which sold out. Akintoye is a charismatic performer who is also incredibly prolific, and destined to be Canada's next star.

Mvll Crimes are a punk rock group that aren't afraid to speak their mind. Whether it be about arguing with strangers on the internet or modern policing, Mvll Crimes aren't afraid to drop the truth bombs.

The Toronto singer-songwriter performs three cheerful songs from his debut EP, Ivy.

Kahin stopped by CBC Music's The Intro to discuss his small-town upbringing, his love of rock, and fitting into a genre dominated by white musicians as a person of colour.

Haley Smalls performs her serene style of R&B, and talks about her experiences with some of "the slimey stuff that goes on" in the music industry.

Folk musician Fontine invites us into her natural world on The Intro.