As a Manifesto Alum, Adria Kain continues to exceed our expectations with every new music release she puts out. Having recently delivered her album Island In My Mind, as well as a new EP titled Identity, the R&B/Soul singer takes listeners on a journey through her most personal trials and tribulations, creating not just a sonic experiences, but a personal one shared by all. Although often quiet, this song bird has a vocal range and passion that goes unmatched with it comes to the R&B/Soul scene in Toronto. – Erin Lowers
Adria Kain will be performing at Future Sounds at Daniels Spectrum on September 18. Follow Adria Kain on Twitter: @AdriaKainMusic
What part of Toronto (GTA) are you from/Where do you live in Toronto (GTA)?
I currently live on the West Side of the city. Dufferin & St.Clair to be exact. A little North but still close enough that it doesn’t take me long to get downtown when I need to.
What is your favorite thing about where you live or the part of the city you are from?
I’ve spoken about this so many times to people. I love having a home that kind of feels like a get away from all of the hustle and madness that occurs in the city. Literally everything is on the St. Clair strip, also – like there are days when I don’t leave my major area because I can get everything I need to get done right there. There are so many different and delicious eating options, parks and places to just chill out and relax when the time comes. It’s great.
How have you seen art and creativity directly impact the area of the city you live in?
I don’t think I’ve noticed any major impacts in my area when it comes to art. I will, however, point out that the majority of the artists I know and love, all live on the West side. There’s something about what’s in the air over here that makes me feel like creating is the absolute perfect thing to pursue.
What do you think that you as a creative person brings to the table that is different than other artists?
I’m always switching things up. As artists, I strongly believe that we were meant to create differently. Every individual grows off of a source of inspiration, but as individual artists, we must find a great way to make it work for ourselves. Staying pure and expressing as much emotion as possible is another thing I do often that a lot of artists don’t. Connecting with your crowd in a way that allows them to feel like they’re apart of you, and that’s highly important to me.
Why is it important for you to take part in the Manifesto festival?
Having the opportunity to come together with the other amazing talents that reside in this city is major! Our cities nickname is the “Screwface Capital.” I feel like it’s up to us, the voices that are heard the loudest, to make change to that, and Manifesto is a great way of doing so.
What Canadian rap song epitomizes your childhood?
Canadian rap song? Would probably have to be Kardinal Offishall’s “Bacardi Slang.” This song was HUGE when I was younger and around the time that it was out I was living and getting to know a lot of what he speaks about in the song.
LISTEN: Adria Kain – Identity EP
