Purely Provocative: Montreal’s Taigenz Shares His Personal Philosophies

Although he hails from Montreal, you may identify Taigenz as more of an international artist. International in the sense that his music bridges gaps between cultures, lands, territories, eras, and genres. You can very much hear his Cameroonian heritage within his beats and his lyrical approach. While you may consider him a hip-hop artist, it would be shortchanging his international flair. Taigenz’s sound is versatile, incorporating Trap, R&B, and Afrobeats. He first began to receive attention with the release of his 2019 Life Ain’t Free album. He has followed that up with a number of singles and EPs, including 2022’s Live A Life EP and its 2023 deluxe edition. It is one of Taigenz’s biggest desires to have a diverse fanbase. He views his fans as individuals more likely to appreciate nu...

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