Patrik Kabongo - "North Face"

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Patrik Kabongo, an award-winning Canadian rapper-songwriter, is recognized for his moody sophisticated musical style. Born in Montreal and raised in Toronto, he has collaborated with brands like TikTok, G-Star Raw, and New Era, earning acclaim from Apple Music, NBA, NFL, MLB, BBC Radio 2, and more.

His debut EP, "Spadina" (2019), led to a special guest appearance on YTV and paved the way for "High-end Pack" (2020), gaining over 430k streams and reaching #9 on iTunes' Top 200 Releases Canada Hip-Hop/Rap Chart. Singles "High End" and "High End (120 Remix)" featured during the 2020 NBA Finals and CBC’s Orangeville Basketball docu-series.

As an independent artist, Kabongo's tracks like "Dangerous," "We Up," and "Gimme The Glory" resonated on major sports platforms (ESPN, CBC Sports, NBA, NFL, and MLB) earning "Know My Name" the Best Hip-Hop/Rap Production Music Track at The 2023 Production Music Awards in London, UK.

In 2023, he explored alternative R&B/afro pop with "I TRIED TO SING A SONG," including the chart-topping "DANCING IN A ROOM LIKE STRANGERS." His latest release, 'NORTH FACE (2023),' a community-driven single, garnered support from The North Face brand, collecting coats for the homeless at the release party.