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Koyce D performs at the TD IRIE Music Festival on Saturday, July 30th at Yonge-Dundas Square
Growing up in urban Toronto to a single mother, Koyce D Caesar listened to a number of musical styles, including pop, reggae, hip-hop, techno and alternative. He started rapping at the age of 15, harvesting his talents and taking time to find his voice so he could not only rap, but make thematic music to match his skill for performing. Now Koyce has become exceptional at both crafts, infusing the different musical influences from his childhood into a style and sound unique to himself. To be a fan of Koyce D means more than just listening to his music; it means immersing yourself in the sounds and aura he creates with both his music and his live shows.
Caesar has performed at many of Toronto’s prime venues, including Nathan Phillips Square, Dundas Square during Caribana weekend, which is the biggest festival of the summer; he also performed at the classic Harlem’s Underground, and was the headline artist in the first all hip hop show at Loki Lounge.
Today Koyce continually finds ways to challenge himself musically, refusing to be boxed in by any limitations. His sound is ambitious and daring, and will no doubt propel him to the star he’s dreamed of being.