www.kingcruff.com A lyrical maestro with an undeniable edgy and an ancient spirit has emerged onto the hip hop scene and is turning heads along the way. King Cruff has set himself apart in the industry by proving himself to be an intriguing storyteller, whose words resonate not only with the hip hop crowd but also to a wider crossover audience due to his vibrant and deep rooted Jamaican flair. He not only garners his inspiration from his life experiences, but from world affairs and for social change. King Cruff weaves together compelling narratives which move the mind, body and soul. He compiles music like a story, vivid, captivating and transformative is how he describes his music.

Solomon Marley-Spence, aka ‘King Cruff’ born in Canada, grew up in Kingston, Jamaica and now lives in his hometown. He has been honing his craft and ushering his vibrant, hip-hop anthems from the recording studio to the global stage. Like a true creative, King Cruff harnesses his own experiences and feelings to create music that is moving. He defines his image in the same way he crafts his music – ever evolving, empowering and transformative. His music videos are meant to capture the essence of how a Cruff becomes the King. As one who relates to anyone from rejects to royals. King Cruff’s music transports his audience and unites everyone under the banner of humanity, free from discrimination and other forms of social engineering.

Since 2019, King Cruff has released several well-received singles and collaborations with other up-and-coming artists. His previously released songs include Imitation Game (2021), Blackberry Groove (2020), Let Me Forget (2020), Say Sumn (2019) and Drop (2019). His undeniable talent led to two nominations for the FCLMA Best Hip-hop Artist Award in 2020 and 2021.

As a hip hop artiste, King Cruff is known for his mesmerizing storytelling, hard-hitting bars and fiercely intelligent lyricism. His self-born style pushes boundaries, creating a fresh genre-defying sound that is distinctly his. King Cruff uses his music to paint vivid pictures of real-life stories, similar to his main influences Kendrick Lamar, Andre 3000, Stephen Marley, Chronixx and of recent, Smino. His lyricism is genuinely creative, combining a blend of precise bars to deliver an effortless flow that glides over slick rhythmic beats.

With his music, he hopes to inspire, empower and enlighten his listeners as he pours his passion in every beat. Growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, King Cruff was always surrounded by reggae and dancehall music, both genre profoundly influences his style. Musing from his musical family background and creativity, he started rapping in high school and recalls having rap battles with his friends. Music gave him a way of expressing his ideas and stories in a way no other art form could. King Cruff was always in love with the art of storytelling. As a youngster he often wrote short stories and drew comic books to bring his ideas to life. It was only natural that when he moved back to Canada for University, he started taking strides towards launching an explosive music career. With his producer Smoothe’s support, he started crafting King Cruff’s unique sound from the ground up.

Being in Canada for studies, King Cruff worked a myriad of different jobs. Still, the most enjoyable to him was being an Audio Engineer at Smooth Music Studio. This was the perfect platform for him to get more in tune with his musical craft, helping him to emerge as an performing artist. Being an audio engineer for other artists cultivated his skills in many ways. This work experience sharpened his listening skills, his appreciation for vocal range and taught him how to artfully arrange music.

The ever-talented King Cruff formed his own promotional company called Urban Flavors to connect hip-hop artists to their local audience. He is working on a clothing line and promotional merchandise to streamline along with his burgeoning music career. He has performed at venues in Canada and the US. He sees himself headlining his own sold-out world tours in the near future, bringing electrifying performances to the world stage.

Ras Lee Birthday Celebration Saturday March 23! 🎂🎵🎶 $10 cover

Black History Month celebration! With Ras Lee and the Vibes Band 🎶🎵🎤🎹🎷 Special guests Horace Hogan, Ras Kwabena, Ojah, Indigenous Rainbow Bistro 76 Murray St. Ottawa $15 Doors Open 8PM, Show 9PM

Ras Lee and the Vibes Band with Horace Hogan will be on a livestream this evening at 8PM EST. The link is here for when the event is happening https://fb.me/e/1S0KLXfQI

Ras Lee and the Vibes Band with guest artists the Jamboise band and Dj Bobby uptop Boss. Sonny's Bar & Grill 1119 Baxter Rd, Ottawa. Saturday Jan 27 🇯🇲🎶🎵🎤🔥

Live Music at the Conspiracy Theory! $10 cover

Come Reggae with us! Ras Lee and the Vibes Band at Conspiracy Theory Friday, September 29th 🎵🎶🎤🔥🇯🇲🎸🎹🥁🎷

Tickets and Info: beetbox.ca and click on SHOP ONLINE Let's celebrate the end of Summer with some live outdoor music! This will be our second iteration of the September music festival after a great experience last year that was enjoyed by all who participated!!

This September, we would love to welcome you to the farm after hours for an outdoor music festival. From classic rock to blues to funk, we have something for everyone. A rustic setting, with some soft lights and starlight, this venue is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. We can chat veggies, enjoy the sounds of the forest, & then once the music starts, groove to the beat. Bring your own blanket or chair.

Delicious food and craft beer provided by Kichesippi Beer Company.

Parking for bikes is beside the barn. Parking information for cars to come…

Come on out next Friday Sept 1 for an evening of live reggae at Conspiracy Theory Bells Corners with Ras Lee, Ojah and Stephen Kwabena and the Vibes Band. Show is from 7 to 11 PM 🇯🇲🎶🎵🎤🎸🎷🎹🥁

Ras Lee and the Vibes Band play the Capital Fair!

Lee on guitar with Lil K HPB for this free event! Filled with energy, inspired by the new afrobeat wave that is raging on the planet, this young Burundian artist based in Montreal cut a good figure at the Syli d'Or Grand Final. A crucial step in its development which demonstrates an inner gnaque. He composes and sings using his most faithful ally: rap. Having fallen into music as a child, Karagira Owen Berel knows the art of improvising on the corner of a street, to impress his comrades...

His first flight in 2015 in Rwanda within the rap group HPB (Hit The Play Button), hand in hand with two other emerging artists, laid a solid foundation. Then over the course of his peregrinations, a desire to be solo which is refined with various tracks which throw some. His EP cycle Game of Songs with collaborations from his compatriots Bushali, Kenny K-Shot and the faithful T-Point raises a conquered audience. From 2020, Lil K's clips reveal his part as a man in the making, this contemporary "Daddy" open to the feminine mode. He also opens his eyes to the LBGTQ movement with his finesse. Gentleman to the end!

Ras Lee and the Vibes Band + Guest Performers! July 7 & 8, $10 cover

Ras Lee and the Vibes Band + Guest Performers July 7 & 8!! $10 cover

Reggae Summer Vibes Come fill your heart and your soul with the sounds of summer.

Ras Lee- Ras Lee is an established reggae singer and entertainer born and raised in Montego Bay Jamaica and currently residing in Ottawa, Canada. He is a Canadian Juno award nominee and is well known for his album and single “Who Killed the Lion” which is a tribute to Bob Marley. https://raslee.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHcXs5jdj9g

The Radicals Former front man for Rudeboy Scott Allen Amey teams up with some Ottawa music veterans and dials it in.

Productions Nuits d'Afrique are proud to present the 16th edition of the Syli d'Or de la musique du monde. A must-attend event for the Canadian music scene since 2007, this exceptional showcase of musical distinctions brings talented artists to light each year and confirms the latest trends in world music. A great gala evening, during which the three finalist groups will perform on La Tulipe stage. After an evaluation by the jury and votes by the public, the 3 finalists will be awarded the Syli d'Or, d'Argent and de Bronze! • Lil K HPB (Burundi) • Abondance (Guadeloupe, Martinique) • La Tribu Salsa Band (Latin America). Ticket info below

Come and see semi-finalist Lil K HPB for the 16th edition of the World Music Showcase! Free admission

The Beat Network, CHUO 81.9FM and Nufunk.ca present Human Rights Tour 2023 with Ras Lee and the Vibes Band and DJ Chocolate. $16.50 in advance through Eventbrite.ca or $20 at the door.

Join Lee as he backs Hip-Hop AfroBeat artist Lil K HPB (Burundi) for the 16th edition of the World Music Showcase! More information: https://en.balattou.com/sylidor. Free admission

Mois de l'Histoire des Noirs a Gatineau- Jeunesse en Action Gatineau. Gratuit!

Reggae Live Music Winter Warmer with Ras Lee and the Vibes Band. $10 cover