With her unbelievable vocal range, 70’s Soul era informed sound, and captivating rhythms, Canadian artist, Aphrose, (Joanna Mohammed) delivers Neo-Soul at its very best. Her dazzling, modern take on R&B and Soul features the authenticity of interactive live instruments with untouched vocal dexterity that nearly personify her sound. Aphrose’s truly explosive voice, relatable lyrics, and glittery melodies have made her impossible to ignore. The Scarborough native was raised by Trinidadian parents who owned a record store on Toronto’s West side, exposing her to the Soulful delights of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Michael Jackson. After Canadian legend Chantal Kreviazuk heard her on the radio, she reached out to Aphrose directly and invited her to open for her and husband Raine Maida’s Moon vs. Sun tour. Along with singing backup for Daniel Caesar, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Jessie Reyez, and Charlotte Day Wilson, Aphrose has been featured in Exclaim!, on CBC Music’s First Play along with The Block, and has been reviewed in Earmilk. With her music now being played across the United States as well as Canada, Aphrose is making her unique mark in the Canadian Neo-Soul landscape, delivering the highest caliber music with out-of-this-world vocals, impeccable production, and unforgettable melodies that transport listeners to a different realm. Fresh off the successful release of her first single of 2023 titled “Good Love”, Aphrose is gearing up to release a brand new, sensational up-tempo track titled “YaYa” on Friday, July 7 2023.

Written by Aphrose and her longtime production team, SafeSpaceship (Scott McCannell, Chino DeVilla and Ben Macdonald) who also play the instruments on the track, “YaYa” marks the first non-vocal production credit Aphrose has received for her contributions in programming the 808 drums on the song. Background vocals on YaYa are performed by Aphrose and Kyla Charter.