Naya Ali

Polaris-shortlisted hip-hop artist Cadence Weapon headline Up Here 7's hip-hop night alongside Ethiopian-born and Montréal-based rapper Naya Ali and local rapper Jor’Del Downz
NAYA ALI
Naya Ali started going to rap shows at the local Y as a teenager before veering off that path to work in marketing in her 20s. After bursting onto the Canadian hip-hop scene like a breath of fresh air four years ago, she was quickly noticed for her flamboyant personality and unparalleled flow. Naya is able to transport us from a scathing world sometimes dark, sometimes quieter, but always uncompromising. Festival-goers will remember her performance at the base of the Superstack during the Up Here Mystery Tour in 2019.
JOR'DEL DOWNZ
Jordel Downey aka Jor’Del Downz seamlessly blends singing, rapping, percussion, and beat making. Born and raised in Sudbury, JorDel was totally blind until the age of four, when he gained back 50% of his sight. He always played his toys like instruments, showing an intuitive musical sense that’s only gotten stronger. He raises awareness about different kinds of blindness, something that never held Downz back.
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