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ALAIZ collective

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ALAIZ collective
OriginMontreal / Laval / Longeuil / Saint-Hubert,  Canada
GenresElectro, Future Bass, Electronica, House, Boombap, Hip hop
Occupation(s)Rappers, producers, singers.
Years activeJuly 27 2011–2019
Associated actsKaytradamus, Musoni, J.U.D, Smoke Rings (.nox & HeathCliff Starks), Da C.O.A.S.T. Records (BB-Boy, Green Hypnotic & High-Klassified), Dr. MaD, J-L, Grey Heart, The Celestics (Kaytranada & Louie P), Rami.B, Mus Vic, Da-P, Smooth Silver.

The ALAIZ Collective[1][2][3][4] of Canadian music producers and artists was located around Laval, stretching to the South Shore area of Montreal.[5][6][7] Their acts have opened for the likes of Big Pooh & Slum Village.[8][9]


Fostered by the rich Montreal DIY music scene, where the surrounding community has made spaces intimate and welcoming to musical performers.

When you find like-minded people who feel good to perform with, a spark of creative innovation can happen. Artbeat Montreal has been a staple for fostering producers, beatmakers, and rap artists in the DIY scene, with their pop-up piu piu events. Places like Club Soda play host[10].

These are the places Alaiz Crew shined. They'd bring minimal equipment: laptops, portable DJ decks, and Roland SP-404s, all able to plug into the venue's available PA equipment.

Used to be heavily involved with the rap/r&b scene some years ago and it was super active but in terms of events, the scene was heavily affected by the pandemic. A lot less events these days (especially quality events) than 2019 and prior.

Loop Sessions are great to meet other people and connect with folks, even if you’re not a beatmaker yourself. Used to really love the Voyage Funktastique nights but haven’t been post-pandemic.

It really does feel, however, that the rap scene slowed down a lot,

2011-2019 was such a cool time to be around the MTL scene, you had tons of talented artists coming up with varied vibes (the Fouki/Fourmis crew, OGB, the Alaiz crew, which is where Kaytranada, High Klassified and others originated from, the Artbeat Montreal events, trap vibes from the western neighborhoods of the city with guys like Nate Husser and Deusgod, franglais rap with Dead Obies, Alaclair, LLA coming up, guys like Lost, Izzy-S, Enima emerging from the streets, etc.). The scene had something for every type of rap fan and you could meet all these peeps in super friendly events around the city.

I might’ve gotten old but nowadays it feels like all those connections are happening on IG/Tik Tok rather than at events. More than happy to be proven wrong, however, I also might just be a tad nostalgic!

— mtlstateofmind.
September 11, 2024, 6:45pm, [11]

Initial Meeting

July 27th, 2011. A Montreal summer night; the weather had been stormy the days before, and there were now breaks in the clouds[12].

A Hip Hop Karaoke event was happening. Kaytranada selected Protect Ya Neck by Wu-Tang Clan as the track to rap to[13].

Musoni, J.U.D, Smoke Rings (hip-hop duo of .nox & HeathCliff Starks), Da C.O.A.S.T. Records (hip-hop trio of BB-Boy, Green Hypnotic & High-Klassified), Dr. MaD, The Celestics (hip-hop duo of Kaytradamus & Louie P), Rami.B, Mus Vic, Da-P, Greyheart, Smooth Silver & J-L were all present.

This track was well known and respected among hip-hop heads. The group had not become a collective yet; they were all just enjoying the atmosphere created by like-minded people. Passing the mic off to one another, each emcee giving their unique spin on Wu-Tang's lyrics, some were using the Roland SP-404 to add extra beat touches to the old school tracks' flare.

This was the night they realized how well they could work with one another. This was the night that galvanized the idea in Musoni's mind that they should start a collective[14].

Associated acts

Associated acts[15][16] included MusoNi[17], JuD,[18] Smoke Rings (.nox & HeathCliff Starks),[19] Da C.O.A.S.T. Records (BB-Boy, Green Hypnotic & High-Klassified),[20][21][22] Dr. MaD,[23][24] J-L, Grey Heart, The Celestics (Kaytranada & Louie P), Rami.B,[25] Mus Vic, Da-P, Smooth Silver, Nora Zion,[26] Planet Giza[27] & The North Virus [28](Hip Hop duo Tony Stone & DOOMX)[29] & Or Bleu (duo of music producers Charles Cozy and fruits).[30]

Quebec based artist J.u.D. is one part of the super collective called the ALAIZ Crew, which includes the likes of Kaytranada, High Klassified, The Celestics and Da-P. Of the crew’s extensive Canadian roster, J.u.D. stands out with his gentler, more relaxed trap music that incorporates a pop music essence.

— Rachael D’Amore, reporter for VICE.
December 16, 2014, 6:45pm, [31]

Had my people/crew out from Montreal,QC who are all part of different collectives that are tied into one cosmic bridge. Basse Culture/Le Break/Alaiz/PiuPiu Documentary I must say that these people came ready! They really, really impressed me with their knowledge of the music, culture, and genuine vibe aside from the music. Very down to earth individuals. The studio was mad packed but it was such a great vibe. I kicked off the first hour with some heat from all over & Vincent from Basse Culture/Le Break sprinkled some heaters along with me on the decks!

— DJ Joe Kay, host for Soulection,April 20, 2012, 11:45pm, [32].

References

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  4. ↑ CAPUTO, ALEXANDRE (2023-09-09). "UNE ÉQUIPE D'ÉTOILES POUR LE PREMIER PROJET D'OR BLEU". Montreal Journal via Press Reader (in french). Retrieved 2024-09-15.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
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  14. ↑ Daily, IX (2012-11-06). "A Conversation With: ALAIZ". IX Daily. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
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  16. ↑ Harding, Michael-Oliver (2016-10-03). "The Haitian Roots of Montréal's Biggest Beatmakers. Michael-Oliver Harding explores how young artists of Haitian descent like Kaytranada, High Klassified and more came to dominate the city's leftfield beats scene". Red Bull Music Academy. Archived from the original on 2024-09-15. Retrieved 2024-09-15. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
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