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Top 20 Canadian R&B Singers: 2022’s List of Best Canadian R&B Artists

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Top Canadian R&B Singers

For the longest, the country to the north has consistently been producing top Canadian R&B artists, Canadian female R&B singers who have become everything from international stars to well respected up and coming artists within their genre. Whether coming from Toronto or another city in one of Canada’s many provinces, the rhythm and blues music scene displays the country at its best, the diversity, the creativity, and the beauty of its people.

Before viewing the Canadian R&B music scene, no one can question the talent of Canadian R&B singers with the extensive list of legends to call Canada home. Legendary artists like Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, Nelly Furtado, and not to forget renowned Canadian R&B artists like Tamia, Deborah Cox, Keshia Chante, Jully Black, all proven that the United States is not the only place to create great music.




Top 10 Canadian Female R&B Singers

Even though Drake, Justin Bieber, and The Weeknd have casted shadows over Canada’s present day music scene, there is long roster of Canadian R&B artists, especially Canadian female R&B singers like Alessia Cara, Tate McRae, Jessie Reyez, Ruth B, and many more.

Beginning with just a guitar and a camera, Alessia Cara would truly arrive in 2015 with her hit song “Here” and would never look back as she has become one of the world’s top pop and rhythm and blues artists. Despite being consider more as a pop artist, Tate McRae’s music easily transitions across various fanbases, making her one of Canada’s most diverse artists of today’s generation.

Award winning and platinum and gold selling Jessie Reyez transformed Canadian R&B music all by herself, showcasing a persistent and consistent grind throughout the course of her career. A true veteran of Canadian music, Ruth B. has solidified herself as one of the top artists through songs like “Lost Boy” and “Superficial Love”. The list continues with a strong lineup of talented Canadian female R&B singers as the spotlight of Canadian rhythm and blues should not be focus on a few artists.

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1. Alessia Cara (Pop/R&B)
Watch on Youtube: Alessia Cara and follow on Instagram: @Alessia Cara

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2. Tate McRae (Pop/R&B)
Watch on Youtube: Tate McRae and follow on Instagram: @Tate McRae

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3. Jessie Reyez
Watch on Youtube: Jessie Reyez and follow on Instagram: @Jessie Reyez

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4. Ruth B. 
Watch on Youtube: Ruth B. and follow on Instagram: @Ruth B.

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5. Charlotte Day Wilson
Watch on Youtube: Charlotte Day Wilson and follow on Instagram: @Charlotte Day Wilson

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6. Savannah Re
Watch on Youtube: Savannah Re and follow on Instagram: @Savannah Re

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7. Shay Lia
Watch on Youtube: Shay Lia and follow on Instagram: @Shay Lia

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8. Amaal
Watch on Youtube: Amaal and follow on Instagram: @Amaal

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9. LOONY
Watch on Youtube: LOONY and follow on Instagram: @LOONY

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10. Haley Smalls
Watch on Youtube: Haley Smalls and follow on Instagram: @Haley Smalls

Honorable Mention Canadian R&B Artists:

Liza Youtube: Liza and Instagram: @Liza

Ebhoni Youtube: Ebhoni and Instagram: @Ebhoni

Shantel May Youtube: Shantel May and Instagram: @Shantel May

Kennedy Rd. Youtube: Kennedy Rd. and Instagram: @Kennedy Rd.

KALLITECHNIS Youtube: KALLITECHNIS and Instagram: @KALLITECHNIS

luna elle Youtube: luna elle and Instagram: @luna elle

Benita Youtube: Benita and Instagram: @Benita




Top Canadian Male R&B Singers

Even though Drake, Justin Bieber, and The Weeknd have casted shadows over Canada’s present day music scene, there is long roster of Canadian male R&B singers. First on the roster is an artist that has become one of the world’s top pop stars, The Weeknd. Following The Weeknd, PartyNextDoor is an artist who began with a cosign from Drake, while later emerging to the top of the R&B charts. When you think of soul music in Canada, Daniel Caesar is the first to come to mind, not only Canada’s top soulful artist but has become one of the world’s top soul singers.

Outside of the top 3 Canadian R&B male singers, there is much talent within Canada’s diverse lineup of R&B artists. Ali Gatie, who has released hit after hit, from “What If I Told You That I Love You” to “It’s You.” Belly, after debuting during the mid-2000s, has received numerous accolades that has led him to becoming of Canada’s most accomplished. Roy Woods, another Drake consignee, but has clearly appeared out of Drake’s shadows. Massari, an unique artist that has been grinding for years, displaying diversity with his own flavor of music. Majid Jordan, a diverse duo of singer and producer, putting their own spin onto rhythm and blues. dvsn, an artist with enough versatility to bring soulfulness and the flare of rhythm and blues together.

Not the largest lineup of rhythm and blues artists, but Canada has gifted the world with music that has stand the test of time and has traveled well beyond the borders of Canada.

Top 10 Canadian Male R&B Singers

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1. The Weeknd
Watch on Youtube: TheWeeknd and follow on Instagram: @TheWeeknd

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2. Daniel Caesar
Watch on Youtube: Daniel Caesar and follow on Instagram: @Daniel Caesar

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3. Ali Gatie
Watch on Youtube: Ali Gaite and follow on Instagram: @AliGatie

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4. PARTYNEXTDOOR
Watch on Youtube: PARTYNEXTDOOR and follow on Instagram: @PARTYNEXTDOOR

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5. Majid Jordan 
Watch on Youtube: Majid Jordan and follow on Instagram: @Majid Jordan

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6. Roy Woods
Watch on Youtube: Roy Woods and follow on Instagram: @Roy Woods

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7. dvsn
Watch on Youtube: dvsn and follow on Instagram: @dvsn

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8. Massari
Watch on Youtube: Massari and follow on Instagram: @Massari

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9. 11:11 
Watch on Youtube: 11:11 and follow on Instagram: @11:11

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10. slchld 
Watch on Youtube: slchld and follow on Instagram: @slchld




Honorable Mention Canadian Male R&B Singers

Anders Youtube: Anders and Instagram: @Anders

SAFE  Youtube: SAFE and Instagram: @SAFE

12AM Youtube: 12AM and Instagram: @12AM

Karl Wolf Youtube: Karl Wolf and Instagram: @Karl Wolf

K FOREST Youtube: K FOREST and Instagram: @K FOREST

Chiiild Youtube: Chiiild and Instagram: @Chiiild

PLAZA Youtube: PLAZA and Instagram: @PLAZA

– Jon Vinyl Youtube: Jon Vinyl and Instagram: @Jon Vinyl

Maurice Moore Youtube: Maurice Moore and Instagram: @Maurice Moore  

– JAHKOY Youtube: JAHKOY and Instagram: @JAHKOY

– Lou Val Youtube: Lou Val and Instagram: @Lou Val

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2. Top 25 Male R&B Singers of 2022

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*Unofficial Order. The more popular artists that have a combination of the most followers, streams, views, and most recent releases are near the top.

*If any artists are missing from the list email media@kulturevulturez.com