An emerging multi-hyphenate artist from Montréal,
Gurafiku —meaning "graphic"
Gaëlle brings a bold, vibrant energy to her sound. Her Afro-Caribbean influence weaves global rhythms across genres like Raboday, Shatta, Gqom, Kuduro, Afro House, and Bouyon, while seamlessly blending with hip-hop, R&B, and house. This innovative approach has quickly made her a rising star on both local and international stages.
"OKAY BUT MAKE IT HAITIAN," a blend she created using her Haitian roots with global club sounds, has gained over 20,000 plays on Soundcloud since summer 2024. The track has received widespread recognition, being played on platforms like Rinse FM, The Lot Radio marking Gaëlle’s debut as a producer with an EP anticipated in early 2025.
Gurafiku has made notable international appearances, performing in South Korea with Porqueria Party, Mexico, and Japan in September 2024 alongside the LoversOnly collective and Boiler Room prodigies NASTHUG and Falcons from Pangea Sounds.
In Montréal, Gaëlle’s presence is unmistakable. She’s a regular at popular venues and parties like Moonshine, Afrotonik, Apt.200 by Saintwoods, OTH, and Datcha. Her involvement in the community reflects her commitment to authentic expression and representation, with her own event series, "Gurafiku and Friends", fostering edit culture and Afro-inspired rhythms.