New music from Beaugé

There’s a rare kind of energy that surrounds an artist like Toronto-based Beaugé, a Haitian-Canadian lyricist who’s been reshaping the edges of underground rap with a compelling sound and a message that digs beneath the surface. The son of esteemed Haitian poet and political exile Jacqueline Beaugé Rosier, Beaugé, also known as Dojo Bonski, has inherited a gift for words but more importantly, he knows how to use them with purpose.

Since unveiling his studio sound in 2021 with the Tremayne-assisted single “ODB,” Beaugé has been on a consistent rise. He followed that early outing with a string of releases including his debut EP Watchtower, which landed in 2023. With each track, Beaugé has proven himself a master of perspective, dissecting the systems around him while offering a sonic output that’s as intellectual as it is emotionally engaging.

Beaugé has also developed a powerful live presence, becoming known for performances that shake venues, he’s been making an impact across Canada, appearing with Sofar Sounds in both Toronto and Ottawa and playing alongside collaborators like Soleil at major events such as The Cranium Festival. His new LEGGO BRICKS concert series, a three-city event that launched last month at Division 88, shows his mission of building communities through his artistic vision.

Now, following the success of his recent track “Go Yard” featuring Truss, he returns with his latest single titled “I’m No Good But I No Evil,” a song that frames both personal and collective reckoning. Produced by the legendary Kount Koal Harrison, the single rejects surface-level bravado in favour of something far more profound. With its themes of awareness, struggle and spiritual awakening, the track serves as both a wake-up call and a declaration of defiance.

Beaugé stitches in references to his Haitian roots, pulling from ancestral mythologies to summon a kind of lyrical alchemy that feels at once timeless and truly cutting edge. Crafting an atmospheric soundscape with the spacey swell of immersive instrumental textures, the gliding synth tones are met with Beaugé’s rhythmic vocalisations as the punch of the beat sets the track in motion. Slipping into an engrossing alternative hip hop scene, his razor-sharp rapped flows roll over the deep bass elements and dusty strike of drums, casting a gripping sound of downtempo energy and riveting vocal performance.

Wrapped up in a potent two minute dose of biting rap music, “I’m No Good But I No Evil” delivers an epic slice of Beaugé’s fiercely original and truly enthralling sound. As he continues to impress with his studio releases and wins over crowds from the stage at his live shows, Beaugé is sure to keep shining on his captivating musical adventure and we can’t wait to see what he’s got in store next.

Listen to I’m No Good But I No Evil below

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