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I make less money than I ever have at any other job. As a musician the fulfillment is not in the coin. It’s in the kids. My heart was so full today. Thank you sweet love.

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Mercy.

Photo: @zanana-split-blog

Styling: Desiire

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TiKA ft. @ctsecond​ [Clairmont The Second]

#OHMYGOD

OFFICIAL VIDEO

Cinemtaography by: Mac Boucher + Patrick Tomasso

Produced by: Harrison

MUA: Rahsthetics  

WATCH FULL VIDEO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PxbTSGO_2o&feature=youtu.be

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New important interview on The Strombo Show. I answer questions and perform a couple songs.

http://strombo.com/radio/episode/amelia-curran-clairmont-the-second-craig-finn/

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I'm truly humbled + honoured to be amongst some incredible talent in this weeks issue of NOW Magazine. Thank you NOW Magazine for the feature. All I can say is when the world loses faith in you, believe in yourself.

MUA: Kennie Medard Photo: Tanja Tiziana Thank you to Dreamhouse for kindly lending the space.

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TiKA. @tikathecreator

https://soundcloud.com/tikathecreator

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OHMYGOD Visuals // bts "And they just can't comprehend it how I made it..." Coming Soon... Ft. Clairmont The Second Imagery: Patrick Tomasso Visuals: Mac Boucher

https://soundcloud.com/tikathecreator/ohmygod-ft-clairmont-the-second?in=tikathecreator/sets/carry-on

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STILL I RISE SERIES

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TiKA 2017

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Photographer: @KadeemEllis 

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Creative Direction: STDYMBBN + ENXVY

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MUA: KenWeTalkFace

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Thank you to My T.O. Studio for graciously lending the space. <3

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@BAREGYAL IS BACK FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE!!!

THE OFFICIAL CELEBRATION FOR WOMEN OF COLOUR THIS TIME WE ARE GOING OUT WITH A BANG. THERE IS NO OTHER PLACE TO BE OTHER THAN A BAREGYAL PARTY! 500 KEELE ST. UNIT #101 DOORS OPEN 10PM EARLY BIRD: $25 GENERAL ADMISSION: $35 *THERE WILL BE NO PHYSICAL TICKETS SOLD* SELECTORS: LISSA MONET DJ PLEASURE SUMMER KNOCKS DRE NGOZI ACE DILLINGER FREEZA CHIN EMCEES: TIKA THE CREATOR AMILLION SYDANIE HERAPATRA BE DRESSED TO SWEAT. 19+ | ID Required ALL LOVE. ALL PRIDE. NO MISOGYNY Be Open. Be Wild. Be Free. *** A portion of proceeds will benefit the victims of Hurricane Matthew ***

TIX >>> https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/baregyal-nye-tickets-29965280962

Creatives by: GXXRLS

“QUEENIE” the Snapchat Filter by: TABBAN

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TiKA + The Modest Few • I Would Die 4 U - Ƭ̵̬̊ Cover • Mod Club Theatre • One Luv Benefit Concert • Screen Visuals: Meron Gaudet • Drums: Thadeus Garwood • Keys: Casey M Q • Sax: Aubrey McGhee • Guitar: Taylor Wong • BGVS: Grier Munro • Bass: Hector Vijil • Cinematography: Patrick Tomasso

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TiKA + The Modest Few • I Would Die 4 U - Ƭ̵̬̊ • Mod Club Theatre • One Luv Benefit Concert

Photoset: @jahgrey

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My cover of Prince’s “I Would Die 4 U” at my latest performance at The Drake Hotel.  Ƭ̵̬̊ (Prince) is my favourite artist in the world. I came across I Would Die 4 U in Purple Rain. I was fascinated by the song but particularly the lyrics. I did some research and discovered that the song was written by Prince from the perspective of God. I was floored that a musical genius could write something SO brilliant and ask it underneath and fast-paced pop record. I wanted to slow down the record in the form of a ballad and let people REALLY hear the words. RIP Ƭ̵̬̊ . You will never be forgotten. Ever. Truly one of a kind. <3

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My latest EP “Carry On” was featured on @saintheron-blog. I’ve had to take much space this week seeing as it was also my 32nd birthday but I’m in a constant place of gratitude. When I created “Carry On” I really just wanted to create a body of work that people could listen to during their healing process. I firmly believe that music is a form of therapy so I made it a point to ingest beautiful + meditative songs while I was healing. This body of work was cultivated to assist with the healing process. It’s not easy but music is a large factor. Be mindful of what you absorb during this time. Thank you to Solange + Saint Heron for simply acknowledging someone like me. I’m forever grateful + floored, really.

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READ HERE: saintheron.com/news/icymi-stream-tika-simones-soul-rejuvenating-ep-carry-on/

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This past week I performed at The Drake Hotel in Toronto. I conducted a visual soundscape of records from my most recent EP “Carry On” and a few cuts from my upcoming album “Anywhere But Here.”

Thank you to McCallaman, Desire, + Sydanie for opening up the show. Incredible.

Thank you to my band (Corey, Casey, Taylor, Aubrey, Anthony, Ben, Thadeus, Grace, Danah, + Stephanie) for helping encompass the sound. Thank you Meron for assisting with the visuals.

I am forever grateful.

- TiKA

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(T i K ▲)

CARRY ON EP 2016

LISTEN NOW

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TiKA

Singer/Songwriter/Curator

Toronto.

Photo: @KadeemEllis

SOPHOMORE EP “CARRY ON” RELEASED VIA NOISEY. For those in need of healing…

https://noisey.vice.com/en_ca/article/cleanse-the-spirit-rejuvenate-your-soul-with-tikas-new-ep-carry-on

www.tikathecreator.com

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Dear Creators,

We are real. Life is real. GOD is real. Life is filled with happenings and experiences. These lessons are here to shape us + teach us. Shape our lives. Shape our testimony. We are NOT perfect. We are here to share. Share our experiences, share what is real + true. And in us sharing transparently, we find connectivity, fellowship, friendship + love. You are deserving of pure love. Be patient with yourself in your learning + show love to others even if they cannot love themselves. Because life is ugly + scary. But at some point or another, we have been ugly too. I know many who are internally suffering. I have been there....

My loves, there is great beauty in darkness. This body of work was cultivated + inspired to help move those who are stuck in the "Shadowlands." The "Shadowlands" of depression, darkness, sadness, trauma, stagnancy, fear, regret. The light is possible for even you!

You, my darling can + will Carry On.

Love.

TiK▲

Thank you @hmltlive, @clairmontii, + Harrison for contributing to such an important body of work for me. Thank you Kadeem Ellis for always SEEING me and acknowledging my beauty and talent with pure love. I love u ALL.

My sophomore EP is now up VIA Noisey.

https://noisey.vice.com/…/cleanse-the-spirit-rejuvenate-you…

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