Listening to Kaya Hoax, winner of the Gamiq for “Espoir 2025”, you’ll find yourself nodding along to a high-energy blend of mischief and understated indignation. Her music, both urgent and celebratory, straddles the boundary between hip hop and experimental pop, drawing inspiration from UK grime, dancehall, and punk.

Set against a backdrop of magnetic percussions, raw synths, and rumbling 808s, the artist delivers verses that oscillate between fierce declarations of independence and moments of profound vulnerability. Following a series of standout shows across Quebec – including a memorable set at POP Montreal, which CULT magazine hailed as one of the festival’s top performances – she released her debut EP, “Baby Gear”, in May 2024. With hyperactive hooks, captivating bass lines, and infectious melodies, Kaya Hoax presents a distinctive vision of digital bangers infused with irreverent feminine energy.

Scène Desjardins, Saturday May 10 - Free - All Ages