Zaki Ibrahim Contest! Zaki at The Phoenix Oct 20
Zaki Ibrahim, originally from Vancouver and currently living in Toronto is considered an up and comer and may be a star by the end of 2009. She’s released two EPs thusfar receiving a large amount of praise from Now Magazine (even though I hate their reviews, they do praise deserving artists) and Eye Weekly, two premier Toronto newspapers.
Now Magazine called her the urban Feist, the Nelly Furtado that was flying like a bird (sorry no one really likes the promiscuous one except club goers – unfortunately that category is pretty big) and the crack free Amy Winehouse. I hate comparisons and I can’t really prove those based on a few listens but those are lofty expectations.
Josh expressed his undeniable love for her and called her EP, Electica (Episodes in Purple) an absolutely perfect EP. While I haven’t had the chance to listen to either of her EPs, it’s clear she’s talented with a soulful voice. As she releases more and more material she’s going to be huge as she signed on with RedInk (subdivision of Sony/BMG) and will probably receive that major label push. Besides, Canada could use more artists in the spotlights (talented ones at that).
Anyway, the point of this post is to give away stuff!
We’ve got two tickets to see Zaki Ibrahim at the Phoenix Concert Theatre on Friday October 24th.
Some rules:
1. Enter by leaving a comment
2. You must enter a valid e-mail address
3. Open to Canadian residents (we’ve got an open contest coming up soon, I promise)
4. Contest ends, October 20th at 5:30 pm.
5. The show is 19+ and supported by: Jamaica To Toronto – the artists that got an 8.1 from P4k in ’06, Tanika Charles and DJ Jason Palma.
6. Winner will be selected by random draw and then e-mailed.
7. Winner must respond ASAP or another winner will be chosen.
Zaki Ibrahim starts on a mini tour on the 15th in support of Bedouin Soundclash.
Here are the dates:
15 Oct Capital Music Hall w/ Bedouin Soundclash in Ottawa
16 Oct Metropolis w/ Bedouin Soundclash in Montreal
18 Oct Dalhouise University w/ Bedouin Soundclash in Halifax
21 Oct Cowboys Ranch w/ Bedouin Soundclash in London
24 Oct The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto
Here are two songs that she gives away free on her myspace (I really like Computer girl):
Computer Girl by Zaki Ibrahim
Love-Like by Zaki Ibrahim
Tags: contest
I doubt she could top herself when I saw her at the Mod Club, but should still be a really good show.