Tiago Vasquez is a singer, songwriter and guitar player who wows crowds with his engaging delivery. He is an outlier in a contemporary category and owns his unique sound inspired by his past and family. Coming from an immigrant family - His parents came from El Salvador to Canada, Tiago’s upbringing was humble, and with a guitar always present in the household, it greatly inspired his future musical career. By bringing his original R&B soul sound to the rap game, Tiago has had many features with top underground artists including Snak the Ripper, Kapok, Emotionz and icons like Checkmate and DJ Kemo. Tiago has also collaborated with reggae artists such as Adan Nuñes of Golden Ganga, and Tugstar from Jamaica on the recent release of their latest EP that dropped in 2019. Aside from his solo career, Tiago is one of the lead singers in Salsahall Collective, a band where Cuba meets Jamaica - The band will be soon be releasing a new EP, scheduled to drop in early 2020. Tiago is making his presence known in the west coast as a multi-genre artist who is taking the scene by storm. From hip hop, R&B, salsa, and reggae to cowriting and producing with local engineers, Tiago is a dimensional musician with a sound that is soulful and exciting.

Howard “Tugsar” Johnson is born in in the small riverside city of Maypen Clarendon, Jamaica, to Mrs and Mrs Johnson.  He is the youngest of 3 boys.  Growing up, music was central to his family life.  His mother, a member of the local church choir, still singing until to today, and father a DJ, throwing some of the hottest outdoor dance parties of the time. Howard too, had begun his musical life at church singing choir at the age of 7. At age 15, he started his career professionally, laying verses at the “Shack and Vibes” recording studio located in Kingston Jamaica. This is where he would record his first song, “Flowers in the Garden” along with many others. “Tuggy”, Howard's childhood nickname, was soon adopted as his stage name once his popularity in the Dance hall scene grew.  And as a result, many artist took notice. As well as writing his own hits, he wrote for many dance hall artists and is responsible for the lyrics of over 50 recording hits to date.  He still writes for artists until today. Always positive with a Jovial spirit. Always upbeat, full of laughter and full of life.  He is continually inspired and moved by people and lives he is surrounded by, their struggles and their motivations. As well as the celebration and upbeats of Dance Hall, Tugstar strives to be a voice for those in the struggle.  A voice for those who do not have one. With 17 years in the business, Tugstar has toured some of the the biggest festivals in Jamaica, as well as the world, working with many artist to break the mold of dance hall, and bring his music across multiple genres.  He remains with his finger on the pulse of modern reggae, continually working to push its sound and its message to the world stage.

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