Shim In The Cut is a Canadian Afrobeat artist originally from East Africa (Burundi). Blending Afrobeats, dancehall and Hip Hop, Shim delivers a vibrant and versatile sound rooted in African rhythm. His mission is to elevate both Canada and East African music on the international stage. In just 2 years, Shim In The Cut stands as one of Canada’s most promising emerging Afrobeat Artists. He has won Performer of the Year (2024) at the recognition Awards and earned Multiple nominations, including Artist of the Year, Song of the year, rising star of the year. His breakout single Pinacolada from his EP on the Map, has become a major success with over 137 000 Spotify streams and 172 000 views on youtube in just 5 days. Shim’s growing media presence includes features on Radio-Canada, CTV and Rodgers TV. On stage, he has opened for internationally acclaimed Artist such as Dadju,Ruger, Oxlade and The Ben. His latest EP ON THE MAP serves as both a cultural statement and a tribute to young dreamers. With strong engagement across Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube and Spotify,
