Hua Li 化力

Hua Li 化力's hazy R&B and revolutionary rap cuts to the bone and shakes your frail ass to the ground. She released her debut full-length, Dynasty with Next Door Records in September 2019 followed up by her critically acclaimed ode to her mother’s hometown of Wuhan, the Yellow Crane EP in 2020. A charismatic performer, she has been blessed to share her work on major stages around the world, including the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Pride Toronto and Reykjavik’s Secret Solstice Festival. She is also an active DJ with residencies in her hometown of Montreal and as touring DJ for Inuk electro-pop artist Riit. She is currently working on her sophomore LP ripe fruit falls but not in your mouth, which is slated for release in early 2024. Subversive and sexy, Hua Li is the only half-Chinese, half-militant, half-rapper of your heart.

Her live show is equal parts vulnerable and electrifying. A veteran performer, her shows are a masterclass in holding an audience in the palm of her hand. Gliding effortlessly from rapid fire raps to scintillating melodies, the stage is where Hua Li 化力 feels most at home.