The Artist
No Match
Toronto R&B artist and songwriter Joshua Waithe: a sound and style with no match in the world of hip-hop, and the story behind singles like "Pre Game" and "Fiyah."
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The Story
No match within the world of music
Toronto has a hot new R&B artist rising through its ranks, and his sound and style have no match in the world of hip-hop. It's for that reason that Joshua Waithe chose the stage name No Match, and his debut EP "Be Extraordinary," his first studio project, serves as testimony to the unique blend of singing and rap he brings to the table.
Born and raised in Toronto, No Match first expressed his love for music at a young age. By five he was dancing and performing for his family in the living room to artists like Kris Kross, and once he started elementary school his teachers noticed his abilities and suggested he join the school choir.
"Music has always been a part of my life, but I didn't know how serious I could take it when I was younger," he said. "I felt like I had to mature in music before I could hop into the industry because I needed to take it much more seriously, and I felt like age would give me that."
His family knew he had something special and encouraged him to develop his voice. While in high school, a close friend who doubled as a music producer pushed Joshua to work on a sound that was truly his own. From then on they recorded together, producing around a dozen tracks toward that first project.
"Pre Game"
The first single should relate to anyone who has ever felt overworked. "It's for those people who work six days a week and finally get that one day to do whatever they want," he said. "That day off is a release. This song caters to that with tempo changes that get hype and then lay back. It can be a club song, but it also has a laid-back side."
"Fiyah"
The second single explores the sacrifices people make for others. "It's for those people who are always giving to others but never get noticed," No Match said. "Those who are always giving of themselves and doing what they can, but never get acknowledged for the sacrifices they've made. People can connect with that."
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Beyond his own music, No Match offers songwriting, artist development, consulting, and live booking through No Match Entertainment.