Born and raised in bilingual Montreal, Toronto-based Pop/R&B entertainer, IAMREBELWILL is influenced by the showmanship of Janet Jackson, the eclectic artistry of Prince and the vibes of Kaytranada.
“Hot Blooded” is the launch single of Rebel’s upcoming project, RebelFuturism (Spring 2021). “”Hot Blooded” is simply an anthem on being free spirited,” declares IAMREBELWILL. “ I spent a huge portion of my life afraid to be myself and this project allows me to finally be authentically Rebel! My ultimate goal is to use my voice to challenge the stereotypical perspective in mainstream pop music and help empower the underrepresented LGTBQ+ and POC community to be fearlessly themselves.”
RebelFuturism, is seductive, contemporary R&B, soaked in neon bleached nightclub vibes of house bass-lines, infused with irresistible pop hooks and melodies. “It’s a soundtrack for modernity, addressing sexuality, sexual fluidity, identity and equality,” says Rebel. “As a proud queer black man I wanted to create something that gave a voice to my experience and shared stories not always told.”
Rebel worked with a plethora of critically acclaimed producers including ‘90s R&B producer/songwriter, Jack Knight (Diddy, Keyshia Cole, Mario Winans) on “Better” (2018) in Los Angeles. “Til the Sun Comes Down (2018),” Rebel’s most played single produced Mantra (Rihanna, Future). Montreal DJ, Kent “Majess” Austin (Jagged Edge, Ricky J) produced the heart-felt (“Rewind" 2018).