Lyric Dubee is a multi-genre artist from Canada. Proficient and at ease playing ROCK, POP, BLUES and JAZZ, his deep appreciation and experimentation with all the genres led Lyric to personalize his own style of music known as REVOLUTION ROCK .
By at the age of 15 had already released 2 full length albums and had performed at benefit concerts and large music festivals such as SXSW, NXNE and Canadian Music Week. Lyric is also involved in fundraising events and many charities.
Many people consider Lyric to be an old soul with a sound that is new and refreshing. Lyric is influenced by many different genres of music which shape his unique sound appealing to a variety of all ages and Lyric writes all of his own music and lyrics.
Since picking up a guitar 6 years ago, Lyric has come a long way. His first album, ‘Broken Dreams’ was released when he was just 12 and the CD release party bringing out over 150 people out to listen to the new performers sound. With his second album “Alive”, the CD release party sold out with 350 people in attendance. He is hard at work on his 3rd album with 5 songs already recorded in Toronto and Nashville!
Lyric has been featured and interviewed in various media outlets. Lyric’s music has been featured on Rock 95’s “New Music Hour”, he has had numerous live performances on Rogers TV and his first album was used as the soundtrack for an episode of the show “New Slang”. His video for the song “Hello Beautiful” is in regular rotation on Pizza Pizza TV in Southern Ontario. Lyric performed LIVE on K Rock’s Humble and Fred Show in Kingston, interviewed on CBC radio, and won the BEST YOUNG SONGWRITERS award at the Barrie New Music Festival 2011.
Lyric has opened for artists such as Walk Off The Earth, David Usher, Wide Mouth Mason, Lee Aaron, Toronto, Steve Strongman and Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo.
Lyric takes his guitar playing seriously and takes guitars lessons every day before continuing with his school studies. He is currently studying for his grade 8 RCM exam and loves to perform live.
“Alive by the young Canadian is an album full of emotions and adrenaline. Crossing bands like Linkin Park with artists like John Mayer, it is something to enjoy alone or with others.” – The Grateful Web
“There are some really great sounds coming out of Canada and Lyric Dubee is leading the pack. He has always brought great music to his fans with his outstanding guitar playing and his gift for writing songs, he brings enjoyment to all. The great skills he has as an artist really showed through on his CD, “Broken Dreams’, but now he has out done himself with his new CD, “Alive”.” – Stars2Come
“Like any future rock star, Dubee has a passion for the stage and produces a personality of electric energy that pleases an audience.” – Kid Scoop News
“He stopped people in their tracks; a fourteen year old playing like Greg Allman is not something you see every day” – Cashbox Canada reviewing his CMW performance
“We were amazed at the talent and multi-genres this Canadian musician plays for his fans. We predict that Lyric Dubee will go far in his own country, as well as on the international music scene” – Randy Curry, Insider Music Trivia
“It’s always such a treat being on stage with someone like Lyric. Look out Canada, we got another one coming up in the ranks” – Virgil Scott, musician
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