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Jacob Okatsiak’s 15-song album, Inuugapta, is available now on all streaming platforms.

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World-class throat singer and musician, Qattuu, has released her debut solo album, Midnight Sun. The album was released on February 10, 2023.

Nunavut-based rapper, singer, and musician Jacob Okatsiak has released his latest single, “22K,” from his upcoming debut album, Inuugapta. The song was released on February 3, 2023.

In honour of Kelly Fraser, Hitmakerz is re-releasing Sedna on all streaming platforms. Additionally, an instrumental version of the album has also been released to allow fans to sing along to the songs.

Panikuluuk is the first single from her highly-anticipated debut album, Midnight Sun, set for release in 2023.

Chart-topping, Juno-nominated Inuk singer-songwriter releases her Inuktitut-language Christmas EP – Qaumakuluit – her third release of the year!

Jacob Okatsiak is releasing his second single, “Inuugapta”, which is also the title of his highly anticipated debut album expected to be released in early 2023.

“Nalligigakku (Because I Love Her)”, one of Joey Nowyuk’s biggest singles, is set for English release on November 5, 2022.

Award-winning Inuk singer, Angela Amarualik, released her second album, Uvannik on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The word Uvannik means “by myself” in Inuktitut. Amarualik describes the album as a collection of songs about self-discovery, through life’s saddest and happiest moments.

Nunavut Music Export Showcase (“NUPOP”) to premiere in Iqaluit on Oct. 1, 2022.

On September 23, 2022, Juno-nominated Inuk singer-songwriter, Looee, will release her sixth album, Maani. (Pre-save the album here: https://bit.ly/maanialbum).

“Mumik&alirunnuk (Haali Jaali)”, Looee’s newest single leading up to the album release, is her first-ever song in English, as well as her first foray into the world of electronic dance music.

Roots and indie-rock musician, Joey Nowyuk, has released the final single ahead of his upcoming covers album. “Tappaani” is Nowyuk’s latest release ahead of the forthcoming Inuugama, set to debut on September 30, 2022.

Pop singer-songwriter and social media influencer, Brenda Montana – also known on TikTok as @inuksuk – has released her debut album, Qaujimagit. The seven-track record contains original songs that are reminders of hope, love, and positivity.