DISCOVERING NEW MUSIC AT ST-ROCH XP, ONE WEIRD VENUE AT A TIME

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By Kateryna Topol - september 08 2025

The two other standout hip-hop performances were Raccoon and Chiwio. Chiwio played an early set at SquatPhoto and a later one at Urban Outfitters, surely leaving the shop staff to refold the t-shirts on the tables once again. Born in Kigali and now based in Québec, Chiwio connects his Rwandan roots to local culture, exploring exile, identity, and inequality. Raccoon, on the other hand, blends his Haitian roots into rap. Joined on the supermarket stage by a DJ and guitarists, Raccoon shared a fun and energetic set with festival goers and grocery shoppers.