When most people think of Canadian singers, Justin Bieber and Drake are the names that most often come to mind. However, there have been plenty of rising stars on the Canadian music scene, especially in 2020. One of the most successful and popular has been Ali Gatie, who has found himself becoming more popular with fans across Canada and the world with hits such as “It’s You,” which recently surpassed an astounding 3 billion cumulative streams on DSPs. As a singer whose lyrics have been described as romantic and honest, his music continues to captivate an ever-growing number of Canadian fans.
Breaking Boundaries
Breaking boundaries as a Canadian singer with a Muslim heritage, Ali Gatie believes his songs that possess messages of love and peace make an emotional connection with people of all ages. A natural storyteller with his songs, Ali is currently promoting his latest song “Welcome Back,” which also features fellow singer Alessia Cara. As a person who grew up in a multicultural home and has been able to experience a wide range of cultures during his life, Ali feels his music inspires others to have a deeper appreciation and understanding of cultures across Canada and around the world.
Mom and Ed Sheeran
When speaking of those who have most influenced his life, Ali Gatie gives much credit to his mom as well as fellow singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Crediting his mother for instilling in him a love for music as well as understanding the important roles loyalty and sacrifice play in a person’s life, Ali also credits Ed Sheeran for helping shape his music career. In both his mother and Ed Sheeran, Ali sees people who have never been afraid to be their true selves to the world. As a result, he feels this has made him a better artist.
The Accidental Hit
Surprisingly to his fans, Ali Gatie has revealed that his hit song “It’s You” was actually never intended to be a song at all. In fact, he says he wrote it simply to be a voice message he planned to send to a young lady he was interested in getting to know a bit better. However, after reading it back to himself and thinking about it, he knew there was a song contained within those words. Thus, after reworking the message into song lyrics and adding some music, he posted it on Instagram for what was at the time a small fan base of supporters. The rest, as they say, is history.
A Social Media Sensation
With a career coming together in the age of social media, it is no surprise that Ali Gatie has a strong presence on Twitter, Instagram, and countless other sites. To date, he has nearly 2 million online followers, which allows him to let his fans keep up with his latest career developments. Promising more is still to come, Ali Gatie knows the stage is set for more success as 2021 approaches.
