About
Introducing Bkay...
Singer X Rapper X Producer X Cyborg
The bold and eclectic Nigerian-Canadian artist Bkay Won, fuses Hip-Hop, R&B, Afro-fusion & Alternative influences to craft a unique sound. Bkay began her musical journey from the children's choir in her aunt's church and in elementary school, to being a youth poet and then on to being a freestyler and recording artist while attending the University of Calgary in pursuit of a Psychology degree.
She officially joined Calgary's musical scene in 2020 through open mics and eventually moved onto freestyling with the Tribe Artist Society & the Alcove and has performed at staple venues including the Grand, Calgary Folk Fest, Ethnik Festival and more.
She became the resident artist at 3rd Verse Studios in 2023 and was featured on the studio's compilation album "LYFE" featuring numerous afro-diasporic acts in the city and made her appearance on lead single "Breathe" featuring KTheChosen and Tarik Robinson. In 2025 "Breathe" was nominated at the YYC Music Awards for "Rap Recording of the Year". Since then, Bkay has released her debut single "Basement" on February 27,2026 and announced it as the lead single to the rest of her upcoming EP

Shows & Appearances
Jul 25, 2026
Sylvan July @ Sylvan Lake Park
Sylvan July @ Sylvan Lake Park,
Feb 19, 2026
Shelf Life Books, Calgary
Single Onion 217 @ Shelf Life Books, Calgary
Feb 6, 2026
Rec Room, Calgary
Up N Coming- Black History Month Showcase @ Rec Room, Calgary
Jan 22, 2026
Dickens, Calgary
Talib Kweli: Guest Appearance x Tea Fannie @ Dickens, Calgary
Dec 6, 2025
The Grand , Calgary
Jollof N Jam @ The Grand , Calgary
Oct 31, 2025
Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club, Calgary
Night of the Living Raps: Halloween Edition @ Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club, Calgary
Oct 16, 2025
Cold Garden Beverage Company, Calgary
Alcove's Open Jam- Hosted by Bkay x Tim Yongo @ Cold Garden Beverage Company, Calgary
Aug 21, 2025
Cold Garden Beverage Company, Calgary
Letters in Love EP Release Party: Presented by Kindé @ Cold Garden Beverage Company, Calgary
May 23, 2025
Palomino Smokehouse, Calgary
YYC Hip-Hop Underground @ Palomino Smokehouse, Calgary
Apr 5, 2025
The Limber Hollow- Event Space, Calgary
Ms Dooshima Single Release Party- Rise and Shine @ The Limber Hollow- Event Space, Calgary
Feb 15, 2025
The Core Mall, Calgary
Chinook Blast presented by Block Heater @ The Core Mall, Calgary
Feb 13, 2025
Contemporary Calgary, Calgary
The Black Pride Experience @ Contemporary Calgary, Calgary
Feb 11, 2025
University of Calgary, Calgary
Soular Power on CJSW 90.9FM @ University of Calgary, Calgary
Nov 28, 2024
YYC Live Drop the Mic @ Hitman's Bar
YYC Live Drop the Mic @ Hitman's Bar,
Oct 30, 2024
Ship & Anchor Pub, Calgary
Ship Hop @ Ship & Anchor Pub, Calgary
Oct 26, 2024
Theoretically Brewing Co., Lethbridge
Wild Wrasslin Wrap- Up Party presented by CKXU Music @ Theoretically Brewing Co., Lethbridge
Sep 27, 2024
Culturefest: Presented by Mahogany Homeowners Association @ Mahogany Beach Club
Culturefest: Presented by Mahogany Homeowners Association @ Mahogany Beach Club,
Aug 25, 2024
Unreleased Showcase: Presented by 3rd Verse (Bkay as Host) @ Rosé Luxury Lounge
Unreleased Showcase: Presented by 3rd Verse (Bkay as Host) @ Rosé Luxury Lounge,
Jul 26, 2024
Alcove Centre for the Arts, Calgary
Raw Voices YYC: The 8th Anniversary (presented by the Alcove) @ Alcove Centre for the Arts, Calgary
Studio Shots
Basement is a moody and introspective hip-hop track by Bkay Won that explores the concept of emotional suppression as a survival tactic when facing difficulties in life. This is Bkay's debut single and lead track for her upcoming EP set for release in late 2026.