Shawn Desman: Summer in the T-Dot

From Nicki Minaj to Drake to Doja Cat, the Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter has curated an exclusive playlist perfect for a summer in Toronto. Below, Desman takes us through a few of his song selections. Lay Bankz, “Tell Ur Girlfriend” “I love the late-’90s/early-2000s R&B feel of this record. Brings me back to the Timbaland and Aaliyah days.” Gatton, “Love Could End” “His voice is so unique and refreshing. The lyrics and melodies really hit home for me on this one.” LU KALA, “Hotter Now” “I love everything about this woman. Her pop-music melodic sensibility is so good! I hope to be able to write some music with her one day.” Gryffin & babyidontlikeyou, “MAGIC” “Not too many people know this about me, but I was a big raver in my early teens. I love dance, house and drum ’n’ bass ’til this day.”