Paulo Leon

Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Leon pursued his musical side with the influence and guidance of his older brother, Gabriel. Beginning at the young age of thirteen, Leon began dabbling in slam poetry, MC-ing and other improv performances. By seventeen he had produced, written and recorded first mixtape, ​Casablanca​, all in an impressive 3 month time frame. This project provides a glimpse into Leon’s artistry as a poet, hip hop artist and producer.
Drawing inspiration from Earl Sweatshirt’s writing style, MF DOOM’s lyrical flow, and Kanye West’s dynamic production, Paulo draws and manifests these elements, forming his own individual style and sound. His creative process is heavily built on sampling, chopping up and morphing soulful sounds into modern day hip hop. Through his music, he hopes to convey a sense of escapism for his audience by exposing his truest self.
To keep his creativity flowing, Leon maintains his personal musical relationships with friends and family, and is a member of the creative collective group, ​AndThenYouDie​. Aside from participating in slam poetry and MC performances, he has performed on the streets and at local house parties.
Unwillingly to fit a mould, Leon redefines his style within the ever changing landscape of hip hop. As a self identified poet, producer and hip hop artist, Leon continues to pave his own path through the music industry.