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The story
Zaire Ink is a hip-hop artist whose work blends raw lyricism with a faith-driven perspective. Through dense wordplay and vivid storytelling, he explores themes of trauma, hope, and resilience, encouraging listeners to walk in faith and embrace their own testimony. A two-time YYC Music Award recipient, Zaire’s artistry bridges poetry and rap, shaped by his roots in spoken word and youth mentorship. His upcoming debut album, When You Meet Yourself, shares his powerful journey from struggle to restoration through faith.
Psalm 73
Psalm 73, the first song off of Zaire’s album When You Meet Yourself, is a cathartic tirade expressing frustration over life’s injustices. Born out of one of the hardest seasons of Zaire’s life, this song wrestles with what happens after grief, anger and betrayal all collide before there’s time to process any of it.
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Highlights
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Homegrown Harmonies: Zaire Ink
Award-winning rapper Zaire Ink joins Global News Calgary for this latest installment of Homegrown Harmonies to discuss the hip-hop music scene in the city and his latest projects.
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Two-Time YYC Music Award Recipient
2020: Two World Creatives (Zaire Ink & Afuhmbom) - Wait
2019: Zaire Ink and Afuhmbom - Manhood
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Zaire Ink in Calgary Herald
Calgary spoken-word, hip-hop artist Zaire Ink to share Black poet's message at Arts Commons cabaret
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Zaire Ink - We Day Performance
Zaire Ink performs a spoken word piece at We Day, honoring the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali.
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Two World Creatives: Chasing the Dream
Two young Black artists reach deep into their life experiences to create music for those in search of truth and meaning. Now they are leveraging the power of their art to uplift under-served youths in Calgary.
Own the music
Digital and physical editions of Zaire Ink’s debut solo album When You Meet Yourself and collaborative EP Molded available today.