Quinton Barnes

Quinton Barnes is a Canadian singer, rapper, and producer whose music blends hip hop, rhythm and blues and electronic elements.[1][2] He is most noted for his 2025 album CODE NOIR, which was longlisted for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize.[3]

Originally from Kitchener, Ontario,[4] he is currently based in Montreal, Quebec.[5]

He released his debut album AARUPA in 2020,[5] and followed up with As a Motherfucker in 2021.[6]

Discography

  • AARUPA - 2020
  • As a Motherfucker - 2021
  • For the Love of Drugs - 2022
  • Have Mercy on Me - 2024
  • CODE NOIR - 2025
  • BLACK NOISE - 2025

References

  1. ^ Leslie Ken Chu, "Quinton Barnes Careens Between Sounds and Feelings on 'For the Love of Drugs'". Exclaim!, October 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "Quinton Barnes: Black Noise review - driven mission". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  3. ^ Allie Gregory, "Polaris Music Prize Unveils 2025 Long List, Announces Song Prize". Exclaim!, June 10, 2025.
  4. ^ Jesse Locke, "The trunk-rattling beats and impassioned vocals of R&B singer Quinton Barnes". Xtra Magazine, January 27, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Five Must-See Acts at Montreal's Suoni Per Il Popolo 2025". Exclaim!, May 16, 2025.
  6. ^ Aly Laube, "Hyperpop Is the New Sound of Rebellion". Exclaim!, March 24, 2021.
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