AJC Interview

From Toronto to Atlanta, SadBoi’s music brings the life to the party

The rapper and singer is embarking on her first solo tour.
Toronto-bred, Atlanta-based artist SadBoi will perform at Atlanta's Drunken Unicorn on May 2, 2025. (Courtesy of Edwig Henson)

Toronto-bred, Atlanta-based artist SadBoi will perform at Atlanta's Drunken Unicorn on May 2, 2025. (Courtesy of Edwig Henson)
April 30, 2025

SadBoi knows how to have a good time, even when she doesn’t feel her best.

The Toronto-bred, Atlanta-based artist with a Jamaican and Antiguan background makes music that sounds like a playlist for an epic summer party. Even her more somber songs are fun.

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Atlanta-based artist SadBoi has dropped two albums, signed with LVRN and received a co-sign from Drake. She won a 2025 Juno Award for best dance recording. (Courtesy of Edwig Henson)

Credit: Edwig Henson

Atlanta-based artist SadBoi has dropped two albums, signed with LVRN and received a co-sign from Drake. She won a 2025 Juno Award for best dance recording. (Courtesy of Edwig Henson)

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SadBoi, born Ebhoni Cato-O'Garro, was born in Toronto and now resides in Atlanta. Her music blends dance, pop, soca and rap. (Courtesy of Crvzyash)

Credit: Crvzyash

SadBoi, born Ebhoni Cato-O'Garro, was born in Toronto and now resides in Atlanta. Her music blends dance, pop, soca and rap. (Courtesy of Crvzyash)

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About the Author

DeAsia is a music and culture reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She focuses on the intersection of arts, culture and diverse communities, as well as how emerging social trends are being expressed through the lens of the Atlanta aesthetic. DeAsia's work can be seen in Pitchfork, Essence, Teen Vogue, Elle and more.