Prepare for a resurgence of ‘The Dyna’, the nourishing and humourous energy delivered by entertainer Dynesti. A veteran of the Toronto hip-hop and soul music scene, her presence recently surged on social media with comedic skits, personal development tips, and dynamic live footage from opening for Jamaican superstar Sean Paul. She is gearing up for a slate of upcoming releases from her epic five-part recording project: The Dyna. With the initial Say Grace EP already out on all major streaming platforms, the next four installments will be Breakfast (January 2025), Lunch, The Last Supper, and Dessert.
Dynesti inspires people to unleash their authentic selves through bold, unapologetic, and healing live performances, online content, videos, workshops, and sonic experiences. She is known as a fierce multi-faceted entertainer, artist development coach, and live performance mastery coach in Toronto with a contagious energy that can raise the vibration of any space she performs in. “Dyna” is how Caribbean people pronounce the word “diner” and Dynesti was nicknamed, “The Dyna”, for delivering energy like food for the soul. She invites you to take a seat at the table and feast on the beautiful chaos of the world depicted through her unique and versatile sound: royal hip-hop/soul with a dash of “rudegyal” (feminine Afro-Caribbean spice).
Being of half-Jamaican and half-Trinidadian heritage, Dynesti’s music and movement has been heavily influenced by Afro-Caribbean and dancehall cultures. She began singing and songwriting at the age of eight performing reggae gospel in church. As a child, Dynesti’s mother was diagnosed with depression. Her mother’s condition motivated her to find peace through adding more healing, dance, love, and laughter to the world. This led her to focus on mental health balance, raw honesty, and freedom as the foundations of her art and entrepreneurship.
“This world, the people in it, and most of the experiences we have here are f***ed up but they are beautiful. That contrast is art. That art is what I make music about.” – Dynesti
This contradiction and tension is embodied in her reggae-influenced soulful singing and tough-love rap flow. She has been compared to a range of artists from Erykah Badu to Missy Elliott to Lauryn Hill as she treats her songs like various food dishes for her audience, giving substance to her “Dyna” reputation.
Being of half-Jamaican and half-Trinidadian heritage, Dynesti’s music and movement has been heavily influenced by Afro-Caribbean and dancehall cultures. She began singing and songwriting at the age of eight performing reggae gospel in church. As a child, Dynesti’s mother was diagnosed with depression. Her mother’s condition motivated her to find peace through adding more healing, dance, love, and laughter to the world. This led her to focus on mental health balance, raw honesty, and freedom as the foundations of her art and entrepreneurship.
“This world, the people in it, and most of the experiences we have here are f***ed up but they are beautiful. That contrast is art. That art is what I make music about.” – Dynesti
This contradiction and tension is embodied in her reggae-influenced soulful singing and tough-love rap flow. She has been compared to a range of artists from Erykah Badu to Missy Elliott to Lauryn Hill as she treats her songs like various food dishes for her audience, giving substance to her “Dyna” reputation.
TOP APPEARANCES: COCA Showcase Vancouver (2023), Tough Act to Follow Concert (2023), AfroWave Festival opened for headliner Sean Paul (2022), Holt Renfrew x R.I.S.E. Edutainment Black History Month project (2022), Bollywood Monster Orchestra (2021), NewSkoolRules Festival (2021), AfroFest Toronto (2019), R.I.S.E. Documentary with Michie Mee (2019), Opening for OSHUN (NYC) (2018), The Breakin’ Convention (2017), New Skool Rules Festival (The Netherlands) (2017). POP Montreal Festival’s Rappeuses Chic (2016), TD Music Fridays (2016), Michie Mee’s On This Mic (2016), UNITY Festival (2016), The Honey Jam Concert (2015), Manifesto Festival (2015), and Indie Music Week (2014).