In Canada: Faouzia to Accept the Breakthrough Award at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026
Also up north this week: Angine de Poitrine reveals a third member at a Toronto concert and SOCAN joins GEMA's live music royalty network.
Moroccan-Canadian artist Faouzia Ouihya is set to receive a significant accolade at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026, as she accepts the Breakthrough Award Presented by FACTOR. Her rising popularity can be attributed to the viral success of her single "Unethical," which has amassed over a million Spotify daily streams and 150 million global streams.
The song's orchestral pop ballad style and Faouzia's emotive vocal delivery have made it a sensation on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. With a debut album, Film Noir, released in 2025 and a deluxe version following in June, Faouzia has steadily gained over 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify, showcasing her independent artist success without the backing of a major label.
Her collaborations with renowned artists like David Guetta and Galantis, as well as her work as a co-writer on Ye and Ty Dolla $ign's "Beg Forgiveness," further highlight her versatility and talent in the music industry.
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