Billy Raffoul Explained
Billy Raffoul is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter from Leamington, Ontario,[1] most noted as the winner of the 2021 SOCAN Songwriting Prize for his single "Western Skies".[2]
The son of musician Jody Raffoul,[3] he was introduced to the music business after accompanying his father on a session to perform on some Kid Rock demos in 2013, during which the producers invited him to perform some vocals after hearing his singing voice.[4] He signed to Interscope Records in 2017, releasing several EPs and performing as a guest vocalist on Avicii's song "You Be Love",[5] before releasing his full-length debut album International Hotel in 2020.[6]
In 2023, he participated in an all-star recording of Serena Ryder's single "What I Wouldn't Do", which was released as a charity single to benefit Kids Help Phone's Feel Out Loud campaign for youth mental health.[7]
Discography
- 1975 (2018)
- Running Wild (2019)
- A Few More Hours at YYZ (2020)
- International Hotel (2020)
- Olympus (2021) youtube release only
Notes and References
- Craig Pearson, "Leamington's Billy Raffoul on verge of stardom". Windsor Star, January 8, 2018.
- [Alan Cross]
- Dalson Chen, "Jody and Billy Raffoul to share stage in Leamington concert series". Windsor Star, November 23, 2018.
- Bekah Black, "Rising Alt-Rock Phenom Billy Raffoul Has the Trappings of a Future Star". Study Breaks, March 21, 2019.
- https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8372644/billy-raffoul-avicii-interview-you-be-love "Billy Raffoul Says Avicii 'Wanted to Make Sure Every Word Was Right': Exclusive"
- Tom Lanham, "Billy Raffoul Follows in His Father's Footsteps on Latest LP". Paste, October 6, 2020.
- Brent Furdyk, "Feel Out Loud: Alessia Cara, Serena Ryder & More Canadian Artists Collaborate On New Single Promoting Youth Mental Health Initiative". Entertainment Tonight Canada, March 2, 2023.