The Québec music world was taken by surprise when CRi became the first electronic music artist to win the Breakout Artist of the Year Award at the 2021 ADISQ Gala, after also winning the Electronic Album of the Year honour during the Premier Gala.
We chatted with the young artist, who also won the SOCAN Electronic Music Award at the SOCAN Gala in Montréal. For the young winner, his success within the industry and in the hearts of Québec audiences represents a great recognition for the province’s electronic scene – which he describes as prolific, and which he praised during his acceptance speech. We also asked him about the negative consequences of the pandemic on that electro scene, as well as the importance of his mother in his career – since he makes it a point to thank her every time he has an opportunity to do so.