Boogat

Boogát is a Canadian-Mexican musician from Montreal, blending hip-hop with Latin Music styles such as Cumbia, Salsa and Reggaeton. His album ”Neo-Reconquista” won the Juno and Félix award for ”World Music Album of the Year” at the 2016 Juno Awards and the ADISQ gala, , respectively.

The son of immigrant parents from Paraguay and Mexico, he was born in the city of Québec and raised in the Beauport borough of the city. In 2001, he moved to Montréal where his career started.

Singing first in French, Boogát moved to Spanish after playing with the electronic music producer Poirier and the Latin music group Roberto Lopez Project; discovering a new world of possibilities that opened the way to collaborate with artists such as La Yegros, Uproot Andy, El Hijo De La Cumbia, El Dusty, Lido Pimienta, G-Flux, Super San, Mati Zundel, Kid Koala, Poirier, Pierre Kwenders, Radio Radio and El Remolon, amongst others.

He released his first full-length Spanish album ”El Dorado Sunset” in 2013. The album won two ”Félix Awards” for ”Best World Music Album” and ”Producer of the Year” at ”ADISQ 2013”. He has been touring Canada, USA, México, Argentina, UK, Germany, Netherlands, France, Czech Republic and Spain ever since.

”San Cristóbal Baile Inn”, which includes collaborations with Andrés Oddone, Frikstailers, Miss Bolivia, Niña Dioz and Lemon Bucket Orchestra, was just released in 2017.

Boogát releases an new EP for Aquí on June 8th, which includes the original song from the ”San Cristóbal Baile Inn” album as well as two remixes by Ckrono and Reptilian Commander.

News

Sep
18

“The Fireflies Are Gone” nominated at the 2019 ADISQ Gala

The original soundtrack of the popular movie “The Fireflies Are Gone”, composed by the talented Philippe Brault, has been nominated at Gala ADISQ 2019 in the “Album of the Year – Instrumental” category! Philippe is also nominated in the “Best production” category as co-producer of Koriass latest album, “La nuit des longs couteaux”.

Feb
14

Boogat in nominations at Junos 2019!

World artist Boogat has been nominated at the 2019 Junos for “World Music Album of the Year” with his latest album “San Cristobal Baile inn”. The 2019 Juno Awards will take place March 17 and will broadcast across the country on CBC, CBC Radio One, CBC Music and CBC’s website.

Sep
13

Boogat nominated at Gala ADISQ 2018

Congratulations to Boogat, nominated at Gala ADISQ in the category “Album of the year – World Music” for his album “San Cristobal Bale Inn”! The winners will be unveiled Sunday October 28th, 8PM, at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier de la Place des Arts and live broadcasted on ICI Radio-Canada Télé.

Jun
8

Boogát releases a new EP of remixes for “Aquí”

Boogát is back right on time for summertime and festival season with a new EP of remixes for his song Aquí. For his latest release, Boogát called on two DJs and producers to revisit his track from the San Cristóbal Baile Inn album released last October. The first remix is signed by Reptilian Commander, a New York producer well known for his tropical & global bass productions and remixes. The second remix is the work of Italian-Japanese producer Ckrono, considered one of the pioneers of the international tropical bass sound and founder/resident DJ of Balera Favela Club in Milan.

Jun
6

Boogat’s music in multiple 2018 productions

Boogát’s music will be featured in multiple 2018 productions, including “Eres Une Bomba” in the American series Queen of the South and Skam Austin, “Tanto Tattoo” in Ubisoft’s The Cew 2 videogame, as well as “Unico” in the French-Canadian movie Chien de garde.

Mar
20

A busy year for record producer Philippe Brault!

Philippe Brault will produce multiple albums in 2018 and will work with Pierre Lapointe, Safia Nolin, Random Recipe, Ariane Moffatt, Ingrid St-Pierre and Jérôme 50. Details to come!

Oct
6

Boogat’s new album

San Cristóbal Baile Inn is Boogát’s third album, written entirely in Spanish, and revisits a more electronic sound, infused with rap and Reggaeton flavours. A danceable, uplifting and party oriented record, it stays true to the roots of Latin music, while remaining politically charged.

Sep
27

Boogat’s music in the new Telus ad

We can hear Boogat’s song “Wow” in the new Telus advertising campaign.

Sep
8

Release of Boogat’s 3rd single, Sabes Muy Bien!

Today Canadian-Mexican musician Boogát shares his song “Sabes Muy Bien”, a collaboration between Andrés Oddone and Frikstailers. This is the third single off his upcoming album, San Cristóbal Baile Inn, set for release on October 6th via Maisonnette. The track, both romantic and danceable, is an open letter to family, love, and friendship, and explores how our choices define the ways we live our lives. This single is accompanied by the beautiful artwork of Todobien Estudio, an art collective based in Mexico.

Jul
28

Mezcalero Feliz, Boogat’s new single!

“Mezcalero Feliz” is the second extract from Boogat’s new album. The song borrows and reworks a number of Mexican folk sayings that celebrate Mezcal, letting Mezcalero Feliz shine through its modern interpretation of a song style usually reserved for Traditional Mexican Music.

Jul
13

Boogat’s songs in the movie “De Père en Flic 2”

The songs “Una Cita” and “Creida” of Boogat will be in the movie “De Père en Flic 2”.

Jun
30

Boogat presents an EP of 4 remixes

Boogat presents an EP of 4 remixes. For these remixes, Boogat called up a few DJ and producer friends. There’s a remix by King Doudou, who Trax Magazine describes as “one of the new french rap hype producers”. The song is also remixed by mexican DJ G-Flux, who is based in Baltimore, and his version makes it hard not to move to the Cumbia Bass grooves. DJ Inko, londonian but born in Greece, makes a dancefloor rework of “Eres una bomba” adding Mumbahton and Tribal rythmics. Spain’s own DJ Caution from Madrid, mixed heavy Rap beats into the song alongside some oriental flavors.

Jun
14

Philippe Brault produces and arranges one track of Brown’s last EP

Philippe Brault produced and arranged the track “Should I’ve been there” of the last EP of the hip hop Quebec band Brown.

Jun
9

Boogat releases a new single!

“Eres una bomba” is the first extract from the campaign, which will be launching Boogat’s summer tour. This song mixes Latin music, Electronica and Dance Hall with hints of Bresilian Batucada.

Apr
5

Boogat’s music in the British TV series “Snatch”

Boogat’s song “Wow” is in the first episode of the British TV series “Snatch”. The new series, based on Guy Ritchie’s 2000 movie, is a whole lot of fun, a stylish heist story with an irreverent sense of humor. It features Rupert Grint, Luke Pasqualino, Lucien Laviscount, Marc Warren to name a few.

Apr
1

Juno: an album produced by Philippe Brault awarded

Congratulations to Laurence Nerbonne for the JUNO of “Francophone Album of the Year”. Her album XO, released in March 2016, was produced by Philippe Brault. The album Love Supreme by Koriass, co-produced by Philippe Brault, was also in nomination in the same category.

Nov
4

Congrats to Boogat for the Felix award

Congratulations to Boogat for the Felix award of the “Best World Music Album”, for his album “Neo-Reconquista” co-produced with Jean Massicotte. Congratulations also to Philippe Brault, two albums he produced received an award: “Tokyo” by Ingrid St-Pierre who won the Felix award of the “Best adult album” and “Love Supreme” co-produced with Koriass who won the Felix award of the “Best rap album”.

Sep
18

Boogat is nominated at the ADISQ

Boogat is nominated at the ADISQ’s Awards for the “Best World Music Album of the Year”. We also note the nominations of the albums “Limoilou” by Safia Nolin produced by Philippe Brault (category “Folk Album”) and “La maison du monde” by Catherine Major produced by Jean Massicotte (category “Album Adulte Contemporain”). Congratulations to Jacques Kuba Seguin too, for his album nomination in the Jazz category. Results October 27th!

Jun
16

Safia Nolin’s album, produced by Philippe Brault, won Félix-Leclerc Award and is nominated at Polaris Music Prize

Congratulations to Safia Nolin who received the Félix-Leclerc Award and her nomination at the Polaris Music Prize for her album “Limoilou”, produced by Philippe Brault.

Jun
1

Boogat’s summer tour across Canada and USA!

Boogat will be on the road all the summer across Canada and the USA. You’ll can see him in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal, Winnipeg and more.

Apr
4

CONGRATULATIONS to Boogat and Jean Massicotte for the ‪JUNO‬ Award “World Music Album of the Year”

Boogat’s last album “Neo-Reconquista” won this Saturday (April 2nd) the Juno Award for “World Music Album of the Year”. A big congratulations from Maisonnette to Boogat and Jean Massicotte, co-producer of this album, for this award!

Feb
3

Philippe Brault co-produces Koriass’ new album

Philippe Brault co-produces with Koriass his new album “Love Suprême”. It will be released on Feb 5th with a launch in Montreal at Club Soda Feb 6th.

Feb
2

Neo-Reconquista by Boogat nominated for a JUNO!

Congratulations to Boogat for the nomination of his latest album “Neo-Reconquista” at JUNO Awards in the ”World Music Album of the Year” category. The Ceremony will be April 2nd in Calgary.

Oct
5

Nomination of Philippe Brault and Jacques Kuba Seguin to the 2015 Adisq Awards!

Congratulations to Philippe Brault and Jacques Kuba Seguin for the nomination to the 2015 Adisq Awards, for “Album producer of the year” and “Sound Recording and Mixing of the year” for Philippe Brault for Salomé Leclerc’s album “27 fois l’aurore” and for “Album of the year – Jazz” for Jacques Kuba Seguin for his album “L’élévation du point de chute”. Good luck to everyone!

Sep
9

Philippe Brault produced the first album of Safia Nolin

Philippe Brault signs the production of Safia Nolin’s new album, releases this Sept 9th under Bonsound label. Its title “Limoilou” is inspired from the neighborhood where she grew up in Quebec city. One of the albums of the month you have to listen to!

Sep
4

Album release for Boogat in Mexico and USA!

Boogat is releasing today his album “Neo-Reconquista” in Mexico, under license with the label Casete. This release is celebrated with a sold-out show at El Imperial in Mexico city. The album release will follow in USA in October with a serie of shows.

Jul
17

Busy july for Boogat!

After Montreal Francofolies Festival, Boogat and his musicians played this Monday in Quebec (FEQ) and yesterday in Toronto. He finishes the week being number 1 in Earshot International Top 10 and one of his song will be part of the British Songlines Magazine CD compilation.

May
4

Boogat’s new album is now available!

Today, Boogat released his brand new album “Neo-Reconquista”. Featuring evocative lyrics and festive beats, the album is about people repatriating their pride and identity. Jean Massicotte produced this new album with the participation of musicians such as Heavy Soundz, Pierre Kwenders,La Yegros,Thornato, Serge Pelletier, Philippe Brault.

Album launch show tomorrow at Théâtre Fairmount in Montreal (5à7).

Nov
12

Boogat’s new track!

Boogat is working on his new album. Meanwhile, you can discover his new title “La Pulga” in the anniversary compilation of the Mexican Blog Cassette. http://www.cassetteblog.com/2014/11/va-especialistas-en-explosivos-cassette-blog-4to-aniversario/

Oct
23

Congrats to Serge Pelletier and Philippe Brault for receiving Felix awards

Congratulations to Serge Pelletier and Pawa Up First for receiving a Felix for “the Best Album-Instrumental” and to Philippe Brault for the Felix of “Best Album-Soundtrack” for “Le Chant de Sainte Carmen de la main” which he produced and arranged.

Apr
30

Boogat US tour

Boogat start his US (mini) Tour in early May. He will be in concert in Pittsburgh, Chicago, Wilmington and NYC. More info on www.boogat.com

Mar
19

Boogat MEXICO TOUR

Boogat will be touring from March 28th until April 12th, passing by Mexico DF, Metepec, Aguascalientes, Metepec, Querétaro and Oaxaca. A serie of 9 shows. Other shows are planned on May in the US (Chicago, Pittsburgh).

Feb
24

Philemon Cimon’s new album, co-produced by Philippe Brault, is acclaimed by critics

Released last month, the second album of Philemon Cimon, intitled “L’été” and co-produced by Philippe Brault, has really good reviews.

Feb
7

Viviane Audet releases her new album, produced by Philippe Brault

The new solo album of Viviane Audet, “Le couloir des ouragans”, will be availble next Tueday (Feb. the 11th). The singer worked for her second opus with the producer Philippe Brault and it is already receiving good reviews.

Launch on Tuesday, 11st Feb @Lion d’Or, 5pm.

Nov
26

Philippe Brault produces the new album of Émile Proulx-Cloutier.

Released today, “Aimer les monstres” is the new album of Émile Proulx-Cloutier produced by Philippe Brault.

Nov
18

Boogat wins “World album of the year” award at GAMIQ 2013 !

Congratulations to Boogat for winning the award of “World album of the year” for El Dorado Sunset at the Quebec Indie Music Awards.

Oct
30

Boogat “Sunset remixes” new free EP !

Boogat releases his new EP “Sunset Remixes”, which includes remixes from his latest album “El Dorado Sunset” and also from “Pura Vida”. He called on his international producer/dj friends to contribute to the EP: DJ GeeRaph (Mtl), Javier Estrada (Monterrey) KenLo (Mtl), Chong-X (Lima), El Hijo De La Cumbia (Buenos Aires), G-Flux (DC), Atropolis (NYC) and Poirier (Mtl). To download it : http://www.sunsetremixes.com/

Oct
23

ADISQ: EL DORADO SUNSET WINS 2 FELIX AWARDS and PHILIPPE BRAULT 1 FELIX !

Congratulations to Boogat for winning 2 Félix awards for his great album “El Dorado Sunset” in the categories “Best World Music Album” and “Best Record Production” with Ghislain Poirier ; and also to Philippe Brault for his Félix award as “Best Arranger” with Guido del Fabbro for the album Punkt of Pierre Lapointe!

¡ Felicidades !

Sep
11

BOOGAT’S NEW SINGLE NOW AVAILABLE !

”Cumbia de las luchas” (feat. Karim de Syncop) is now available with 3 versions of it – Radio edit, instrumental version and A Cappella. A polemic cover by JS Peron (design) and Mariano Franco (photography).

Bandcamp: http://bitly.com/14J2rwo

iTunes : http://bitly.com/185KuD0

Sep
9

Boogat’s new video for “Romados” – Live w/ Poirier

Check out Boogat’s brand new perfo video – Filmed and edited by Mariano Franco : www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilX4cj2H9ZM

Shot on Aug 11th @ Romados Block Party, thanks to everyone who came and share it !

”A mi me gusta Romados”

May
14

Boogat will perform on friday May 17th to celebrate the 71st anniversary of Montreal

This Friday May 17th, Boogat will celebrate the 71st anniversary of the foundation of Montréal city with many guests such as Poirier, Ariane Moffatt, Yann Perreau, Louis-Jean Cormier and Plaster in the QDSMTL !

Apr
9

Boogat : Watch the exclusive new video “Eres Hecha Para Mí”, on VOIR.CA

#1 on CIBL 101,5 FM charts with WOW ft Radio Radio, Boogat keeps on brightening up our days with this fresh new video directed by Mariano Franco.

The video is starring Boogat, Carlos Carrasco, the cool and complicit accordionist, and Kristin Hofmann, as the young lady kidnapped by the singer and who finally is victim of the Stockholm syndrome” Voir.ca

More info : http://voir.ca/nouvelles/actualite-musicale/2013/04/09/boogat-visionnez-en-primeur-eres-hecha-para-mi/

Apr
1

BOOGAT – El Dorado Sunset keeps on climbing US National Public Radio Charts !

KEXP : #1 World Music charts // # 9 Hip-Hop charts

CMJ : CMJ Hip Hop – #12 DEBUT! // CMJ World – #12 DEBUT!

Listen to Boogat’s interview by Marco Werman for PRI’s The World here:

http://bitly.com/16EUBlb

Mar
12

Boogat’s new video clip “Eres hecha para mi” is shooting…

And action !! Boogat’s new video clip is shooting. The track “Eres hecha para mi” is extracted from his new album “El Dorado Sunset”, released on the 12th of February and praised by the critics.

To be continued…

Feb
22

Boogat – El Dorado Sunset: the critics are unanimous !

Boogat‘s new album, entitled El Dorado Sunset, has been very well received by the Press since its release on the 12th of February.

“Boogat’s 2013 release, El Dorado Sunset, is a festive and colorful celebration of multiculturalism complete with sharp-tongued lyrics. This record can move you, so saddle up and ready yourself for a storm is coming.”The Spill Magazine

“This album understands the importance of keeping things moving, and from beginning to end, each tune will get folks moving.” Exclaim

Feb
13

BOOGAT – El Dorado Sunset- Release Party !

Boogat will perform tonight at 7.00 pm, at la Sala Rossa, Montréal, to celebrate the release of his new album : El Dorado Sunset. See you there !

Nov
13

Boogat will play for M for Montréal

Boogat will perform twice for M Montréal : on thursday 15 November at L’Astral, for the special Mundial Montréal party; and on saturday 17 November he will do a showcase for the benefit party “M for Movember” at the Club Soda.

Nov
5

(Français) Boogat célèbre le Movember avec son titre “Moviembre”

Oct
17

Boogat’s new album is expected for 2013

Maisonnette is taking part in the realisation of Boogat’s new album.

The multi-instrumentalist (vocal/author/composer and producer) was very busy this summer : he just got back from the US and Ontario and he is already working on his new record “El Dorado Sunset” that will be released early 2013.

Many guest are expected on this album !

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