Hatim is a Sudanese-Canadian singer and songwriter based in BC, Canada. With a background that takes him across continents, his sound is rooted in R&B with explorations into Funk, Neo-Soul, Pop and the music of his East African & Middle Eastern roots. He fuses vulnerable lyrics, lush soundscapes, solid grooves, intricate harmonies and his signature brand of vocal delivery over groove heavy, funk-inspired R&B production to create a uniquely distinctive sound that represents his journey through life.
Most recently, he released his 7 song EP “Playing Hearts” which chronicles the ups and downs of the search for love over a musical landscape that incorporate elements of R&B, Pop, Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop, Dance and East African rhythms.
Check the posts below for latest news about what I am up to!
Nov 28 2023
After a 2 year break since his last EP, Hatim releases his 7 song EP “Playing Hearts”. Featuring singles “If I Could (with Sadé Awele) and ”Deal", the EP travels through genres including R&B, Pop, North African, EDM and Neo-Soul…
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Jul 22 2023
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"Deal" is the second single from Hatim's "Playing Hearts EP". The emotive track radiates drama, ultimatums, and the woes of romance as he sings “deal with it, or deal me in” to his lover, who is letting a previous…
Apr 20 2023
Check out this recap video of Hatim's successful “Hatim & Friends” show in Vancouver at the Fox Cabaret Jan 2023. Hatim & Friends. Hatim & Friends is a concert series founded by Vancouver singer-songwriter Hatim where he invites other local…
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Aug 29 2021
A couple of months ago, I was contacted by a company called Singdaptive to try out their asynchronous, online, one-on-one vocal coaching platform. Between the name and the concept, I was immediately intrigued. Anyone who knows me knows how obsessive…
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May 24 2021
Hatim released the remix to "Facade" on May 21, 2021. Uwido Sound has re-imagined the title track form Hatim's last EP "Facade" with a dynamic production that features influences of Hip-Hop, Dance Hall, R&B, and House music. Complimenting the production…
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May 24 2021
“Facade”, a collaboration with Missy D, is the title track and third single off Hatim’s latest EP
Instead of a traditional music video, Hatim & Missy D have opted to release a live recording. The live video for “Façade” was…
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May 24 2021
“Breathe” is the second single off Hatim’s latest EP “Façade”
The music video for “Breathe” is a visual representation of everything the song represents – juxtaposition. It is a juxtaposition of cultures, of visual compositions, and of life philosophies. This…
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Jan 12 2021
“Are You The One?” is the lead single off Hatim's latest EP “Façade” The music video for “Are You The One?” is set in downtown Vancouver and represents the fun and playful energy of the song. This is Hatim’s first…
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Jan 8 2021
My latest EP Facade is out now on all streaming platforms. This EP is a highly personal collection of 8 songs that weaves through themes of vulnerability, the search for love, and empowerment.
Façade came into existence through Hatim’s tumultuous…
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Dec 1 2020
On Dec 4 2020, Hatim releases his latest EP “Façade”. This project is a deeply introspective collection of 8 tracks that weaves through themes of vulnerability, the search for love, and empowerment.
Façade came into existence through Hatim’s tumultuous relationship…
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Jan 25 2020
Excited to announce that I've been awarded a grant under CreativeBC's demo program. The grant is for 2 recordings that I am currently working on to be released soon in 2020 - "For Me" and "Life Happens". Stay tuned for…
Read morePlaying Hearts is a masterfully crafted combination of R&B, Pop and North African sounds that chronicles the games involved in finding love in the modern landscape.