2023 BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OF THE YEAR | RealestK | | The JUNO Awards

RealestK is a 18-year-old alternative R&B singer from Toronto, Ontario. In early October, his song “WFM” went viral on TikTok followed by every other music platform, sparking a competitive industry-wide race to sign him. He gained coveted cosigns from Toronto mainstays Drake and Nav. “WFM” single
debuted at #75 on the Billboard Hot 100, certifying the artist’s meteoric rise. “WFM” rose to #19 on the Apple Music US chart (#24 Global) and #51 on Spotify US chart (#73 Global).

He is a career artist who will use this viral moment as a launching pad. With the strong team assembled around him, including Columbia Records and the management team behind The Weeknd, RealestK is set to make a long lasting impact on the industry.