

As a teen growing up in Toronto, Yonatan Watts made his first bid for stardom as a singing contestant on Canadian Idol, but he’s since found his true calling behind the boards. Whether he’s working with a megawatt pop star like Ariana Grande, a neo-soul phenom like Nia Sultana, or an X-rated rapper like Coi Leray, Watts’ productions share a distinctly chill vibe, brimming with hazy-headed textures and synth-smoothed sophistication.