K-Riz on Sled Island 2026, Calgary Hip Hop, and One Way Ticket to Heaven | The Sonic Collective
In this Sonic Collective Sled Island series episode, host Darren Scott interviews Western Canadian artist K-Riz ahead of Sled Island 2026, discussing his journey from Edmonton and Toronto, his genre-blending sound (hip hop, R&B, pop, jazz, reggae), and his reputation for powerful live shows with K-Riz and the Family. K-Riz shares how he first connected with Calgary’s scene, his early Sled Island experience opening for Thundercat at the Palace Theatre, artists he’s discovered there, and how the festival helps build community and broaden hip hop audiences—especially through more artists performing with live bands. He also highlights key Calgary venues, his work as an educator at the National Music Centre, and details an upcoming album, Heaven, recorded at NMC, plus upcoming Sled Island and Stampede performances.
June 18th Sled Island @ The Ship & Anchor Stampede Coke stage July 10th
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krizmusic/
00:00 Show Intro 01:07 Sled Island Series Setup 02:32 Meeting K-Rizz 03:25 Origins and Early Career 04:49 Edmonton to Calgary Move 05:50 First Sled Island Memories 06:22 Festival Discoveries 07:45 Hip Hop at Sled Island 09:23 Calgary Scene and Venues 12:28 Community and Collaboration 15:39 New Album and NMC Work 19:04 Upcoming Shows and Where to Listen 20:27 Sled Island Picks and Wrap 22:38 Closing Thanks and Sign Off
The theme music for The Sonic Collective is Dust by Les Gigantiques from Calgary. Our thanks to the band for letting us use and feature their music. Be sure to check them out. https://www.instagram.com/lesgigantiques/
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