Canada is home to the exceptionally talented Stephanie Marcantonio, widely recognized by her stage name, Queenyy. Born and raised in Ottawa where she is currently based, she has rapidly carved out a significant presence in the artistic community through her multifaceted creative expressions.

Queenyy’s passion for music is evident in her diverse roles as a singer-songwriter, DJ, and movement artist. She not only performs but also manages the intricate behind-the-scenes work that comes with being an independent artist. Recognizing the essential value of fostering a harmonious mind, body and spirit, she has recently diversified her skill set to include coaching in yoga and movement practices, thereby enhancing her creative portfolio. 

When Queenyy takes the stage to sing, her distinctive voice immediately captures attention. Her sultry rasp combined with heartfelt, genuine lyrics reflect her unapologetic and authentic personality. Between 2019 and 2020, she released several singles, including her debut three-track EP titled “Distance,” which showcased her diverse musical sound and artistic range. The following year, in 2021, she further demonstrated her versatility by releasing self-directed visuals for “Distance,” which highlighted her deep love for dance and her ability to seamlessly blend various artistic forms.

Making her DJ debut in 2022, Queenyy has made her mark in the underground scene. Her music selections blend together diverse elements from various underground house genres, incorporating tribal rhythms and groovy electronic sounds that create a unique and engaging experience for her listeners, bridging the root and future of sound. Drawing inspiration from her extensive travels and dance experiences worldwide, Queenyy is constantly on the lookout for fresh innovative sounds, aiming to showcase the forefront of underground music in her genre-defying sets.

In 2023, Queenyy shifted her focus towards her movement artistry. She began the year in India, where she immersed herself in the study of yoga and earned her 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate. Following this, she traveled to South Africa to delve into African street dance and began teaching yoga to dancers at Soweto’s Finest Dance Studio in Johannesburg, blending her knowledge of yoga with her passion for dance.

This lead to a busy 2024 for Queenyy as she successfully managed to fuse all her talents and expand her offering from playing DJ sets in the club to Ecstatic Dance and Movement classes. In addition she also facilitated motivational workshops for artists with Beyond City Beats, helping them tap into their authentic selves and offering an exclusive femme-only introduction to DJing workshops.

Her passion and dedication to her craft has led her to be a regular performer in Ottawa at City Afterlight, White Rabbit at City at Night and Dance Temple Ottawa. She’s played a variety of festivals including Debaser: Pique Festival, Gaiafest, and Sonic Springs Music & Art Festival. Queenyy’s international influence has also been established through appearances on DEJAVU FM in London, England, as well as live shows at Pato Com Laranja in Rio de Janeiro and Gaspar in São Paulo, Brazil. With her innovative approach gaining popularity, Queenyy continues to make waves in the Ottawa scene and beyond.