Canada is home to the multi-faceted Stephanie Marcantonio, professionally known as Queenyy. Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, the genre-defying artist has quickly established herself through various expressions of her craft.

Passionate about music, Queenyy dips into three main realms when performing her artistry. She exudes her techniques as a singer-songwriter, DJ, and movement artist, all while flexing her creativity through the behind-the-scenes work associated with being fully independent. Recognizing the importance of keeping a healthy mind, body, and soul while stepping into the entrepreneurial lifestyle, she allows her worlds of movement and consciousness to collide as Queenyy has most recently added the title of intuitive movement coach to her repertoire.

When Queenyy is on the mic, her vocalization holds an unmatched tone. Her voice’s sultry rasp utters her unapologetic personality as she offers listeners genuine lyrics penned from the heart and lived experiences to grasp hold of. With a string of singles released between 2019 – 2020, including an international collaboration with London rapper Aaliyah Mire on Queenyy’s single “That Way,” she quickly found her footing as an independent recording artist before further developing her skills in the public eye.

2020 had Queenyy releasing her debut three-track EP, “Distance,” as this allowed her to present diversity in her sound – leaving her artistry defiant of musical genres. Queenyy’s evolution in 2021 took her versatility to the next level as she released self-directed visuals that go hand-in-hand with the entirety of “Distance.” Showcasing her love and ability to dance, this was one of the first times that her audience could truly take in the flexibility she continues to offer throughout her art.

When it comes to her diverse essence as a DJ, what sets Queenyy apart from the rest is her ability to take listeners on a journey across the world through an extensive series of rhythms. Her passion about music, traveling and dance has allowed her to excel when it comes to discovering, selecting, and mixing underground electronic global sounds across multi-genres. Various subgenres of House, Techno, Garage, Breaks, Drum & Bass, Amapiano, Gqom, Batida, and much more can be heard throughout her danceable mixes in a fluid and inspired manner.

In December 2021, Queenyy made her DJing debut in her hometown of Ottawa. Performing at SAW Gallery’s monthly installment, “Expressions,” she showcased her eclectic flair through live mixes and vibrant energy. Quickly locking down her first DJ residency at Ottawa’s Twenty-Seven Club in 2022, her ongoing collaborative showcase, “Vibes & Stuff,” takes the spotlight every Thursday night, creating a safe space for DJs and musicians to perform their music. Incorporating a free-flowing environment that focuses on the raw essence of artistry, Queenyy was playing and/or performing biweekly on her own or with the national and international talent she brings for live-off-the-floor jam sessions. Queenyy’s unique sound and building a name for herself as a DJ has brought many other opportunities within the year. Performing in her hometown at Canadian staples such as the National Arts Center and the National Gallery of Canada, she’s in demand in Toronto and landed international gigs spinning on DEJAVU FM in London, England. 

Prioritizing her movement artistry throughout 2023, Queenyy started the year by traveling to India to study yoga and completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training certificate in Ashtanga and Vinyasa. From there, she ventured to South Africa to further carry out her studies by experimenting with African street dance. This sparked her curiosity and formed her desire to allow these creative and mindful outlets to mesh. Queenyy took this opportunity to step outside the box and began teaching yoga to the dancers at Soweto’s Finest Dance Studio in Johannesburg, implementing her love for music and movement while evolving her artistry.

Upon her return to Canada; Queenyy can be found playing monthly at City Afterlight, she’s taken over the decks at events such as White Rabbit at City at Night, Debaser, Amashowza, Capital Sessions, Music.Art.Ppl. and Basscamp. Top of the year 2024, Queenyy sold out her first ‘Intuitive Movement with Queenyy’ workshop hosted at The Flava Factory in Ottawa. Bridging the gap between yoga and dance; while implementing her passion for music, Queenyy cultivates an open level, safe and unique space for people to reach liberation through sound, movement and breath. Offering different techniques; she mainly focuses on teaching active meditation workshops through free flow movement, while educating the authentic roots of Yoga. With high demands of this unique offering, Queenyy is set to facilitate more workshops this year, combining both her musical and movement abilities. Queenyy continue’s cultivate a unique vibe and sound that only she can deliver.