(Live in Studio)

Written by Tanika Charles, Zaki Ibrahim and Darreyl Dennis. Bass: Damian Matthew of re.verse, Guitar: Robb Cappelletto of re.verse, Drums: Austin Gembora of re.verse, Keys: Jemuel "J3M" Roberts, Backing vocals: Tafari Anthony and D/SHON Henderson

(Live in Studio)

Written by Tanika Charles, Zaki Ibrahim, Sarah Shafey, Ian Jones, and Darreyl Dennis. Bass: Damian Matthew of re.verse, Guitar: Robb Cappelletto of re.verse, Drums: Austin Gembora of re.verse, Keys: Jemuel "J3M" Roberts, Backing vocals: Tafari Anthony and D/SHON Henderson

(Live in Studio)

Written by Tanika Charles, Zaki Ibrahim and Heather Thompson. Bass: Damian Matthew of re.verse, Guitar: Robb Cappelletto of re.verse, Drums: Austin Gembora of re.verse, Keys: Jemuel "J3M" Roberts, Backing vocals: Tafari Anthony and D/SHON Henderson

(Live in Studio)

Written by Tanika Charles, Robert Bolton and Ritchie Acheampong. Bass: Damian Matthew of re.verse, Guitar: Robb Cappelletto of re.verse, Drums: Austin Gembora of re.verse, Keys: Jemuel "J3M" Roberts, Backing vocals: Tafari Anthony and D/SHON Henderson

(Live in Studio)

Written by Tanika Charles, Robert Bolton, Michael Warren and Kevin Henkel. Bass: Damian Matthew of re.verse, Guitar: Robb Cappelletto of re.verse, Drums: Austin Gembora of re.verse, Keys: Jemuel "J3M" Roberts, Backing vocals: Tafari Anthony and D/SHON Henderson

Produced by Tanika Charles and Michael Warren. Recorded by Alex Gamble at Union Sound (Toronto). Mixed by Alex Gamble at Raventape Music Room (Toronto). Stereo masters by Phil Demetro at Lacquer Channel (Toronto). Dolby Atmos masters by Alex Gamble at Raventape Music Room (Toronto). Photographer and Management: Michael Warren.

Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates, Ontario Arts Council and FACTOR.

PARKDALE VIDEO Director: Taha Muharuma. Director of Photography: Filip Nikolic. Makeup and Styling: Shi Wisdom. Hair: Zaki Ibrahim and Elle Alconcel. This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters. Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates and the Ontario Arts Council.

THINK OF YOU VIDEO Videographers: Taha Muharuma and Michael Warren. Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates and the Ontario Arts Council.

Tanika Charles has earned her stripes as a performing artist. Through nearly a decade of headlining she has revealed a knack for engaging her audiences, weaving storytelling, and building dynamism into every measure of her time on stage. As such, much of her catalogue of songs have evolved from their original studio recordings in a number of creative and interesting ways. This is especially true for some of her earliest works, originally constructed over instrumental beds more reminiscent of looped hip-hop beats. The Union Sessions is a freeze frame of evolution, bringing the tour-tested versions of these songs into a studio setting.

Far from a dusting off of old material, these songs have remained staples of Tanika’s live show. The writing harkens to a moment of innocence from a nascent songstress, eager for expression, but yet to carve a particular path. With these new recordings that journey and realization is laid bare, serving a gumbo of influence and experience. Having now been played hundreds of times, these songs are the product of constant iteration, unlikely to remain as is for very long.

The assembled band for this project is a dream team of some of the best musicians Canada has to offer. Accompanying Tanika on vocals were frequent collaborators D/SHON Henderson and emerging solo artist Tafari Anthony. Jemuel “J3M” Roberts, another solo artist of note, joined on piano, EP and synths. Members of Toronto mainstay re.verse formed the core band, with Damian Matthew on bass, Robb Cappelletto on guitar and Austin Gembora on drums.

All songs were recorded off the floor in a single afternoon sitting at Union Sound without overdubs. Featured guest i.james.jones popped in for all of 20 minutes, laid his verse and exited like an absolute pro. Engineer Alex Gamble recorded and mixed the entire project with a particular aim towards producing evocative Dolby Atmos mixes.

Written by Robert Bolton, Tanika Charles and Todd Pentney. Produced by Todd “HiFiLo” Pentney. Drums by Chino de Villa. Bass by Damian Dobrowolski. Guitar by Robb Cappelletto. All other instruments by Todd Pentney. Backing vocals by Sean "D/SHON" Henderson and Cleopatra Williams. Vocal arrangement and production by Dakarai Morris-James. Additional vocal arrangement by Sean "D/SHON" Henderson. Recorded by Todd Pentney, Scott McCannell, Michael Warren and Alex Gamble. Mixed by Alex Gamble.

Written by Robert Bolton, Tanika Charles and Kevin Henkel. Produced by Kevin Henkel. All instruments by Kevin Henkel. Backing vocals by Kyla Charter, Zaki Ibrahim and Lydia Persaud. Vocal arrangement and production by Dakarai Morris-James. Recorded by Kevin Henkel, Michael Warren and Darren McGill. Mixed by Michael Warren.

Written by Tafari Anthony, Tanika Charles, Joanna Mohammed, Ben MacDonald, Scott McCannell, Chino de Villa and Kara Harun. Produced by Safe Spaceship Records. Drums and percussion by Chino de Villa. Bass by Scott McCannell. Keys by Ben MacDonald. Guitar by Heather Crawford and Scott McCannell. Horns by La-Nai Gabriel. Backing vocals by Sean "D/SHON" Henderson and Cleopatra Williams. Vocal arrangement by Tafari Anthony. Recorded by Scott McCannell, Chino de Villa, La-Nai Gabriel, Michael Warren and Alex Gamble. Mixed by Alex Gamble.

Written by Tafari Anthony, Tanika Charles, Ben MacDonald, Scott McCannell and Chino de Villa. Produced by Safe Spaceship Records. Drums by Chino de Villa. Bass by Scott McCannell. Keys by Ben MacDonald. Guitar by Heather Crawford. Backing vocals by Sean "D/SHON" Henderson and Cleopatra Williams. Recorded by Scott McCannell, Ben MacDonald, Michael Warren and Alex Gamble. Mixed by Michael Warren.

Written by Robert Bolton, Tanika Charles and Kevin Henkel. Produced by Kevin Henkel. All instruments by Kevin Henkel. Backing vocals by Kyla Charter, Zaki Ibrahim and Lydia Persaud. Vocal arrangement and production by Dakarai Morris-James. Recorded by Kevin Henkel, Michael Warren and Darren McGill. Mixed by Michael Warren.

Written by Jesse Bear and Kathy Hinch. Produced by Jesse Bear. All instruments by Jesse Bear. Vocal arrangement by Sean "D/SHON" Henderson. Recorded by Jesse Bear and Michael Warren. Mixed by Michael Warren.

Written by Tafari Anthony, Tanika Charles and Todd Pentney. Produced by Todd “HiFiLo” Pentney. All instruments by Todd Pentney. Backing vocals by Sean "D/SHON" Henderson and Cleopatra Williams. Vocal arrangement by Tafari Anthony. Recorded by Todd Pentney, Michael Warren and Alex Gamble. Mixed by Michael Warren.

Written by Michael Warren, Tanika Charles, Tafari Anthony, DijahSB, Ben MacDonald, Scott McCannell and Chino de Villa. Produced by Safe Spaceship Records. Drums and percussion by Chino de Villa. Bass by Scott McCannell. Keys by Ben MacDonald. Guitar by Heather Crawford, Chino de Villa and Scott McCannell. Horns by La-Nai Gabriel. Additional vocals by Tafari Anthony. Recorded by Scott McCannell, Chino de Villa, La-Nai Gabriel, and Michael Warren. Mixed by Michael Warren.

Written by Tafari Anthony, Tanika Charles, Ben MacDonald, Scott McCannell and Chino de Villa. Produced by Safe Spaceship Records. Drums and percussion by Chino de Villa. Bass by Scott McCannell. Keys by Ben MacDonald. Guitar by Heather Crawford. Horns by La-Nai Gabriel. Backing vocals by Sean "D/SHON" Henderson and Cleopatra Williams. Vocal arrangement by Tafari Anthony. Additional vocal arrangement by Sean "D/SHON" Henderson. Recorded by Scott McCannell, Chino de Villa, La-Nai Gabriel, Michael Warren and Alex Gamble. Mixed by Michael Warren.

Written by Robert Bolton, Tanika Charles and Todd Pentney. Produced by Todd “HiFiLo” Pentney. Drums by Chino de Villa. Bass by Damian Dobrowolski. Guitar by Robb Cappelletto. All other instruments by Todd Pentney. Backing vocals by Sean "D/SHON" Henderson and Cleopatra Williams. Recorded by Todd Pentney, Scott McCannell, Michael Warren and Alex Gamble. Mixed by Alex Gamble.

Written by Khari McClelland, Tanika Charles and Kevin Henkel. Produced by Kevin Henkel. Drums by Daniel Lee. All other instruments by Kevin Henkel. Recorded by Jason Tawkin and Eric Cinnamon. Mixed by Michael Warren.

Recorded at Safe Spaceship Records (Toronto), Union Sound (Toronto), Unique Applause (Toronto), Studio Bell home of the National Music Centre (Calgary). Mastering: Phil Demetro at Lacquer Channel Mastering (Toronto). Art and design: Gabrielle Lasporte, Photography: Taha Muharuma, Makeup: Eunique Thomas, Styling: Jerisse de Juan, Management: Michael Warren

PAPILLON DE NUIT: THE NIGHT BUTTERFLY was made possible with the assistance of Ontario Creates, FACTOR, Ontario Arts Council, and Radio Starmaker Fund.

DIFFERENT MORNING VIDEO Director: Cazhhmere. Production Company: Direct Or Die Filmworks. Producer: Martin Wojtunik. Cinematographer: Lucas Joseph. 1st AC: Nick Kazlovski. Grip/Gaffer: L. Ivan. MUA: Desiree Grant. Wardrobe Styling: Christal Williams. Editor: Nicole Downey.

FRUSTRATED VIDEO Starring: Shane Tubog. Director: May Truong. Cinematographer: Gabriela Osio Vanden. Projection Artist: Evangeline Y Brooks. Stylist: Christal Williams. Hair and Makeup: Veronica Chu. Editor: Nicole Sison. Colour: Built By Light. Stills Photographer: Jocelyn Reynolds.

Written by Kevin Henkel, Tanika Charles and Michael Warren. Produced by Kevin Henkel. All instruments performed by Kevin Henkel. Background vocals performed by Miku Graham and Sean “D/SHON” Henderson. Recorded by Kevin Henkel, Alex Gamble (Union Sound, Toronto) and Michael Warren.

Written by Marlon James, Robert Bolton and Tanika Charles. Produced by Marlon James. All instruments performed by Marlon James. Additional drums performed by Jeremy Morgan. Additional keys and organs performed by Clayton Connell. Background vocals performed by Miku Graham and Sean “D/SHON” Henderson. Recorded by Marlon James, Alex Gamble (Union Sound, Toronto), Clayton Connell and Michael Warren.

Written by DJ Kemo (Vanguards Music), Hunter Pearson and Sean “D/SHON” Henderson. Produced by DJ Kemo and Hunter Pearson. All instruments performed by DJ Kemo and Hunter Pearson. Background vocals performed by Miku Graham and Sean “D/SHON” Henderson. Recorded by DJ Kemo, Alex Gamble (Union Sound, Toronto) and Michael Warren.

Written by DJ Kemo (Vanguards Music), Chin Injeti, Robert Bolton and Tanika Charles. Produced by DJ Kemo and Chin Injeti. All instruments performed by DJ Kemo and Chin Injeti. Background vocals performed by Miku Graham and Sean “D/SHON” Henderson. Recorded by DJ Kemo, Alex Gamble and Michael Warren.

Written by Daniel Lee, Robert Bolton and Tanika Charles. Produced by Daniel Lee. All instruments performed by Daniel Lee. Additional keys and organs performed by Clayton Connell. Background vocals performed by Miku Graham and Sean “D/SHON” Henderson. Recorded by Daniel Lee, Alex Gamble (Soleil Sound, Toronto), Clayton Connell and Michael Warren.

Written by Daniel Lee and Tanika Charles. Produced by Daniel Lee. All instruments performed by Daniel Lee. Background vocals performed by Miku Graham and Sean “D/SHON” Henderson. Recorded by Daniel Lee, Alex Gamble (Soleil Sound, Toronto) and Michael Warren.

CADILLAC MOON Written by Marlon James, Robert Bolton and Tanika Charles. Produced by Marlon James. All instruments performed by Marlon James except drums performed by Jeremy Morgan. Additional keys performed by Eoin McManus. Recorded by Marlon James, Alex Gamble (Union Sound, Toronto) and Michael Warren.

Written by Marlon James, Robert Bolton and Tanika Charles. Produced by Marlon James. All instruments performed by Marlon James except drums/congas performed by Jeremy Morgan. Background vocals performed by Miku Graham and Sean “D/SHON” Henderson. Recorded by Marlon James, Alex Gamble (Union Sound, Toronto) and Michael Warren.

Written by Daniel Lee, Michael Warren and Tanika Charles. Produced by Daniel Lee. All instruments performed by Daniel Lee. Recorded by Daniel Lee and Michael Warren.

Written by Kevin Henkel, Tanika Charles and Michael Warren. Produced by Kevin Henkel. All instruments performed by Kevin Henkel. Recorded by Kevin Henkel and Michael Warren.

Written by Kevin Henkel, Robert Bolton, Tanika Charles and Michael Warren. Produced by Kevin Henkel. All instruments performed by Kevin Henkel. Background vocals performed by Miku Graham and Sean “D/SHON” Henderson. Recorded by Kevin Henkel, Alex Gamble (Soleil Sound, Toronto) and Michael Warren.

Written and produced by Marlon James. Guitars and electric bass performed by Marlon James. Additional guitars performed by Ben Foran. All strings written and arranged by Lenny Solomon. Violin performed by Lenny Solomon. Cello performed by Wendy Solomon. Viola performed by Nick Papadakis. Upright bass performed by David Longenecker. Recorded by Marlon James, Dennis Paterson (The String Room) and Michael Warren.

All songs mixed by Michael Warren at Unique Applause (Toronto). Mastered by Bryan Lowe at João Carvalho Mastering (Toronto). Photography and design by Taha Muharuma. Makeup by Jennifer Balance.

THE GUMPTION was made possible with the assistance of Ontario Creates, FACTOR, Canada Council for the Arts, Toronto Arts Council, and RBCxMusic Prism MVP Project.

CADILLAC MOON TEASER VIDEO Conceived and animated by Aline Helmcke.

LOVE OVERDUE VIDEO Directed by V.T. Nayani. Produced by Simone Ince. DOP Setti Kidane. Production design and stylist Nicole Simmons. Edited by Nicole Sison. Colourist Tricia Hagoriles at Alter Ego Post. MUAH Rahnell Branton. Executive Produced by 43 Degrees North Productions.

TELL ME SOMETHING VIDEO Produced by: Simone Ince. Directed by V.T. Nayani. DOP Lulu Wei. Gaffer: Asmaa Er-Rouhi. Assistant Camera: Monica Meng. Production Designer & Stylist: Nicole Simmons. Editor: Nicole Sison. Colourist: Tricia Hagoriles. MUAH: Rahnell Branton. Executive Producer: 43 Degrees North Productions. Special thanks to Alter Ego Post.

LOOK AT US NOW VIDEO Produced by Simone Ince. Directed by V.T. Nayani. Art Director: Nicole Simmons. Cinematographer: Lester Millado. Editor: Nicole Sison. Key Stylist: Charlene Akuamoah. Key Stylist: Jess Mori. MUAH: Meeka Charles. Gaffer: Edward Hernandez. First AC: Vikas Vasudevan. Assistant Art Director: Justin Campbell. Assistant Stylist: Stephanie Ilago. Swing: Igor Alves. Colourist: Patrick Samaniego. Executive Produced by 43 Degrees North Productions. Special thanks to Alter Ego Post and The MVP Project. STARGIRLS Annabelle, Ad'Ria, Kenza, Naliyah, Rihanna, Veronica. AUNTIES Diana Agudelo, Jennifer Arango, Keisha Cameron, Nehal El-Hadi, Arij Elmi, Tamara Jones, Akira Joseph, Deena Nina, Christine Vu, Tevonne Willie. This video was created thanks to the generous support of the MVP Project, a joint initiative of RBCxMusic and the Prism Prize (administered by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television).

T. Charles. Produced by Michael Warren. Additional Vocals: L’oqenz & I James Jones.

Lyrics: T. Charles/R. Bolton. Produced by Matt “Emdee” Reid, 2nd Son & Slakah the Beatchild. Additional Vocals: Zaki Ibrahim. Recorded by Michael Warren.

Lyrics: T. Charles/D. Lee. Produced by Daniel Lee & Christopher Sandes. Keys: Christopher Sandes. Horn Arrangement: Jeremy Strachan. Sax: Jay Hay. Trumpet : Shaun Brodie. Percussion/Vibes: Jamie Drake. Recorded by Michael Warren, Daniel Lee & Christopher Sandes.

Lyrics: T. Charles/Z. Ibrahim. Produced by Tanika Charles. Additional production: Christopher Sandes. Drums & Percussion: Kevin Howley. Guitar: Ben Foran. Bass: Alex St. Kitts. Sax: Jeremy Strachan & Jay Hay. Trumpet : Shaun Brodie. Recorded by Christopher Sandes at Palace Sound. Additional recording by Kevin Howley & Michael Warren.

Lyrics: T. Charles/B. Joseph. Produced by Slakah the Beatchild. Additional Vocals: Slakah the Beatchild. Horns: Marlon James & Octavio N. Santos. Recorded by Slakah the Beatchild.

Lyrics: T. Charles/R. Bolton. Produced by Jesse Bear. Additional Vocals: Adam Risbridger & Jacob Hanania. Recorded by Michael Warren.

Lyrics: T. Charles/D. Brown/I. Jones. Produced by Slakah the Beatchild. Additional Vocals: Divine Brown & Slakah the Beatchild. Recorded by Slakah the Beatchild.

Lyrics: T. Charles/I. Jones. Produced by Anthony Corsi, Sean Nimmons, Simon Hamilton & Slakah the Beatchild. Additional Vocals: I James Jones & Slakah the Beatchild. Recorded by Slakah the Beatchild & Michael Warren.

Lyrics: T. Charles/I. Jones. Produced by Slakah the Beatchild. Horns: Octavio N. Santos. Additional Vocals: Slakah the Beatchild, I James Jones & Zaki Ibrahim. Recorded by Slakah the Beatchild.

Lyrics: T. Charles/B. Joseph. Produced by Slakah the Beatchild. Horns: Octavio N. Santos. Recorded by Slakah the Beatchild.

Lyrics: T. Charles. Produced by Slakah the Beatchild. Horns: Octavio N. Santos. Recorded by Michael Warren.

Mixed by Michael Warren, except "Love Fool" mixed by Slakah the Beatchild. Mastered by Bryan Lowe at João Carvalho Mastering, except “Sweet Memories” mastered by Gianluca Pighi at Pitgilus Studio. Photography & Design: Ryan Paterson. Additional Layout: Fabio Conti. Makeup: Jennifer Balance.

SOUL RUN VIDEO Co-directed and edited by Shanik Tanna and Taha Muharuma.

ENDLESS CHAIN VIDEO Co-directed and edited by Taha Muharuma and Shanik Tanna. Illustrations by Tee Fergus. Makeup and styling by Jennifer Balance.

TWO STEPS TOUR VIDEO Shot by Jon Foster while on tour in Toronto, Keflavik, Paris, Rennes, London, Southend-on-Sea, Sevilla, Barcelona, and Telde, Gran Canaria. Editing and additional footage by Michael Warren.

Written by T. Charles and Z. Ibrahim. Produced by Darreyl “Gigz” Dennis.

Written by T. Charles, Z. Ibrahim and H. Thompson. Produced by Darreyl “Gigz” Dennis.

Written by T. Charles and J. Kaya. Produced by Nuno Gervasio. Additional vocals by J. Kaya.

Written by I. James Jones and N. Jesionka. Guitar by Nathan Jesionka. Additional vocals by S. Shafey and I. James Jones.

Written by I. James Jones and T. Charles. Produced by Rich Kidd. Additional vocals by J. Kaya.

Written by T. Charles, Z. Ibrahim and S. Shafey. Produced by Darreyl “Gigz” Dennis. Rap by I. James Jones.

Guitar by Mike Celia.

Songs 1-4, and 7 mixed by Sarah Shafey. Songs 5 and 6 mixed by Shawn Jurek. Mastered by Shawn Jurek.

I AM YOUR WOMAN VIDEO Directed, Filmed & Edited by Mark Valino. Produced & Styled by Jerisse de Juan.