Bonjay

Bonjay is an Ottawa, Canada-based group with Alanna Stuart as the named member. The act forms at Ottawa’s Disorganised parties, where it begins as a basement party project before developing into a more established songwriting and production outfit.

Style and sound

Bonjay draws on dancehall, indie and R&B, combining bass-heavy production with soul and hook-driven vocals. The group’s live set is described as a high-energy sound system approach, with Alanna on the mic and Pho handling beats and effects.

Work and collaborations

The group also makes remixes for labels including Mad Decent, Ninja Tune and Ghetto Arc, which is linked to XL Recordings. Its name comes from spice island slang meaning “Good God!”.

Context

Bonjay is associated with the sound of young Toronto, while remaining rooted in Ottawa. It is listed among Canadian acts connected with R&B, dancehall and indie, and is associated with SXSW 2010.