CADENCE WEAPON WINS THE 2021 POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE

Cadence Weapon has won the 2021 Polaris Music Prize for his album Parallel World.

“Across its 10 songs and 26 minutes, Parallel World makes distinct references to Black experiences and history in Canada and draws inspiration from a wide range of music, literature and art by Black creators to reflect our ‘dystopian present.’"

This is Cadence Weapon's first Polaris Music Prize win. He had previously been shortlisted for Breaking Kayfabe (2006) and Hope in Dirt City (2012). There has never been a two-time winner of the prize, which has been awarded annually since 2006.

In addition to $50,000, the Polaris Music Prize brings international recognition to the winner's album.