ARTIST INFO

Arnaldo "DOLOTHEGIFTED" Lavres, born and raised in Angola, migrated to Canada as a refugee. After finishing University decided to move to L.A to pursue his dream as an entertainer. This journey has led him to Toronto, where he can fully showcase his Gift of Languages and culture. Portuguese, Spanish, English and French are the four languages he writes and performs in, mostly in hip hop /Drill and Afrobeats; DOLO also does various genres and styles. He released his debut project early 2021* Slowly but Surely L.P.* where he showcased lyrical prowess and understanding of musicality.
Influenced by Cesaria Evora, Michael Jackson, DMX, Bob Marley, Kanye west, Burna Boy, the African roots are always represented not just in the music but his fashion as well.