Summer's Haüs in Toronto

July 20th, 2025

Written by Imani Dominique (@imani.dominique)

Photography by Ivana Twumasi (@arch_ives0 @Zer0s.pov) and VISUALDARREL (@visualdarrel)

Presented by Summer Knocks and 925 Inc., Summer's Haüs at the Baby G was an exciting showcase of local Toronto artists. Genres ranged from Dancehall and RnB, to Hiphop and Afrobeats. The show was truly a testament to Toronto as a hub for emerging musical and multicultural creatives.

The third edition of Summer's Haüs presented Bouff, Osé, Sandra Rose, and FRANKGOCRAYYY.

Selected through an audience-nominated competition, FRANKGOCRAYYY opened the show with a high-energy set. He brought out Shaq to perform FSU off of FRANKGOCRAYYY's new album Go Crayyy.

Sandra Rose captivated the audience with her music and stage presence. Accompanied by two backup dancers, she warmed us up for Caribana with dancehall, reggae and pop.

Osé gave a show-stopping performance. Opening her set with Hurt Bae, Osé sang from her heart and gave the audience a taste of soulful RnB. She performed hits like JJC and Makaveli which had us dancing along with her. Osé truly showcased her strong vocals, incredible stage presence, and vulerable storytelling.

Headlining the show, Bouff brought unparalleled energy to the stage. His set was a masterclass in live performance: high energy, unpredictable, and completely engaging.

Bouff bounded across the stage, engaged with the audience, and had fans dancing with him throughout. At one point, he paused the show to celebrate his pianist's birthday, adding a personal and joyful touch. With an infectious energy and commanding stage presence, Bouff proved why he’s one to watch.

Summer’s Haüs continues to be a powerful platform for Toronto's rising stars, and this third edition was no exception. With genre-defying performances and authentic energy, it was a night that reminded us why Toronto remains one of the most exciting music cities in the world.

Scroll down to see photos from some of our favorite moments of the night.