Rubicon Exotic is proud to announce an exciting partnership with The Remix Project, a Toronto-based non-profit organization that has been empowering youth through multidisciplinary arts training for over 20 years. This collaboration brings Rubicon’s refreshing sparkling juices into the heart of Toronto’s vibrant creative community, championing emerging artists and celebrating the city’s cultural pulse on stage, in studio, and across digital platforms.
For two decades, The Remix Project has delivered free professional training, industry mentorship, and creative resources to young people facing barriers to entry in the arts and entertainment sector. Its programs span Recording Arts, Business Arts, and Creative Arts across more than a dozen creative streams, supporting the development of the next generation of cultural and industry leaders. The organization’s flagship 4,000+ sq. ft. creative hub—located in downtown Toronto—features collaborative workspaces, state-of-the-art recording studios, a photography studio, DJ lab, boardroom, and music production suite.
Over the past several years, Rubicon has worked closely with The Remix Project to fund mentorship initiatives, support extracurricular programming, and contribute directly to graduation ceremonies, helping emerging artists mature, flourish, and transition into professional creative careers within a supportive and nourishing environment.
“Through this partnership with Rubicon, we’re strengthening our ability to foster and grow creative talent by providing real opportunities, visibility, and industry pathways for our artists,” said Abel Lulseged, Executive Director of The Remix Project. “It’s a powerful example of how brands and community organizations can work together to drive lasting impact.”
Through artist features, brand integrations, social campaigns, and curated creative activations, Rubicon aims to elevate the voices of Remix alumni, connecting their work with wider audiences who share their passion, energy, and commitment to culture.
To further amplify this partnership, Rubicon will integrate its sparkling juice portfolio directly into the creative lifestyles of a select group of Remix artists throughout 2026. This initiative will result in 10 original pieces of content highlighting each artist’s unique perspective, releasing on Rubicon Exotic’s social media channels beginning February 16.
Rubicon Exotic and The Remix Project are proud to spotlight a cohort of exceptional creatives representing the diversity, depth, and future of Toronto’s music and arts scene.
🎧 Mrii — DJ, Producer & Multidisciplinary Artist
Mrii is a Toronto-based DJ and producer known for immersive, genre-bending experiences rooted in global club culture. Blending House, Amapiano, Hip-Hop, R&B, and diasporic influences, her work creates sonic spaces that move beyond borders, expectations, and convention.
🎨 Destinee (CRAY) — Multidisciplinary Creative
CRAY is a self-taught, Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans visual art, photography, graphic design, and creative direction. A hands-on creator from a young age, she believes deeply in the power of intention and self-belief. A Remix Project Round 20 graduate and recipient of the Make It Happen Award, her work has been exhibited at Artscape Weston Common, The Drake Hotel, STACKT Market, Gallery 44, and HISTORY Toronto. Drawing from lived experience and everyday moments, her art seeks to evoke emotion, reflection, and inspiration.
🎶 Rosabell — Singer and Songwriter
Rosabell is a Toronto-based Nigerian-Canadian pop and R&B singer-songwriter celebrated for her velvety vocals, lush harmonies, and emotionally honest songwriting. Her music creates soft, affirming spaces for misread Black girls, wallflowers, and anyone learning to embrace tenderness, individuality, and truth.
🎧 JAM — Producer
JAM is a producer who builds from mood first. Influenced by R&B, Afrofusion, hip-hop, dancehall, and soca, his sound blends emotion, bounce, and Caribbean rhythm to create music that feels both soulful and timeless.
🎛️ Elias — Audio Engineer & Producer
Elias Vavaroutsos is a Toronto-based audio engineer and producer primarily working within Hip-Hop and R&B. Known for blending technical precision with strong creative vision, he draws inspiration from producers such as The Alchemist and Conductor Williams, and artists including Saba, Mavi, and TOBi. A recipient of The Remix Project Round 20 “Make It Happen” Award, Elias continues to sharpen his craft through high-quality mentorship and collaboration within the GTA.
🎤 amaka. — Artist
amaka. is a Nigerian-born, Toronto-based Alt-R&B artist known for her soul-bearing lyrics and ethereal, emotionally charged performances. Her work has been recognized by Bandcamp and supported by CBC Music, NOW Magazine, SOCAN, Lyrical Lemonade, and BBC Radio 1Xtra. Rooted in soul with a genre-exploring sound, amaka. is building a reputation as a powerful and commanding live performer.
🔥 Sofinari — Artist
Sofinari, also known as TheAngelFacedKilla, embodies soft vulnerability and explosive feminine energy through an alternative R&B sound infused with jazz and Afro-soul. Her music explores themes of self-confidence, new love, heartache, and emotional growth—pulling listeners in with melodies and messages that are both relatable and uplifting.
🎵 Chai — Artist
Chai Sully is an emerging singer-songwriter and modern seer whose work is rooted in movement and visual world-building. Through an Alternative R&B lens, her music balances vulnerability and control, offering introspective storytelling layered with emotional depth.
🎨 Saviah — Multidisciplinary Artist & Designer
Saviah is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist and designer whose work extends beyond acrylic painting into mixed-media, digital art, sculpture, and fashion design. She specializes in portraiture that explores Toronto-Caribbean culture, fashion, escapism, and self-expression, blending form and identity into visually striking narratives.
📸 Romson — Director, Graphic Designer, Photographer & Editor
Romson is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary visual creative working across direction, graphic design, photography, and editing. His work is grounded in conceptual storytelling and visual culture, blending layered influences to craft compelling narratives that bridge art, community, and identity. Through experimentation with context, form, and meaning, Romson creates visuals that feel both intentional and culturally resonant.
Rubicon Exotic is a Canadian beverage brand known for its bold, exotic-inspired flavours and commitment to bringing people together through shared moments. Rooted in cultural connection and community, Rubicon Exotic actively supports initiatives that celebrate creativity, diversity, and meaningful impact, working alongside artists, creators, and local organizations to help culture thrive beyond the product itself.
The Remix Project is a Toronto-based non-profit providing free multidisciplinary arts training, mentorship, and industry access to youth facing barriers in pursuing careers in the arts and entertainment. With a legacy spanning over 20 years, Remix equips emerging creatives with practical skills, professional pathways, and long-term support, transforming creative potential into lasting cultural and economic impact.
