Spotlight of the Week
Concepcion
Concepcion is a 2x Grammy-nominated R&B artist, songwriter, and performer carving a new lane for Canadian soul. Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, in a Filipino household where music was always a constant, he first found his voice posting covers on YouTube at just 13. Since then, he’s evolved into a boundary-pushing artist known for his raw vocals, genre-fluid sound, and unfiltered storytelling.
Influenced by the likes of Chris Brown, Usher, and Bruno Mars, Concepcion blends silky melodies, sharp songwriting, and emotional depth to create music that cuts through. As a songwriter, he’s earned two consecutive Grammy nominations (2022, 2023), contributing to records for Grammy-winning and international acts, including K-pop group VIXX and R&B heavyweight Eric Bellinger, who invited him to join The Rebirth Tour in Vancouver.
Now, Concepcion steps into a bold new era with the release of his debut album, Free Fall (dropping June 27). The project dives headfirst into themes of heartbreak, growth, and emotional surrender, a powerful follow-up to his previous EP Is It Too Late?, which offered a stripped-down and soul-baring look at life on the other side of happiness.
With over 138K followers on TikTok, 30K+ on Instagram, and 138K monthly Spotify listeners, Concepcion is steadily building a global community drawn to his honesty, versatility, and undeniable presence. Whether behind the mic or behind the pen, he’s not just making R&B, he’s redefining it for a new generation.