Slater Manzo

Slater Manzo is an electronic music producer and DJ from Stratford, Ontario, known for his experimental and innovative sound in the dance and electronic music scene. Starting his career at just 12 years old, Slater has carved out a niche with his distinct combination of dance-pop beats and digital soundscapes. His work often pushes boundaries and genres, aiming to create music that no one else has made before. Over the years, Slater has built a growing fanbase with over 35,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, 57K followers on TikTok, and 20K followers on Instagram. His career took a significant leap forward when he began touring with Canadian dance-pop artist, Rêve, in 2022. In addition to his own music, he has collaborated with artists such as Red Farrow, with whom he formed the duo "IIKINGS." Together, they aim to celebrate queer producers in Toronto while continuing to produce unique dance tracks. Slater has released songs on notable labels such as Kitsuné Musique and U-Next (Universal Music's incubator distribution label), alongside remixes for Universal Music Canada, AWAL, and Barclay. He has also received support from acclaimed acts such as Ralph, Tate McRae, Ryan Tedder, and Meg Donnelly. As he continues to explore new sounds and collaborations, Slater is cementing his position as one of Canada’s rising talents in electronic music.