This Is Us
CitySoul is a Toronto based band comprised of 6 members. Each member brings their own unique flavour, flowing seamlessly between genres from R&B, Funk, Pop, Reggae and more. The band’s lead vocalists Aria Zenua and Mikey G, both create an amazing on-stage dynamic duo that is just beautiful to watch. The groove is always solid and they each create a tone to match every mood. With over 5 years together you can be sure that every song is filled with passion and unmatched chemistry.
Aria Zenua (Co-Lead Vocalist)
Aria is a versatile Toronto born vocal performer with 10+ years experience in the field. Playing the role of Diana Ross or Tammi Terrell in Motown Tribute bands and lead vocals in both corporate and special events with some of the top bands in Ontario. She has travelled and performed overseas singing in Hong Kong , New York, Las Vegas, Cuba and at Panama’s Jazz Festival. More local festivals include Manifesto, Irie Fest and NXNE. When off stage Aria is a youth facilitator who creates songwriting workshops to boost self-esteem with several not for profit organizations like YWCA as well as working with Save The Children Canada sharing messages of kindness, respect and advocating for children’s rights. In 2018 Aria launched her own business called The Teeny Tinys which is a children’s music initiative focused on positive messaging and has been creating content for ClassyTV which can be found on KidoodleTV. Parents go check that out!
Mikey G (Co-Lead Vocalist)
Mikey G is a Toronto born and raised independent R&B singer, song writer. Mikey G gained recognition in the Toronto Urban music industry for his vocals on what some call the "Toronto Anthem”, "About 2 Change" which also featured Hip Hop artist Bishop Brigante. The video received heavy rotation on Canada's Much Music and MTV. This prompted a Canada wide tour in which he and the other artist featured on the single would open for Internationally famed Hip Hop artist Busta Rhymes. Mikey G would go on to make other featured vocal performances for many artists across the GTA. Working with artists such as Toronto Rap duo Tef and Don on their hit release ''Thug Pretty" which also received heavy rotation on Toronto's hit radio station 93.5 FM, and was #1 on CIUT, this was followed by an American tour to promote the singles success.
Facing the many challenges of the Toronto Urban Music industry Mikey G was forced to take a break from Music and returned to the scene in 2015, with a self-titled showcase called "Who is Mikey G”. This show case would also feature many other artists such as legendary Scratch (The Roots), T-Gramz, and Dre Barz to name a few.
In July 2016, Mikey G would come face to face with life and death becoming critical from a Spontaneous Pneumothorax, however fate would have more in store for him, not even a month after almost losing his life and doctors telling him he would not be able to sing, Mikey G went on to win Toronto's biggest Karaoke competition Boston Pizza Idol in August of 2016.
Versatile, a word to best describe Mikey G, who is now the co-lead singer for renowned band City Soul. Mikey G is taking his artistry to another level, whilst focusing on his part of City Soul, he continues to work on his up and coming EP and continues to feature with many artists across the GTA.
Orville Malcom “WYZ” (Keyboardist)
Orville Wyz Malcolm is an accomplished musician, writer, producer, engineer, with DIGITAL KORNER MUSIC PRODUCTION formally know as Kornerstone Inc. in Toronto, and Bermuda Soul Records, in Bermuda. He has performed live with many reggae greats, such as WYCLEF, Black Uhuru, Barrington Levy, Dobby Dobson, Leroy Sibbles, John Holt, Ken Boothe, Nadine Sutherland, Glen Washington and Marcia Griffiths
Orville produced the Juno Award winning album, ‘Catch De Vibe’ for Messenjah, a Canadian-based reggae group that flourished to become one of the most successful and popular reggae groups in the history of Canadian music. he also produced the Juno winning album “Xrated” for Korexion and Also Co-Produced Juno winner Lenn Hammond
Orville was named ‘Producer of the Year’ in 2001 at the Canadian Reggae Awards for the album ‘Never Let Go’ by Chester Miller.
Michael Thomas (Bassist)
Michael was born in Trench Town, Kingston Jamaica, where he was surrounded by music day and night. He is soulful, smooth, rhythmic and always carries a vibe of togetherness and fun. HIs influence stems from Bob, Peter, Jacob, Toots, Ken Boothe, Dennis to Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Teddy P to name a few. Michael has performed locally and abroad for the past 15 + years and has built a strong resume that makes him proud to be a musician. Proud to stand with the members of CitySoul to deliver quality entertainment to audiences near and far. His favorite phrase is; Live, Love and be happy!
Gary Lyttle (Guitarist)
Born: July 12th, 1972 in Montego Bay, St James, Jamaica.
At age 13, he started learning to play guitar in church. He then moved on by playing guitar on the cruise ships from 1991-1993.
In 1993, he started playing in hotels along the North Coast, from Sandals Runaway Bay to Hedonism in Negril.
“After migrating to Canada in 1999, I had a dry spell, not having found a band to play with until 2013. I was asked to play at church, which I did. In 2015, a friend told me to come check out a band playing at a pub. The band was great. So, I asked the band leader Michael if it would be okay that I sit in sometime. Without hesitating, he said yes anytime. The following week, I went to sit in with the band. And since that moment, I was accepted as a member of CitySoul.”
Worrell McFarlane (Drummer)
Worrell McFarlane Jr. is a Canadian drummer/percussionist with 15+ years experience. He has played with high caliber of artists including Leila Day, Desarae Dee, Rich Brown, Jully Black, Molly Johnson, Mike Downes, Robi Botos, Jeremy Ledbetter, Liza Yohannes and Quincy Morales.