Candy Borquaye started performing in 2000 as a Hip Hop MC and throughout her career has established herself as versatile artist and represents the Australian Hip-Hop scene with pioneering enthusiasm. As an artist, Candy Borquaye embodies all that is Hip Hop, from the skills and styles to the inherent versatility and originality. Candy is extremely multitalented and incorporates several styles into her music including, electro, dubstep and live band performances as well as both commercial and underground hip-hop.
Candy has been working on a project with US R&B superstar Ray J and has been steadily generating international hype surrounding her music. Candy has collaborated with various well-known local artists such as Vida Sunshyne, Lee Monroe, eGasm, DJ J Funk, Scrappy, Jake Sarona, Stormey Coleman, Mike Champion, Nino Brown, Chasm, Killer Queen and NeeQ. Her mixtape, Unrestricted, hosted by Dj Nino Brown highlights her undeniable talent as an MC and her extreme passion for hip-hop. Candy’s video for single “Who You Are” featuring Vida-Sunshyne & eGasm is reflective of her high-energy performances and originality.
Her strong stage presence and passionate performances, which in combination with up-tempo style beats, produce a show not to be missed. Candy has performed numerous shows both in Australia and internationally and has supported well renowned artists such as Bow Wow, Bone Thugs and Harmony, and Jeremiah.
Candy’s unique music and distinctive style will surely turn more heads as she continues to grow, produce quality music, and make an impact on the hip-hop community.
Candy is a DJ Central Records & Blue Pie Records USA artist and is published by Blue Pie Publishing USA (ASCAP).