Taabu
Taabu, born Spencer Heaslip, is a powerhouse, whose diverse skills make this producer, songwriter, engineer and drummer, a diverse asset to all genres of music. In Taabu’s hometown of Dundas, Ontario, he underwent drum lessons from the age of 5 through 12. His adolescent years consisted of performing and recording, drum doubling in a Canadian Film Festival piece at the age of 11, and receiving nominations at 14 for the 2008 Hamilton Music Awards for “Drummer of the Year” and “Metal Recording of the Year.” His growth was followed by the admittance into Music Industry Arts at Fanshawe College, where he was a sought after session drummer and performer. After taking home 2 awards of his 6 college nominations, Taabu began working professionally in the music industry immediately following the program (2016).
Today, Taabu actively freelances as a drummer endorsed by Murat Diril Cymbals, and is well known for his production with 2oolman on Wishy Washy (feat. Omega Mighty) featured on 2019 Polaris Prize winning album, 13th Floor by Haviah Mighty. His versatility has landed his production on tracks with Juno & Polaris Prize nominated Snotty Nose Rez Kids, The Sorority, TWNRVA, Yviona, Valdii, Lex Leosis, Marcio Novelli and Raz. Among the experience of opening for acts like Jazz Cartier, Shawn Hook, Down With Webster and playing alongside Isam B of Outlandish, Taabu is surely leaving his artistic fingerprint on the music industry.
