Olivier St. Louis

Olivier was born in Washington DC of Haitian and Cameroon heritage, but spent most of his childhood studying in the remote countryside of the UK. His boarding school experience not only developed his appreciation for other cultures but musically he grew-up hearing beyond the excepted genres of a kid from the Nation’s Capital. At age 15 Olivier’s CD and sometimes cassette collection would range from hip hop, RnB to Garage and British rock.

Olivier remained in the UK and completed a Bio Science Degree in Oxford but couldn’t suppress his real passion for music. After graduation he began a ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ life. A scientist by day; recording artist by night. In 2006 he released his first album titled kilowatt, which put the artist known as ‘Olivier Daysoul’ on the map within the underground electro-hiphop scene.

Simultaneously, Olivier began receiving numerous requests from producers to feature as a vocalist. He went on to receive significant international attention for his work as a featured singer/songwriter. This momentum pushed Olivier in 2010 to take the leap and pursue music full time. He worked and toured worldwide with various artists including Hudson Mohawke, Oddisee, the C2C Dj’s, and many more. Despite all of this, Olivier felt something was missing… A true reflection of his own voice and sound. ​

A hiatus from feature recordings and some deep introspection found Olivier discovering his love for blues, rock and funk. Many late night guitar sessions resulted in new soundscapes. A new chapter was opening. The former ‘Daysoul’ moniker exchanged for his original birth name ‘St. Louis’. Producing and writing all his own music and playing his own instrumentation; Olivier St. Louis was embarking on a new road. The Black Music EP coming out on Jakarta Records gives listeners both old and new a taste of Olivier’s true music palate.

When asked his thoughts on his artistry he states: „no punches pulled …no compromises … just me”.

Past Shows


May
18
th
2017
7th St Entry
May
18
th
2017
7th St Entry

Oddisee and Olivier St. Louis

with BIG CATS with RYAN KOPPERUD

More Shows

May
5
th
First Avenue

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays
Music of Taylor Swift + More for Kids

with Bri & The Antiheroes
Jun
13
th
7th St Entry

24kGoldn

Jun
19
th
Turf Club

From Indian Lakes

with Dirt Buyer
Apr
26
th
The Fitzgerald Theater

virtuosos Kaushiki and Ambi