SVDP (FKA Shan Vincent de Paul) is a Tamil-Canadian artist based out of Toronto. Having released four studio projects since 2016,  SVDP has become a notable name in the global hip-hop scene. Known for his versatile song writing and his striking self-directed visuals, SVDP fuses his Tamil roots with his contemporary hip-hop influences.  He was recently featured on the cover of Rolling Stone India, Forbes Magazine, Vogue, GQ India, Complex, Mass Appeal, BBC, and several other publications.  SVDP released his third studio album “Made in Jaffna” in 2021, along with seven self-directed videos. 
 The album was met with critical acclaim and has garnered over 10 millions streams across streaming platforms. The album is a visceral account of his family’s experience of fleeing the civil war in Sri Lanka and finding a home in Canada. Focusing on his Tamil-Canadian experience as an artist and touching on themes of perseverance, identity and resilience, the album showcases an array of musical influences. Featuring fellow Canadian artists TiKa, Coleman Hell, Navz-47 and Yanchan, and produced by Toronto based La+ch as well as guest producers such as Santhosh Narayanan.