Celebrity Spaces: Karl Wolf

Karl Wolf was launched into the spotlight with his international hit remake of Toto’s “Africa”. His was not a story of instant stardom he has honed his talent and skill to achieve success. A singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Karl Wolf was born into music. It was his home, his life, his culture. “Music is pretty much part of my family tree, both my parents were musicians, so it was just a matter of time before I picked it up. My favourite instrument is the piano and that was a direct influence from my mother who was a piano teacher while growing up.” Born Carl Abou Samah in Beirut, Lebanon, Wolf moved with his family to Dubai, UAE when he was three-years-old due to the civil war in Lebanon. At 16 he immigrated to Montreal where he studied Film at Concordia University. Wolf began his music career behind the scenes; writing and co-producing some of Quebec’s biggest names in pop music and working as a backup singer for the Hip hop band Dubmatique. He has since amassed an impressive list of accolades including multiple SOCAN awards, JUNO nominations, and Top 5 records in Japan, Lebanon, Egypt, the Czech Republic and Dubai. Most recently Wolf was a writer on OMI’s platinum single “Hula Hoop”, and just finished touring with superstar AKON. His newest single “Wherever You Go feat. Gyptian” is out and surpassed 1 million streams on Spotify Canada. He is currently working on his new album that should be out by the end of the year. “The best part of my job is probably the inspiration it provides… the importance that music can bring to a society is priceless. I just love making people happy with my music.” 1. How would you describe your home in one word? A real bachelor pad – actually no, a Wolf den! 2. Is your home a house, condo, loft or apartment? I live in a 1300 sq. foot condo, on the Toronto harbourfront. I have a fantastic view of both the city and the lake. 3. What attracted you to this space? To find a condo this size in downtown Toronto I was really lucky, space has become a real luxury. 4. What do you love the most about your home? When I moved in I built a music studio/ office. I spend most of my time there. I also have a Grand Piano in the living room that overlooks the whole city. 5. Do you entertain a lot at home? My door is always open to my friends I entertain a lot – it is the Wolf den! 6. How would you describe your decorating style? I tried to achieve a very homey minimalist musically themed yet classy style. That was a mouth full but it’s unique and eclectic. 7. What is your fondest memory in this home? I write and compose here all the time. Co-Writing the Hit for OMI’s “Hula Hoop” was a wonderful experience. 8. What’s the one item in this house you can’t live without? My big screen TV it’s a 65 inch flat screen and I need it because it literally takes my mind off my work, it gives me a break from the stresses of the music industry. That and my Grand Piano of course. 9. Weekends at home, what are we most likely to find you doing? I basically go back and forth from my recording studio and my couch to watch news channels. I order food and then continue recording! Once in a while I will cook something as it is one of my passions. 10. If your walls could talk, what would they say? “Get Out!” Your times up!!

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