Karim Olen Ash
About
Karim Olen Ash (he/him) is a staple of Toronto’s nightlife and co-founder of the legendary Pep Rally parties. A sought-after name on queer dancefloors across North America and Europe (Honcho, Whole, LadyLand), his sets are sleek, soulful, and deeply rooted in house and Black musical traditions.
Raised on gospel, reggae, funk, and disco, Karim pays homage to house pioneers and ballroom brilliance, fusing high energy with groovy depth to create moments of pure dancefloor euphoria.
In recent years, he’s played Boiler Room, The Carry Nation, supported Kaytranada, Honey Dijon (Transmutation Tour), and opened for Beyoncé on her Renaissance Tour in Toronto.
