Although raised in Lebanon, Karl Wolf launched his music career in Canada, where
his multi-platinum cover of Toto's "Africa" sparked a string of hit Canadian
singles that combined elements of R&B, pop, and electronic dance music. Born in
Beirut on April 18, 1979, Carl Abou Samah earned the nickname "Wolf" in high
school, thanks to his speed on the basketball court. He immigrated to Canada
while still a teenager and launched his music career shortly thereafter,
initially working as a producer and co-writer for artists like Gabrielle
Destroismaisons. After performing with the pop/r...