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“A charismatic artist who brings people together.”
— Catherine Girard-Lantagne
Head of Programming, Fierté Montréal (Montréal Pride Festival)
ABOUT
J4DE is a Lebanese-Canadian queer pop artist and performer creating high-impact, hook-driven pop for anyone determined to become the biggest version of themselves.
Known internationally as Meliorn on Shadowhunters (Freeform/Netflix), Jade Hassouné built a global fanbase before pursuing his long-held ambition of becoming a recording artist. Since launching J4DE, his music has earned 330K+ Spotify streams across 109 countries, Spotify editorial support, international radio airplay and Billboard recognition.
Behind the music is a story of starting again. After finding success as an actor, Jade chose to pursue music from the ground up, confronting rejection, uncertainty and the fear of arriving too late. Those experiences shaped J4DE’s artistic purpose: turning heartbreak into power, insecurity into confidence, and loneliness into connection.
“Always willing to push boundaries and explore new directions, Jade is a valuable collaborator and a genuine pleasure to work with.”
— May Wells
Artist, Songwriter & Producer
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Onstage, J4DE brings that transformation to life through vocals, movement, choreography and audience connection. In 2026, he created, curated and headlined Popstars Queers at Fierté Montréal, bringing six queer pop artists together on one stage.
Now developing his debut full-length album, New Destiny, J4DE makes pop for people ready to stop waiting to be chosen.
Don’t wait for destiny. Create it.
“He’s magnetic, fearless, knows how to work a crowd, and brought incredible energy to the stage.”
— Priyanka
Recording Artist & Winner of Canada’s Drag Race
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
POPSTARS QUEERS — FIERTÉ MONTRÉAL
Loto-Québec Stage • Creator • Presenter • Headliner • 2026
J4DE created, curated and headlined Popstars Queers, bringing six queer pop artists together on one stage.
“J4DE is an artist who stands out not only for his talent and creative boldness, but also for his authenticity and commitment to amplifying queer voices.”
— Higino Monteiro
Interim Executive Director, Fierté Montréal
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SAMSUNG TRUE NORTH TUNES — TOP 20 FINALIST
Canada-Wide Music Competition • 2026
Selected by judges from thousands of submissions across Canada for the Top 100, then voted into the Top 20 through nationwide public voting.
PRIYANKA — DEVASTATIA WORLD TOUR
Direct Support • evenko • Studio TD • 2024
Selected as direct support for Priyanka’s DEVASTATIA World Tour Montréal date at Studio TD, promoted by evenko.
CAMPING CHEZ SAMI — FIERTÉ MONTRÉAL
Featured Live Artist • Jardins Gamelin • 2024
Selected for Sami Landri’s curated festival show as part of Fierté Montréal’s official programming, performing J4DE’s live pop set on the outdoor stage at Jardins Gamelin.
LA LOUCHE XXL — FIERTÉ MONTRÉAL
Nicky Doll Presents • Featured Performer • Club Soda • 2025
Presented by Nicky Doll, J4DE performed alongside Detox and Makayla Couture at Club Soda for Fierté Montréal’s La Louche XXL.
PHOTOS
VIDEOS
“J4DE came to put on a SHOW. He’s magnetic, fearless, knows how to work a crowd, and brought incredible energy to the stage. I loved having him as direct support for my Montreal date on the DEVASTATIA World Tour.”
— Priyanka
Recording Artist, Performer & Winner of Canada’s Drag Race
MUSIC
UPCOMING RELEASE
NEW DESTINY — DEBUT ALBUM IN DEVELOPMENT
J4DE is currently developing New Destiny, his debut full-length album. Exploring reinvention, ambition and self-belief, the project transforms heartbreak, uncertainty and the desire for belonging into bold, emotionally driven pop.
At its heart is a simple message: Don’t wait for destiny. Create it.
TECHNICAL RIDER
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