Massif Open 2026 with Zagata

Jesse Proteau is a multidisciplinary singer-songwriter who first gained recognition as a finalist on the 6th season of the popular show La Voix. He later made his mark on the Quebec music scene under the stage name Zagata, achieving multiple radio hits.

He has amassed millions of streams with fan favorites such as Lies (2018) with DJ Domeno—SOCAN Song of the Year 2018—followed by Fairplay (#1 ADISQ Correspondant) and Alleys (#1 BDS ADISQ) in collaboration with Kain in 2019. He returned in June 2020 with Minuit Trop Tard (feat. Souldia), reaching over 4 million streams and securing a top 10 BDS placement.

In summer 2019, Jesse had the opportunity to perform as the lead singer in the REBEL show with Cirque du Soleil in Spain, directed by Lydia Bouchard (Révolution). During this experience, he met Alexandre Désilets, with whom he later collaborated on the single Toxico released in October 2020. Since then, Jesse has moved into production, mixing, and mastering, notably working with the promising duo Monastère on their debut EP Fragment. The EP received immediate acclaim, landing on key playlists such as Montréal Chill and Top Chanson 2020, while also gaining significant radio play on both commercial and satellite stations.