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Hi, I’m Ilyass Mahfoud. I’m a dynamic sound engineer, songwriter, and music producer with a passion for turning ideas into polished recordings and memorable live experiences. I’m fluent in Arabic, English, and French, and I enjoy collaborating with artists and teams to create impactful music and events.
Over the years I’ve built and managed studios, produced for diverse artists, and helped organize artistic projects and festivals. I love mentoring young talent, coordinating creative processes, and driving projects from concept to finished product.
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Language
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
New Business Set-Up, Songwriter, Sound Engineer, Manager at Café-Restaurant-Theatre MOBB House
December 31, 2022 - August 21, 2025Conceived and established a startup business combining café, restaurant, and theatre elements. Managed and operated the business while also contributing creatively as a songwriter and sound engineer. Led the MOBB rap group with responsibilities spanning creative direction and sound production.
Songwriter, Sound Engineer, Manager at Themobb rap group, Rabat, Morocco
December 31, 2020 - August 21, 2025Created songs, recorded, mixed, and mastered music for the rap group. Managed group activities and provided technical expertise for the production of music projects.
Founder and Director at Kasbah Records, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2017 - August 21, 2025Founded and managed Kasbah Records, a recording studio serving local and American artists. Produced music, engineered sound for recording, mixing, and mastering. Coordinated all studio operations and client communications.
Sound Engineer at Tuff House Records, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2014 - August 21, 2025Performed sound recording, mixing, and mastering in post-production. Contributed to live sound engineering for concerts and events.
Co-organizer and Sound Engineer (Live Shows) at Various Festivals, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2014 - August 21, 2025Co-organized major youth and Francophone talent festivals. Managed sound and audio equipment for concerts and other events to ensure high-quality live performances.
Cultural Animator at Gabrielle Roy Public School, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2013 - August 21, 2025Organized and led school activities and youth groups. Managed audio and video equipment during workshops and educational events. Produced talent shows in schools.
Producer, Organizer, Choreographer at Multicultural Health Broker Co-op, Reach – Edmonton AB
December 31, 2013 - August 21, 2025Produced unreleased songs for youth, organized and implemented talent shows and an artistic retreat. Choreographed dances and rehearsals for young performers. Produced mixtapes from talent shows.
Master of Ceremonies and Stage Host at Centre d’accueil et d’établissement, Le Galala, Music Development Centre, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2013 - August 21, 2025Directed ceremonies and provided stage animation in both English and French for annual conferences and artistic events.
Artistic Director and Youth Mentor at Multicultural Health Broker Co-op and Association ArbredeVie, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2014 - August 21, 2025Led youth arts projects promoting mental health and crime prevention. Produced songs and music videos. Mentored young artists.
Singer-songwriter, Performer at Freelance
December 31, 2015 - August 21, 2025Written and performed songs at festivals and shows across Canadian provinces and internationally.
Dance Instructor at Association La girandole, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2007 - August 21, 2025Taught dance classes and facilitated movement workshops for community members.
New Business Set-up at Café-Restaurant-Theatre MOBB House
December 31, 2022 - August 21, 2025Conception and establishment of a startup business in Marrakech, Morocco.
Song Writer, Sound Engineer and Manager at Themobb rap group
December 31, 2020 - August 21, 2025Songwriting, recording, mixing, and mastering music, and managing the rap group based in Rabat, Morocco.
Founder and Director of Studio - Production at Kasbah Records
December 31, 2017 - August 21, 2025Creation and management of recording studio Kasbah Records; production for different local and American artists; sound recording, mixing, and mastering (post-production).
Sound Engineer at Tuff House Records
December 31, 2014 - August 21, 2025Sound recording, mixing, and mastering (post-production) and live show sound engineering.
Cultural Animator at Gabrielle Roy Public School
December 31, 2013 - August 21, 2025Organization of all school activities; leadership and youth group facilitation; management of audio and video equipment; producer of talent shows in schools.
Producer and Organizer of Talent Shows at Multicultural Health Broker Co-op, Reach – Edmonton AB
December 31, 2013 - August 21, 2025Production of unreleased songs for young people; choreography and rehearsals for shows; organization and implementation of talent shows and artistic retreats; mixtape production of unreleased songs.
Master of Ceremonies and Stage Host at Centre d’accueil et d’établissement, Le Galala Music Development Centre
December 31, 2013 - August 21, 2025Direction of ceremonies; stage animation in English and French; hosting annual conference shows.
Artistic Director and Youth Mentor at Multicultural Health Broker Co-op and Association ArbredeVie
December 31, 2014 - August 21, 2025Youth arts projects for mental health promotion and crime prevention; singer-songwriter producing songs and music videos; performance at festivals and shows.
Dance Instructor at Association La Girandole Edmonton AB
December 31, 2007 - August 21, 2025Dance instructor duties for youth programs.
New business set-up Café-Restaurant-Theatre Manager at MOBB House, Marrakech, Morocco
December 31, 2022 - August 21, 2025Conceived and established a startup business running a café-restaurant-theatre. Managed the business operations between 2020 and 2022.
Songwriter, Sound Engineer and Manager at Themobb rap group, Rabat, Morocco
December 31, 2020 - August 21, 2025Responsible for songwriting, recording, mixing, and mastering music for the group while managing operations from 2018 to 2020.
Founder and Director at Kasbah Records, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2017 - August 21, 2025Created and managed a recording studio producing for local and American artists. Handled sound recording, mixing, and mastering post-production work from 2013 to 2017.
Sound Engineer at Tuff House Records, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2014 - August 21, 2025Handled sound recording, mixing, and mastering (post-production) for the studio between 2012 and 2014.
Co-organizer and Sound Engineer (live shows) at Edmonton Youth Festival and Francophone Talent Shows
December 31, 2014 - August 21, 2025Organized shows and festivals while managing sound and audio equipment for concerts and events between 2012 and 2014.
Cultural Animator at Gabrielle Roy Public School, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2013 - August 21, 2025Organized school activities, facilitated youth groups, managed audio/video equipment and produced talent shows from 2012 to 2013.
Producer and Artistic Organizer at Multicultural Health Broker Co-op, Reach, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2013 - August 21, 2025Produced unreleased songs, choreographed dances, organized talent shows and artistic retreats for young artists from 2011 to 2013.
Master of Ceremonies and Stage Host at Centre d’accueil et d’établissement and Le Galala Music Development Centre, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2013 - August 21, 2025Directed ceremonies and provided stage animation in English and French for annual conferences from 2011 to 2013.
Artistic Director and Youth Mentor at Multicultural Health Broker Co-op and Association ArbredeVie, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2014 - August 21, 2025Led youth arts projects focused on mental health promotion and crime prevention from 2010 to 2014.
Singer-songwriter
December 31, 2015 - August 21, 2025Produced songs and music videos and performed at festivals and shows within Canada and internationally from 2006 to 2015.
Dance Instructor at Association La Girandole Edmonton AB
December 31, 2007 - August 21, 2025Taught dance classes from 2006 to 2007.
New Business Set-up / Manager at Café-Restaurant-Theatre MOBB House, Marrakech, Morocco
December 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025Conceived and established a startup business involving a café, restaurant, and theatre space. Managed the business operations from 2020 to 2022.
Songwriter, Sound Engineer and Manager at Themobb rap group, Rabat, Morocco
December 31, 2020 - September 3, 2025Worked as a songwriter, sound engineer, and manager of a rap group, performing song writing, recording, mixing, and mastering activities.
Founder and Director / Studio Owner at Kasbah Records, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2017 - September 3, 2025Created and managed a recording studio, providing production services for local and American artists. Responsible for sound recording, mixing, and mastering (post-production).
Sound Engineer at Tuff House Records, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025Performed sound recording, mixing, mastering, and post-production work. Also co-organized festivals and provided sound engineering at live shows.
Cultural Animator at Gabrielle Roy Public School, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2013 - September 3, 2025Organized school activities, facilitated youth groups, managed audio and video equipment during workshops and cultural events, and produced talent shows.
Producer / Choreographer / Organizer at Multicultural Health Broker Co-op, Reach, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2013 - September 3, 2025Produced unreleased songs and organized rehearsals and talent shows for young people. Choreographed dances and implemented artistic retreats.
Master of Ceremonies and Stage Host at Centre d’accueil et d’établissement / Le Galala Music Development Centre, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2013 - September 3, 2025Directed ceremonies, provided stage animation in English and French, and hosted annual conference shows.
Artistic Director and Youth Mentor at Multicultural Health Broker Co-op, and Association ArbredeVie, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025Led youth arts projects for mental health promotion and crime prevention, mentoring young artists and producing songs and music videos.
Singer-Songwriter
December 31, 2015 - September 3, 2025Performed at festivals and shows across Canadian provinces and internationally from 2006 to 2015, creating original music.
Dance Instructor at Association La Girandole, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2007 - September 3, 2025Instructed dance classes, contributing to local arts and culture.
New business setup (Café - Restaurant - Theatre) at MOBB House
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Conception and establishment of a startup business
Songwriter, Sound Engineer and Manager at Themobb rap group
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Song writing, recording, mixing, and mastering
Founder and Director at Kasbah Records
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017Creation and management of recording studio Kasbah Records; Production for different artists; Sound recording, mixing, and mastering (post-production)
Sound Engineer at Tuff House Records
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014Sound recording, mixing, and mastering (post-production)
Co-organizer of festivals; Sound Engineer (Live Shows) at Tuff House Records
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014Organization of shows and festivals: Edmonton Youth Festival; Francophone Talent Shows; Managing sound and audio equipment in concerts and events
Cultural Animator at Gabrielle Roy Public School
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Organized all school activities; Leadership and youth groups facilitation and animation; Management of the school's audio and video equipment during workshops and events
Producer of talent shows in schools at Multicultural Health Broker Co-op / Reach
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Production of unreleased songs for young people and rehearsals for shows; Choreography of dances and rehearsals; Organization and implementation of talent shows; Artistic retreat for young artists in the mountains; Mixtape production of unreleased songs from talent shows
Master of Ceremonies and Stage Host at Centre d’accueil et d’établissement; Le Galala; Music Development Centre
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Direction of ceremonies; Stage animation (in English and French)
Artistic Director and Youth Mentor at Multicultural Health Broker Co-op; Association ArbredeVie
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014Youth arts projects in mental health promotion and crime prevention
Singer-Songwriter at Self-employed
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2015Production of songs and music videos; Performances at festivals and shows
Dance Instructor at Association La Girandole
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Dance instruction
Uber Driver at Uber
January 1, 2022 - PresentRideshare and food delivery services
Education
Digital Audio Diploma at Pixel Blue College, Edmonton AB
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Grade 12 High School at Harry Ainlay High School, Edmonton AB
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Digital Audio Diploma at Pixel Blue College, Edmonton AB
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Grade 12 High School at Harry Ainlay High School, Edmonton AB
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Digital Audio Diploma at Pixel Blue College, Edmonton AB
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Grade 12 High School at Harry Ainlay High School, Edmonton AB
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Digital Audio Diploma at Pixel Blue College, Edmonton AB
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Grade 12 High School at Harry Ainlay High School, Edmonton AB
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Digital Audio Diploma at Pixel Blue College
January 1, 2012 - February 17, 2026Grade 12 High School at Harry Ainlay High School
January 1, 2009 - February 17, 2026Qualifications
Diploma in Sound Engineering
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Digital Audio Diploma
January 1, 2012 - August 21, 2025Diploma in Sound Engineering
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Diploma in Sound Engineering
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Diploma in Sound Engineering
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Other
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