Draft:HITstory (music platform)

HITstory

HITstory is a Canadian digital platform focused on the promotion and development of artists in urban music and culture. Founded in 2020 by Youri Dominique, the platform is operated by Technologies Acropolys Inc. and is headquartered in Mirabel, Quebec. Through multimedia content, curated tools, and technological solutions, HITstory supports artist visibility and musical discoverability, both locally and internationally.

Overview

• Name: HITstory
• Founded: 2020
• Founder: Youri Dominique
• Headquarters: Mirabel, Quebec, Canada
• Industry: Music, Media, Technology
• Focus: Urban music and culture (Francophone and Anglophone)
• Parent Company: Technologies Acropolys Inc.
• Website: https://HITstoryOfficial.com

Mission and Vision

HITstory’s mission is to promote urban culture and emerging music scenes by offering artists innovative and audience-interactive tools for visibility, discoverability, and impact. The platform supports artists across linguistic boundaries, including Francophone and Anglophone communities, with a vision of scaling globally. It seeks to amplify artistic expression through music production incubation, digital innovation, and multimedia storytelling.

Key Initiatives

DJPool.club

DJPool.club is a digital service developed under HITstory that allows artists to distribute exclusive music content to DJs. The platform supports track testing, DJ feedback, and increased song exposure (via DJs). Though not a networking app, it aims to optimize music circulation within DJ ecosystems.

HITstory Africa

In 2022, HITstory expanded internationally with the creation of HITstory Africa, a branch based in Togo. This division aims to support music creators on the African continent and build bridges with the diaspora through digital tools and curated programs.

Activities and Media Coverage

HITstory produces editorial and visual content featuring artists, festivals, and cultural events. It has covered major festivals in Montreal and beyond, including:

• Festival Haïti en Folie
• Francos de Montréal
• Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
• Mural Festival
• Gala Dynastie
• Nuits d'Afrique
• Osheaga
• Piknic Electronik
• Jackalope
• Santa Teresa
• Pied-du-Courant
• M for Montreal
• HotWheelz
• Harlem of the North: Hip-Hop Block Party (produced by the Harlem of the North collective)

The platform highlights excellence in urban culture, music, and visual arts, with a focus on the ecosystem of Quebec and its international links.

Milestones and Recognition

• 2024: Nominated for Web Media of the Year at the Gala Dynastie
• 2023: Received a business innovation grant from the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie (MEIE)
• 2021: Participated in the innovation incubator Zú MTL
• 2019: Participated in the business incubator Groupe 3737

Founder: Youri Dominique

Youri Dominique is a music entrepreneur and consultant in digital innovation. He is the owner of Technologies Acropolys Inc. and is best known for co-founding the rap duo Rainmen, a pioneering act in Quebec’s hip-hop history. Youri previously worked at ADISQ in 2023-2024 as Project Manager for Discoverability and Business Intelligence, contributed initially to Datascene.ca and was a member of the ADN (Agents of Digital Development) Network.

Team and Partners

Notable Collaborators

• Julie Lachapelle - Co-founder, administrative assistant and event coordinator
• Longlife Photography – Music photographer and videographer with over 10 years of experience covering major artists and events
• Michael Godin – Visual artist and graphic designer known for album artwork and paintings

Partners

• Kartel Musik
• Genius XR
• Les Projets VRIX
• Fondation Dynastie
• EventLuv
• Long & McQuade
• Da Main Source

Press

• https://hhqc.com/actualites/une-web-realite-signee-hitstory
• https://issuu.com/inspirationclassique/docs/fall_winter_2022/26
• https://panm360.com/interviews-panm360/tizzo-vs-shreez-coup-pour-coup-a-hit-4-hit/
• https://www.instagram.com/tv/Car2ni5jd53/?igsh=bTlkZjY3NDBvajE1
• https://journalduhiphop.ca/actualite/hitstory-presente-le-clip-requiem-du-nouveau-rappeur-lotre
• https://phi.ca/en/events/visions-hip-hop-discussions
• https://journalduhiphop.ca/article/bilan-jdhh-2020-le-fondateur-de-hitstory-youri-dominique-a-ete-entrepreneur-de-lannee/
• https://journalmetro.com/local/saint-leonard/2672592/des-rappeurs-engages-pour-saint-leonard/
• https://qfq.com/spip.php?article107349

See Also

• DJPool.club
• HITstory Africa
• HITstory on Ulule
• HITstory on MusiQC
• https://www.sommetdynastie.com/intervenants/youri-dominique

External Links

• Official website – HITstory
• HITstory on Instagram
• HITstory on LinkedIn
• HITstory on TikTok
• HITstory on YouTube

Productions

• Bienvenue au Show HITstory (2022)
• Chloé Doyon x Rach x Humansion x YoAlain! (2022)
• Rainmen x JoEd D.R.É. - 911 (2022)
• Rainmen x Lil' Deezy - Le prix c'est le prix (2022)
• Rainmen x Obia Le Chef - État d'esprit (2022)
• Rainmen x Nazbrok - MTL Villuminati 2.0 (2022)
• Adamo x Onessa - Avancer (2021)
• Misunda Stood x S.P. (Sans Pression) - We Nasty (2021)
• Prime 3D x Jackpotentiel - Green Light (2021)
• Rainmen x MikeZup - Pris au piège (2021)
• Lôtre - Requiem (2020)
• Mad Mwa Zelles - Killer Eyez (2020)
• Outra La Pieuvre x Shreez - Jamais j'trust (2020)