Toronto, Ontario

A Toronto R&B artist and songwriter for hire

NoMatch is Joshua Waithe: a Toronto R&B recording artist, songwriter, and performer who also writes hooks and full songs, develops other artists' sound, and books live sets — the same craft he brings to his own music, put to work for yours.

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Listen

Hear the music behind the craft

Before NoMatch writes for you, hear what he writes for himself.


Behind the sessions

Credits that come from doing the work, not just talking about it

NoMatch has written, recorded, and performed alongside a rotating cast of Toronto producers, vocalists, and event hosts — the kind of studio and stage reps that make songwriting and artist development advice practical instead of theoretical.

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What NoMatch does

Four ways to work with NoMatch

Songwriting

From a single chorus to a complete song, scoped and priced by how much of the track NoMatch writes.

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Artist Development

A focused engagement to find an artist's identity and the right songs for their brand, start to finish.

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Music Consulting

A single 45-60 minute session covering the music business decisions that are hardest to make alone.

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NoMatch performing live on stage with an acoustic guitarist

On stage

Recorded in the studio, proven on stage

Every service on this site is built on the same reps: writing songs that hold up under a live crowd, not just in headphones. That's what a Toronto R&B artist for hire brings that a session player alone can't.


Questions

Common questions about working with NoMatch

How do I hire a songwriter in Toronto?

Reach out through the contact page or email Nomatchmusic@gmail.com with a description of the song you need, then NoMatch scopes the work as a hook, verse, or full song and quotes a flat price before starting.

What does artist development actually include?

It's a focused engagement to help an artist find their identity: sound, image, and the right songs for their brand, so releases feel consistent rather than scattered across styles. See the artist development page for the full breakdown.

Is a music consulting session worth it before I release a song?

A single 45-60 minute session can save months of guesswork on release strategy, distribution, and positioning, especially for an independent artist without a label team behind them.

How much does it cost to book a live R&B performer in Toronto?

Live bookings with NoMatch typically run in the range of small venue and private event budgets; exact pricing depends on set length and event type, and is confirmed after a quick booking conversation.

Can NoMatch write just a hook or chorus instead of a full song?

Yes. Songwriting is scoped by how much of the track NoMatch writes, from a single chorus up to a complete song, so artists only pay for the part they need.

Do I need a finished track before booking artist development?

No. Artist development starts with identity and direction first, which then shapes what gets written and recorded, so it works whether an artist has zero songs or a full catalog already.

Ready to start?

Tell NoMatch what you're working on and get a straight answer on scope and price.