Biography

There’s nothing new under the sun? Jamaican-Canadian artist Jonathan Emile forces
listeners to question the truth of this ancient proverb.

Jonathan Emile is a Montreal rapper, poet, composer, cancer-survivor and
entrepreneur. In 2010 he garnered attention with the release of his debut
EP “The Lover/Fighter Document,” which included captivating singles “Babylon Is
Falling,” “Lover/Fighter,” and “Everything You Want.” The album was so well received
that the 24-year-old was placed on the long list of the 2011 Grammy Nominations.
Additionally, he has had the honour of sharing the stage with rapper “Common,” has
collaborated with world-renowned cellist Denis Brott, and shared venues with Oliver
Jones and Miri Ben-Ari. Emile is also founder and CEO of independent record label Mind
Peace Love Records.

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At the age of 18 Emile was diagnosed with cancer, and for the following two years he
underwent intense chemotherapy and radiation to fight the disease. During this period,
the artist used music as his personal therapy as he fought the disease and devoted his
energy to becoming a significant and respected MC.

Emile’s music is defined by truth as he shares his experiences of battling cancer,
addresses current affairs and explores humanity. Through hip-hop, R&B/neo-soul and
reggae, Emile offers an honest and unique perspective of reality without sacrificing
the ‘hype noise’ that the new generation craves. His music is danceable but reflective,
fresh but in tune with the legacy of soul music.

The depth and relevance of his lyrics are only paralleled by his presence and
understanding of today’s music trends. His devotion to hip-hop and creativity spawns
from his ideology and quest for knowledge. He does not see himself as strictly a hip-hop
artist, but as a liberal thinker with a knack for rhythm and rhyme. “My life and art are
not a style. It’s a philosophy,” Emile explains. “ I try to live by mind peace and love in
everything that I do”.

With the success that 2010 brought, Emile is preparing for an even bigger year in 2011.
He will be delivering 12 web music videos to his 155,000 Facebook fans and 110,000 YouTube
subscribers, while adding to his 2 million YouTube views.

Emile’s “The Lover/Fighter Document” EP is available on store shelves in 7 countries and
for download worldwide through Amazon, iTunes and Ebay.

    • 2011 Grammy Long-List Nomination – Best Rap Album “The Lover/Fighter Document EP”
    • Gloria Mitchell Aleong – Excellence in the Performing – Arts Black Theatre Workshops
    • 9 Million Hits on MySpace – http://www.myspace.com/JonathanEmile
    • Youtube: 2,400,000 Hits, 31,000 Subscribers, 80,000 Friends http://www.youtube.com/JonathanEmile
    • Facebook: 155,000 Likes http://www.facebook.com/JonathanEmile
    • Album Available in Stores in U.S., Canada, U.K, Italy, Germany and Holland
    • Shared Vision Community Excellence Award 2007
    • City of Montréal 2006 Black History Month Calendar Laureate
    • McGill University Class 2013 – Philosophy & Political Science
    • Over 400 original Written Compositions (Genres Ranging from Hip-Hop, Reggae, R&B, Jazz & Electronic)

SELECTED PRESS LINKS

APATHY IS BORING: http://www.apathyisboring.com/en/music_and_media/82

CTV NEWS: http://player.vimeo.com/video/17626261

TVMCGILL: http://www.tvmcgill.com/2010/12/11/behind-the-scenes-jonathan-emile

CONCORDIAN: http://www.theconcordian.com/jonathan-emile-stays-conscious-in-a-commercial-world-1.1306722