Jully Black
Encyclopedia
Jully Black is a Canadian
R&B
singer–songwriter
. She has collaborated and written for many artists, including Nas, Missy Elliott
, Saukrates
, Choclair, Kardinal Offishall
, Destiny's Child
, and Sean Paul
.
, Ontario
of Jamaica
n heritage. She grew up in the Jane and Finch
area of Toronto.
Black had a Top 40 hit on the Canadian charts in 1998 with "Rally'n". She has had subsequent hits with singles such as "You Changed" and "Between Me and U". She had also been invited to contribute to Rascalz
' groundbreaking hip hop
single "Northern Touch
" in 1998, but was unable to participate due to other commitments.
Her solo debut album was originally scheduled for release in 2003 on MCA Records
, under the title I Traveled. However, it was heavily delayed, MCA eventually folded in 2003, and the album was shelved.
In summer 2005, a newly recorded album, This Is Me, was released by Universal Music Canada
. The album included the hit singles "Sweat of Your Brow
" and "5x Love". According to a piracy report by IFPI
, the international music industry body, there were "2.8 million illegal file swapping requests for her music in the first two weeks of her album's release in 2005". At the same time, Black reportedly "struggled to sell 15,000 copies of the same album".
In summer 2007, a new single entitled "Seven Day Fool
" was released, eventually becoming Black's first Top 10
hit in Canada. Her second album Revival
was released on October 16, 2007 and was awarded the Juno for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year in Calgary on April 6, 2008, at which she was the closing act on the telecast
performing "Seven Day Fool".
In 2009, Black, with YoungPete Alexander and Kellis E. Parker, wrote and released her third studio album The Black Book. Following the release of The Black Book, Black kicked off a country wide tour in Vancouver at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games.
In 2011, Black and YoungPete created a new production team by welcoming the talents of choreographer and songwriter Luther Brown, collectively known as The Officials. Together they've written and produced songs on the soon to be released album (8)ight.
Black was a correspondent on the sixth season
of Canadian Idol
. She also hosted the 2008 Canadian Radio Music Awards. In addition to her career as a recording artist, Black is a celebrity reporter for CTV
's daily entertainment magazine etalk
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer–songwriter
Singer–songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
. She has collaborated and written for many artists, including Nas, Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
, Saukrates
Saukrates
Karl Amani Wailoo , better known by his stage name Saukrates , is a Canadian rapper, singer, and record producer of Guyanese descent. He is the co-founder of Capitol Hill Music, and lead singer of hip-hop/R&B group Big Black Lincoln...
, Choclair, Kardinal Offishall
Kardinal Offishall
Jason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in...
, Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
, and Sean Paul
Sean Paul
Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques , who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican pop rap and reggae singer.-1973–1996: Early life:...
.
Life & career
Black was born Jullyann Inderia Gordon, in TorontoToronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
of Jamaica
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
n heritage. She grew up in the Jane and Finch
Jane and Finch
Jane and Finch is a neighbourhood located in northwestern North York, a district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The area is roughly bounded by Highway 400 to the west, Driftwood Avenue to the east, Grandravine Drive to the south, and Shoreham Drive to the north...
area of Toronto.
Black had a Top 40 hit on the Canadian charts in 1998 with "Rally'n". She has had subsequent hits with singles such as "You Changed" and "Between Me and U". She had also been invited to contribute to Rascalz
Rascalz
The Rascalz are a Canadian hip-hop group from Vancouver, British Columbia, who played a crucial role in the artistic and commercial development of Canadian hip hop. The group consists of MCs Red1 and Misfit, and DJ Kemo. Breakdancers, Zebroc and Dedos were also part of the group.Formed in 1991, the...
' groundbreaking hip hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
single "Northern Touch
Northern Touch
"Northern Touch" is a Canadian hip hop single, which was released in 1998 by Rascalz in collaboration with Checkmate, Kardinal Offishall, Thrust and Choclair...
" in 1998, but was unable to participate due to other commitments.
Her solo debut album was originally scheduled for release in 2003 on MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
, under the title I Traveled. However, it was heavily delayed, MCA eventually folded in 2003, and the album was shelved.
In summer 2005, a newly recorded album, This Is Me, was released by Universal Music Canada
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
. The album included the hit singles "Sweat of Your Brow
Sweat of Your Brow
"Sweat of Your Brow" was the second single from Jully Black's debut album This Is Me. Released in 2005, the single featured a rap by Demarco, and was a significant airplay and video hit in Canada.-Chart positions:-Official versions:...
" and "5x Love". According to a piracy report by IFPI
IFPI
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry is the organisation that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. It is a not-for-profit members' organisation registered in Switzerland...
, the international music industry body, there were "2.8 million illegal file swapping requests for her music in the first two weeks of her album's release in 2005". At the same time, Black reportedly "struggled to sell 15,000 copies of the same album".
In summer 2007, a new single entitled "Seven Day Fool
Seven Day Fool
"Seven Day Fool" is an R&B song written by Billy Davis, and first recorded by Etta James for Argo Records in 1961. The track was released both on a 45 RPM single , paired with "It's Too Soon to Know", and on her album The Second Time Around...
" was released, eventually becoming Black's first Top 10
Canadian Hot 100
The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007...
hit in Canada. Her second album Revival
Revival (Jully Black album)
Revival is the second album by Canadian R&B artist Jully Black. The album was released on October 16, 2007. The album has been proven to be her most successful record as it was certified gold by the Canadian Recording Industry Association with sales of over 50,000 copies.-Track listing:#"DJ Play My...
was released on October 16, 2007 and was awarded the Juno for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year in Calgary on April 6, 2008, at which she was the closing act on the telecast
Telecast
Telecast may refer to:*television broadcast*Telecast , a Christian band from the United States...
performing "Seven Day Fool".
In 2009, Black, with YoungPete Alexander and Kellis E. Parker, wrote and released her third studio album The Black Book. Following the release of The Black Book, Black kicked off a country wide tour in Vancouver at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games.
In 2011, Black and YoungPete created a new production team by welcoming the talents of choreographer and songwriter Luther Brown, collectively known as The Officials. Together they've written and produced songs on the soon to be released album (8)ight.
Black was a correspondent on the sixth season
Canadian Idol (season 6)
The sixth season of Canadian Idol is the sixth and final installation of the Idol series in Canada and premiered on June 3, 2008, on the CTV Television Network. It is again hosted by Ben Mulroney, with the addition of Jully Black as a special correspondent and general mentor to the contestants....
of Canadian Idol
Canadian Idol
Canadian Idol is a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show Pop Idol. The show was a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada, and was hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons...
. She also hosted the 2008 Canadian Radio Music Awards. In addition to her career as a recording artist, Black is a celebrity reporter for CTV
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
's daily entertainment magazine etalk
ETalk
etalk is a Canadian entertainment news show hosted by Ben Mulroney and Tanya Kim. It airs weekdays weeknights at 7 p.m. ET on CTV, at 1:30 p.m. ET on CTV Two and at 6 p.m. ET and 11:30 p.m. ET on E!...
.
Vocal Training
- Enriched Music Grades 11, 12 and OAC, Oakwood Collegiate Institute.
- Classical Music, Chamber Choir, Operas.
- Church Choir, Revival Time Tabernacle.
- Bill Vincent’s, Voices and Company, Authorized “Speech Level Singing, Actors Voice & Text Stage" Dialects.
- Theodore Gentry, Jazz & Classical Vocal Coach.
Vocal History
- 2004: Capitol/EMI records present “'Unity” The official 2004 Olympics Album. Destiny’s Child “I Know” the Will I am remix co-written By Jully Black.
- 2004: Sony Pictures Presents “You got served” The Movie. “Heaven” NaS featuring Jully Black.
- 2003: Women & Songs Compilation Featuring Jully Black with “I Travelled”.
- 2003: Destiny’s Child “I Know” Featured in The fighting Temptations Movie and Soundtrack Co-Written By Jully Black
- 2003: Master T’s Urban Vibes Featuring Jully Black with “Between me and you”.
- 2002: Bravehearts “Situations” Featuring Jully Black
- 2002: Nas God’s Son “Heaven” Featuring Jully Black.
- 2002: UMG Recordings/Fox Searchlight Pictures Presents “Brown Sugar” The Movie and Soundtrack. “You’ve Changed” Introducing Jully Black.
- 2002: Choclair Memoirs of Blake Savage “ Light it up” Featuring Jully Black.
- 2001: Sugar Jones “Leave Hurt Alone” Co-Written by Jully Black.
- 2001: Baby Blue Sound Crew’s Private Party Vol. 2 “The Day Before” Featuring Jully Black.
- 2001: Kardinal Offishall’s Fire starter Vol. 1 on “Powerful and Ole Time Killing” Featuring Jully Black.
- 2001: Popular Records All Stars 2001 “Say No More” Featuring Jully Black.
- 2000: Baby Blue Sound Crew’s Private Party Vol. 1 “Money Jane” Featuring Jully Black.
- 2000: Popular Records All Stars 2000 Compilation Featuring Jully Black with “Rally’n”.
- 2000: Jully Black’s Sophomore Single “Say No More”.
- 1999: Choclair’s Ice Cold “Roll’n” Featuring Jully Black.
- 1999: 2Rude’s “Dissin Us” By Macallee King from Grimmi Grimmi Featuring Jully Black.
- 1999: Popular Records “Dance Hits” Featuring Jully Black with “Rally’n”.
- 1999: Jully Black’s Solo Debut Single “Rally’n”. (#12 on Billboards Top 20, #39)
- 1998: Infinate’s “ 360 Degrees” Featuring Jully Black.
- 1998: Beat Factory’s “Groove Essentials” Compilation Featuring Jully Black with “Rally’n”.
- 1997: Choclair’s “What it takes” Featuring Jully Black.
- 1997: Kardinal Offishall’s “Jeevin' (Life)” Featuring Jully Black.
Network Television Performances
- 2010: C.T.V’s “Juno Awards", Presenter/Performer.
- 2010: Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies.
- 2009: C.T.V.'s "Interview with Jay-Z", Interviwer.
- 2008: C.T.V.'s "Jammin in Jamaica with Jully Black", Host.
- 2004: C.B.C’s NHL Awards.
- 2004: C.B.C’s Tonya lee Williams Gospel Jubilee
- 2004: Show Time/Soul Food Productions Presents “We Plan” Episode #064. Role, Jully Black.
- 2004: Much Music Presents “Behind the Threads” an up-close look at the women of the Garment industry. Jully Black travels to Dhaka, Bangladesh to cover the story.
- 2003: Toronto 1 Live Performance
- 2003: M.T.V “Break Out”.
- 2003: C.T.V’s “Juno Award Presentation”. Presented Shania Twain the “Artist of the year” Award.
- 2001: City TV’s New Years Celebration.
- 2001: Much Music’s “9/11” Music Tribute and Fund Raiser.
- 2001: Much Music’s “Da Mix” Final Episode
- 2001: C.B.C’s “Juno Award Presentation”.
- 2000: Much Music’s “Da Mix” Tenth Year Anniversary Special.
- 1999: Much Music’s “Da Mix” Black History Celebration.
- 1998: City TV’s “Electric Circus”.
- 1997: City TV’s “Break fast Television”.
Opening Act History
- 2010: Kanye West, Singapore
- 2008: FIFA World Cup Celebration, Toronto
- 2003: 50 Cent and Jay-Z, Molson Amphitheatre
- 2003: Dwele, CNE Band Shell
- 2001: Kiss 92.5 Fannie Awards.
- 2001: Shaggy, Fall (USA).
- 2001: Shaggy, Spring (USA).
- 2000: Destiny’s Child, Kings Wood Theatre, Kiss 92.5 Wham Bam Thank You Jam (Toronto).
- 1999: Destiny’s Child, Roy Thompson hall, House of Blues (Toronto).
- 1998: Donell Jones, Atlantis Entertainment Complex (Toronto).
- 1997: Usher, Kaboom Night Club (Toronto).
International Performances
- 2010: "Canada Day" in London, England at Trafalgar Square.
- 2010: MIDEM Conference in Cannes, France.
- 2010: Debut performance in Grand Bahama Island.
- 2010: Popkomm Music Festival, Berlin, Germany.
Discography
Albums
- 2003: I Travelled (Unreleased)
- 2005: This Is Me
- 2007: RevivalRevival (Jully Black album)Revival is the second album by Canadian R&B artist Jully Black. The album was released on October 16, 2007. The album has been proven to be her most successful record as it was certified gold by the Canadian Recording Industry Association with sales of over 50,000 copies.-Track listing:#"DJ Play My...
(GoldMusic recording sales certificationMusic recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
) - 2009: The Black BookThe Black Book (album)The Black Book is the third studio album of Canadian singer-songwriter Jully Black. It was released on November 23, 2009 on Universal Music Canada. The first single "Running" peaked at #40 on the Canadian Hot 100.-Background:...
- 2011: 8IGHT - Soon to be released!
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Canada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean... |
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| 1998 | "Rally'n" (with Saukrates Saukrates Karl Amani Wailoo , better known by his stage name Saukrates , is a Canadian rapper, singer, and record producer of Guyanese descent. He is the co-founder of Capitol Hill Music, and lead singer of hip-hop/R&B group Big Black Lincoln... ) |
— | I Travelled |
| 2000 | "Say No More" | — | |
| 2001 | "The Day Before" (featuring Baby Cham Cham (singer) Cham is a Grammy Award-nominated Jamaican recording artist, most well known for his 2006 single "Ghetto Story" from his major label debut album of the same name, a song which led to multiple "story" songs by other artists in a similar vein. He is currently signed to Atlantic Records, and was... ) |
— | |
| 2002 | "Between Me and You" (featuring Saukrates Saukrates Karl Amani Wailoo , better known by his stage name Saukrates , is a Canadian rapper, singer, and record producer of Guyanese descent. He is the co-founder of Capitol Hill Music, and lead singer of hip-hop/R&B group Big Black Lincoln... ) |
— | |
| 2005 | "Stay the Night" | — | This Is Me |
| "Sweat of Your Brow Sweat of Your Brow "Sweat of Your Brow" was the second single from Jully Black's debut album This Is Me. Released in 2005, the single featured a rap by Demarco, and was a significant airplay and video hit in Canada.-Chart positions:-Official versions:... " (featuring Demarco Demarco (artist) Colin Demar Edwards , better known by his stage name Demarco, is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist.-Music:... ) |
16 | ||
| ""5x Love"/"Material Things" (featuring Nas Nas Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time... ) |
30 | ||
| 2006 | ""I Travelled" | 66 | |
| "Gotta Let You Know (Scream)" | — | ||
| 2007 | "Seven Day Fool Seven Day Fool "Seven Day Fool" is an R&B song written by Billy Davis, and first recorded by Etta James for Argo Records in 1961. The track was released both on a 45 RPM single , paired with "It's Too Soon to Know", and on her album The Second Time Around... " |
9 | Revival |
| "DJ Play My Song" | — | ||
| 2008 | "Until I Stay" | 33 | |
| "Queen" | — | ||
| 2009 | "Running" | 40 | The Black Book |
| 2010 | "Need You" | — | |
| "Zodiac Drug" | — | (8)IGHT | |
| 2011 | "Can U Feel It?" | — | |
| "Pushin'" | — |
Feature Tracks & Additional Singles
- 1996: "What it Takes" ChoclairChoclairKareem Blake, better known by his stage name Choclair, is a Canadian rapper. He helped develop Canadian hip hop in the 1990s, as a member of the Circle.-Career:...
feat. Jully Black - 1997: "Jeevin' (Life)" Kardinal OffishallKardinal OffishallJason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in...
feat. Jully Black - 1997: "360 Degrees" InfiniteGhetto ConceptGhetto Concept is a Canadian hip-hop duo from Toronto, Ontario, composed of Kwajo Cinqo and Dolo. Infinite, who is currently a solo artist, is a former member of Ghetto Concept.-History:...
feat. Jully Black - 2000: "Money Jane" Baby Blue SoundcrewBaby Blue SoundcrewBaby Blue Soundcrew is a Canadian DJ group from Toronto, Ontario, specializing in hip-hop and R&B music. The group is composed of Kid Kut, KLC, C-Boogie, and Singlefoot. They are notable for releasing two commercially successful compilation albums in 2000 and 2001.-History:Kid Kut and KLC became...
feat. Kardinal Offishall, Sean PaulSean PaulSean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques , who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican pop rap and reggae singer.-1973–1996: Early life:...
& Jully Black - 2000: "Rollin'" Choclair feat. Jully Black
- 2001: "Ol' Time Killin'Ol' Time Killin'"Ol' Time Killin" is a hip-hop song by Kardinal Offishall featuring Jully Black, Allistair, IRS, and Wio-K, released in 2001. Produced by Mr. Attic, it was the second single from his second album Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol...
" Kardinal Offishall feat. Jully Black, Allistair, IRS & Wio-K - 2002: "Light it Up" Choclair feat. Jully Black
- 2002: "You Changed" Jully Black (Brown Sugar Soundtrack)
- 2002: "Heaven" NasNasNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
feat. Jully Black - 2003: "Situations" Bravehearts feat. Nas & Jully Black
- 2003: "Till Now" Choclair feat. The Circle (Jully Black, Tara Chase, Kardinal Offishall, Ro Dolla, Saukrates, YLook, Solitair)
- 2003: "Life" feat. Jully Black, EstheroEstheroEsthero ,born Jenny-Bea Englishman, is a Canadian singer-songwriter who currently lives in Los Angeles, California. The name Esthero refers both to the singer and formerly to the two-person team of herself and producer Doc McKinney...
, Graph NobelGraph NobelGraph Nobel is a Canadian indie/alternative/pop musician and songwriter. Her music is "hip-hop inspired with punk rock abandon".Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario to Trinidadian parents, Graph Nobel began writing music early, at the age of 14, then performing studio recordings at 17...
& Keshia ChanteKeshia ChantéKeshia Chanté is a Canadian Juno Award-winning critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, model, and actress... - 2004: "One Day" Kyprios feat. Swollen MembersSwollen MembersSwollen Members is a Canadian hip hop group from Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada consisting mainly of the duo Mad Child, and Prevail. Frequent collaborators include vocalist Moka Only and producer Rob the Viking, an official group member since 2002...
, Jully Black, SaukratesSaukratesKarl Amani Wailoo , better known by his stage name Saukrates , is a Canadian rapper, singer, and record producer of Guyanese descent. He is the co-founder of Capitol Hill Music, and lead singer of hip-hop/R&B group Big Black Lincoln... - 2006: "The Christmas Song" feat. Jully Black (Sounds of the Season CBC Holiday Compilation - Various Artists)
- 2006: "A Time for Christmas" feat. Jully Black (Sounds of the Season CBC Holiday Compilation - Various Artists)
- 2007: "My Last Day" Year of the Monkey feat. Jully Black
- 2008: "Hold On" H2O feat. Jully Black
- 2008: "Egbert the Lovebird" feat. Jully Black (Roll PlayRoll PlayRoll Play is an inter-active preschool series created by J.J. Johnson, the maker of This is Daniel Cook. Produced by Sinking Ship Productions....
Children's Album - Various Artists) - 2009: "Drive Me Krazy" Bounty Killer feat. Jully Black (Track 5 "Mighty Oday Riddim"- Various Artists)
- 2009: "On the Line (Lay It)" God Made Me Funky feat. Jully Black
- 2010: "Wavin' FlagYoung Artists for HaitiYoung Artists for Haiti is a movement to engage Canada's young musicians to continue to inspire an ongoing effort and contribution to Canadian charities for their work to help the people of Haiti overcome the devastation from the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that rocked the country on January 12, 2010...
" (with Young Artists for Haiti) - 2010: "Zodiac Drug" (buzz single to promote "8IGHT")
- 2011: "Can U Feel It?" ("8IGHT") - available on iTunes
- 2011: "Pushin" ("8IGHT") - available on iTunes
Nominations & Awards
- 2010: Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year "The Black Book" (NOMINATION)
- 2008: Single of the Year, "Seven Day Fool" (NOMINATION)
- 2008: R&B/Soul Recording of the Year, "Revival" (WINNER)
- 2006: Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year, "Sweat of Your Brow" (NOMINATION)
- 2005: Canadian Urban Music Award (CUMA) for Dance/Electronic Recording of the Year, "Sweat of Your Brow" (Tricky Moreira [Just BE Remix]) (WINNER)
- 2004: CIRA Certified Platinum ‘Women & Song 7”.
- 2003: RIAA Certified Platinum “God’s Son” NaS
- 2003: Fashion Magazine “Most Alluring
- 2003: Juno Award for “Best R&B/Soul Song” “You Changed”. (NOMINATION)
- 2002: Much Music Video Award Viewers Choice for Best Canadian Collaboration or Group,” The Day Before”. (NOMINATION)
- 2002: Much Music Video Award for “Best Rap Video”, “Light It Up”. (NOMINATION)
- 2001: Juno Award for “Best Rap recording”, “Money Jane”. (NOMINATION)
- 2001: CIRA Certified Platinum, “All Stars 2001”.
- 1999: Much Music Video Award for “Best R&B/Soul Video”. “Rally’n”. (NOMINATION)
- 1999: Juno Award for “Best R&B/Soul Song”. “Rally’n”. (NOMINATION)
- 1998: Much Music Video Award for “Best Rap Video”, “360”. (NOMINATION)
- 1997: Juno Award for “Best Rap Recording”, “What It Takes”. (WINNER)
Recognitions & Achievements
- 2001: CIRA Certified Platinum, “All Stars 2001”.
- 2001: CIRA Certified Double Platinum, Sugar Jones “Sugar Jones”.
- 2001: CIRA Certified Gold, Baby Blue Sound Crew Private party Vol. 2.
- 2000: CIRA Certified Gold, Baby Blue Sound Crew Private party Vol. 1.
- 2000: CIRA Certified Triple Platinum, “All Stars 2000”.
- 1999: CIRA Certified Gold, Choclair’s “Ice Cold”.
- 1999: CIRA Certified Double Platinum, “Dance Hits”.