Also known as Jon E Education McGill University Role Rapper | Name Jonathan Emile Years active 2009–present | |
 | ||
Born February 19, 1986 (age 38) ( 1986-02-19 ) Origin Montreal, Quebec
Negril, Jamaica Genres Conscious hip hop
Reggae
R&B
Spoken Word
Hip hop soul Occupation(s) rapper/poet, singer/songwriter, producer Labels Mindpeacelove, Bongobeat Albums The Lover / Fighter Document, The Lover / Fighter Document LP Associated acts Kendrick Lamar, KRS-One, Murs, Buckshot, Denis Brott Similar People Denis Brott, MonkeE, Murs, Buckshot, Black Moon Profiles | ||
Grammy nominated rapper jonathan emile mike geffner presents the inspired word
Jonathan Emile (Jon E) (born February 19, 1986) is a Jamaican Canadian hip-hop recording artist from Montreal, Quebec. He is a rapper, singer, producer, activist and a cancer survivor. In October 2015, Emile released his first studio album, The Lover/Fighter Document LP, which incorporates elements of reggae, jazz, R&B and electro-pop. The independent album features collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Murs and Buckshot.
Contents
- Grammy nominated rapper jonathan emile mike geffner presents the inspired word
- Jonathan emile life of god
- Cancer years
- 2009present
- Composition and performance
- Acting
- Activism and philanthropy
- Filmography
- References
Jonathan emile life of god
Cancer years
At the age of 18, Jonathan Emile was diagnosed with a rapidly growing cancerous tumor. For the next two years, Jonathan Emile employed his philosophy of Mindpeacelove creating music, in the hospital and between his treatments. He finished treatment in December 2005 and completed his remission in December 2010.
2009–present
In 2009, Emile released "The Lover/Fighter Document EP".
Emile released the The Lover/Fighter Document LP on October 9, 2015. He worked and toured with material from the album while attending McGill University as a Philosophy & Political Science major. He released "Heaven Help Dem" as a separate release featuring vocals by Kendrick Lamar taken from his album.
Composition and performance
Jonathan Emile composes and performs in the genres of hip-hop, reggae, R&B and electro-pop. His vocal performance and recording style includes, singing, rapping, free-styling and scatting in English, French and Jamaican Patois. Emile is concerned largely with creating contemporary popular hip-hop and reggae fused with soul music that addresses social, spiritual and moral issues.
Acting
In 2013, Emile made his theatrical debut in the Montreal production of Broadway musical Aint Misbehavin'. His performance achieved broad critical acclaim from both English and French media for his performance of André De Shields original role and his notable interpretation of “The Viper's Drag”.
Activism and philanthropy
He shared his experiences, ambition and music offering mentoring and giving workshops to urban youth.
As a Jamaican Canadian and a member of the Black community, Jonathan Emile performs and participates in Black History Month events.