International JUNO Reggae Star - Humble - @ REGGAE FOUNDATION 3.0 - June.18
HUMBLE....
2009 Juno Award Winner-Reggae recording of the year!
Biography
Born
Simon Jonathan Vassell in the small township of Redditch England to
Jamaican-born parents, Humble was exposed to music at an early age. The
sweet sound of reggae music had hypnotized the youngster by the tender
age of three after hearing a song by an American-born reggae artist
named Johnny Nash called "Tears on my Pillow". "I would sing the song to
anyone willing to listen".
Humble's parents
then returned to Jamaica . "My mother was born in St.Elizabeth so
anytime I went back it was there I would go, love the country".
Humble moved with his family to Toronto when he was three. In grade
three Humble took the mandatory musical aptitude test and later learned
he had scored the highest percentage in his entire school. "Hearing a
note sequence or a tone and retaining it in my head was very easy, just
have to hear it once". As he entered his adolescence years Humble's
parents had divorced and he moved to the community of Rexdale. Staying
out of trouble wasn't too hard as his reserved and quiet demeanor gained
curiosity and respect from those around him.
When Humble was
in his late teens he bought a guitar and found his passion in creating
music and his own unique sound. So far Humble's journey has caused him
to meet many artists and people in the music industry.
In
October 2005 Humble released his debut album titled "Hard To See" on the
Soundcheck Records label. Humble has opened for many international
artists such as Junior Kelly, popular dub poet Mutabaruka, Tony Rebel,
and roots reggae's legendary Abyssinnians to name a few.
At the
present time Humble is working towards collaborating with some of
Toronto's top reggae artists to help build the reggae reputation in
Canada. Humble has worked with many of Trinidad and Tobago's reggae
artists such as Jamelody, Prophet Benjamin and Khari Kill.
Humble has also appeared on the Rogers Television Network talk show
'Daytime' in Toronto. Humble was also apart of the highly successful
production of "Tribute to the Legends" organized by fellow Juno
nominated artist Odel in February 2007.
2007 has proven to be
quite a successful year for reggae artist Humble. To start the year off
the singer/songwriter earned a Juno nomination for his debut album "Hard
to See", followed up by awards for Artist of the Year and Album of the
year at the 2007 Reggae Achievement Awards. Having three songs air on
different episodes of "Da Kink In My Hair" and add stage performances in
Jamaica (St. Mary Mi Come From), Montreal (Reggae Festival), Calgary
(Reggae Festival), and most recently performances in Japan all while
completing his sophomore album under the Palm of Gold recording label.
There's clearly no stopping this Lion as he's set to conquer in 2009.
It's clearly not Hard to See that this rasta youth is definitely going places.
Discography:
Hard To See (2005)
Everything (2008 )
'Everything'
Is an album filled with a roots reggae theme with touches of honest
heartfelt written songs of hope, love and redemption for all people
searching for a brighter outlook on life. "Life is Everything" is the
main motto of Humble's sophomore album. This album gives indication of
positive vibrations throughout the entire album, lacking of degenerating
lyrics and ego driven mind frame. The acoustic arrangements display the
artists genuine intentions to bring this message across without bias to
musical genre or class. This is an album sure to gain the respect of
many, even those not familiar with roots reggae music. Definitely an
album worth the dollar.
Album Title: Everything
Label: Palm of Gold Records
License: Socan (Canada)
Writer: Simon J. Vassell
Major Performances:
Irie Jamboree (NY)
Ottawa Reggae Festival
A St. Mary Mi Come From (Jamaica)
Jambana (Toronto)
Irie Music Festival (Toronto)
Montreal Reggae Festival
Calgary Reggae Festival
Other Performances:
Japan, Vancouver, & Trinidad.
Magazine Interviews:
Sway Magazine
Elite Magazine
Performances Alongside:
Gyptian, Junior Kelly, Mutabaruka, Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, Abyssinnians, & Etana
Television Appearances:
Caribbean Vibrations
'A' Morning Television Ottawa
Daytime Peel Rogers TV
Yard Beat TV - Jamaica
CityTV News at 6 -
"Shattering the Stereotypes" - Toronto
Rogers Television Network, "Daytime" in Toronto
Shaw Television Network, Saskatoon, SK
Licensed Music:
Da Kink In My Hair on Global TV - Toronto
Quotes:
Received those songs, we love them and will be playing them on Reggae
Vibes Radio 107.1fm this friday Oct 2nd afternoon from 5pm to 7pm drive
time radio (prime time radio) these will also go into our playlist log
at the station and be played most days. thanks again
Peace & One love
--DJ-Red co-host on the biggest Reggae Radio Program in Australia
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"Excellent talent in HUMBLE. The tunes are strong and impactive."
--Crucial Makha "Reggae Bloodlines" KGNU 88.5 FM
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"This album is going to be the new standard in Reggae music.
Big up Humble, you are a gifted artist."
- Beres Hammond
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"I am really feelin the Everything tune! Really nice!"
DJ Dash Eye - Jah Glory Radio Show - Bigupradio.com
XLR8R Magazine Review:
Humble is the most requested Canadian artist on my radio program, Rebel
Music. His voice is unique, his songwriting is traditionally rootsy but
utterly modern and provocative. It is quite possible that the young and
talented Humble is the Canadian artist most likely to succeed outside
Canada. His music blazes a fire wherever he goes, he performs all over
the world and women swoon. Need I say more?
Review by DJ Chocolate
Solo Requirements:
Mic for vocals, and a 1/4 inch plugin for acoustic guitar
Band: Requirements upon request
Keyboard
Drums
Base
Lead Guitar
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