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J-Soul
Birth nameJeffrey Edwards
Born (1997-11-12) November 12, 1997 (age 26)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2015–present
Labels
Formerly of

Jeffrey Edwards[1] (born November 12, 1997), better known by his stage name J-Soul, is a Canadian singer from Toronto, Ontario. J-Soul gained recognition following the release of his 2016 mixtape November Twelve. He is best known for his singles "Slow Wine" and "Toronto Plaza Motel",[a] both released in 2016 during his time with Cash Money Records.

Early life

Jeffrey Edwards was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in the Weston neighbourhood and attended Weston Collegiate Institute.[citation needed] He began making music at 10 years old.[2] Edwards experienced homelessness in 2015 after high school.[3]

Career

In November 2015, Edwards released the track "Time" on SoundCloud under the name J-Soul. Shortly after, he released "Toronto Plaza Motel" and the mixtape November Twelve, both on January 8, 2016. This caught the attention of Cash Money co-founder Ronald "Slim" Williams, who personally reached out to him.[2] After meeting Slim and Birdman in Miami, J-Soul signed a deal with Cash Money Records in March 2016.[4][5]

In April 2016, "Toronto Plaza Motel"[a] was re-released through the label as his first single, named after the hotel he stayed at while homeless.[2] Speaking about it to HotNewHipHop, J-Soul said he "really tried to sing" and create a "different type of record".[3] The single "Slow Wine" was released on August 26, 2016, and its associated music video on September 6, 2016, which features a cameo from Birdman.[6] "Slow Wine" has been considered one of J-Soul's most popular songs.[3][7] On October 7, 2016, J-Soul released his EP Jane 2 Miami with features from Rich Gang label mates Birdman and Neno Calvin.

In 2017, feeling neglected by his label, J-Soul began working on music independently.[8] He self-released "Mod Ting" in February 2017,[9][7] and the mixtape L.I.S.A on November 1, 2017.[10][3] J-Soul departed Cash Money in 2019.[6] On September 19, 2019, J-Soul released his first album The Heartbreak Kid which included a track featuring fellow Toronto rapper Friyie.[8]

Discography

Studio albums

List of solo studio albums, with selected details
Title Details
The Heartbreak Kid

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Details
November Twelve
  • Released: January 8, 2016
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
L.I.S.A
  • Released: November 1, 2017
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Album details
Jane 2 Miami

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist
Title Year Album
"Time" 2015 November Twelve
"Ride for Me" 2016
"Toronto Plaza Motel"[a] non-album single
"Westend/Weston"
"The Public"
"Pull Up"
(with Rich Gang)
"Slow Wine"
"Mod Ting" 2017
"Rnb N*gga" L.I.S.A
"Close Your Eyes"
"The Life"
"Love Me" 2018 non-album single
"Thunderclap"
"Dark Clouds"
"Birthday" 2019 The Heartbreak Kid
"Usually" 2021 non-album single
"Down for Me"
"Painkillers" 2022
"Too Much"
"Legends"

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Also known as "Toronto Plaza Hotel".

References

  1. ^ "Toronto Plaza Motel - J-Soul". AllMusic. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "TORONTO R&B SINGER J-SOUL RELEASES FIRST SINGLE ON CASH MONEY RECORDS". Pressparty. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d F, Matt (December 5, 2017). "Meet J-Soul: A Cash Money Signee & Toronto Rags To Riches Story". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Walsh, Peter (March 4, 2016). "Birdman Signs Toronto Artist J-Soul - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Schwartz, Danny (March 7, 2016). "Birdman Signs Toronto Artist J-Soul To Cash Money". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Mazaratti, Johnny (July 26, 2021). "Toronto's J-Soul returns with the "Usually" single & video | HipHopCanada". HipHopCanada. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "J-Soul Gets Introspective on His Latest "Mod Ting"". Complex. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  8. ^ a b P, Milca (September 23, 2019). "J-Soul Flaunts His Feelings On "The Heartbreak Kid" Album". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "Mod Ting". HotNewHipHop. March 2, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  10. ^ F, Matt (November 6, 2017). "J-Soul Drops Sensual New Mixtape "L.I.S.A"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
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