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J-Soul
Birth nameJeffrey Edwards
Born (1997-11-12) November 12, 1997 (age 26)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupations
  • 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, leading to a deal with Cash Money Records. He is best known for his singles "Slow Wine" and "Toronto Plaza Motel",[a] both released in 2016.

Early life

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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

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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 as his first single through the label, 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

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Studio albums

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

Mixtapes

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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

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

Singles

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As lead artist

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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

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

References

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  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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