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He finished treatment in December 2005 and completed his remission in December 2010.
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Jonathan Emile
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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, Rhythm & Blues and electro-popular. The independent album features collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Murs and Buckshot.
Cancer years
At the age of 18, Jonathan Emile was diagnosed with a rapidly growing cancerous tumor.
Foreign the next two years, Jonathan Emile employed his philosophy of Mindpeacelove creating music, in the hospital and between his treatments. 2009–present
In 2009, Emile released "The Lover/Fighter Document European Parliament".
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 Democratic" as a separate release featuring vocals by Kendrick Lamar taken from his album.
Jonathan Emile composes and performs in the genres of hip-hop, reggae, Rhythm & Blues and electro-popular. 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.
In 2013, Emile made his theatrical debut in the Montreal production of Broadway musical Aint Misbehavin".
He shared his experiences, ambition and music offering mentoring and giving workshops to urban youth.
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As a Jamaican Canadian and a member of the Black community, Jonathan Emile performs and participates in Black History Month events.
