Clairmont the Second facts for kids
Clairmont II Humphrey, known professionally as Clairmont The Second, is a Canadian rapper from Toronto, Ontario. He is known for his unique music style.
Clairmont The Second started his music journey in 2013. He first released mixtapes, which are like collections of songs. These included Becoming a GentlemIIn and Project II. In 2016, he released his album Quest for Milk and Honey. This album was recognized for the 2017 Polaris Music Prize.
His 2017 album, Lil Mont from the Ave, was very successful. It was nominated for a Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year. The Juno Awards are like the Grammy Awards for Canadian music.
Awards and Recognition
Clairmont The Second has received several awards for his music. In 2019, he won the Prism Prize Hi-Fidelity Award. This award celebrates artists who are creative and innovative.
His song "Brick" was also a finalist for the Prism Prize in 2020. Another one of his songs, "Grip", was nominated for the SOCAN Songwriting Prize in both 2020 and 2021. This prize honors great Canadian songwriters.
Working with Other Artists
Besides making his own music, Clairmont The Second has worked with other musicians. In 2017, he was a guest on recordings by Del Bel and Grand Analog. He also appeared on Haviah Mighty's album 13th Floor in 2019.
His Music Releases
Here are some of the music projects Clairmont The Second has released:
- Becoming a GentlemIIn (2013)
- Project II (2014)
- A Mixtape by Clairmont The Second (2015)
- Quest for Milk and Honey (2016)
- Quest For Milk and Honey (Black Edition) (2017)
- Lil Mont from The Ave (2017)
- Do You Drive? (2019)
- It's Not How It Sounds (2020)
