Emanuel (musician) facts for kids
Emanuel Assefa, known by his stage name Emanuel, is a talented Canadian R&B singer. He became well-known when his first music collection, called Alt Therapy Session 1: Disillusion, was nominated for a Juno Award in 2021. The Juno Awards are like the Grammy Awards for Canadian music!
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About Emanuel
Early Life and Background
Emanuel Assefa was born and grew up in London, Ontario, Canada. His parents came to Canada from Ethiopia in the 1970s, seeking a new home.
Starting His Music Career
Emanuel began releasing his music in 2020. His songs often share messages of hope and understanding.
"Need You" and Helping Others
His very first song, "Need You", came out in April 2020. This song became special because its music video was made in a unique way. Famous actor Idris Elba asked people on social media to share pictures and videos of things that were helping them feel better during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emanuel used these real-life moments to create a video that showed how people were coping and finding strength.
Albums and Awards
Emanuel has released several music projects that have earned him nominations for important awards.
Alt Therapy Albums
In June 2020, Emanuel released his first collection of songs, an EP (which stands for "Extended Play," a shorter album) called Alt Therapy Session 1: Disillusion. Later that year, in December, he released another EP, Alt Therapy Session 2: Transformation.
In 2021, he released his first full-length album, simply titled Alt Therapy. This album included songs from both of his earlier EPs. It was released by Motown Records, a very famous record label. This album was also nominated for a Juno Award in 2022, for Traditional R&B/Soul Recording.
Juno Award Nominations
Emanuel has been nominated for a Juno Award twice. His EP Alt Therapy Session 1: Disillusion was nominated in 2021. Then, his full album Alt Therapy received another nomination in 2022. These nominations show that his music is recognized as some of the best R&B and soul music in Canada.
Other Recognitions
One of Emanuel's songs, "Black Woman", was also recognized for its songwriting. This song, which he wrote with Ryan Bakalarczyk, John Fellner, and Kardinal Offishall, was nominated for the 2021 SOCAN Songwriting Prize. This prize celebrates amazing songwriting in Canada.
