Miles Jones (musician) facts for kids

Miles Gillespie Jones (born in 1983) is a Canadian hip hop and soul musician. He is known for his unique sound and for starting his own music company. Miles has released several albums and singles throughout his career. His music has even been featured on popular TV shows!

Who is Miles Jones?

Miles Jones is a talented artist from Toronto, Canada. He is a rapper, singer-songwriter, and even a producer. This means he not only writes and sings his own songs but also helps create music for other artists.

Starting His Own Label

In 2004, Miles started his own company called Mojo Records and Publishing. He created this company to help other artists, producers, and DJs share their music with the world. It was a way for him to support new talent and publish great audio works.

Miles's Music Journey

Miles's music career officially began in 2006. His first solo album was called One Chance. This album was actually part of his university project! In 2009, he released his second hip hop album, Runaway Jones. This album became very popular and helped his music get noticed.

Popular Songs and Albums

Miles has released many songs and albums over the years. Some of his well-known works include:

• One Chance (2006)
• Runaway Jones (2009 and a different version in 2011)
• Act So Strange (an EP from 2012)
• The Jones Act Part III (2012)

He has also released many singles, which are individual songs. These include "Never Too Late," "Never Wrong," "Time Machine," and "All Lies."

Music Videos

Miles also creates cool music videos for his songs. These videos help bring his music to life. Some of his popular music videos include:

• "No More" (2012)
• "Time Machine" (2011)
• "Never Wrong (Remix)" (2011)
• "Rhyme Like This" (2010)
• "Trust Me" (2010)

Awards and Recognition

Miles Jones has won several awards for his music. These awards show how talented and respected he is in the music world.

• In 2007, he won the Ontario Independent Music Award for Hip Hop Artist of the Year.
• He won the 9th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMA) for his rap/hip-hop song "Coast to Coast."
• In 2010, he won the Billboard World Song Contest for the same song, "Coast to Coast."
• He also won The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards in the Rap/Hip-Hop Song category for his song "Time Machine."
• He was nominated for the 2009 Indie Awards as Favourite Hip Hop Artist.

Where You've Heard His Music

You might have heard Miles Jones's music without even knowing it! His songs have been used in many popular TV shows and events. This is called "licensing."

• His song "Coast To Coast" was played during the CTV Olympic Broadcast in 2010.
• "Coast To Coast" was also featured in an episode of the TV show CSI: Las Vegas.
• His song "Baby Boy" was used in the show Degrassi.
• "Again" was featured in The Best Years 2.
• "The Boom Boom" also appeared in Degrassi.
• "Pumps and Polos" was used in LA Complex in 2012.
• "Coast to Coast" was featured in the ABC show Rookie Blue in 2012.