{"id":15747,"date":"2024-11-20T10:32:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T15:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itoronto.info\/?p=15747"},"modified":"2024-11-20T10:33:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T15:33:15","slug":"jully-black-achievements-of-a-toronto-born-icon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itoronto.info\/en\/eternal-jully-black-achievements-of-a-toronto-born-icon","title":{"rendered":"Jully Black: Achievements of a Toronto-born Icon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On November 8, 1977, Toronto welcomed a star, the incredibly talented and resilient Jully Black. This article delves into her remarkable accomplishments and successes. Read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/itoronto.info\/\">itoronto<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a138b66a079c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a138b66a079c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itoronto.info\/en\/eternal-jully-black-achievements-of-a-toronto-born-icon\/#What_Makes_Jully_Black_Famous_Collaborations_with_Renowned_Artists\" >What Makes Jully Black Famous? Collaborations with Renowned Artists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itoronto.info\/en\/eternal-jully-black-achievements-of-a-toronto-born-icon\/#A_Key_Figure_in_Canadian_Media_and_Entertainment\" >A Key Figure in Canadian Media and Entertainment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itoronto.info\/en\/eternal-jully-black-achievements-of-a-toronto-born-icon\/#Jully_Blacks_Priorities_and_Values\" >Jully Black&#8217;s Priorities and Values<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itoronto.info\/en\/eternal-jully-black-achievements-of-a-toronto-born-icon\/#Musical_Accomplishments\" >Musical Accomplishments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Jully_Black_Famous_Collaborations_with_Renowned_Artists\"><\/span>What Makes Jully Black Famous? Collaborations with Renowned Artists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jully Black is a true Canadian icon. Named one of the &#8220;25 Greatest Canadian Singers of All Time&#8221; by CBC Music, fans and industry leaders hail her as &#8220;Canada&#8217;s Queen of R&amp;B Soul.&#8221; A platinum-selling recording artist, her musical career has produced several top-10 hits across pop, R&amp;B, and dance charts. Jully has received Juno and Gemini Awards, numerous industry accolades, and was chosen to perform for Queen Elizabeth II. She was inducted into Canada\u2019s Walk of Fame in 2021 under the Pillars of Excellence in Arts &amp; Entertainment. With her powerful voice, vibrant personality, and love for people, Jully Black stands apart. Her philanthropic efforts have taken her from the slums of Bangladesh to villages in South Africa and across Canada. A woman of faith, she advocates for justice and uses her platform to inspire and encourage acts of kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.itoronto.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/17103511\/ad_4nxd7xahxmaq1h7xgtcc04rcjrz1qxwr7jnhhgravp3wdejuy6z9d9fvii562winlhzhkfxz1fcjaf0iapyzidwyad4pgkezywhknpmxtt5k650rhbiye6iihbvmz743mcahwqvkrkey7uesfqtkd60uat8-b4kdg5ay.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a songwriter, Jully has captivated hearts with her extensive music catalogue, including compositions for industry heavyweights like Destiny\u2019s Child and Nas. She has collaborated with notable songwriters, musicians, and performers, including Ian Thornley of Big Wreck. On stage, she has shared the spotlight with superstars such as The Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Elton John, Alicia Keys, Etta James, and Jessie Reyez. Jully also co-headlined Drake\u2019s Road to OVO Fest Tour\u2014All Canadian North Stars, alongside Choclair, Kardinal Offishall, Keshia Chant\u00e9, K-OS, Maestro Fresh Wes, Saukrates, and Shawn Desman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Key_Figure_in_Canadian_Media_and_Entertainment\"><\/span>A Key Figure in Canadian Media and Entertainment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jully holds a significant position in Canada\u2019s media and entertainment industry. As a former host and correspondent for CTV\u2019s etalk, she interviewed global icons such as Jay-Z, Oprah Winfrey, and former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Her music has been featured in film and television, and she has appeared on numerous national programs and performance platforms, including her viral moment on CBC\u2019s Canada Reads in 2018. She has delivered a highly praised TED Talk, appeared in Global TV\u2019s The First Time I Was Called A\u2026, and was featured on CTV\u2019s Canadian Idol. In 2022, Jully competed on The Amazing Race Canada and currently hosts the popular Monday Motivation segment on Canada\u2019s #1 morning show on Global TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, Jully successfully launched and hosted The Blackout with Jully Black, a weekly radio show on iHeartRadio\u2019s Newstalk 1010. Her acting repertoire includes roles in Canadian crime dramas like Coroner (2019) and Diggstown (2021). Jully has also contributed to documentaries by prominent directors and producers, solidifying her place as a standout figure in Canadian entertainment history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.itoronto.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/17103510\/ad_4nxdkopg7m0ovcrhwblhhw20aldrrk1onq5ah6esemfc9vdannzb39z-car5ql4nz_q8pfbvk2tqfyim2pkqwcudxwv22azderthvugh2jj5llubu6ysu_ogier8wv2hxmn0vynzlxqkey7uesfqtkd60uat8-b4kdg5ay.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jully_Blacks_Priorities_and_Values\"><\/span>Jully Black&#8217;s Priorities and Values<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining personal wellness goals remains a cornerstone of Jully\u2019s life. In 2018, she launched 100 Strong and Sexy (100SAS), Canada\u2019s largest women\u2019s fitness challenge. Founded in honour of her late mother, 100SAS is a holistic health and lifestyle program led by Black women. With over 600 participants of diverse backgrounds, the initiative focuses on restoring mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020, Jully introduced The Power Of Step (TPOS) during the global pandemic, a wildly successful virtual step aerobics and personal transformation coaching program with worldwide membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.itoronto.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/17103508\/ad_4nxesxf2xmuh8vt2qao51x_iuxrczmageogqesmzwjkic1dt3lczift5szw0mkwmiryvhvs4s2yf2uivhvjyimp6bhpcpbvhuwojkc979lxqci9kzgm8cpmkb4ryguvftfmpv08mpxqkey7uesfqtkd60uat8-b4kdg5ay.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Driven by purposeful ideals and boundless spiritual energy, Jully continues to refine and rediscover her artistry. A phenomenon in Canadian entertainment, lifestyle, and public speaking, she co-founded and serves as a keynote speaker for the women\u2019s empowerment summit Empowered In My Skin. Jully is an active LGBTQ+ advocate and a recipient of the prestigious BBPA Harry Jerome Award. She is a life coach, motivational speaker, spiritual mentor, and a phenomenal singer. On stage, she has starred in The Musical Stage Company\u2019s Uncovered and played a lead role in the critically acclaimed Mirvish production Da Kink in My Hair at Toronto\u2019s Princess of Wales Theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Musical_Accomplishments\"><\/span>Musical Accomplishments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In February 2020, Jully stunned the musical theatre world with her critically acclaimed lead role as Caroline in the Obsidian Theatre and The Musical Stage Company\u2019s production of Caroline, Or Change. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Tony Kushner, the production received rave reviews. Critics described her performance as &#8220;brilliant, dramatic, and emotionally stirring&#8221; (NOW Toronto), &#8220;a triumphant debut in musical theatre&#8221; (The Star), and &#8220;heavenly glorious&#8221; (OnStage Blog). Jully won Toronto Theatre Critics\u2019 Award for Best Leading Role in a Musical and the esteemed Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Performance in Musical Theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.itoronto.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/11\/17103507\/ad_4nxevikcxqtagjfnlmtcufczjht2dykkloyceebqhxt2pjpejq3p6ddrdt9t9ksbh7txp9ttz5avghpudwdqjyslp80bsz9kzmsjgassixyvyxfvjxdep7cdsyjytwp55eakpntrzkey7uesfqtkd60uat8-b4kdg5ay.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, Jully released three singles from her highly anticipated autobiographical album Three Rocks and a Slingshot. Collaborating with powerhouse songwriters and producers such as Gauntlette &#8220;VersaceP&#8221; Alexander Jr., Luther Brown Jr., and KickRaux, Jully continued to dominate Canada\u2019s musical landscape. Singles like No Relation, Half Empty, and Time for Jesus quickly climbed charts, with Half Empty hitting #1 on iTunes R&amp;B and the album reaching #1 on the R&amp;B chart and #3 on the All Genres chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jully Black\u2019s career epitomizes collaboration, talent, and inspiration. Known as &#8220;Canada\u2019s Queen of R&amp;B Soul,&#8221; she continues to uplift others while breaking barriers in music, media, and wellness. Her enduring commitment to excellence and social justice ensures her legacy as one of Canada\u2019s most influential artists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On November 8, 1977, Toronto welcomed a star, the incredibly talented and resilient Jully Black. This article delves into her remarkable accomplishments and successes. 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