Jonathan Emile

Jonathan Emile
Emile during a recording session in 2019
Emile during a recording session in 2019
Background information
Birth nameJonathan Whyte Potter-Mäl
Also known asJon E
Born (1986-02-19) February 19, 1986 (age 38)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
OriginSavanna-la-Mar, Jamaica
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • poet
  • singer-songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2009–present
Labels
Websitehttp://www.mindpeacelove.com http://www.jonathanemile.com

Jonathan Whyte Potter-Mäl (born February 19, 1986), known by his stage name Jonathan Emile (or Jon E), is a Jamaican Canadian singer, rapper, record producer and cancer survivor. In October 2015, he released his debut studio album, The Lover/Fighter Document LP, which incorporates elements of hip hop, reggae, jazz, R&B and electro-pop. The independent album features collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Murs, Buckshot and others. His debut reggae album, Spaces-in-Between, was released in January 2020 through his label MindPeaceLove and Tuff Gong.