Carl Henry

CeSoul Music’s Carl Henry closed out 2004 with another stunning dancehall release. The artist known affectionately to his fans simply as Carl, has released another radio friendly smash entitled “Hot Gal” which features Jamaican toaster Rally Bop. “Hot Gal” is the lead single from the forthcoming CeSoul Music compilation “Guala Guala” (a brand new dancehall Riddim) which will also include tracks from Sizzla, Wayne Marshall, Vybz Cartel, Anthony B. and Lady Saw to name a few. <P>
Over the last year Carl has become the most recognizable urban dancehall voice on Canadian commercial radio airwaves with his two previous singles (Homie’s Girl & Bare As She Dare) garnering over 7,000 spins to date.
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Carl Henry’s success in 2004 was not limited to the shores of his homeland, where he also received Juno and Urban Awards nominations. The single Bare As She Dare received worldwide notoriety, as it was licensed in over 20 territories to various major and major independent labels including Universal (Germany), Sony (Australia/New Zealand), Incentive (UK), EMI (Saudi Arabia/UAE), Happy Music (France), Blanco Y Negro (Spain) and Digidance (Benelux). His international profile was bolstered by a European tour in July, he also performed at numerous events in Jamaica, US and here at home throughout the year, establishing himself as a true Canadian “urban music ambassador”
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The History <BR>
Jamaican-born, and raised in Montreal, Carl Henry began his musical career as a member of his church choir. Years of dedicated singing and vocal training have paid off for this talented and compelling recording artist and songwriter, his smooth voice and authentic vocal styling continues to woo fans and critics alike as he weaves through the contemporary fare of today’s pop sounds.
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Carl’s break came when he was signed by Cecil Collins (CEO of CeSoul Music), he debuted his recording career with the Billboard charted singles Crazy Love and I’m Thinking. This was followed by the simultaneous release of his full-length debut albums “RNB” (in English) and “Solution RNB” (in French). This “labour of love” featured a star-studded production team, including Great Dane (Monica, Freddie Jackson), K-Fam (Destiny’s Child), and Canada’s own J Rome (Maestro, Ghetto Concept). “RNB” yielded the singles “One Night Stand”, “Sex U”, “Did U Really”, “Gimme Love” and “Being With You”. The release was a solid reflection of Carl Henry’s soul/r&b/pop inclinations and in 2003 he was honoured with an Urban X-Posure Award, as well as a Juno nomination for the RNB.
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In late 2003, Carl Henry returned to his roots with the international release of “Homie’s Girl”, produced by Mr Doo from Shaggy’s Big Yard Camp on the Juicy Riddim compilation (VP/Island). The Maxi CD single which was released by CeSoul Music in Canada and distributed by DEP, was one of the most requested tracks at Canadian CHR & Urban radio, as well as crossing over to major HOT AC outlets like CHUM-FM as well as gaining him another Juno nomination . The video, which was shot in Jamaica, enjoyed rotation at Much More Music, Much Vibe, MTV2 an