Gyles

Powerhouses vocalist and thoughtful lyricist - Ladies and Gentlemen: meet Gyles. One cannot deny this hardworking dynamo as her talents have amassed an impressive array of industry accomplishments.

Gyles' vocals are behind the hook of Juno and Much Music Award winner Carlos Morgan's "Baby c'mon", featured on Groove Essentials Volume 1. Soon after, she provided background vocals for Juno award winner Jully Black and Juno nominee Camille Douglas. Having been noticed quickly for a singing style bathed with sparkly tenacity, Gyles was brought on board as lead vocalist for Toronto neo-soul band Jamesking. Two of her songs have been awarded second place at the 2008 and 2010 Radio Star National Songwriter's Competition. One of which, has been featured in the major motion picture: Shark City - starring Vivica A. Fox. Her live performances have garnered her headlining honors for the 2008 Montreal Funk Festival and opening in 2009 for Ivana Santilli during Canadian Music Week.

Gyles is now on the most exciting chapter of her musical journey: writing for her solo debut. Spring 2012 will see the launch of her debut single On One Knee - a perfect mix of old-school danceability, playful imagery and silky strong vocals that will surely capture fans who appreciate real music, both young & young at heart.

Prizes and Awards/Radio Plays

2013 WINNER in the BEST URBAN EP category in the American INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS for EP Love & Denial

Judge panel: Meshell Ndegeocello , Raul Midon , Ziggy Marley, Suzanne Vega , John Medeski & Chris Wood (Medeski, Martin & Wood) , Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan , McCoy Tyner, Brandi Carlile , Terry McBride (Nettwerk Music Group), Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour), Jason Olaine (Jazz at Lincoln Center), Anthony DeCurtis (Rolling Stone), Dan Storper (Putumayo World Music), Bob Ludwig (Gateway Mastering), Bruce Iglauer (Alligator Records) and others.

2012 SoundClash Music Award 3rd prize $2000 & $500 honorable Performance Award from Harbourfront Centre

2012 Honorable Mention Unsigned Only Music Competition Nashville based international competition. Song On One Knee Judged by: Angie Stone; 3 Doors Down; Kelly Clarkson; Robert Smith (The Cure);Musiq Soulchild; Kenny Rogers; Jeremy Camp; St. Vincent; Manchester Orchestra.

2012 Signed Tv licensing and Co Publishing agreement with reputable company from Los Angeles RIP TIDE MUSIC

2012 CBC FM 99.1 Song of the week Someone Like You
2012 Featured on 105.3 Kiss FM (Ottawa, ON) song "On One Knee"
2012 Featured CKCW-FM K 94.5 FM (Moncton, NB)

2011 Major motion picture music placement : Shark City - starring Vivica A. Fox song "Lied To Me"
2011 Solo Concert at Harbour Front Center for Black History Month

2010 $3000 Radio Star National Songwriter's Competition song Nuh More

2008 $3000 Radio Star National Songwriter's Competition song Reminisce