About

ABOUT

Joel NR Powell is no stranger to the entertainment scene. He first emerged as a disc jockey by creating the popular sound system, a Jamaican term for DJ, Ninja Ryders Sound. Through the Ninja Ryders Sound brand, Joel worked as a DJ and hosted the internet radio program, The Layer Show, which was broadcasted from Toronto, Canada and was featured on the Los Angeles California network, sensimedia.net. The show generated over 20,000 plus listeners every Saturday. As his fan base began to grow, he went on to host over 200 promotional mixtapes that have circulated throughout North America, the Caribbean, and Europe.

His mixtapes featured music from both mainstream and independent recording artists. It became so popular that Reggae music conglomerate, VP Records, joined forces with his Ninja Ryders Sound brand and had him created the official Alborosie and Friends mixtape. The mixtape, featured Reggae stars such as the Grammy award-winning Shabba Ranks, Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse, Ky-mani Marley who is the son of Bob Marley, and many more. The mixtape has been streamed online over 220,000 times via VP Records Soundcloud page.

Joel has never been a man to place all of his eggs into one basket. He has continued his entrepreneurial endeavours by expanding, not only his ideas but his brand. As a graduate of Humber the Business School, Joel holds a diploma in Business Management. He is also the Author of the critically acclaimed, self-published book Black Empowerment & Minority Issues. The 7 chapter book speaks in-depth about the adversity that visible minorities often face in today’s society. The book was given a well-received article write-up, featured in Toronto Life Magazine, which was written by acclaimed Canadian Journalist Jan Wong.

The book was later awarded best-selling, non-fiction title, an awarded given by the Canadian, Knowledge Book Store. Actress, Poet and Granddaughter of Reggae Icon Bob Marley, Donisha Prendergast, said “Great book…Give thanks for the insight.” It received many other positive reviews, one being from Hip Hop artist, Tech N9ne saying, "Keep writing those books Mr. Powell and may your future seeds carry on the tradition." Following its great success, an equally successful documentary based on the book was released, Empowerment through Awareness. The film featured an exclusive interview with Dr. Joanne Thicke, aunt of R&B Singer Robin Thicke. The EP Soundtrack 7 Issues was written and performed by Joel NR Powell himself and has sold heavily across Canada and the US with units over 5000 plus.

Along with holding the titles of DJ, Recording Artist, Author, and Entrepreneur, Joel has also been awarded the Robert Nesta Marley award, created in honour of the late Bob Marley. He received this award because of his contributions to the growth and awareness of African and Caribbean cultures from around the world. The award was given to him through the Friends For Life Ministry- Canada. Along with this honor, Joel has also appeared in several publications. Humber the Business School featured Joel in their inaugural issue magazine that discussed the success stories of business school graduates. He has also appeared in prominent periodicals such as XXL Magazine, The Source Magazine, Jamaican Xpress, SNAP Brampton, SNAP Mississauga, and Caribbean Camera.

Along with these achievements, he has been a keynote speaker for the University of Toronto, Lincoln Alexander Secondary School, George Brown College, and Lester B. Pearson Collegiate. In his entertainment career, Joel has performed in two Canadian Tours with well-known Hip Hop Artists Tech N9ne and Jadakiss. Not forgetting his DJ roots in the entertainment industry, he was also nominated for best DJ at the 2015 Black Canadian Awards. Like always, Joel continues to perform and speak at engagements and seminars, gaining new fans with every appearance.

As of recent his book was chosen by the International Literacy Association (ILA) to be apart of International Literacy Day (ILD) taking place on September 8, 2016. It is designed to raise awareness and advance literacy in communities worldwide.

In 2018 Joel signed to the Atlanta, Georgia based Skytyme Music Management LLC and now while in Atlanta, GA Joel has performed and closed with shows with Grammy award-winning recording artist Angie Stone, he has collaborated his music and brand to host in-store mini-concerts for brands such as T-Mobile & Subway. He has been interviewed on top-tier radio stations such as WAOK 1080 Atlanta’s premiere radio station for an urban talk. The movement has just begun as Joel is on his way to becoming one of the greatest of all times.

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PRESS

OVERVIEW

Joel NR Powell’s EP Soundtrack 7 Issues was released by NR Entertainment Incorporated on February 19, 2016. It’s the soundtrack for the critically acclaimed book “Black Empowerment & Minority” and film “Empowerment through Awareness”. The soundtrack has been streamed in over 21 countries around the world via spotify.
Powell is the President/CEO of NR Entertainment Incorporated an entertainment corporation, dealing principally in media & arts (with a broad focus on disc jockey service, record label, magazine, film, poetry, and food). With key profit sources also growing from music, publishing, direct product sales and extensive marketing.
In September 2012 Powell toured Canada with Strange Music Recording Artist Tech N9ne. Performing for an audience of over 1000 people.
In December 2012 Powell performed in Canada with D Block Records recording artist Jadakiss.
In 2017 Powell’s DJ Service Ninja Ryders Sound was the winners of the 2017 Jamaica Day Toronto DJ Competition.
In 2012 Joel was featured on the front cover of Humber College the business school “Be Magazine” a magazine showcasing successful business school graduates and their success stories. The magazine circulated across Canada at over 200 plus high schools.
In last 4 years Joel has performed at venues across Canada and the United States performing at cities such as New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Atlanta, & Nashville. As well as releasing a book, film and musical soundtrack.
Powell performed and closed the Saturday night show at the largest musical parade & festival in Atlanta “Juneteenth” in 2018. He shared the stage with R&B recording artist Angie Stone.

AWARDS

2011-Best Selling Non-Fiction Author Award Knowledge Book Store for Black Empowerment & Minority Issues
2014-Friends For Outreach Ministry Bob Marley Award
2015-Nominated for best DJ at the Black Canadian Awards

7 ISSUES EP SOUNDTRACK

Joel NR Powell’s EP 7 Issues EP Soundtrack was released on February 19, 2016 and features the first ever “Toronto to Compton” collaboration “They look at me” Joel NR Powell feat Lil Eazy-E.
The EP Soundtrack was written & performed entirely by Powell himself.
The EP has since been released as a digital download, cassette tape, cd, and lathe cut 45”.
The EP has been streamed in over 21 countries through spotify.
The first music video from the EP “Away From Harm” has garnered over 20,000 plus views on youtube.
The EP has been performed at venues across the United States such as Funkadelic Studios in New York City, World Café Life in Philadelphia, The Dawson Street Pub in Philadelphia, Coffee Works Café in New Jersey, Sadiq’s Bistro in Atlanta, Georgia and many more. (see tour link)
EP has been featured on websites and magazines throughout Canada, the United States and Jamaica. Toronto Life Magazine, XXL Magazine, Toronto Caribbean, Roots FM Jamaica.

VIDEOS

STATS

2132 + Followers

1383 + Followers

989 + Likes

44 + Subscribers

TOUR

See Tour section for upcoming dates.

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