C-Jewlz

Christopher ‘C-Jewlz’ Ellis is a young hip-hop artist from Toronto, Ontario. He is noted for his intricate wordplay, electrifying performances and aptitude as a versatile story-telling emcee. Jewlz’s diverse subject matter is original and gift wrapped in the smooth instrumentals created by a Hip-Hop/ R&B production group known as DAP Music Group – Professional Hustle Arts. C-Jewlz grew up in one of Toronto’s under-served neighbourhoods, Malvern, located in the north-east area of Scarboro...

Christopher ‘C-Jewlz’ Ellis is a young hip-hop artist from Toronto, Ontario. He is noted for his intricate wordplay, electrifying performances and aptitude as a versatile story-telling emcee. Jewlz’s diverse subject matter is original and gift wrapped in the smooth instrumentals created by a Hip-Hop/ R&B production group known as DAP Music Group – Professional Hustle Arts. C-Jewlz grew up in one of Toronto’s under-served neighbourhoods, Malvern, located in the north-east area of Scarborough. The high-crime environment forced Jewlz to grow up quick, but also inspired him to develop a strong passion for music. At the young age of 12, Jewlz started his journey down the musical road, joining the Toronto Children’s Concert Choir, and later progressed to rapping, singing and arranging performances for different music groups. As a result of his powerful lyrics and energizing performances, Jewlz has received significant attention from many respected media outlets. He has been featured on the cover of the youth-led Say Word Magazine, in the Grindin’ section of national hip-hop publication Urbanology Magazine, in the Toronto Star newspaper and on nationally broadcasted TVO. Jewlz was also the star of the internationally-known documentary Empz 4 Life, which landed him a spot on the red carpet during the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival. Jewlz is also recognized as a strong community leader. He received the 2007 Community Excellence Award at the STEPS (Showcasing the Endless Possibilities of Scarborough) event, and performed at the Canadian National Gang Conference as a Youth Ambassador for the Violence Intervention Project. In 2011, C-Jewlz will release his highly-anticipated mixtape, Unnatural Exposure. The mixtape touches on issues ranging from abortion and love, to daily acts of violence witnessed by so many. Unnatural Exposure demonstrates C-Jewlz versatility, from singing, to creative story-telling, to conscious rap that reflects on his everyday life.