Jully Black is a global star, and a major presence in the Canadian entertainment industry. Named one of the “25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever” by CBC Music, she has also been called “Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul” by fans and industry leaders alike. Jully is a multiple JUNO Award-winning, platinum-selling artist and an inductee into Canada’s Walk of Fame. Her commanding vocals, electrifying performances, and chart-topping hits have made her one of Canada’s most acclaimed entertainers.
Jully’s dynamic stage presence has led her to perform on some of the world’s biggest stages alongside the likes of Elton John, Alicia Keys, Céline Dion, Black Eyed Peas, and Drake. Her extensive music catalog has generated millions of downloads, and her songwriting for artists like Destiny’s Child and Nas, along with collaborations with Ian Thornley and Serena Ryder, showcase her versatility and influence across genres. In 2025, Jully headlined a sold-out Songs and Story Tour across Canada.
On screen and stage, Jully has earned critical acclaim, appearing on shows like Run the Burbs, and Diggstown, for which she earned a Canadian Screen Award nomination. She has also won a Best Biography or Arts Documentary Program CSA for Etalk: In Conversation with Jully Black. Her theatre work includes Da Kink in My Hair and Caroline, or Change, for which she also won multiple awards. In 2024, she received the Billboard Canada Women in Music Impact Award for uplifting Black and Indigenous voices, and narrated the Canadian Screen Award-winner Paid in Full: The Battle for Black Music. As for her most recent accolades, Jully won the 2026 JUNO for Best Rap Single of the Year alongside TOBi and Saukrates, and in the same year, she earned an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Wilfred Laurier University for her career as a trailblazing Canadian artist and icon.
A passionate advocate, Jully uses her platform to drive meaningful change. Inspired by her mother’s guidance, she founded the Jully Black Family Foundation, providing scholarships and bursaries to support women pursuing education while caring for their families.
Jully is working on a memoir, and fans are eagerly anticipating her new EP. With her music, activism, and leadership, Jully Black continues to inspire audiences worldwide.
