Jason "Human Kebab" Parsons

Jason Parsons
Also known as Human Kebab, Jay Parsons
Origin Stouffville, Ontario
Genres rap, alternative
Instruments Turntables Keyboards Programming
Years active 2005-present
Labels Sony/ATV
Associated acts Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker
Website ussmusic.com

Jason Parsons is a Canadian DJ and producer who works under the name "Human Kebab". [1]

Biography

Raised in Stouffville, Ontario Canada, Parsons resides in Toronto. He forms one half of Canadian alternative rock musical act, USS.[2] Parsons has contributed writing and production to all four USS recordings (Welding the C:/, Questamation, Approved and Advanced Basics), as well as to fellow Canadian artist Lights JUNO-nominated, Certified Gold second album, Siberia,[3][4][5] and Little Machines in 2014.[6]

As Human Kebab, Parsons has performed multiple times as DJ alongside Canadian hip hop artist Maestro Fresh-Wes.[7][8]

Peaking at #27 in Canada's Alternative Rock chart in April 2013, the song 'Weird Science' by Toronto-based electro cock-rock band Most Non Heinous was co-written by Parsons.[9]

In the summer of 2012, Kebab was featured on the track Livin' Tonight by fellow Canadian modern rock act illScarlett.[10]

Parsons provided some production work to Elise LeGrow on her song 'Weed and Wine'. He also performed some drum programming duties for Suzie McNeil on her album Dear Love (2012).[11]

The Zone 91.3 CJZN-FM in Victoria, British Columbia Canada had Parsons host their annual one-hour special "Inside Rifflandia (hosted by Human Kebab of USS)" in September 2013.[12]

In 2007-2008, Human Kebab was a member of the mod rap group Sean Ward and the Realness. He was the DJ for the group's live performances, and contributed scratches and vocals to the group's Paid to Party EP including the song I Was Made For This. [13]

References

  1. ↑ "Jason Parsons". Discogs. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
  2. ↑ Submitted by: RockTheWalls on: Mon Mar 14, 2011 (2011-03-14). "News, Shows, Message Board, Photos and More". Niagara Music Scene. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
  3. ↑ Brad Wheeler. "The Junos: Who will win (not who should win)". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
  4. ↑ Elle Dee (2011-11-15). "REVIEW: LIGHTS @ VOGUE THEATRE – NOV 15 2011 — SCENE IN THE DARK". Sceneinthedark.com. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
  5. ↑ Universal Music (2012-04-27). "LIGHTS SOPHOMORE RELEASE "SIBERIA" IS CERTIFIED GOLD!". Universal Music. Retrieved 2012-04-27.
  6. ↑ "Lights (5) - Little Machines". Discogs. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
  7. ↑ "The Chronicle". Chronicle.durhamcollege.ca. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
  8. ↑ "Wakestock Public Enemy & Alexisonfire To Headline ... - Canada". Wakestock.com. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
  9. ↑ Media Source. "Canadian Active/Alternative Charts". Media Source. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  10. ↑ SONiC 102.9. "illScarlett". SONiC 102.9. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
  11. ↑ "Dear Love - Suzie McNeil | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
  12. ↑ The Zone @ 91.3 :: modern rock. "Inside Rifflandia (hosted by Human Kebab of USS)". thezone.fm. Retrieved 2013-09-12.
  13. ↑ "I Was Made For This single review". exclaim.ca.

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