Carlos Morgan, a talented singer, songwriter, producer is poised to break on a global level. Born and raised in Toronto to Jamaican parents. Morgan was born to sing. He grew up singing in church and school. His deep and undying love and passion for music has brought him to achieve great success and low valleys but despite the highs and lows of the music business, Morgan continues to strive.
Feelin' Alright,, Morgan’s debut album, showcased the diversity of Morgan’s sultry singing style with seductive ballads like ‘Let Me Love Again’ and ‘Forever For You’ to the upbeat R&B tracks ‘Give It To You’ and ‘Baby C’Mon’. Originally recorded as an independent release for DTone Records, it quickly became one of Canada's hottest selling indie albums of 1996/97, topping the charts at #3 on The Record's Independent charts after only two weeks of release.
Having the creative control he desired, Morgan’s vision is to fuse the diversity of music genres that inspire him melding them with his R&B signature so there will be no mistake interpreting which genre Morgan calls home. Using his sizable vocal gifts, arrangements and ability to deliver multi-layered harmonies while utilizing his song writing and production skills, Morgan succeeds at making “The Compilation” an album that will make an international impact.
On the album, Morgan brings high energy R&B/Soul & Pop music with such songs as “Something ‘Bout You”, “Fascinated” Ft. Shug and “Forever For You” (Soul Mix). Known to be a balladeer, Morgan also brings romantic songs like “Sweet As You Are” and “Just Jane”
Morgan has written and produced songs along with producers including Craig McConnell, Peter Natale, Colin Munroe and Tyson Kuteyi.
Carlos Morgan was honored at the Juno Awards for the Best R&B/ Soul Recording (equivalent to the Grammys), MuchMusic Video Award for Best R&B/Soul Video (equivalent to the MTV Video Awards), 2 Canadian Urban Music Awards (equivalent to the Soul Train Awards) and other numerous awards. Morgan was also the 2nd ever recipient of the SOCAN Urban Music Award for both talent and pioneering efforts to bring notoriety to the many gifted urban music artists in Canada. In 2002 Morgan had the repeated distinction to be included in the Canadian Who’s Who - Canada’s oldest and most complete who’s who publication. “Those included are selected based on merit alone, judged on the contribution they have made to life in Canada.” - Elizabeth Lumley, Editor.
In 2013, Morgan won first place for the “John Lennon “Got 2 Luv U” Songwriting Contest” with guest judge, Sean Paul.
For Morgan, the stage has always been where he comes alive and feels most at home. “If you’ve never seen this guy live, you have to check him out, he tears it up!” - Tony Young, MuchMusic. His commanding interaction with the fans, his high energy and heat generated during his soulful jams have combined to earn Morgan the reputation of being one of the few artists who can deliver live that which his recordings embody. Reviews such as “Toronto based crooner Carlos Morgan puts the boots to the notion that Canada can’t produce slick, sexy urban music.” - SOCAN Words & Music; “Top R&B vocal stylist.” - Billboard Magazine; “One of the best practitioners of R&B music in North America let alone Canada.” - Mike Bullard, CTV & The Comedy Channel; “Morgan is one of those artists that many watch but few are as captivating as Morgan is”. - The Bridge
Soulful, sexy, and determined, Morgan draws the listener in. With “The Compilation” the culmination of years of having kept faith that all obstacles can be overcome and dreams are realized every day. Carlos Morgan will not only have you Feelin' Alright, but will also show you the “The Compilation” of good music.
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