ColinResponse

Despite the fact that he doesn't do drugs, ColinResponse says on a weekly basis he gets harassed by people, "usually just white dudes," who assume he's selling them. As a black Toronto musician who is six-foot-two and has dreadlocks, ColinResponse (his stage name) told VICE he's so used to being asked for drugs, primarily weed, that he once had a button made that said "NO, I don't know where you can get weed." - VICE

"Through the dark times, we find solace in things that make us happy from making comfort food to watching classic movies to dancing along to feel good songs. If you’re looking for the latter, pop-soul artist ColinResponse has got you covered! Backed by a five-piece band, including bass, guitar, drums, trumpet and saxophone, ColinResponse and his sweetly soulful vocals bring something special to the table.Today we’re thrilled to share the new single from the artist, 'Something About Your Love.'" - The Huffington Post US

"I’ve mentioned before that 'Something About Your Love' was never written about a person," says ColinResponse. "Instead, it is a story that shares the intimacies of my relationship with music. That is why this video is so special to me -- it exemplifies the role music has played throughout my life since childhood." - PopMatters

“We shot this video on tour, and literally the night before our last show, Fergie released her new song with the exact same name…’You Already Know,’ explains the singer. “I was like ahhhh Hell Naw! How you gonna play me like that Fergie!? She didn’t answer any of my calls but, it was too hilarious not to take advantage of so, we decided to have some fun with it and put her in my video instead. The internet has a way about things, I’m sure she’ll eventually see it.” - Live for Live Music

"ColinResponse is professionally trained as a multi-instrumentalist and has near 100 live performances, sharing the stage with such popular acts as Kardinal Offishal, DJ Jazzy Jef, Wyclef Jean and Erykah Badu. " - AXS

"What I expect to bring to the music scene is just my individuality – I’m bringing myself to it. Really take it or leave it. I genuinely believe is there’s gonna be people who absolutely love my music, and I also genuinely believe there’s gonna be people who absolutely hate it, and I’m happy with that. Because you can’t please everyone, you just have to do what you do the absolute best you can do it and put your focus there." - The Prelude Press

"Music lovers were certainly charmed by singer ColinResponse’s warm and funky vibe." - Dobbernation Loves

"Invited by Hennessy to play an acoustic jam session in the barrel-making factory at Hennessy's Headquarters in Cognac, France" - Moët Hennessy

"ColinResponse’s EP needs to be jammed in your car, in the kitchen while doing dishes and making that soul food, and even while laying in your bed while your headphones are on in the dark...Take notes, school in session, and let ColinResponse remind you how to bring back the feelgood vibes of the soul/funk/R&B era with this 9 out of 10 start ditty." - Madness To Creation

"Performing alongside the likes of Erykah Badu, Sinead O’Connor and Wyclef Jean at the 2013 Cognac Blues Passions Festival in France." - York Region News

"Canadian, ColinResponse, who performed alongside internationally renowned artists Erykah Badu, Sinead O’Connor and Wyclef Jean." - GQ - South Africa

"Congratulations to our Global Talent Quest winner; Canada-based pop/soul artist ColinResponse. He chased his Wild Rabbit to push the limits of his potential." - Moët Hennessy

"ColinResponse is having some really amazing musical success --
Not enough young people think that they can do anything!" - NEWSTALK 1010

"I made a decision, some time ago, when I heard the infamous quote 'Hope for everything, expect nothing' that I would live my life by the opposite. So, I 'hope for nothing; expect everything'." - Music Musings and Such

The festival will include some of Canada’s best known artists, while showcasing its thriving indie scene. International acts from all over the world will also be in attendance, allowing for an eclectic festival-going experience.

Featuring various events and performances, CMW includes a large array of Torontonian acts. This year will include Lights, ColinResponse, Wild Rivers, and The Dying Arts, amongst many others. - THE VARSITY

"I'm telling you the Canadian artist ColinResponse was absolutely amazing! – It's been a sizzler of an evening, I've had so much fun!" - All Access Mzansi - South Africa

"On November 21st at UNIUN, we presented this year’s main event with legendary DJ’s JAZZY JEFF & PREMIER, featuring live performances from Glenn Lewis, Tre Mission, Colin Response and DJ DLUX. If you were in attendance you already know that you witnessed history that night, but if you weren’t one of the fortunate 1300+ people in the crowd..."


"The symbolism behind the event is so much more than a regular night at the club. The art of blending is the art of realizing that when several great things are put together, you can create one thing that is spectacular."

http://urbanologymag.com/um/hennessy-unites-dj-premier-dj-jazzy-jeff/ - Urbanology Mag | 1 LOVE T.O.

IndoorShoes/NeXT @NXNE proudly presents... - BlogTO

NXNE: A Night of Pop/Rock/Hip-Hop/Soul... - NOW

ColinResponse and his many-membered band play together like a well-oiled machine. - RazMataz Magazine

Judging the competition was ColinResponse, an international recording artist known for performing with – Sean Kingston... - Humber Students' Federation

"Trust us when we say when this guy calls you’ll want to respond. If you don’t already know about this musician and his band you’ve probably been asleep until now. Okay that’s a little harsh but seriously get it together." - ISCREAMMUSIC

"ColinResponses newest single She Dances in the Rain featured in TapTap Revenge the #1 Music game in the App Store" - Disney Mobile

"A revered international lineup including Hennessy Talent Quest judge Erykah Badu, Wyclef Jean, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite and The Hives." - TorontoLime.com

"ColinResponse Performs lagestest Afro-American Festival in Europe! 2013, Following a global competition by Hennessy; the number one selling Cognac in the world" - FreshlyEducatedMen.com

"Toronto was introduced to its newest music festival last night with the inaugural Wired City Music Festival - the festival featured - Long Range Hustle, ColinResponse, KC Roberts and the Live Revolution..." - Aesthetic Magazine

"Colin, ended up being one of our favourite people" - VICE

“Learning from such an artist’s story, challenges, and successes through such expression may have a strong, unique, personal, and memorable experience on someone’s life and positively impact their goals and motivation” - Humber Et Cetera

"embarking on a coast-to-coast tour stopping in local communities performing music & random acts of kindness." - Vancity Buzz

"ColinResponse, a self-styled motivational musician inspiring young people with music." - CBC's The National

"An artist who combines pop/soul music with influences driven from artists like Michael Jackson, John Mayer and Bruno Mars." - Humber Et Cetera

"Wired City Music Festival will take place Thurs, Dec 12 at three venues around Toronto. Our lineup includes: Bruce Peninsula, ColinResponse, Union Duke, KC Roberts & the Live Revolution..." - Now Toronto

"Toronto, Canada-based pop/soul artist ColinResponse takes centre-stage at the Blues Passions Festival in picturesque town of Cognac, France." - Moët Hennessy

"Design Our Tomorrow is a conference for young, creative minds.
We close the gap between today's and tomorrow's visionaries." - Design Our Tomorrow

"Congratulations to our Global Talent Quest winner, ColinResponse. He chased his Wild Rabbit to push the limits of his potential."

South Africa: http://mzansimagic.dstv.com/2013/08/07/all-access-blues-passions-festival/ - Moët Hennessy

“it’s absolutely refreshing, and somewhat reassuring that there is for one thing, an artist like Colin – and secondly, that there are fans who are willing to provide monetary support in an industry so riddled with piracy.” - The Take Media

“Not only is ColinResponse extremely talented, but the energy and vibe he brings to the audience is incredible. A musician –
also needs to be a good performer and ColinResponse has it all.” - Young Inspirations

"Absolutely amazing, so much talent! Wicked fun, love it!" - OOHLALA Mobile - John Duval

"Although it was nice to win,” he says. “It was just a wild experience playing my music, feeling the audience’s reaction." - The Weekly Voice

“I haven't forgotten his compelling voice that naturally draws attention from the audience.” - Music Psychos

“Seriously, when I saw you in Vancouver it shocked me! – I didn’t realize the intensity of your musicianship." - CHRY Radio 105.5 FM

"No amount of judgement will ever stop me from ordering a Virgin Pina Colada." - Cow Girlz Entertainment

Pop-soul artist ColinResponse brings his sounds of Pop and Soul together so smoothly that dancing to the rhythm is inevitable. Having released his self-titles EP in October, and having music as evocative as his peers Bruno Mars and André 3000, I had to sit down with him as he exhibits an entry work that is praiseworthy. - L3

"We came across this video on Bunz and had to share it. Colin reached out to the Bunz community asking to borrow their children. This is what he did with them. The music is sweet, upbeat and sultry and the video is adorable!" - The Reviews Art In

“This album is a representation of my entire life up to this point. The music is a culmination of everything I’ve learned, it’s everything I’ve ever felt-the hurt, the joy, and the laughter. I made this album to empower people – to bring people together – to let people know that someone else has also felt those same things alongside them.” - Teal Cheese

"All these songs represent a story, a combination of thoughts, experiences I’ve had, or things I’ve witnessed, culminated into one. I wanted to get creative. From a musical perspective, the genres that inspire all of these songs are pretty diverse in most cases. The one thing that unifies each particular song however, is me – It all tells a story about my life and as the genres change with each song, it is my voice that remains consistent across each track." - TheYoungFolks

I love the groove of this song – I'm looking at some of the people you've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with and here's some pretty big names here: DJ Jazzy Jeff, Wyclef Jean and Erykah Badu... - CP24: Canada's #1 Viewed Morning Show

Let's talk about the single #YouAlreadyKnow there was something that happened on social media – celebrities were retweeting this – were you shocked at the attention that this got. - CP24 Breaking News