Ishan Morris

Ishan Morris (iSH)
This is a shot from iSH's performance when he opened up for Shawn Desman's Alive Tour at the Virgin Mobile MOD Club in Toronto last November 16th, 2013.
Background information
Also known as	iSH, Ish Morris
Origin	Canadian of mixed Jamaican/Irish descent
Genres	Hip hop, Pop, R&B
Occupations	Singer, Actor, recording artist
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2000–present
Website	Official Site

Ishan Morris, also known by his stage name iSH, is a Canadian actor and hip hop / pop / R&B recording artist / singer. In his acting roles he is also credited at times as Ish Morris. He is based in Toronto and has lived in the Cayman Islands, Jamaica and New York City.

Early life

Morris was born to a Jamaican father and Canadian/Irish mother. He spent his early years travelling, splitting most of his time between Canada and Jamaica. He later moved to the Cayman Islands and then after high school moved to New York City to attend the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts. His grandfather was a well known calypso singer in Jamaica.

Acting career

After graduation, he launched an acting career where he started appearing in commercials, films, and TV shows. He starred in the television series "Soul" alongside Keshia Chante. He also landed a recurring role in The Family Channel's series "Baxter" and had a role in Saw 3D, the last film of the Saw horror franchise.

Musical career

His first single "Falling in Love With You" broke the top 40 position on Canadian radio and mediabase charts. He has released the mixtape The Name is iSH accompanied by his single "Priceless" off his debut album The First Impression on Northern Heights Records. A music video was also released for "Priceless",^[1] directed by Grandson and Son and shot in the Cayman Islands. He has had worked with artists including Cory Lee, Robyn, and La Roux. In 2013, he released the single "Rollin'" featuring Stef Lang.

Discography

Albums

• 2011: The First Impression [Northern Heights Records]

Tracklist:

1. "Body Language" (3:46)
2. "Cocktail Waitress" (2:59)
3. "Come Get It" (3:13)
4. "Cut to the Chase" (3:45)
5. "Falling In Love With You" (3:39)
6. "Gotta Go" (3:52)
7. "Innocent" (3:34)
8. "Seize the Day" (3:39)
9. "Trippin on My Words" (3:53)
10. "Priceless" (3:28)
11. "The Name Is iSH" (2:41)
12. "This Goes Out" (3:38)

Mixtapes

• 2010: The Name Is iSH

Tracklist

1. "Heaven Anyway" (2:24) - (Produced by Pretty Lights)
2. "Brick by Brick" (4:00) - (Produced by Spadez)
3. "Hustle to Be Free" (feat. Tunng) (3:32)
4. "Cocktail Waitress" (2:58)
5. "Cobrastyle" (Remix) (feat. Robyn) (2:49)
6. "How You Like Me Now?" (2:52) - (Produced by Mikey Bo)
7. "Tonight's The Night" (feat. Cory Lee) (3:44) - (Prduced by HWB)
8. "My Way" (feat. Mateo Jordache) (3:17)
9. "Thanks for Nothing" (3:19) - (Produced by Bezo)
10. "The Name is iSH" (2:41) - (Produced by Don Diablo)
11. "It Is What It Is" (3:10)
12. "Streets Are Getting Hot" (2:50)
13. "Still The Same" (feat. Naya Marie) (4:08) - (Produced by Bezo)
14. "Feelin Myself" (2:23)
15. "Seizures" (2:36) - (Cuts by Dj Greedo)
16. "Bulletproof" (Remix) (feat. La Roux) (3:27)
17. "No Struggle" (4:06) - (Produced by Cylla)
18. "Seize the Day" (feat. Cory Lee) (3:39) - (Produced by Bezo)

Singles

Collaborations

• His single "Falling in Love With You" features Cory Lee
• "CobraStyle" recording features Robyn
• iSH has made a remix of La Roux song "Bulletproof" under the title "Bulletproof (The Remix)" by iSH feat. La Roux
• "Candy Store" by Faber Drive featuring iSH (604 Records, 2012)
• His single "Rollin'" features Stef Lang

Filmography

• 2000: Cul de sac (short) as a squirt
• 2002: Conviction (TV movie) as a gangster
• 2003: 1-800-Missing (TV series) (1 episode "Basic Training" as bag boy)
• 2008: ReGenesis (TV series) (1 episode "Unbottled" as a terrorist)
• 2009: Soul (TV series) (5 episodes) as Malcolm in episodes: "My Way", "Fathers and Daughters", "Seducing Spirits", "Twice" and "Stepping Through Doors"
• 2009: The Border (TV series) (1 episode, "Missing in Action" as Sgt. Fred James) -- credited as Ish Morris
• 2010: Baxter (TV series) (in 3 episodes "Cry Me a River", "Dance Craze-Y" and "Mock vs Rock" as Mr Fellini)
• 2010: Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars (TV movie) as TV Host -- credited as Ish Morris
• 2010: Saw 3D (Movie) as Alex
• 2012: My Babysitter's a Vampire (TV series) (1 episode "Welcome Back Dusker" as Vampire Thug #1)

Awards / Nominations

• In 2009, nominated for "Best Urban Single" at the Canadian Radio Music Awards for the single "Falling in Love With You"

References

External links

• iSH Official website
• iSH MySpace
• Ishan Morris at the Internet Movie Database