Jason "Human Kebab" Parsons

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

Jason Parsons
Also known as
  • Human Kebab
  • Jay Parsons
OriginStouffville, Ontario, Canada
Genres
  • Rap
  • alternative
Instruments
Years active2005-present
LabelsSony/ATV
Associated actsUbiquitous Synergy Seeker
Websitehumankebab.com

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 hosts and DJ's two alternative rock radio remix shows. The first, SubSONiC, began in 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta on CHDI-FM (SONiC 102.9) followed by Rock Paper Mixers on KXRN-LP in Laguna Beach, California three years later.[7][8]

Parsons has performed multiple times as DJ alongside Canadian hip hop artist Maestro Fresh-Wes.[9][10]

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.[11]

In the summer of 2012, Kebab was featured on the track Livin' Tonight by fellow Canadian modern rock act illScarlett.[12]

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).[13]

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.[14]

In September 2019, Parsons (HUMAN KEBAB) performed on Summersault Festival shows with Our Lady Peace, Bush, Live and Dear Rouge and others. The Canadian tour took place in Moncton, Montreal, Ottawa and ended off in Toronto.

Parsons used to host a weekly remix radio show of Alternative Rock called the "Mill Street Mixtape with HUMAN KEBAB".

Discography
  • Stationery Robbery (Remix) (2020)

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. Archived from the original on 2012-05-10. Retrieved 2012-04-27.
  6. "Lights (5) - Little Machines". Discogs. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
  7. ""Human Kebab" Skewers the Airwaves on Edmonton's First Modern Rock Mix Radio Show SUBSONiC". Rogers Media TV. Retrieved 2013-02-13.
  8. "Rock, Paper, Mixers". KX 93.5. Retrieved 2016-08-26.
  9. "The Chronicle". Chronicle.durhamcollege.ca. Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
  10. "Wakestock Public Enemy & Alexisonfire To Headline ... - Canada". Wakestock.com. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
  11. Media Source. "Canadian Active/Alternative Charts". Media Source. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  12. SONiC 102.9. "illScarlett". SONiC 102.9. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
  13. "Dear Love - Suzie McNeil | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
  14. The Zone @ 91.3 :: modern rock. "Inside Rifflandia (hosted by Human Kebab of USS)". thezone.fm. Archived from the original on 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2013-09-12.
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