Chronixx, Tessanne top nominees for US award show

Chronixx

Tessanne Chin

Recording artistes Chronixx and Tessanne Chin will vie with each other, Sean Paul, Jimmy Cliff and Soja for the Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year at the upcoming International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), to be staged at the Coral Spring Centre for the Arts in Florida on October 4.

Reggae sensation Chronixx copped three other IRAWMA nominations in the shape of Male Vocalist of the Year, Best Song for Smile Jamaica and Best Music Video for Here Comes Trouble.

Tessanne Chin, who has been riding a wave of popularity since winning season five of American talent show ‘The Voice’, bagged a second nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year.

Earning three nods each were crossover stars, Sean Paul and Shaggy, with Paul’s nomination for Entertainer of the Year joined by nods for Best Caribbean Entertainer and Best Crossover Song (alongside Arash), while Shaggy is in the running for Best Song (Fight This Feeling alongside Beres Hammond), Best Album (Out of Many One Music) and Best Male Disc Jockey/Rapper.

Also picking up three nods each were former Alliance teammates Mavado and Busy Signal. They are vying for Entertainer of the Year; Best Crossover Song for Mavado’s Give It All To Me featuring Nicki Minaj and Signal’s Bumaye alongside Major Lazer and Best Music Video for Take It (featuring Karian Sang) and Bumaye.

Major Lazer also earned three nods, including Producer of the Year, while QQ, Jo Mersa Marley and Romain Virgo are among the nominees for Most Promising Entertainer. Newcomers Alkaline and Kranium fly the flag for Jamaica in the Best New Entertainer category along with Daniel Bambatta Marley.

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Chronixx, Tessanne top nominees for US award show

Chronixx and Tessanne Chin lead IRAWMA nominations

Tessanne Chin (left) and Chronixx.

FLORIDA, United States, Wednesday September 10, 2014 – Internationally acclaimed Jamaican recording artistes Chronixx and Tessanne Chin will vie with each other, Sean Paul, Jimmy Cliff and Soja for the Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year at the upcoming International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), to be staged at the Coral Spring Center for the Arts in Florida on Saturday October 4.

Reggae sensation Chronixx copped three other IRAWMA nominations in the shape of Male Vocalist of the Year, Best Song for “Smile Jamaica” and Best Music Video for “Here Comes Trouble,” making him the man to match at this year’s edition of the annual awards.

Meanwhile, Tessanne Chin, who has been riding a wave of popularity since winning season five of American talent show The Voice, bagged a second nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year.

Earning three nods each were crossover stars, Sean Paul and Shaggy, with Paul’s nomination for Entertainer of the Year joined by nods for Best Caribbean Entertainer and Best Crossover Song (alongside Arash), while Shaggy is in the running for Best Song (“Fight This Feeling” alongside Beres Hammond), Best Album (“Out of Many One Music”) and Best Male Disc Jockey/Rapper.

Also picking up three nods each were former Alliance teammates Mavado and Busy Signal, with both vying for the Best Crossover Song with “Give It All To Me” (featuring Nicki Minaj) and “Bumaye” (alongside Major Lazer) respectively, as well as Best Music Video with “Take It” (featuring Karian Sang) and “Bumaye” respectively.

Major Lazer also earned three nods, including Producer of the Year, while QQ, Jo Mersa Marley and Romain Virgo are among the nominees for Most Promising Entertainer. Newcomers Alkaline and Kranium fly the flag for Jamaica in the Best New Entertainer category along with Daniel Bambatta Marley.

International superstars with nominations in various categories include Beyonce, Chris Brown, Pharell Williams, Snoop Dogg/Lion, Drake, Bruno Mars and Rick Ross.

Canadian reggae fusion band, Magic! bagged a nod for Best Crossover Song for their Billboard chart-topper “Rude,” while Sanchez, Kevin Lyttle and Mykal Rose will all receive special honours at the event, the latter earning a Lifetime Achievement Award.

INTERNATIONAL REGGAE AND WORLD MUSIC AWARDS (IRAWMA) NOMINEES 2013/2014 (partial list)

Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year
* Jimmy Cliff
* Chronixx
* Tessanne Chin
* Sean Paul
* Soja

Best Male Vocalist
* Christopher Martin
* Tarrus Riley
* Chronixx
* Luciano
* Romain Virgo

Best Female Vocalist
* Etana
* Marcia Griffiths
* Tessanne Chin
* CeCile
* Patrice Roberts

Best Song
* “Smile Jamaica” – Chronixx
* “Differentology” – Bunji Garlin
* “Easy Love” – Maxi Priest
* “Fight The Feeling” – Beres Hammond and Shaggy

Best Album/CD
* “Fly Rasta” – Ziggy Marley
* “The Sound” – Pressure Busspipe
* “Reggae Gold” – VP Records
* “Out of Many One Music” – Shaggy and Friends
* “Reggae Connection” – Sly & Robbie and the Jam Masters

Best Crossover Song
* “Give It All To Me”- Mavado ft. Nicki Minaj
* “Standing On the Sun”- Beyoncé ft. Mr. Vegas
* “Rude”- Magic
* “She Makes Me Go”- Arash ft. Sean Paul
* “Smoke The Weed”- Snoop Lion ft. Collie Buddz
* “Watch Out for This (Bumaye)” – Major Lazer, featuring Busy Signal

Gospel Oriented Song
* “Hosanna”- By Christafari
* “You Make Me Stronger”- Kevin Downswell
* “Beautiful” – Jermaine Edwards
* “I am A Warrior”- Marvia Providence
* “Bruk Down Jericho”- 2nd Chance

Best Male Disc Jockey/Rapper
* Konshens
* Mavado
* Shaggy
* I-Octaine
* Bounty Killer
* Popcaan
* Beenie Man

Best Female Disc Jockey/Rapper
* Spice
* Macka Diamond
* Tifa
* Queen Ifrika
* Lady Saw

Most Popular R&B/Hip Hop Song/Entertainer
* “Loyal” – Chris Brown
* “Happy” – Pharell Williams
* “Locked Out of Heaven” – Bruno Mars
* “You Know I Got It” – Rick Ross
* “No Guns Allowed” – Snoop Lion ft. Drake and Cori B

Best Music Video
* “Bum Bum Remix” –Timaya, ft. Sean Paul
* “Personally” – P-Square
* “Here Comes Trouble”- Chronixx
* “Watch Out For This” Bumaye – Major Lazer ft. Busy Signal
* “Take It ” – Mavado ft. Karian Sang

Most Cultural/Educational Entertainer
* Anthony B
* Capleton
* Tarrus Riley
* Guero Loco
* Luciano
* Everton Blender

Best Caribbean Entertainer
* Bunji Garlin
* Machel Montano
* Third World
* Sean Paul
* Calypso Rose

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Chronixx and Tessanne Chin lead IRAWMA nominations

10 days To Reggae Sumfest - Tessanne Chin

Patrons can expect reggae, infused alternative sounds, mixed with a bit of thunder and roar from NBC’s The Voice winner Tessanne Chin. Performing from the age of 6, the soulful songstress perfected her craft as a back-up singer for Jimmy Cliff, with whom she toured for three years.

After winning the 5th season of the American talent show, The Voice, Chin’s music has landed her once again on the Sumfest stage. Patrons will be blown away with hits including Everything Reminds Me Of You and Tumbling Down from her sophomore album, Count On My Love, and her oldie but goodie Hideaway on International Night II of Reggae Sumfest, scheduled for Saturday, July 19. The Festival takes place July 13-19.

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10 days To Reggae Sumfest - Tessanne Chin

"I didn"t expect it" - Tessanne surprised as album reaches Number 6 on iTunes

Davina Henry, Staff Reporter

Tessanne Chin – File

Just hours after the release of her sophomore album, ‘Count On My Love’, Tessanne Chin is already dominating iTunes charts, having peaked at number six so far.

The songbird, who walked away as the winner of The Voice 2013, under the tutelage of coach Adam Levine, told THE STAR that while she welcomes the support of her fans, it was a bit unexpected.

“I didn’t expect it, not at all. I hoped for it and dreamed of it, but I didn’t realise how much support I would actually get. I’m grateful, happy and tremendously blessed,” Chin said.

massive achievement

In addition to being in the overall top 10 list on iTunes, Count On My Love also peaked at number three on the iTunes Pop chart.

Many Jamaican fans also took to social media to post images of the newly purchased album and to congratulate the artiste on her massive achievement.

“It makes me feel very proud. It’s great to know that my people support me, and not just Jamaicans, but fans all over the world. People in Canada, England, all over. It means the world to me. It’s priceless. It’s very overwhelming and definitely something I will treasure,” she added.

Though still on her Voice Tour, Tessanne is already gearing up for her headlining performance at this year’s Reggae Sumfest.

“The Voice Tour has been going well. It’s been wonderful to see old friends and meet new ones and to see the love and support of the fans. I’m also really looking forward to Sumfest this year. I’ll be performing tracks from this album for the first time. It’s going to be like an album release, I’m really looking forward to that,” she said.

In the meantime, Chin is in the process of choosing her next single and is also gearing up for the Count On My Love media tour.

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"I didn"t expect it" - Tessanne surprised as album reaches Number 6 on iTunes

"I didn"t expect it" - Tessanne surprised as album reaches Number 6 on iTunes

Davina Henry, Staff Reporter

Tessanne Chin – File

Just hours after the release of her sophomore album, ‘Count On My Love’, Tessanne Chin is already dominating iTunes charts, having peaked at number six so far.

The songbird, who walked away as the winner of The Voice 2013, under the tutelage of coach Adam Levine, told THE STAR that while she welcomes the support of her fans, it was a bit unexpected.

“I didn’t expect it, not at all. I hoped for it and dreamed of it, but I didn’t realise how much support I would actually get. I’m grateful, happy and tremendously blessed,” Chin said.

massive achievement

In addition to being in the overall top 10 list on iTunes, Count On My Love also peaked at number three on the iTunes Pop chart.

Many Jamaican fans also took to social media to post images of the newly purchased album and to congratulate the artiste on her massive achievement.

“It makes me feel very proud. It’s great to know that my people support me, and not just Jamaicans, but fans all over the world. People in Canada, England, all over. It means the world to me. It’s priceless. It’s very overwhelming and definitely something I will treasure,” she added.

Though still on her Voice Tour, Tessanne is already gearing up for her headlining performance at this year’s Reggae Sumfest.

“The Voice Tour has been going well. It’s been wonderful to see old friends and meet new ones and to see the love and support of the fans. I’m also really looking forward to Sumfest this year. I’ll be performing tracks from this album for the first time. It’s going to be like an album release, I’m really looking forward to that,” she said.

In the meantime, Chin is in the process of choosing her next single and is also gearing up for the Count On My Love media tour.

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"I didn"t expect it" - Tessanne surprised as album reaches Number 6 on iTunes

Tessanne voices defence

SINGER Tessanne Chin is defending her decision to audition for the hit NBC talent show, The Voice.

“Why not,” she responds. “The way I see it, I really have nothing to lose. It is an amazing show and I can only broaden my horizons if I am successful. I see it as a kind of reinvention of myself… I can only benefit.”On Tuesday, the singer known for local hits including Hideaway and Messenger, took to social media and Tweeted her joy at auditioning for the show, scheduled to air on September 23.“I have always dreamed big, and while I am proud of all my accomplishments in Jamaica, I have always wanted to make it internationally,” Chin explains. “The exposure I could get from The Voice would really be a foot in the door.”She says the decision to audition for The Voice was influenced by Shaggy, whom she says first approached her with the idea. It took months for her to make the final decision.“Shaggy suggested it, and I have to give him props for that. He thought it was a really good way to showcase my talent to a much wider audience.”Chin has been guarded in her response to media, due to confidentiality clauses associated with the show.She is looking forward to making the final cut.“I can only be true to myself. I always sing from the heart and hope that my audience feels whatever I am singing. It’s not just about a ‘buss’, it’s what I can learn from the experience. What a great training ground this could be for me, and, like I said, an evolution for myself as an artiste.”The Voice is a vocal competition, which features four stages of try-outs. The first is a blind audition, then the battle rounds, the knock-outs and live performance shows.During the blind auditions the decisions from the celebrity panel of coaches Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera, are based solely on vocal prowess and not looks.The coaches hear the artistes perform but do not get to see them. If they are impressed, he/she pushes a button to select the artiste for his/her team.Meanwhile, local television personality and Rising Stars judge Anthony Miller supports Chin’s decision to audition for The Voice.“She has been bouncing around for some time with this exceptional voice and one wonders why no one has picked her up. This is a big opportunity and one of the ways of getting that attention,” Miller says.“She is a class act vocally and I can’t see her not doing well… it’s a great platform for her.”Tessanne Chin performing at the Grand Gala held at the National Arena in Kingston last year.

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Tessanne voices defence