Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Cherine...artiste extraodinaire

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May 28, 2008

Cherine Anderson...artiste extraordinaire

cherine_anderson_08.jpgShe says, "If I can bring a light to something, I would have achieved everything I ever hoped for."

Cherine Anderson has come with a difference, not with the commercially viable, breast and bottom gyration, but instead, with deep, soulful music with a positive message.

Her current message, "Kingston State of Mind", is an appeal for civility, and a rebuke against the unjust. Whatever the message is, Cherine always delivers it with a positive connotation. Interestingly, this Reggae artiste, without exposing her body unduly, or without bragging about bedroom exploits, has been receiving international clout. Remarkably, a project done by world leading producers Sly&Robbie had her collaborating with Canadian mega-star Britney Spears for the song "Piece of Me".

She is a Jamaican actress and Dancehall/Reggae vocalist. Anderson's acting career began in 1997 with a role in the local classic "Dancehall Queen", she is also known for playing the character Serena in the 2003 Jamaican film, "One Love".

Anderson has worked and performed with musician Sly&Robbie, Sting, Bootsy Collins, Jimmy Cliff among others. She contributed to several IODA compilation releases prior to the success of her January 2006 single, "Good Love", which appeared on a compilation showcasing the rhythm of Jimmy Riley's "Love & Devotion".

"Good Love" appears on the 2008 Grammy nominated album "Anniversary" by Sly & Robbie and The Taxi Gang. In 2006, Anderson collaborated with Chuck Fenda on the single, "Coming Over", which rose to #1 on the Jamaican charts and remained on the Top 30 for 26 weeks. Anderson made her directorial debut in 2007 when directed the video for "Kingston State of Mind". The song would eventually top the Caribbean video charts and remain in the top 10 for 4 months. Wyclef Jean is featured on the remix to "Kingston State of Mind".

Anderson opened for Wyclef Jean in Tortola, British Virgin Island in 2007. She was a featured vocalist on Sly & Robbie and The Taxi Gang's US/Canadian tour in 2007 as well.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Anderson Lauches REACH-ONE-CHILD programme

Cherine encourages a group of students at
The Queens High School recent career day


"Girls Day" at Excelsior Primary School was boosted by the involvement of some outstanding personalities in the activities scheduled last week on the school grounds.


Dancehall Soul singer/songwriter/actress Cherine Anderson, who walked away with the award for Best Female Vocalist at the 2008 Caribbean Urban Music Awards, shared ideas for growth and development with the girls. Cherine believes that holding a positive image coupled with constructive activities and positive reinforcement can lead to success. Cherine has recently taken the entertainment industry by storm, collaborating with reknown musicians including Paul McCartney, Bootsy Collins, Britney Spears and Wyclef Jean. Anderson is the star of the movies One Love and Dancehall Queen and has had much acclaim for her songs "Kingston State of Mind", "Good Love" and "Coming Over", which she recorded with Chuck Fender. Anderson graduated with honors from the prestigious Middlebury College in the United States with a joint degree in Film and Music Studies and studied Japanese Language and Literature at Keio Uninversity in Japan.


Cherine motivates sixth graders from Excelsior Primary

When asked why she chose to get involved in "Girls Day" at Excelsior Primary School , Anderson responded "I am a big supporter of education and personal development of Jamaican youths, especially innercity youths. As a product of Excelsior Primary I benefited from having positive role models and teachers who nutured my talents, constantly challenged me to take on both academic and non academic activities and helped me develop as a well rounded young lady. It feels good to share what I've learned and I hope that these students will take what they need from my experience and do amazing things with their lives."



Natoya Morrison distributes school supplies to students
of Tarrant Basic School


Natoya Morrison, an accomplished Financial Advisor with LOJ, the founder of "The Natoya Morrison Scholarship Fund" and a true success story says, "I can well remember the impact persons who had made any significant achievement had on me when I was a student. It is a pleasure for me to assist in the process of helping to expose these girls to ideas that will help them in all areas of life."

"Girls Day" is one in a series of events being planned by Cherine Anderson's "Reach-One-Child" charity and "The Natoya Morrison Scholarship Fund " for East Kingston schools. The aim is to motivate and uplift young students, by sharing their own experiences of growing up in the East Kingston community.

If you are a Principal, Guidance/Career Counselor or Teacher and would like Cherine Anderson to visit your school, please contact :

Reach One Child Organization
c/o Cherine Anderson
PO Box 236 KGN2
Jamaica WI

email: ReachOneChild@gmail.com






Cherine spends time with the children from
the Linstead community



Cherine supports ST. Catherine High & Vauxhaull High
at the finals of TVJ's high school choir competition



Tuesday, May 6, 2008

The Eccentric Soul: Cherine Anderson





Check out Cherine on the cover of this weeks Youthlink Magazine in stores and on news stands NOW!!! Or visit their website YOUTHLINK JAMAICA



Eccentric soul
Danelia Doyle,Youthlink Writer
Photo by Rico Kinnard

Entertainers are known to share similar experiences; whether it's growing up in the 'garrisons', being raised by a single parent or realising their passion for music within the confines of the church.

In Youthlink's interview with dancehall/soul superstar Cherine Anderson, she unenthusiastically shares tales of the same fable.

"It wasn't so much the message in church that appealed to me at first, but the passion and strength in the people's voices," explained Cherine. Straying from her 'church music', Cherine Anderson has used the passion and strength she gained to create a driven, self-assured soul-creating machine.

How do you classify your music?

"Dancehall/soul, it's everything street, meeting everything sweet."


How exactly did your dancehall/ soul and Britney Spears' pop get intertwined on the international star's single 'Piece of me'?

"Well, Britney's management team actually approached me and proposed the deal and we accepted."

YL: Speaking about Britney, she has been in the tabloids quite a lot, what do you think about all she's been going though lately?

"I really feel for her because people don't understand how difficult it must be to have grown up in the public eye, and all of this is new to her."

You spent some of your life in Japan and even speak the language, how was the experience?

"Intense! The food, people and fashion ... their fashion is way ahead of the US. It's like a candy store for people interested in gadgets."

You've appeared in films such as 'Dancehall Queen' and 'One Love', any other acting jobs on the way?

"Yes, there is an interactive teen drama called Choices, which was shot in Trinidad last year. I play a young lawyer. That will soon be aired on Tempo."

What's your most overused phrase?

"I don't know ... (laughs) and for real."

What's your best physical feature?

"These questions are hard ... (laughs). I think it's my eyes."

Your guiltiest, guilty pleasure?

"A tie between cheesecake and sushi. I love sushi."


Cherine speaks candidly


Her style

I'm not a slave to fashion. My style is funky and eva changing, I love bright colours.

Tips for dating

Try to date someone who is ...

"... entertaining, always fun. They have to be driven and ambitious. Hot (lol)! You have to get an 'eye candy' even though being hot is relative.

Music

It's all you'll expect and a bag of unexpected, but develop your talent and keep family and friends around who can be objective.

Confession box

I always deny who I am. Recently I went to a gas station. The attendant said "you look like Cherine Anderson" and I said "really, I get that all the time" (smiles).