CHERINE DIRECTS POWERFUL VIDEO "SHINE ON JAMAICA"

CHERINE MAKES JAZZ FEST DEBUT

She's passionate, soulful, empowering and full of youthful positive vibes. Dancehall Soulstress Cherine Anderson, arguably the busiest and one of the most talented young female Jamaican singers today, is set to grace the mainstage of Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival on Thursday, January 28, at The Greenfield stadium in Trelawny. Anderson will perform alongside Babyface, The Whispers, Joss Stone, Monty Alexander and Joe Roy Jackson.

A musical breath of fresh air, the young artist hails from the tough streets of East Kingston, Jamaica, and has spent the last two years building a reputation of hard-hitting songs and captivating live performances. Cherine became familiar to Jamaican audiences first as an acclaimed child actress, having starred in two of Jamaica's most successful films, Dancehall Queen and One Love. She has been nominated for multiple awards and was named Best Actress in a feature by MTV2 for the film One Love.

Movies aside, the singer/songwriter's debut recording "Good Love" appeared on Sly & Robbie's Grammy Award nominated album Anniversary. Media and reggae music lovers both at home and abroad quickly took notice of Anderson's powerful voice . She has been steadily rising with local hits like "Coming Over Tonight", "Kingston State of Mind", "Good Love" and more recently "Talk if Yuh Talking" and "Shine On Jamaica".

When asked what we can expect from her performance on Jazz, she responds, "Come out and expect to have a good time. There is a lot going on in the world right now so this performance is more than just entertainment, it's for a cause. Jazz & Blues has decided to donate to Haiti's Earthquake Relief, and I'm gonna give it my everything. I'll be performing something extra special for my supporters and those who will be seeing me for the first time."

Last year was a big year for Anderson. She performed at three events celebrating the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington DC (The Green Ball, The Peace Ball, Rock the Vote/Calvin Klein inaugural party), as well as the World Games Special Olympics in Idaho, USA. In August 2009, Cherine made history by becoming the first Jamaican female singer to hit the Billboard Rock charts. She is credited as a featured performer on Michael Franti and Spearhead's "Say Hey (I Love You)" single. The song peaked at #1 on Billboard Heatseekers charts as well as iTunes Alternative Charts. "Say Hey (I Love You)" also reached #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts, and simultaneously registered on six other Billboard charts (Digital Songs, Pop Song, Adult Contemporary, Adult Pop Songs and the Radio Songs charts).

Only in her twenties, Anderson has already collaborated on official remixes with legendary artists including Madonna, Sir Paul McCartney, Britney Spears and Wyclef Jean, all before releasing her much anticipated debut album, which is scheduled to be released in 2010. Anderson spent last year touring Europe, Australia and North American with drum and bass legendary duo Sly & Robbie, the prolific Michael Franti & Spearhead and multi-platinum rock band Counting Crows. She also made her US television debut with Spearhead, appearing on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and recently performed live on the Ellen Degeneres Show.

Cherine Nabs "International Artist of the Year" Nomination

Having won the award for "Best New Female Artist" at the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards in 2007, Anderson is this year being acknowledged for her outstanding contribution in 2009, racking in nominations for "Female Vocalist of the Year" as well as "International Artist of the Year."

This EME nominee saw success with her two singles "Talk if yuh Talking" and "Shine on Jamaica" from her critically acclaimed EP "The Introduction-Dubstyle". "Talk if yuh Talking" was highly rotated on many video charts in Jamaica and the Caribbean and peaked at # 2 after spending 26 weeks on Richie B's Jamaica Weekly Music Countdown. It also peaked at #1 for two weeks on the New York Reggae Charts giving Anderson her first #1 for 2010. The female-empowered hit is currently # 2 on the South Florida charts. In addition, Anderson's second single "Shine on Jamaica" experienced major success on reggae charts abroad, peaking at #1 on both the New York and South Florida charts and made the top ten of several European reggae charts.

The Kingston-bred singer has spent the last twelve months touring the world, exposing her Dancehall Soul sound to more than 1,000,000 concert goers. She also performed at three Inaugural events for US President Barack Obama as well as the World Games Special Olympics. Anderson made major strides when "Say Hey (I Love You)," a song she was featured on with tourmates Michael Franti & Spearhead hit the Billboard Charts in early September.

"Say Hey" made Anderson the first Jamaican female to hit the Billboard Rock Charts and registered on six Billboard Charts simultaneously. The song also hit the top ten on the iTunes charts and well as the US Top 40 charts. "Say Hey (I Love You)" is still on the Billboard charts after twenty weeks and has positioned Anderson as one to watch in 2010. With her highly anticipated debut studio album scheduled to be released this year as well as an upcoming performance at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival at the Trelawny Stadium, fans should expect this young, fabulous, and talented artist to continue to entertain in new and exciting ways. To vote for Cherine, visit the webpage for the EME Awards, www.emeawards.com

Cherine 'Turns Up Heat' in Sexy Video

Kingston, Jamaica - (Jan 11, 2009) - Billboard charting Dancehall Soulstress Cherine Anderson turned up the heat in Red Hills St. Andrew last Thursday night, during an island wide cold front, to shoot the video to her hot new video "You Turn Me On" with Natel. The video, directed by Kevin Lee, was shot by a complete Jamaican crew and produced by Jan'l Hastings-Robinson for Zlink Entertainment/ Dancehall Soul Productions. The set was abuzz with local media all night, eager to capture Anderson in a metallic purple swimsuit. From one look to the next, Anderson and Natel excited the observers and many commented on the chemistry between the two young singers.

We asked Cherine about her experience recording the song with Natel and she responded, "It was really easy, he is very talented. It was really cool to actually be able to record "You Turn Me On" with both of us in the studio together, it helped to make the song more believable."


Jumping in the frigid swimming pool a little after midnight, all the crew and assistance on set watched Anderson in awe. Many sought cover under thick sweaters from the chilling winds, but Anderson, being the consummate professional, was all smiles and continued the shoot . With a modest request for some hot tea during breaks, the petite beauty gave a convincing performance, even joking at one point that it felt like a nice summer day on Hellshire beach.



When Natel was asked about working with Anderson he responded, "It was truly a very exciting experience, one which was filled with a great vibe in a lovely atmosphere. I'm happy and honoured to have been offered the opportunity to work with Cherine on my very first project."

"You Turn Me On" is currently Number 17 on the Jamaica Weekly Music Countdown. It is one of two videos that will be released for Cherine over the next three weeks. The video for the chart topping "Shine On Jamaica" will also be released in January.

CHERINE WRAPS YEAR ROCKING FOR CHARITY AND MORE

Fresh off a series of successful live shows Anderson wraps 2009 with a solid performance at Sting. After spending months touring across three continents and making her billboard charts debut Cherine returned to Jamaica post tour and released three hot singles Talk If Yuh Talking, Real love and Hey Baby. It didn't take long for Cherine to be approached to perform at numerous live shows and charity events for the Holiday season. Anderson who started her foundation Reach One Child, which assists with school supplies and tuition for need-based students, in 2003 was very passionate about giving back this holiday.

First up was Usain Bolt's 9.58 Charity Superparty in Richmond, St. Ann. This show proved to be the perfect platform for Cherine to give her fans a taste of her new music. Clad in sequined shorts, a long black sleeveless coat that opened down the middle to expose some fabulous black knee high boots, she rocked fashion as well as the stage with hits such as Ring The Alarm, Real Love and Coming Over Tonight.

Only a few days later she joined forces with world reknown Trombonist Nambo Robinson and Lecturer/Guitarist Maurice Gordon and performed a short but powerful set to raise funds for music students at the Edna Manley College. The lawns of Jamaica's National Botanical Garden, Hope Gardens, provided the perfect backdrop for the "Evening of Fine Dinning and Music" and fans were able to experience Anderson do her thing in a very intimate setting.

With little rest, Cherine hit the stage again, this time with a live band at the National Indoor Sport Centre for the Asafa Powell Foundation's "A Night on Tracks." She teased the crowd with songs like Good Love and You Turn me On, a duet with Natel and was met with loud cheers, especially from the women, on the female empowered hit Talk if yuh Talking.

Cherine wrapped December with a strong performance at STING 2k9. Introduced as the 'little lady with a powerful voice'" she greeted the approximately 10,000 strong hardcore dancehall patrons at about 4am and delivered songs like Ring the Alarm, Real Love and Coming Over tonight, with The Living Fire (Chuck Fenda) , which was well received by the audience . By all accounts Cherine's performance was solid as she delivered in her first solo STING performance. Additionally, her sense of style was apparent as her outfit was a sight for sore-eyes. Rocking a one-sleeved gold and black cat suit Anderson accentuated with Jamaica's own Reve Jewelers' custom made jewelry aptly titled "Sting". In 2009 she has grown as a singer/songwriter and continues to show her versatility as a performer.


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CHERINE IS THE "BUZZZ" THIS HOLIDAY

Dancehall-Soulstress Cherine Anderson is the Nov/Dec cover girl for BUZZZ Caribbean Lifestyle Magazine. In a nine page spread Jamaica's "it" songstress turns the heat up with sexier, fiercer fashion and make-up that makes you say WOW. She also talks with Lifestyle Editor Tyrone Reid about love, her upcoming debut album, family and being all over the Billboard charts.

The young fashionista worked with a complete Jamaican team to achieve the looks and was very happy with the outcome . Her glam squad included respected Jamaican photographer Dwayne Watkins, make-up artist Donnette Bacchas and stylists Ali Lue, Michael Atkinson and Duane Bennett . She rocks one-of-a-kind pieces from a few designers including the talented Reve Jewelry and Ali Lue Couture.

Cherine Represents Jamaica, in Japanese

Dancehall Soulstress Cherine Anderson recently showed another side when she opened for multi-talented Okinawan trio - Isamu Shimoji, Sunday, and Yukito Ara, to a packed audience at the Embassy of Japan's Traditional Concert on December 7, 2009, at the Courtleigh Auditorium. The day before the concert a select few were invited by the Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiroshi Yamaguchi and his wife, to lunch at their home in Kingston. Stories shared about Anderson's time spent in Japan and pleasantries exchanged made for a wonderful afternoon, and a great prelude to the event. Anderson, a past recipient of the T.A.K.A.S.E. Foundation Scholarship, spent one year at the prestigious Keio University in Tokyo, Japan studying Japanese Language and Literature. With performing arts engrained in every fiber of her being, it didn't take her long to find her niche on campus and she performed at many campus events along with other Japanese student performers.



At the Embassy Concert Cherine, clad in a beautiful, body-hugging, long indigo dress, addressed the audience in Japanese and proceeded to sing in their native tongue, the popular Japanese song "First Love" by Utada Hikaru. Jamaicans, Japanese, dignitaries and diplomats who were in attendance were all very impressed as was evident with the applause she received after her performance. According to Ms. Chihiro Irisawa, cultural officer for the Embassy of Japan and event organizer, "As a consequence of Cherine's performance in Japanese and English, the concert was a complete success. The Embassy was pleased to have been able to extend to the Japanese and Jamaican audience such a high caliber of music." If this is any indication of things to come for Cherine Anderson, we can all rest assured that even greater things lie ahead for the multi-talented singer/actress.

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