Cherine Anderson
"Entertainment is my passion!"
She stands at five feet, three inches tall, soaking up the world with a voice reminiscent of pure and untainted soul. What kind of soul? According to songstress Cherine Anderson, this soul is unlike any other, for it is Dancehall Soul, "a mixture of reggae, dancehall, soul and R&B, truly incorporating the grittiness of my past with the sweetness of the things to which I have been exposed."
In this modern day parade of glamour, glitz, and unmerited superstardom, Cherine truly embodies star-like qualities. She is a triple threat: singer, songwriter and acclaimed Jamaican actress, having starred in two of Jamaica's most successful films, Dancehall Queen (1997) and One Love (2003).
Cherine has been focusing her attention on writing music and collaborating with industry giants like Sly & Robbie, David Norland (Madonna, Dallas Austin), JeekyMan (Lil Kim), as well as prominent Jamaican producer Christopher Birch (Shaggy). She recently collaborated on remixes with Wyclef Jean, pop icon Madonna, Britney Spears and ex-Beatle member Paul McCartney. Reggae and urban radio stations in Jamaica, the US, Canada, several European countries, as well as internet radio have already fallen for the sweet voice spilling from their systems courtesy of her debut hit single 'Good Love'.
Cherine quickly followed 'Good Love' with a lover's rock duet with Chuck Fenda which quickly topped both the singles and the video charts in Jamaica. Cherine's latest release, 'Kingston State of Mind', provides her perspective on the realities of the environment in Kingston and illustrates the songwriting depth that lies in this young artist. Cherine also took on the challenge of directing the music video for 'Kingston State of Mind'. The video topped the Jamaican video charts as well as peaked MTV Tempos Cross Caribbean video countdown, and was eventually retired from the countdown after spending an impressive four months in the top ten.
It is important to note that this profound talent did not emerge overnight. Born in Rockfort in East Kingston, Jamaica, her parents Derryck & Barbara Anderson kept Cherine and her two older sisters in Sunday school and any other church activity that would keep them off the unstable streets.
It was in church that her musical talent was discovered. Cherine explains, "It wasn't so much the message in the church songs that appealed to me at first...it was the passion and strength of peoples' voices." At the age of 12, she became a touring member of Ashe Performing Arts Ensemble, one of the Caribbean's most successful performance companies, and received professional training in dance, music and theatre. In 2003, Cherine combined her two loves, singing and acting, starring in the film One Love. Her voice lent two heartfelt songs to the film's soundtrack, and her acting talent earned her the MTV2/Urbanworld Film Festival Award for best actress in a feature film.
One would think that nothing else could possibly fit into this seemingly superstar equation, yet there is more. Not only does this young woman possess talent, beauty and class, but Cherine is also a highly educated, intelligent young woman as well. Having graduated with honors from the prestigious Middlebury College with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Music and a minor in Japanese Language and Literature, Cherine continuously raises the bar for herself in every aspect of her life. During her college career, her passion and dedication to her craft led her to acquire numerous internships at entertainment companies such as MTV Networks, Interscope Records and the Chris Blackwell owned Palm Pictures and Palm Records.
"The world needs to hear more reggae and dancehall from a female's perspective.
I feel blessed to have such great legacy set by Bob Marley, Shabba, etc...
But I want to be a part of the female movement out of Jamaica
that makes a similar or even greater impression on the world."
According to reggae legend Sly Dunbar, "Cherine is the real deal. A truly strong vocalist on hard core reggae riddims with the ability and potential to surpass Jamaican audiences to reach the masses." With all the attention on reggae, reggaeton and dancehall on the international market, Cherine has all the right ingredients: vocal and acting talent, beauty, intellect and a solid understanding of the entertainment industry, to be more than just a successful artist but a Caribbean brand.
In August, 2007, Cherine took to the road with Sly and Robbie & the Taxi Gang; not as an opening act, but as the featured vocalist on the 15 date tour. Cherine lit up the stage night after night with her remarkable vocals and commanding stage presence. Music critics and fans alike took fast notice of Cherine's electrifying performances. Steven Mirken for Variety magazine wrote, "Cherine Anderson nearly stole the show. The Jamaican beauty is another in the long line of fine vocalists who have recorded for the Taxi label; her sweet yet authoritative voice lends a maternal comfort to Marley's "Redemption Song," her recently recorded 'Kingston State of Mind' and the gospel standard 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot."
Audience member Martin Wong blogged, "Cherine Anderson had the full package, with an amazing voice and stage presence. She came out with 'Redemption Song' and pretty much killed it through the remainder of the set. Is she a star yet?" Cherine feels blessed to have had the opportunity to tour with the Taxi Gang and looks forward to reaching countless additional audiences to share with them what is ...DANCEHALL SOUL
Cherine
Cherine co-starred in the film Dancehall Queen playing the sexually molested teen daughter Tanya in 1997
Cherine's first release was a cover of Gloria Estefan's Party Time in 1998
Cherine recorded with Wyclef Jean and Sting while she was still in high school
Cherine studied Japanese Language and Literature at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan
Cherine graduated with honors from prestigious Middlebury College
Cherine has three songs which appear in the film One Love
Cherine won the MTV2/Urbanworld Film Festival Award for Best Actress in a Feature for her heartfelt portrayal of her character (Serena) in the movie One Love
Cherine has written for Bootsy Collins and appears with Fat Joe on the song entitled 'Soul Sister' on Bootsys 2003 release Playing With Bootsy
Cherine performed at Reggae Sumfest, 2006
Cherine's official debut single 'Good Love' (produced by Sly & Robbie) peaked at #2 on the South Florida reggae charts
Cherine's single and video for 'Coming Over Tonight' (feat. Chuck Fenda) spent several weeks at #1 in Jamaica
Cherine directed the video for her song 'Kingston State of Mind'
The video for 'Kingston State of Mind' peaked at number 1 on MTV Tempo and other video programs
Cherine opened and performed alongside Wyclef Jean to over 7,000 fans in Tortola, BVI
Cherine performed two nights at Reggae Sumfest, 2007
Cherine has performed at Reggae Rising (2006, 2007) to over 15,000 fans each year
Cherine performed to a sold out crowd (over 17,000) at the famed Hollywood Bowl
Cherine reached an estimated 40,000+ fans with her tour performances with Sly & Robbie, August 2007
Cherine appears alongside Sir Paul McCartney on the remix of his song 'Nod Your Head'
Cherine stars in the interactive drama Choices, appearing on MTV Tempo
Cherine has recorded a remix for 'Kingston State of Mind' with guest Wyclef Jean
Cherine appears on the Sly & Robbie official Dancehall remix of Britney Spears 'Piece of Me'
Cherine's single 'Good Love' appears on Sly & Robbie and The Taxi Gang's grammy nominated album entitled 'Anniversary'
Cherine performed at the 2008 Ragga Muffins festival in California for three consecutive nights in 2008
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