CHERINE ANDERSON is a musical breath of fresh air.  Hailing from the tough streets of Kingston, Jamaica, the young singer-songwriter has spent the last two years building a reputation of hard-hitting songs and captivating live performances. With a growing fan base through consistent touring and the respect of some of music’s living legends, like Sly Dunbar, Cherine is being hailed as that female artist “with the potential to surpass reggae audiences and reach masses.”  Having collaborated on official remixes with legendary artists including Madonna, Britney Spears, Sir Paul McCartney and Wyclef Jean all before releasing her own formal product, Anderson has already positioned herself as “one to watch”.  Cherine spent 2008 on the road, touring with drum and bass legendary duo Sly & Robbie.  She closed the year touring the US and Australia with the prolific Michael Franti & Spearhead.  She also made her US television debut with Spearhead, appearing on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

Cherine became familiar to Jamaican audiences first as an acclaimed 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 as well as Best Female Vocalist at the 2008 Caribbean Urban Music Awards.  Her song “Good Love” also appeared on Sly & Robbie’s Grammy Award nominated album Anniversary. 

The new year has already brought great things for the rising star.  Cherine performed at three events celebrating the inauguration of Barack Obama in Washington DC (The Green Ball, The Peace Ball, Rock the Vote/Calvin Klein), as well as the World Games Special Olympics in Idaho, USA.

ALBUM/EP
The Introduction-Dubstyle EP is Cherine’s first release. It’s a perfect combination of dancehall, soul and lover's rock.  The nine track EP boasts outstanding production from Grammy Award winning producers Sly & Robbie, hit makers David Norland (Madonna, Janet Jackson), Christopher Birch, Gussie Clarke and legendary mixing engineer Errol Brown (Bob Marley), among others.  The multi-faceted Anderson plays triple duty on the project, performing, writing on all nine songs and co-producing several tracks.  Anderson's powerful voice soars on anthems like "How We Living" and the female anthem "Talk if Yuh Talking".  With lyrics cutting particular hard on the inspiring "Shine On Jamaica", Anderson speaks to the realities of young black girls in the harsh inner city.  Anderson’s first full length debut album is scheduled to be released in late 2009.

STYLE:
DANCEHALL SOUL – Where street meets sweet.

SINGLES:
Coming Over Tonight, Kingston State of Mind, Good Love (appears on Grammy Nominated album Sly & Robbie’s Anniversary), Skin to Skin, You & Me Against The World, Talk if Yuh Talking, Shine On Jamaica, 20 to Life

FESTIVALS PLAYED:

Coachella - USA (2009)
Bluesfest - Australia (2009)

Rototom Festival- Italy (2009)

Summer Jam- Germany (2009)

Arras Main Square Fest- France (2009)

Your World Festival- Holland (2009)

Rock-Zottegem Festival- Belgium (2009)

Sierra Nevada world Music Festival- USA (2009)

Mounatin Jam Festival- USA (2009)

UCLA Jazz & Reggae Festival - USA (2009, 2006)
Rebel Salute - Jamaica (2009)
Ragga Muffins Festival - USA (2008)
Hollywood Bowl KCRW Series- USA (2008)
Hollywood Bowl Reggae Series- USA (2007)
Reggae Rising- USA (2007)
Big Day Out – British Columbia (2007)
BVI Festival- Virgin Island (British) (2007)
Reggae Sumfest –Jamaica (2007, 2006)
STING-Jamaica (2007)
Reggae on the River –USA (2006)
International Reggae Day- Jamaica (2006)

QUOTES:
“Her voice is one that doesn't have to be super strong or bold to make an impact, but when she does reach a deep moment in the song, it's all her”                    

OKAYPLAYER.com

“Her soulful branch of reggae radiates with comeliness and intellect that is as stunning and appealing as her sultry vocals. She oozes the kind of confidence and eye-catching charm.....If there is one dancehall act (irrespective of gender) on a roll at this juncture, it's Cherine Anderson.”  

Jamaica Observer

“This dancehall diva has talent on all counts...brilliant voice.”    

Fasterlouder.com Australia

“Even without a backing band, Dancehall Queen and One Love star, unloaded a musical set that vouched for her vocal and acting talent.”    

Los Angeles Journal

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