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Hometown: Pompano Beach, FL
Label: Bentley Records
Management: Coraleen Ellis
Website: www.facebook.com
Genre: Reggae
Coraleena is a reggae/soul singer born in the UK to Jamaican Parents and raised in the United States. As neither of her parents sang she often wondered where she got the urge to perform; and after to returning to the United Kingdom in 2002, she found out that she came from a family of extremely talented musicians some of whom were among the founders of early reggae/ska. She is extremely proud of her beautiful and large talented family.
When she traveled back to the country of her birth Coraleena was surprised to find that there were people who still believed in her and her dream of singing.
In 2005, while in the studio recording in England she was noticed by a local promoter who heard her version of Wishing On A Star and immediately booked her to perform at the First Asian Mela in Nottingham, and the rest is history.The following day her picture appeared in the center of the local newspaper bringing attention to her incredible and unique sound. Many shows followed Coraleena's initial performance; and she went on to perform in London, and the United States.
Coraleena has tried to use her voice to raise awareness to various causes and is an ambassador for the Mental Health Foundation for which she has donated portions of her performance earning. She has also raised funds for United Cerebral Palsy and has featured in an album Entitled The Lost Artists which was a local charity raising awareness for mental health. In 2005 Coraleena worked with the band Moonbuggy, and completed her EP entitled "Never Too Late" It was indeed a busy year.
In 2009, Coraleena was one of 50 artists nominated out of 10,000 for Best Up And Coming Artist in London. She has produced charity albums and been nominated for a Grammy for Best New Reggae Album for her co/production of the charity cd Reggae International.
Coraleena along with her music is in a constant state of growth. The more she experiences, the more she understands and learns. She continues to strive to give her audience her best, that specialty sound that is her own
Coraleena was one of 50 artists nominated in 2009 out of 10,000 artists for Best Upcoming Artist in London. She has produced charity albums and been nominated for a Grammy for Best New Reggae Album for her co/production of the charity cd Reggae International.
Coraleena along with her music is in a constant state of growth. The more she experiences, the more she understands and learns. She continues to strive to give her audience her best, that specialty sound that is her own
www.coraleena.org
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Coraleena_Ellis
“So what is Coraleena Ellis' music like?
Well I would have to say that is is most definitely reggae with an easy to listen to r'n'b voice over. Ellis' vocals are crisp and exciting. I think the fact that she is one of the small handful of female reggae artists is what makes her a lot more interesting than your average beneath-the-radar-of-a-major-label artist. There is an authenticity to the style she has chosen despite the fact that she was born in the U.K and developed her musical talents after emigrating to New Jersey in the U.S.A”
Pavalina Ballerina - Not Another Blog
“Spacelab
Grammy nominated Reggae artist Coraleena Ellis is an amazing and talented vocalist in her genre. No matter your circumstances at any given time, Reggae and Lover's Rock are usually a sonic freedom to a better place. Coraleena Ellis is no exception; …”
Trinidad Tribune
“Blog Talk Radio”
Virgil Carr - Shades of Entertainment
"No matter your circumstances at any given time, Reggae and Lover's Rock are usually a sonic freedom into a better place. As a primarily Reggae artist, Coraleena Ellis is no exception; but she takes it one further...she has the voice of a Neo-Soul artist. The combination of the smooth vocal lounging comfortably upon the uplifting track is one that is truly unique, and it turns out that her Reggae/Neo-Soul style is a blend as natural as Rhythm and Blues is conceptually. If you like your music eclectic, the work of Coraleena Ellis belongs in your collection."
Christopher Levine - "Eclectiblogs-Weekly Meanderings for Music Head Consumption"
“woah!
I am speechless: incredibly catchy, absolutely well played and singed, this track absolutely surprised me in a good way. Not just the "usual" reggae you may expect, the voice is warm and expressive, the band is tight and talented, the song is well built and the sound is great. As the recording appears to be done from a live event or so, I am sure would be a great bunch of fun to attend to a live event of this artist. Absolutely great, as I said! :)
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number one music
“Let me be free
Refreshing indeed,I liked it from the start,I always heard reggae at parties was never deep into it,but the vibe was tight,there were moments in the song were it seemed to lose balance but managed to catch up.Well done,I'm thinking when it comes to reggae its mostly male vocals?if so the female vocal makes it special.
Florida, United States
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Woco - number one music
“nice old jamaican style!
My compliments for your voice is divine, simply!
The riddim sounds very good! very good skunk guiatar, groove bass drum is ok, but it lacks a small bridge to break the hypnotic rhythm.
Keep on moovin :)
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number one music
“Hey Coraleena You have like the most amazing voice I have ever heard.
Just thought you should know (:
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PCash Oliveira. - Number 1Music
“Coraleena Ellis is a rising star and I predict wonderful things will happen in her future. Please show your support for her and smooth-out her road to greater success by purchasing this album. I just did and now I feel all warm and fuzzy inside.”
Thesod - Dub and Reggae.Com
“Really, really lovely songs & vocals, Coraleena. I don't throw that around lightly. Wonderful.”
MADS - MADS
“hey you got it goin on with the best music around these days.
i like let me be free I feel it in my soul!
I am ready for the other tracks in my n1m player, when can we expect it?
Thanks for putting out such amazing music.
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Barbel diesbach - Barbel Diesbach
“Hi You are just better than good! I heard your tracks on N1M, it's so amazing :O I hope you will become a star eventually Greetings ;)
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Tirzah Doyle - Playful.com
“CAROL ELLIS is a revalation - one of the finest voices yet to break through as those who attended Remember 1958 recently will attest :”
Debbie Golt - Wom@TT
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