Tessanne Chin Talks About The "Journey To Success" & Upcoming Album

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

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essane Chin received a Luminary Award at the Weekend University of the West Indies benefit gala, in Toronto Canada. During her visit Chin spoke to the Toronto Star on her ongoing journey from TV talent show winner to recording star.

“I look at people like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood; it was not an overnight thing,” she told the Star at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Toronto.  I am not going to take on that pressure of, ‘Oh is she going to be the one?’ If I can wake up and do what I’m doing and be happy, put food on my table and make you happy by doing it, that’s success to me. I’m not going to measure it in just sales. I can’t.

Since winning ‘The Voice”, in December, Chin has focused most of her attention on her new album, which scheduled to be released on May 27 via Universal Republic Records. The album will features Diane Warren; Toby Gad, who's worked with Beyoncé; RandB duo Rock City, who've written for Rihanna; Claude Kelly (Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson) and One Republic frontman Ryan Tedder, who produced Chin's post-Voice single, "Tumbling down."

Chin says the album will have “an island swag,” including reggae elements, and a variety that reflects her personality.

Before “The Voice” Chin who is best known for her song “Hideaway” made reference of the little support she received on local radio. Her album In Between Words went largely unnoticed in 2010

“I’m not bitter. At the end of the day, they have to provide for what the demand is,” Chin said. “Dancehall is king, there’s not a lot of room for singers there. I can work my butt off and create an album that’s wonderful, but if it’s never played and never given the outlet it won’t succeed. It’s a rhythm-based country. No one is doing original stuff anymore and I think that hurts us.”

Tessane Chin hopes performers of all types will get equal airplay in Jamaica and be taken seriously.

 

 

Source: The Star

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John Legend & Tessanne Chin Amongst Star Studded Headliners for Tobago Jazz Experience 2014

Monday, March 31, 2014

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he 6th Annual Tobago Jazz Experience returns to the island from April 19-27, 2014 at Speyside, Signal Hill, Scarborough, Castara and the Pigeon Point Heritage Park. 

 

The celebration of jazz, dubbed “much more than music” will seek to incorporate the cultural and historical practices that define the island of Tobago as an ideal destination. The festival offers a great opportunity for visitors and music lovers to have a unique experience of jazz, cultural heritage, culinary delights and historic perspective, offering music, landscape, ambience, food, good company and excellent vibes.

They will also get a chance to indulge in the gastronomic experience that is the authentic dirt oven bread indigenous to the village of Castara; take a walk off the beaten path into the Main Ridge Reserve; immerse themselves in cultural treats such as the goat races at the Buccoo Integrated Facility; or take in a history lesson during a tour of Fort King George Heritage Park - all the while, interacting with a warm and welcoming people notorious for their vintage brand of hospitality.

This year’s performers includes Nine-time Grammy winner, John Legend, Earth Wind and Fire and Brandy along with Keyshia Cole will command the stage, supported by an impressive cast of local and regional talent, such as Jamaican Tessanne Chin and Tarrus Riley

The Tobago Jazz Experience is owned by the Division of Tourism and Transportation of the Tobago House of Assembly and it is one of the many initiatives used to increase Tobago’s visibility in the local, regional and international tourism market. The annual festival presents an opportunity to promote the Tobago brand, stimulate economic activity for the Tourism Business Unit and showcase to the world everything the island has to offer

For tickets and more information-Visit; http://www.tobagojazzexperience.com/index.php

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Wiz Khalifa to Headline International Night at Reggae Sumfest

Friday, March 28, 2014

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S Rapper Wiz Khalifa has been confirmed for the 2014 staging of Reggae Sumfest.  The “Black and Yellow” hit maker will perform on International Night 1 of the show on Friday July 18th.

 

Wiz Khalifa, will be joined by Tessanne Chin, winner of NBC’s The Voice, along with Sanchez, Chronixx, Jah Cure, Zvuloon Dub System from Israel and much more. 

Wiz a  four-time Grammy nominee,  is known for producing albums such as Show and Prove, Deal or no Deal, Rolling Papers and O.N.I.F.C (Only N***a in First Class).He also has done hit singles such as Young, Wild and Free (featuring Snoop Dogg and Bruno Mars), Remember You and Work Hard, Play Hard.

He is currently promoting his upcoming album, Blacc Hollywood, which is slated for release sometime this year and released the first single off the compilation, We Dem Boyz  in February. The album will feature Grammy-winning singer, Adele as well as Miley Cyrus and Juicy J.

Reggae Sumfest 2014 will take place from July 13-19 at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay and is being sponsored by The Gleaner Company Ltd., Jamaica Tourist Board, Digicel, Iberostar, Pepsi, Secrets and IRIE FM.

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Tessanne Chin to Headline Oracabessa Festival In New York

Thursday, March 20, 2014

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amaican songbird Tessanne Chin will be headlining the Oracabessa Festival - 'A Celebration of Caribbean Culture' - at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY on Memorial Day, Monday May 26. She will be performing along side Beenie Man, Konshens and Assassin.

The event which is in its first year is organized by Bobby Clarke, CEO of Irie Jam radio. Clarke had this to say about Tessanne’s performing in the Tri-state area.

"We are just thrilled to have the opportunity to present Tessanne and her fans in her very first, full length performance in the tri-state area,. "Irie Jam radio has had a long relationship with Tessanne and her sister Tami.  We were strong supporters during her journey on "The Voice," encouraging radio listeners to vote each week.  She is an extremely talented singer and the sky is the limit in terms of what she can achieve in the music industry" he noted.

Tessanne's anticipated performance in New York is expected to attract large support from her Caribbean fan base as well as garner mainstream attention.  The  singer has been a regular fixture on American television since her first appearance on "The Voice" last September.  

Chin last performance in the USA was at the White House in DC, where she was a special guest of President Barack Obama and wife, Michelle Obama for the 'Women of Soul' concert.

The program, which will be broadcast April 7 on PBS, included performances by Melissa Etheridge, Aretha Franklin, Ariana Grande, Janelle Monae and Jill Scott.

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Tessanne Chin to Perform at St. Kitts Music Festival in June

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

The Voice season 5 winner Tessanne Chin will be performing at this year’s St. Kitts Music Festival, this according to the St. Kitts Tourism Authority.

The 18th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival will take place from Thursday, June 26 to Saturday, June 28, 2014. Chin last performed at the festival in 2007, joining the ranks of fellow comrades such as Shaggy, Sean Paul, Konshens, Christopher Martin, Maxi Priest, Stephen Marley, Beres Hammond, Biggie Irie, Bunny Wailer and Lord Nelson.

The three night event attracts both locals and visitors alike to the annual event. It features a wide range of musical headliners throughout the years, including R&B, jazz, hip-hop, reggae, soca, calypso, gospel and contemporary music. Past artists have included acts as John Legend, T-Pain, Michael Bolton, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, UB40’s Ali Campbell, Wyclef Jean, Ne-Yo, Air Supply, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Toni Braxton, The Commodores, Dionne Warwick, Billy Ocean, Boyz II Men, King Konris, Regina Belle and Roberta Flack.

 

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