Reggae fusion is a fusion genre of reggae that mixes reggae or dancehall with other genres, such as pop, rock, R&B, eurohouse, jazz & drum and bass.^[1][2]

In addition to characterizing fusions of reggae music with other genres, the term is used to describe artists who frequently switch between reggae and other genres, mainly hip hop, such as Kardinal Offishall, Sean Kingston, Chux Starr and Heavy D. The term is also used to describe artists who are known to deejay over instrumentals which are neither reggae nor dancehall, such as Elephant Man, Shaggy, Beenie Man, Natasja Saad, Diana King, Delly Ranx and Dionne Bromfield.

Origin[link]

Although artists have been mixing reggae with other genres from as early as the early 1970s, no official term had been used to describe this practice. Artists such as UB40 were described using terms that joined the various genres they performed (e.g. reggae funk, reggae pop). It was not until the late 1990s when the term was coined.

The sub genre predominantly evolved from late 1980s and early 1990s dancehall music which instrumentals or riddims contained elements from the R&B and hip hop genres. Due to this, some consider dancehall artists such as Mad Cobra, Shabba Ranks, Super Cat, Buju Banton and Tony Rebel as pioneers of reggae fusion.^[3] For some of these artists, such as Buju Banton, reggae fusion became a staple throughout their careers.

Although there were a few recognized reggae fusion artists in the late 80s to mid 1990s, such as Sublime, Maxi Priest, Shinehead, UB40, 311, First Light and Inner Circle, their style of fusing genres was subtly done.^[4][5] Other acts, such as Third World, not only commercially blended reggae with other genres but performed a wide variety of genres outside of reggae.^[6] It was not until the mid to late 1990s, when artists started to mix genres that were not similar (e.g. reggae with techno) that the sub genre gained a more distinctive sound and really began to grow.^[3] A major reason it gained international prominence was due to the lack of marketability of dancehall, in its rawest form, in the United States. By the late 1990s, dancehall had lost its footing in the American market as it had gotten more hardcore lyrically and started using a heavier Jamaican dialect and less standard English. This led dancehall artists who were trying to break into the U.S. market to fuse the dancehall style over softer and predominantly pop and hip hop instrumentals. Traditional dancehall acts, such as Shaggy and Beenie Man experienced commercial success in the American markets with the release of their albums in 2000.^[2][7] Shaggy's album, Hot Shot, especially helped further propel the sub genre internationally, as his album spawned two #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel".^[2] No Doubt's 2002 massive hit album Rock Steady, with worldwide reggae fusion hits such as "Underneath it All" featuring Lady Saw and "Hey Baby" featuring Bounty Killer, further propelled the sub-genres popularity to new heights. This was especially because it marked one of the first times a pop/ska punk act had made a complete reggae fusion album, since the mid-90s and opened up the genre to a new fan base as reggae fusion was, at that point, mainly utilized by reggae artists trying to break into the mainstream market and not by already established acts, such as No Doubt.^[8]

In late 90s, the evolution of reggae fusion reached another musical style in Europe by the worldwide hit of "All That She Wants" by Ace of Base. The sound was often called Euro Reggae and became a trend of Eurodance music, such as Mr. President's "Coco Jamboo", "Sweet Sweet Smile" by Tatjana, E-Rotic's "Help Me Dr. Dick", "Ole Ole Singin' Ole Ola" by Rollergirl, "Bamboleo" by Garcia, to name a few.

Growth[link]

Reggae fusion has gained a strong following due to its worldwide appeal and more artists performing the sub genre.^[9] Initially not being as popular in Jamaica as it was internationally, the sub genre started to gain popularity by the mid-2000s due to its promotion by musical pundits^[2][10] and the fact that many artists had started remixing popular hip-hop tracks by deejaying verses on the same instrumental. Its popularity became blatantly apparent with the first reggae fusion-influenced riddim in 2005 called the "Inevitable" riddim, which featured deejays on a techno-based instrumental. Reggae fusion is now a regular staple on Jamaican radio stations, especially Zip 103 FM, in the form of singles, mixes and remixes. This has led to more reggae fusion hits being produced as well as making strong waves on the Dancehall charts in Jamaica. One such single, "Ramping Shop" (using the same instrumental of Ne-Yo's "Miss Independent") by Vybz Kartel and Spice, was one of the biggest reggae fusion hits in 2008, not to mention one of the top singles in Jamaica of that year, peaking at #1.

Recent international reggae fusion hits, such as "Calabria" by Enur and Natasja, "Letting Go (Dutty Love)" by Sean Kingston featuring Nicki Minaj, "Need U Bad" by Jazmine Sullivan, "Say Hey (I Love You)" by Michael Franti & Spearhead featuring Cherine Anderson and "Billionaire" by Travis McCoy, shows that the sub genre has matured and is as popular as it has ever been, with more artists experimenting with it.^[2] Also some producers have gained recognition for consistently incorporating reggae fusion into songs they produce, such as J. R. Rotem, who has produced reggae fusion hits such as Beautiful Girls, Me Love, Take You There, Replay, Love Like Woe and Solo. Its continued exposure to Jamaicans became very evident in 2009, as the summer saw an explosion of Jamaican-produced reggae fusion riddims such as "Mood Swing" (which yielded the massive breakout #1 hit "Life" by G-Whizz)^[11] and hit tracks such as "Holiday" by Ding Dong and "(From Mawning) Never Change" by Chino. Both of these songs reached the top five on the Jamaican charts, with the former track peaking at number one in December 2009^[12] and both (along with "Life") being nominated for "Song of the Year" at the 2010 EME Music Awards (Jamaican equivalent to the Grammy Awards), which was won by "Holiday".^[13] This marked the first time a reggae fusion song had won the prestigious award since the award show's conception in 2008 as well as the first time three reggae fusion songs were nominated for the award. "Holiday" was also nominated and won for the "Best Collaboration".^[14] Since 2010, reggae fusion has become a regular component of dancehall music and is as popular as it has ever been, being incorporated in many riddims such as the popular "One Day" riddim produced by Seanizzle.

See also[link]

• List of reggae fusion artists
• Ragga
• Ragga jungle
• Fusion
• Eurodance

References[link]

External links[link]

• List of some reggae fusion albums
• Interview with Carlos Jones, former lead singer of First Light, regarded by some as the first ever reggaefusion band
• International reggae fusion single "Calabria 2008"
• Reggae fusion mix "Girlz"
• Jamaican reggae fusion #7 single "Hideaway"
• Jamaican reggae fusion #1 single "Holiday"
• Jamaican reggae fusion #4 single "From Mawning (Never Change)"
• Jamaican reggae fusion #1 single "Life"
• Jamaican reggae fusion #1 single "Dance the Night Away"
• Jamaican reggae fusion #1 single "My Cupp"
• Jamaican reggae fusion #1 single "My Heart"
• Jamaican reggae fusion #1 single "This is How We Do it"
• Jamaican reggae fusion #1 single "Affairs of the heart"
• Twitter page which updates with new reggaefusion and dancehall music
• Youtube channel which updates with new reggaefusion, reggae and dancehall music
• The Development of Reggae Music

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Jah Cure, or Iyah Cure (born Siccature Alcock on 11 October 1978 in Hanover, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae musician, who was raised in Kingston. He was given the name Jah Cure by Capleton whom he met while growing up in Kingston.^{[citation needed]}

Career[link]

His first big break came in March 1997 when he released the single "King in this Jungle" which was a duet with Sizzla. The single was produced by Beres Hammond who went on to become his mentor. He then released a steady stream of singles that won him critical and popular acclaim.Beres Hammond eventually took Cure under his tutelage and began mentoring him and producing his music in the studio. In 1998, Cure performed on a European tour and visited several Caribbean Islands with Beres Hammond and the Harmony House Family.

In November 1998, while driving around Montego Bay, Cure was pulled over by the police and arrested on charges of gun possession, robbery and rape. He was prosecuted before the Gun Court^[1] in April 1999, found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Cure was transferred from the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre to the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, which had a digital recording studio the inmates could use. It was there that Cure released three albums and a number of singles, some of which have topped the Jamaican chart. His first album Free Jah's Cure The Album the Truth was released in 2000, it was followed by Ghetto Life in 2003 and Freedom Blues in 2005. More recently Cure has released the songs "Love Is", "Longing For" and "True Reflections", showing his unique voice and lyrical ability.

He was released from jail on parole on 28 July 2007, after serving 8 years of the sentence. Three days later, his fourth album, True Reflections...A New Beginning was released.

His first concert after he was released took place at the Reggae Sundance in August 2007. He was the last and headlining act.^[2]

He is now signed to SoBe Entertainment/Danger Zone Music Group.

In 2008, Jah Cure released "Hot Long Time" feat. Junior Reid. "Universal Cure", Jah Cure's new album, was to be released on November 25, 2008, but was postponed to a "mid 2009" release.

"The Universal Cure" was released in the US on April 14, 2009. The album features "Hot Long Time" (featuring Junior Reid, Flo Rida, and Mavado.), as well as "Mr. Jailer" and "Journey". The album is the first recorded album since his release from prison.

At the end of 2010, following the success of Jah Cure's single "Unconditional Love" featuring Phyllisia. SoBe Entertainment released the second single off Jah Cure's upcoming "World Cry" album, titled "Like I See It" featuring Rick Ross and Mavado.

Jah Cure married TV Host/Producer Kamila Mcdonald on August 7, 2011 in Sandy Bay Hanover, in a wedding only fit for a King and Queen. On February 20, 2012 the couple welcomed a baby girl named Kailani Belle, Their daughters name means "Beautiful Chief from the heavens".

Discography[link]

• Free Jah's Cure The Album the Truth (2000)
• Ghetto Life (2003)
• Freedom Blues (2005)
• True Reflections...A New Beginning (2007)
• The Universal Cure (2009)
• World Cry (2012)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Jah Cure's Facebook page
• Jah Cure's MySpace page
• SoBe Entertainment
• Jah Cure Interview
• Website for the Free Jah Cure Campaign
• BBC 1Xtra Interview after Reggae Sundance in Holland
• Jah cure interview in French
• Jah Cure Brings "The Universal Cure" to the World

http://jamaica.zuri1.com/2012/03/new-baby-pictures-of-jah-cure-kamila-mcdonalds-baby-girl-kailani-belle/

Monty Alexander
Monty Alexander at Ronnie Scotts Jazz venue, London
Background information
Birth name	Montgomery Bernard Alexander
Born	(1944-06-06) June 6, 1944 (age 68) Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Jazz, reggae
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Piano, melodica
Years active	1958–present
Website	montyalexander.com

Monty Alexander (born Montgomery Bernard Alexander on June 6, 1944 in Kingston, Jamaica)^[1] is a jazz pianist, who also plays the melodica. His playing has a strong Caribbean influence and swinging feeling, but he has also been influenced by Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Wynton Kelly, and Ahmad Jamal.

Biography[link]

Alexander discovered the piano at the age of 4, taking classical music lessons at 6 and became interested in jazz piano at the age of 14, and began playing in clubs, and on recording sessions by Clue J & His Blues Blasters, deputising for Aubrey Adams, who he describes as his hero, when he was unable to play.^[2][3] Two years later, he directed a dance orchestra (Monty and the Cyclones) and played in the local clubs. Performances at the Carib Theater in Jamaica by Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole left a strong impression on the young pianist.

Alexander and his family moved to Miami, Florida in 1961 and he went to New York in 1962 and started to play at Jilly Rizzo's jazz club Jilly's. In addition to performing with Frank Sinatra there,^[2] he also met and became friends with bassist Ray Brown and vibist Milt Jackson. In California, in 1964, he recorded his first album, Alexander the Great, for Pacific Jazz at the age of 20.^[3]

Alexander recorded with Milt Jackson in 1969, with Ernest Ranglin in 1974 and in Europe the same year with Ed Thigpen. He toured regularly in Europe and recorded there, mostly with his classic trio for MPS Records. He also toured around 1976 with the steelpan player Othello Molineaux. Alexander has also played with several singers such as Ernestine Anderson, Mary Stallings and other important leaders (Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Golson, Jimmy Griffin and Frank Morgan). In his successive trios, he has played frequently with musicians associated with Oscar Peterson: Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, Mads Vinding, Ed Thigpen and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen.

In the mid-seventies he formed a group consisting of John Clayton on bass and Jeff Hamilton on drums, creating a stir on the jazz-scene in Europe. Their most famous collaboration (and arguably Alexander's finest album) is Montreux Alexander, recorded during the Montreux Jazz Festival in July 1976.

He formed a reggae band in the 1990s, featuring all Jamaican musicians, and he has released several reggae albums, including Yard Movement (1996), Stir It Up (1999, a collection of Bob Marley songs), Monty Meets Sly & Robbie (2000), and Goin' Yard (2001).^[2] He collaborated again with Ranglin in 2004 on the album Rocksteady.^[2]

Alexander married the American jazz guitarist Emily Remler in 1981, the marriage ending in divorce in 1984.

Discography[link]

As leader[link]

• Here Comes The Sun (1971; MPS)
• We've Only Just Begun (1973; MPS)
• Perception (1974; MPS)
• Rass! (with Ernest Ranglin) (1974; MPS)
• Love & Sunshine (1974; MPS)
• Unlimited Love (1975; MPS)
• Montreux Alexander (1976; MPS)
• Cobilimbo (with Ernest Ranglin) (1977; MPS)
• Estade (1978; MPS)
• Jamento (1978; Fantasy Records)
• So What? (1979; The Black & Blue Sessions)
• The Way It Is (1979 — recorded 1976; MPS)
• Monty Alexander — Ernest Ranglin (1981; MPS)
• Duke Ellington Songbook (1983; MPS)
• Reunion in Europe (1984; Concord Jazz)
• Full Steam Ahead (1985; Concord Jazz)
• Friday Night (1987), Limetree Records
• Triple Treat II (1987; Concord Jazz)
• Ivory & Steel (1988),
• Triple Treat III (1989; Concord Jazz)
• Saturday Night (1999), Timeless
• The River (1990; Concord Jazz)
• Live in Holland (1992), Emarcy
• Carbbean Circle (1993), Chesky
• Live At Maybeck (1994; Concord Jazz)
• Steamin' (1995; Concord Jazz)
• Yard Movement (1995; Island Records)
• Maybeck Recital Hall Series, Vol. 40 (1995), Concord
• To Nat With Love (1995), Mastermix
• Ivory and Steal (1996; Concord Picante)
• Facets (1996), Concord - with Ray Brown & Jeff Hamilton
• Overseas Special (1996), Concord - with Ray Brown and Herb Ellis
• Echoes of Jilly's (1997; Concord Records)
• Reunion in Europe (1997), Concord - with John Clayton & Jeff Hamilton
• The Concord Jazz Heritage Series (1998; Concord Jazz)
• Stir it up - The music of Bob Marley (1999; Telarc)
• Threesome (1999), Soul Note - with Grady Tate & Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen
• Ballad Essentials (2000; Concord Jazz)
• Island Grooves (2000; Concord Jazz)
• Monty Meets Sly & Robbie (2000), Telarc
• Triple Treat (2001; Concord Jazz)
• Goin' Yard (2001), Telarc
• Many Rivers to Cross (2001), Meldac
• Caribbean Duet (2001), Sound Hills - with Michel Sardaby
• My America (2002; Telarc)
• Triple Scoop (2002), Concord Jazz - with Ray Brown and Herb Ellis
• Rhapsody In Blue (Telarc)
• Jamboree (2003), Concord
• Li'ldarlin (2003), Absord Japan
• Straight Ahead (2003), Concord - with Ray Brown and Herb Ellis
• Steaming Hot (2004; Concord Records)
• Zing (2004), BMG
• In Tokyo (2004; Fantasy Records)
• Rocksteady (2004), Telarc - with Ernest Ranglin
• Live at the Iridium (2005), Telarc
• Jazz Calypso (2005), JVC
• Concrete Jungle: The Songs of Bob Marley (2006), Telarc
• The Way It Is (2006)
• Impressions in Blue (2008), Telarc
• The Good Life: Monty Alexander Plays the Songs of Tony Bennett (2008), Chesky
• Solo (2008), Jeton
• Taste of Freedom (2008), Universal Japan
• Calypso Blues: The Songs of Nat King Cole (2009), Chesky
• Uplift (2011), Jazz Legacy Productions^[4]
• Harlem - Kingston Express Live! (2011) Motéma Music

As sideman[link]

This section requires expansion.

With Dizzy Gillespie

• Dizzy Gillespie Jam (Pablo, 1977)

With Milt Jackson

• That's the Way It Is (Impulse!, 1969)
• Just the Way It Had to Be (Impulse!, 1969)
• A London Bridge (Pablo, 1982)

With Ernest Ranglin

• Ranglypso (MPS, 1974)
• Rocksteady (2004)

Filmography[link]

• New Morning - The Paris Concert (2008) DVD

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Monty Alexander

• Jazz Great Marks Half-Century In Music
• Interview with Monty Alexander
• The Official Monty Alexander Website
• Jazz Police review of "Concrete Jungle" by Monty Alexander

Maxi Priest
Priest performing in January 2011
Background information
Birth name	Max Alfred Elliott
Born	(1961-06-10) 10 June 1961 (age 51) Lewisham, London, England[1]
Genres	Reggae, Reggae fusion, Lovers rock
Occupations	Singer, Songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1982-present
Labels	Charisma Virgin EMI
Associated acts	UB40
Website	maxipriest.com

Max Alfred "Maxi" Elliot (born 10 June 1961) is a British reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent. He is best known for singing reggae music with a R&B influence, otherwise known as reggae fusion, and became one of the first international successes who regularly dabbled in the genre as well as being one of the most successful reggae fusion acts of all-time.^[2]

Career[link]

Maxi Priest was born in Lewisham, London. His parents moved to England from Jamaica to provide more opportunity for their family and he grew up listening to gospel, reggae, R&B, and pop music. His music is sometimes closer to R&B, and pop, than to reggae music itself. His cousin, Jacob Miller, a reggae icon, was the frontman in the popular reggae group Inner Circle. Priest has two sons, Ryan and Marvin. Ryan was a member of the boy band Ultimate Kaos in the 1990s. Marvin is also a singer and currently lives in Australia. He released his breakthrough debut single "Own This Club" on 25 February 2011 which peaked at #6 in Australia and was certified double platinum.

Priest's musical career began with him singing on the South London reggae soundsystem Saxon Studio International, after which some independent single releases followed. His first major album was the self-titled Maxi Priest (1988) which, along with his cover of Cat Stevens' "Wild World", established him as one of the top British reggae singers.

He is one of only two British reggae acts (along with UB40) to have an American Billboard number one: "Close to You" in 1990. A duet with Roberta Flack, "Set the Night to Music", reached the American Top Ten in 1991. His duet with Shaggy in 1996, "That Girl", was also a hit in the United States, peaking at number twenty.

In the latter half of his recording career, Priest has favoured working alongside other artists, both established and up-and-coming. He has worked with Sly & Robbie, Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Jazzie B, Apache Indian, Roberta Flack, Shurwayne Winchester, Shabba Ranks and Lee Ritenour.

It was reported in some newspapers in the Birmingham area, including the Birmingham Mail on 13 March 2008, that Priest would be replacing Ali Campbell as the new lead singer of UB40, and that he had recorded a cover of Bob Marley’s "I Shot the Sheriff" with the band, based on information from "an unnamed source close to the band." Priest had joined UB40 on tour in 2007, culminating in sell out shows at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Solihull in December.^[3][4] Another local newspaper, the Express & Star that had reported that Priest would be the new UB40 frontman, included a statement from band spokesman Gerard Franklyn which contradicted the claim, stating "Maxi is collaborating with the band to record material but he won't be the new lead singer, that will be Duncan Campbell, the brother of Ali and Robin Campbell. He will only be appearing with them for this new recording."^[5]

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

• Intentions (1986) #96 UK
• Maxi Priest (1988) #108 US; #25 UK
• Bonafide (1990) #47 U.S.; #11 UK
• Fe Real (1992) #191 U.S.; #60 UK
• Man with the Fun (1996) #108 US
• CombiNation (1999)
• 2 the Max (2005)
• Refused (2007)^[6]

Compilations[link]

• Best of Me (1991) #23 UK
• Collection (2000)^[6]

Singles[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Maxi Priest on Myspace
• Fansite
• Maxi Priest at Wenig-LaMonica Associates

Cherine Anderson
Background information
Born	(1984-09-25) 25 September 1984 (age 27) Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Soul Dancehall Reggae fusion Reggae R&B Hip hop Rock
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, actress, video director
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	Music: 2006–present Film: 1997–present
Labels	Dancehall Soul/Zlink
Associated acts	Paul McCartney, Madonna, Wyclef Jean, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Kymani Marley.

Cherine Anderson (born (1984-09-25)25 September 1984,^[1] Rockfort, East Kingston, Jamaica^[2]) is a Jamaican actress and dancehall/reggae vocalist.

Biography[link]

Anderson's acting career began with a role in Dancehall Queen (1997); she is also known for playing the character Serena in the 2003 Jamaican film, One Love.^[3]

Anderson has worked and performed with Sly and Robbie,^[4] Sting, Wyclef Jean, Bootsy Collins,^[5] Jimmy Cliff, Michael Franti and others.^[6] She contributed to several Independent Online Distribution Alliance compilation releases prior to the success of her January 2006 single, "Good Love", which appeared on a compilation^[7][8] showcasing the riddim of Jimmy Riley's "Love & Devotion". "Good Love" appeared on the 2008 Grammy nominated album, Anniversary, by Sly and Robbie and the Taxi Gang.

In 2006, Anderson collaborated with Chuck Fenda on the single, "Coming Over", which rose to #1 on the Jamaican charts,^[9] and remained on the Top 30 for 26 weeks.^[10] She also collaborated with Britney Spears on the Sly and Robbie remix of "Piece of Me".^[11]

Anderson's made her directorial debut in 2007 when she directed the video for "Kingston State of Mind". The song would eventually top the Caribbean video charts and remained in the Top 10 for 4 months. Wyclef Jean is featured on the remix to "Kingston State of Mind"

Anderson opened for Wyclef Jean in Tortola, British Virgin Islands in 2007, and she was a featured vocalist on Sly and Robbie and the Taxi Gang's United States/Canada tour the same year.

In late 2007 Anderson collaborated with Michael Franti and Spearhead on their All Rebel Rockers album. She was also featured on the single "Say Hey (I Love You)", as well as the tracks "Sound System" and "Little Bit of Riddem". In 2008 through 2009, Anderson toured extensively with Franti and Spearhead as their opening act in North America, Australia and Europe.

She has toured with artist such as John Mayer (Battle Studies North American Tour (2010), Counting Crows, Slightly Stoopid, Sly & Robbie, Augustana among others. Cherine has performed at festivals such as 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) Earthdance-USA (2009) 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 (2007,2009) Reggae on the River –USA (2006) International Reggae Day- Jamaica (2006)

She performed at three events (The Green Ball, The Inaugural Peace Ball, Rock The Vote/Calvin Klein Inaugural Party) to commemorate President Barack Obama's inauguration.

Anderson first official product, "The Introduction-Dubstyle EP", was released in March 2009. The EP included reggae chart toppers such as "Shine On Jamaica", "Talk If Yuh Talking", "Kingston State of Mind", "Shine on Jamaica" and "Coming Over Tonight".

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website – http://www.cherineanderson.com
• Reverbnation – http://www.reverbnation.com/cherineanderson
• Cherine Anderson on Myspace
• Cherine Anderson at the Internet Movie Database
• Yahoo! Movies Filmography – http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800290512
• Profile at PeppaPot MagaZeen – http://www.peppapot.com/getartist/Cherine%20Anderson
• Bio from BVI Music Festival 2007 – http://bvimusicfest.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=26
• Interview at Jamaicans.com – http://www.jamaicans.com/music/interviews/cherineandersoninterview2007.shtml