Tami Chynn

Infobox musical artist 2
Name = Tami Chynn


Img_capt = Tami Chynn at Sumfest 08'
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Tammar Anika Chin
Alias = Tami Chynn
Born = birth date and age|1983|06|14
Origin = Kingston, Jamaica
Instruments = Singing
Genre = Dancehall, Pop, R&B, Reggae
Occupation(s) = Singer, Song Writer, Dancer
Years_active = 2005–present
Label = Universal/SRC/Konvict Muzik
URL = [http://www.tamichynn.com TamiChynn.com]

Tami Chynn (born Tammar Anika Chin) is a singer, songwriter and dancer from Kingston, Jamaica.

Early years

Tami Chynn (born June 14, 1983) [cite news | title=Tami Chynn - Dancehall's Princess of Pop| date=2008-03-31 | publisher=ReggaeReport.com| url=http://www.reggaereport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=45 ] was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Her father, Richard Chin, is of Chinese descent with Cherokee ancestry and her mother, Christine Chin is of half Afro-Jamaican and half-British ancestry. [ [http://www.reggaereport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=45 ReggaeReport.com - Tami Chynn ] ] . Her parents were in a band called The Carnations [cite news | title=Tami Chynn: The Princess of Eclectic Dancehall| date=2006-05-30 | publisher=Vibe.com| url=http://www.vibe.com/news/online_exclusives/2006/05/tami_chynn_the_princess_of_eclectic_dancehall/ ] and her younger sister, Tessanne Chin [cite news | title=TessAnne Chin: Out of many One Voices, A big voice| date=2007-06-25 | publisher=jamaicans.com| url=http://www.jamaicans.com/music/interviews/TessAnneChininterview2007.shtml ] , is a reggae fusion singer and former member of the group 'Mile High'.
She grew up in the parish of St. Andrew, Tami attended St. Peter and Paul prep school, later attended Campion College. In 1998 ,at age 14, she moved to London, UK where she spent three years studying the performing arts and in 2001, at age 17, moved back to Jamaica where she worked on her music career and recorded her first single "Rock U" Planet Urban. [http://www.planeturban.com.au/urban_news/rnb_news_tami_chynn_prepares_universal_debut RnB News: Tami Chynn Prepares Universal Debut] "Planet Urban". Accessed May 4, 2008.] .

Music Career

2005-2007: Beginnings and Out of Many... One

Before pursuing music she toured with fellow Jamaican artist Shaggy as a back up dancer on his Caught Red Handed Tour. In early 2005 she travelled to Los Angeles, USA to perform for Universal Mowtown Records and in May she was signed to the major label,at age 24, for a four album deal Jamaica Observer. [http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/html/20050529t000000-0500_81352_obs_tami_chynn_signs_four_album_deal_with_universal_records.asp Tami Chynn signs four-album deal with Universal Records] "Jamaica Observer". Accessed May 4, 2008.] . Before releasing her debut album in the US she appeared in recordings with international Reggae stars Sean Paul on his album The Trinity for the track "All on Me", Beenie Man and Lady Saw [cite news | title=Tami Chynn - Out Of Many... One| date=2008-04-17 | publisher=MusicRemedy.com| url=http://www.musicremedy.com/t/Tami_Chynn/album/Out_Of_Many_One-2638.html] .
In March of 2006 she was nominated for Best New Entertainer Award at the International Reggae and World Music Awards but lost the award to reggae artist Matisyahu Vibe Magazine. [http://www.vibe.com/news/online_exclusives/2006/05/tami_chynn_the_princess_of_eclectic_dancehall/ Tami Chynn: The Princess of Eclectic Dancehall] "Vibe Magazine". Accessed May 4, 2008.] .
Leading up to the release of her debut album "Out of Many...One" she toured clubs around the US for promotion Vibe Magazine. [http://www.vibe.com/news/online_exclusives/2006/05/tami_chynn_the_princess_of_eclectic_dancehall/ Tami Chynn: The Princess of Eclectic Dancehall] "Vibe Magazine". Accessed May 4, 2008.] .
Later in 2006 she released her first US single "Hyperventialting" which became a hit on the internet that summer The Movement. [http://themovementblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-artist-tami-chynn.html New Artist: Tami Chynn] "The Movement". Accessed May 15, 2008.] but wasn't a mainstream success. During that summer she released her first album "Out of Many...One" which also failed to chart in the US DJBooth.net. [http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/tami-chynn-ft-akon-frozen/ Tami Chynn ft. Akon - Frozen] "DJBooth.net". Accessed May 15, 2008.] but managed to peak at #41 on the Japanese Oricon charts Oricon (Japanese Charts). [http://www.oricon.co.jp/artists/369265/ Official Japanese Charts] "Oricon". Accessed May 4, 2008.] Jpopmusic. [http://www.jpopmusic.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=59092&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=270&sid=471f909804168d7f8a12424a84217df2 JpopMusic Forum] "JpopMusic Forum". Accessed May 4, 2008.] .
In 2007 her song "Over and Over Again" appeared on the compilations "Biggest One Drop Anthems 2007" (released October 8, 2007 on the Greensleeves label) Greensleeves Records. [http://www.greensleeves.net/products/7364 Biggest One Drop Anthems 2007 ] "Greensleeves Records". Accessed May 4, 2008.] and "Strictly The Best Vol. 38" (released November 20 2007 through VP Records) CD Universe. [http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/7532796/a/Strictly+The+Best+Vol.+38.htm Strictly The Best Vol. 38 CD ] "CD Universe". Accessed May 4, 2008.]

2008-present: New record label and Prima Donna

In 2008 Tami received notice by artist Akon who signed her up to his label Konvict Muzik and began production of her sophmore album "Prima Donna" Making The Mogul. [http://makingthemogul.com/2008/04/talking-with-konvict-muzik-bu-thiam/ Talking With Konvict Muzik’s Bu Thiam ] "Making The Mogul". Accessed May 11, 2008.] . Recording of the album began in January in Akon's Atlanta studios with Akon and RedOne excecutive producing the album Alicia-Zone. [http://www.alicia-zone.net/2008/01/24/akon-alicia-keys-to-receive-intl-friends-of-reggae-award/ Akon, Alicia Keys to receive Int’l Friends of Reggae award ] "Alicia-Zone". Accessed May 11, 2008.] . The lead single for the album, Frozen featuring Akon, was released in August, 2008The Jamaica Observer. [http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/html/20080403T220000-0500_134182_OBS_TAMI_CHYNN___PRIMA_DONNA__TAKING_CONTROL.asp TAMI CHYNN: 'Prima Donna' Taking Control ] "The Jamaica Observer". Accessed May 11, 2008.] . In March she toured the UK and made an appearance on the on BBC Radio show 1Xtra Live, on March 22, 2008 with Akon and performed Frozen [Yard Report (March 31, 2008). [http://www.reggaereport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=45 Tami Chynn - Dancehall's Princess of Pop] "ReggaeReport.com". Accessed April 15, 2008.] .
As of September, 2008 she is set to star in a Pepsi commercial along side Verne Troyer, T-Pain and Shaggy [Tami-Chynn.org (September 4, 2008). [http://www.tami-chynn.org/?p=148 Pepsi Commercial] "Tami-Chynn.org". Accessed September 8, 2008.] . Tami made a cover of Kung Fu Fighting for the commercial which is based on Kung Fu [Pepsi. [http://www.pepsikungfu.com/ Pepsi Kung-Fu website] "Pepsi". Accessed September 8, 2008.] . She is also set to open for New Kids on the Block on their New Kids on the Block Tour during October along side Lady GaGa, Natasha Bedingfield and Colby O'Donis [kickmag.net. [http://www.kickmag.net/?p=1265 Pop Artist Tami Chynn to Open for New Kids On The Block - Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills] "kickmag.net". Accessed September 23, 2008.] .

Discography

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Artist = Tami Chynn


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tudio Albums

Music videos

References

External links

* [http://www.tamichynn.com Official Site]
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/u-pop/artist/tami-chynn/index.html Official Japan Site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/tamichynn Official MySpace]
* [http://www.umrg.com/artist.aspx?aid=539 Record Label Page]