The Strong One

• Performer: Etana
• Album/singles: The Strong One
• Release date: 2008-06-16
• Genre: Reggae
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Etana, Jamaican cultural singer/songwriter, is set to release her debut album, The Strong One, on June 17. Arguably the most prolific female vocalist in reggae today, Etana has struck a chord with the masses and is winning the hearts of the people one song at a time.

She made her debut with the hit Wrong Address in 2006, Roots in 2007, Warrior Love in 2008, received numerous awards in her native country, rocked major stage shows and will now unveil her first studio album boasting production by reggae legends Dean Frasier, Carl James and Robert Livingston.

The Strong One contains brand new material as well as her current singles that have already impacted Jamaican radio and other international reggae charts, including her sultry new love song, Warrior Love, which is currently number one on Jamaica, England, US and Virgin Islands reggae charts; Roots, the socio-political tune that remained at the top of Jamaican charts for over 22 weeks; as well as her breakthrough anthem Wrong Address - "a heartbreaking acoustic reggae lament about a woman who gets rejected for a job because she comes from the wrong hood," states from Spin Magazine. With spirit and song, Etana celebrates life and love, mends the disheartened and spreads wisdom throughout this cohesive musical testament.

Born in Jamaica and raised in Miami, the talented artiste landed her first major gig as a back-up singer for roots sensation Richie Spice. Since then, she has scored three solo number one hits, toured the globe from the United States to Europe to Africa and was recently awarded Best Female Vocalist at both the Excellence in Music & Entertainment (EME) Awards and IRIE FM Radio Awards as well as the Best Solo Female Reggae Vocalist at the first annual Reggae Academy Awards.

According to Vibe, "At 23, she has already established herself as a formidable performer and songwriter whose music and reputation precedes her."

Incorporating elements of jazz, pop, rock and reggae, Etana has cultivated a pristine sound that touches on real life experiences and enlightens her listeners. "It is straight from the heart, straight from the soul, straight from the people and everyday life," as Etana describes.

Source:jamaicaobserver.com