Ce'Cile
Encyclopedia
Ce'Cile, born Cecile Charlton (* February 24, 1977 in Manchester Parish, Jamaica
) is a Musician
from Kingston, she is one of the best known current Dancehall
artists.
and Mile Gully, she spent most of her youth in Mandeville, where her grandfather had previously been Mayor
.
Ce'Cile discovered Music through a friend of her Father, Michael „Ibo“ Cooper form the Reggae
-Band Third World
and brought out her first single Beat Of Her Heart with him. She added her own style to classical Reggae and took it toward Dancehall. In 1995 Steven Ventura, the Owner of Celestial Sound Recordings, noticed her. There followed a period where she worked as studio manager and recorded multiple demo tapes. She also appeared on stage as a Backing vocalist
for different bands, as well as writing and producing songs with artists such as Jah Mason
& Chrisinti.
Her First major success was with the single Can You Do the Work with Sean Paul
in 2001, this track later appeared on his album Dutty Rock
(Atlantic Records), the album went on to sell over 2 Million copies in the USA and won a Grammy. In 2003 she signed with Delicious Vinyl Records, where she unfortunately was not given the chance to release and album. Instead she released singles in cooperation with other artists. In 2005 she left the label and toured with T.O.K.
in Europe.
Her first album was released in 2008 with Kingstone Records: Bad Gyal, the first Dancehall-Album, that was ever discussed in the German Playboy. Next to the article was a large print promotion photo Ce'Cile, but she did not appear as a Playmate
In 2009 her second album Waiting was released with Danger Zone/SoBe Entertainment.
Today Ce'Cile is internationally famous. Her albums are sell well in Germany and Japan amongst others. She appears as guest singer on singles from Sean Paul
, Carl Henry
, Mono & Nikitaman, DJ Fresh and D-Flame
.
Manchester Parish, Jamaica
The parish of Manchester is located in west-central Jamaica, in the county of Middlesex. Its capital, Mandeville, is a major business centre, and the only parish capital not located on the coast or on a major river. The Right Excellent Norman Washington Manley The parish of Manchester is located in...
) is a Musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
from Kingston, she is one of the best known current Dancehall
Dancehall
Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1970s. Initially dancehall was a more sparse version of reggae than the roots style, which had dominated much of the 1970s. In the mid-1980s, digital instrumentation became more prevalent, changing the sound considerably,...
artists.
Biography
Ce'Cile grew up on Jamaica in PorusPorus
King Porus was the King of Paurava, an ancient state within the territory of modern day Punjab located between the Jhelum and the Chenab rivers, and later of dominions extending to the Beas...
and Mile Gully, she spent most of her youth in Mandeville, where her grandfather had previously been Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
.
Ce'Cile discovered Music through a friend of her Father, Michael „Ibo“ Cooper form the Reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
-Band Third World
Third World
The term Third World arose during the Cold War to define countries that remained non-aligned with either capitalism and NATO , or communism and the Soviet Union...
and brought out her first single Beat Of Her Heart with him. She added her own style to classical Reggae and took it toward Dancehall. In 1995 Steven Ventura, the Owner of Celestial Sound Recordings, noticed her. There followed a period where she worked as studio manager and recorded multiple demo tapes. She also appeared on stage as a Backing vocalist
Backing vocalist
A backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
for different bands, as well as writing and producing songs with artists such as Jah Mason
Jah Mason
Andre Johnson , better known by his stage name Jah Mason, also known as Iron Mason and Fire Mason, is a reggae singer/deejay from Jamaica, active as a recording artist since 1991.-Biography:...
& Chrisinti.
Her First major success was with the single Can You Do the Work with Sean Paul
Sean Paul
Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques , who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican pop rap and reggae singer.-1973–1996: Early life:...
in 2001, this track later appeared on his album Dutty Rock
Dutty Rock
Dutty Rock is the second album by reggae/dancehall toaster Sean Paul. It was released on November 12, 2002. It features two U.S. #1 singles, "Get Busy" and "Baby Boy" with Beyoncé. It also features singles "Gimme the Light", "Like Glue" and "I'm Still in Love with You", which all charted in the top...
(Atlantic Records), the album went on to sell over 2 Million copies in the USA and won a Grammy. In 2003 she signed with Delicious Vinyl Records, where she unfortunately was not given the chance to release and album. Instead she released singles in cooperation with other artists. In 2005 she left the label and toured with T.O.K.
T.O.K.
T.O.K. is a dancehall group hailing from Kingston, Jamaica. The group consists of Alistaire "Alex" McCalla, Roshaun "Bay-C" Clarke, Craig "Craigy T" Thompson, and Xavier "Flexx" Davidson...
in Europe.
Her first album was released in 2008 with Kingstone Records: Bad Gyal, the first Dancehall-Album, that was ever discussed in the German Playboy. Next to the article was a large print promotion photo Ce'Cile, but she did not appear as a Playmate
Playmate
A Playmate is a female model featured in the centerfold/gatefold of Playboy magazine as Playmate of the Month . The PMOM's pictorial includes nude photographs and a centerfold poster, as well as a short biography and the "Playmate Data Sheet", which lists her birthdate, measurements, turn-ons, and...
In 2009 her second album Waiting was released with Danger Zone/SoBe Entertainment.
Today Ce'Cile is internationally famous. Her albums are sell well in Germany and Japan amongst others. She appears as guest singer on singles from Sean Paul
Sean Paul
Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques , who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican pop rap and reggae singer.-1973–1996: Early life:...
, Carl Henry
Carl Henry
Carl Henry is a Jamaican-born R&B singer, who was raised in Montreal, Canada.His debut album, entitled RNB, garnered him his first Juno nomination for Best R&B/Soul recording of the Year...
, Mono & Nikitaman, DJ Fresh and D-Flame
D-Flame
Daniel Kretschmer, better known by his stage-name D-Flame, is a German hip hop and reggae musician. He was also previously part of the hip hop formation Asiatic Warriors.-Albums:* 2000 - Basstard...
.
Discography
- 2008: Goody
- 2008: Bad Gyal (Kingstone Records)
- 2009: Waiting (Danger Zone/SoBe Entertainment)
- 2009: Worth It
- 2011: Jamaicanization