| | 28-Oct-10 - Facts about Ketsia: | | Ketsia is on the RISE!!! Here are the facts: - 21, 000 Facebook fans. - #83 on Billboard Magazine's "Hot 100" chart and #9 on Billboard Magazine's"Emerging Canadian Artists" chart. - On the centerfold of ME Magazine’s summer 2010 issue as part of the magazine’s “Rising Star” series. - Has over 100, 000 YouTube views for her music video "Let It Go". - On the verge of national gold download status with her last single, “Possible”. | | Comments | |
| | 28-Oct-10 - Ketsia Quotes: | | "KETSIA finds anything is "Possible" - Paul Tuch, Billboard
"Rising Star - KETSIA" - Matthew Peters, ME Magazine
"Inspirée de la tradition gospel et de l’univers du Hip Hop, Ketsia est un nouveau talent sur la Pop montréalaise avec sa chanson, Quand je t’ai rencontré." - Francophonie Express | | Comments | |
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| |  | | Gender | | Female | | About | | In a world where tabloid celebrities rule the pop charts, indie phenomenon Ketsia comes as a true breath of fresh air. With her entirely real, come-as-you-are-attitude, a heartfelt lyrical voice, and an undeniably positive spirit, Ketsia is proving that you don’t have to be industry-contrived to make great pop music that’s heard and appreciated.
With a rapidly increasing online presence, radio air play on Virgin 96 Montreal, Mix 103.7 Alberta, Hot 89.9 Ottawa, and Flow 93.5 Toronto, and sales of her single “Quand Je T’ai Rencontré” on the verge of national Gold download status, Ketsia serves as a shining example of how independent artists with talent, distinct voices and perseverance can cut through the clutter of cookie-cutter music to reach fans worldwide.
Like Montreal, the city in which she was born and raised, Ketsia’s unique style draws on several cultural and musical influences: her Haitian heritage, her background as a child choral singer, and her singing and songwriting work in variety of genres (R&B, Pop, Hip-Hop, and Dance). All these are molded into a dance musical style that speaks to her personality (in both English and French): fun and infectious, at times bold, at times reflective, and always from the heart.
Her recently released debut album, “Une Reine Est Née”, showcases her wide musical background, from the undeniably rocky pulse of “Let It Go” to the dance grooving “Down Pour Toi”. The album features an impressive list of contributions from Canadian talent including Vancouver’s Ryan Stewart (Carly Rae Jepsen, Canadian Idol) and Russell Klyne (Nelly Furtado, K-OS), as well as Montréal’s own Joe Barrucco (MC Mario, Samantha Fox, 3 JUNO-nominated tracks).
Unlike many Pop artists, Ketsia doesn’t water down the integrity of her music. Nowhere is this more clear than in her live show, where she brings Barrucco’s production to life through a rocking and grooving set, backed by the power of live guitars, basses, drums and a mother lode of f |
| Email | | ketsiamusic@hotmail.com |
| Country | | Canada | | Region | | Quebec | | City | | Montreal |
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| | Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
| | http://jammerdirect.com/Ketsia |
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