Roshana
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Roshana Taquise Palmer is a Canadian
Positive/Inspirational R&B singer/songwriter
managed by S4 Entertainment
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. While still in her teens, Roshana has already mastered the art of using her music as a means to compel the listener to seriously ponder the genuine message she delivers.
She began in her shy pre-teen years, as part of a local youth choir. From then to now she has blossomed into a soulful singer who is destined to rise above the status quo. Headlining at many local events, Roshana has successfully started her musical career. When speaking to her ultimate motivation, she writes. “So many days I sat and prayed to see this dream come true, it’s coming to pass and it’s coming so fast and it’s all because I listened to You.”
Influenced and inspired by the works of Lauryn Hill
, Fred Hammond
, Boyz II Men
, Tamia
, Beyoncé, and Alicia Keys
; it is Roshana’s heartfelt riffs and soul searching approach that makes her style unmistakably her own. With her distinguished trademark sound, Roshana is diligently recording songs for her second album. After the tremendous success of her debut, award winning, solo album, (produced mostly by then 16 year old Positivibes’ prodigy, Chozen Williams and also included the hit single "Steady", produced by Dan “DFS” Johnson), the demand for this hot new young talent to bring forth new material is quickly rising. Roshana continues to flourish to new heights as she continues to set her life to music.
Roshana was the noted Opening Act for Brian Littrell
of the Backstreet Boys
, Cross Movement and Israel Houghton
while on their Toronto
tour dates.
Roshana is currently working on her new album which is said to feature Canadian Idol
Finalist Gary Beals
.
Covenant Awards
Maja Awards
Shai Awards
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
Positive/Inspirational R&B singer/songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
managed by S4 Entertainment
S4 Entertainment
S4 Entertainment Inc. is a North American artist development and management company. Their current roster includes Promise, and R&B singer Roshana.S4 Entertainment is also the home of the "Drumoff" Skills Competition sponsored by Yamaha Drums....
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Biography
Considered the fresh new voice for the heart and soul, Roshana has emerged with a maturity and confidence that is far beyond her tender years. Combining emotionally expressive lyrics and rich vocal intensity, this young R&B artist possesses a sound that is comparable to that of early MonicaMonica (singer)
Monica Denise Brown , and professionally known as Monica, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, Monica began performing as a child and became part of a traveling gospel choir, by the time she was ten...
. While still in her teens, Roshana has already mastered the art of using her music as a means to compel the listener to seriously ponder the genuine message she delivers.
She began in her shy pre-teen years, as part of a local youth choir. From then to now she has blossomed into a soulful singer who is destined to rise above the status quo. Headlining at many local events, Roshana has successfully started her musical career. When speaking to her ultimate motivation, she writes. “So many days I sat and prayed to see this dream come true, it’s coming to pass and it’s coming so fast and it’s all because I listened to You.”
Influenced and inspired by the works of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.Early in her career, she established her reputation as a member of the Fugees. In 1998, she launched her solo career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album, The Miseducation of...
, Fred Hammond
Fred Hammond
Fred Hammond is a gospel music singer, bass guitar player, and record producer.-Musical career:Hammond has been active both as a member of the gospel performing group Commissioned, and as a solo artist...
, Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. They are the most successful R&B group of all time, having sold more than albums worldwide. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member Michael McCary...
, Tamia
Tamia
Tamia Hill , and known professionally as Tamia, is a four-time Grammy-nominated Canadian R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, composer, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist, as well as an occasional actress.She is best known for her 2000 hit "Stranger In My House" and Fabolous' 2003...
, Beyoncé, and Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
; it is Roshana’s heartfelt riffs and soul searching approach that makes her style unmistakably her own. With her distinguished trademark sound, Roshana is diligently recording songs for her second album. After the tremendous success of her debut, award winning, solo album, (produced mostly by then 16 year old Positivibes’ prodigy, Chozen Williams and also included the hit single "Steady", produced by Dan “DFS” Johnson), the demand for this hot new young talent to bring forth new material is quickly rising. Roshana continues to flourish to new heights as she continues to set her life to music.
Roshana was the noted Opening Act for Brian Littrell
Brian Littrell
Brian Thomas Littrell is an American singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the Backstreet Boys. He is also a contemporary Christian recording artist and released a solo album, Welcome Home, in 2006...
of the Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys...
, Cross Movement and Israel Houghton
Israel Houghton
-Other recordings :* "Champions for Christ" - Hi5 * "Where Are the Fathers?" from He-Motions * "Send Me to the Nations" from A Wing & A Prayer...
while on their Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
tour dates.
Roshana is currently working on her new album which is said to feature Canadian Idol
Canadian Idol
Canadian Idol is a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show Pop Idol. The show was a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada, and was hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons...
Finalist Gary Beals
Gary Beals
Gary Beals is a Canadian singer who is best known for being the second-place finisher in the first season of the reality television series Canadian Idol...
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Discography
| Information | Singles |
|---|---|
Roshana
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Awards and nominations
GMA CanadaGMA Canada
GMA Canada is the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the organization is a not for profit association whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
Covenant Awards
Covenant Awards
The Covenant Awards are handed out annually by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
- 2005 nominee, Best Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album Of The Year: Roshana
- 2005 nominee, Best Urban Song Of The Year: "Steady"
Maja Awards
- 2006 nominee, Best Young Performer
- 2006 nominee, Best New Artist
- 2006 Best Urban Gospel Performer
Shai Awards
- 2007 nominee, Best Urban Gospel Album: Roshana
External links
- Roshana's MySpace. Retrieved on April 18, 2009.
- S4 Entertainment (label). Retrieved on April 18, 2009.