Tessanne Chin Quotations

I think on stage there's a side of me that comes out that's very fierce and confident.

Being born in Jamaica, race was never an issue. It was always about the type of person I wanted to be, not the colour of my skin.

I think when you are a cool guy but also a hot guy, that makes you even more sexy.

I think a part of being successful or trying to be successful is staying true to who you are. Be genuine.

Music for me is not just being on a stage and singing. Its my coping mechanism.

I do have very solid reggae roots based on the fact that I'm Jamaican, and so that is a part of myself; even if I never do all reggae, it has to come out in some way because that's who I am.

I can work my butt off and create an album that's wonderful, but if it's never played and never given the outlet, it won't succeed.

I think a lot of my dreams have come true, and my next dream is to have a No. 1 selling album. A Grammy-award-winning album.

I want to make an album with just great beats and big vocals and just amazing lyrics.

My mom always said if you have a gift, it is absolutely not about you. So I don't get twisted and think for one second it's all about me.

Off stage, Im very quiet and very reserved and kind of shy.

Own the stage, command the stage, and don't be afraid to be the best you can be.

What I love about Beyonce is she's not a slave to a genre of music.

A great song is one that is around even when I'm not.

I really hold on to my culture because it is what made me.

I think anything I do will have an island feel, but I don't want it to be just that; I don't want to be put in a box.

It's lovely to be recognized in your own country, but I feel that there's more.

When you talk about me having a favorite singer, it's Celine. She is not only one of the most amazing singers, but she is just an amazing person.

I get extremely nervous before performances. I pray and try to look at it as, 'I'll go out there and have fun,' but it's very nerve-wracking for me. I don't think that will ever change.

I want to make the music that people remember, and it doesn't need a trend; it doesn't need to be constantly hyped. There's no time period for it. That's the type of music I want to make.

I can put in Bob Marley's music now, and it's still relevant.

There is always something wonderful about a live audience.

Till this day, people stop me in the supermarket, and they're like, 'Oh, we're so proud of you!'

I was at a family friend's house and in true Jamaican style we celebrated with food. I relived every single emotionit was a moving experience. I am super-happy with all the love and support I am getting from my Jamaicans and Caribbean people.

I think on stage theres a side of me that comes out thats very fierce and confident.

It was during this [as a kid] time that I came out of my shell vocally and performance wise, I learned how to really and truly sing in a different way.... my way. It was an amazing experience because I also realized my lifelong dream - to sing my own songs...I have something to say and it was a great release for me to share that part of myself with others.

It is very important to me that my songs can sound amazing with a big band or orchestra, but just as powerful and touching with just me and my guitar.

There's no Limit for me, and no limit I'm willing to put on myself where doing what I love is concerned. I was born to do what I am doing now, and just the fact that I'm able to be having a career in music and doing what I love everyday, and reaching the ears and hearts of people is for me in a sense. Success and yes... a dream come true.