YouthLink’s Take Five w/ Tami Chynn!
Posted on Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 at 6:17 PM EST
Singing sensation Tami Chynn is doing things big these days. Her recent Pepsi commercial with R&B/hip-hop heavyweight T-Pain, actor Verne Troyer and diamond-selling reggae artiste Shaggy has been getting rave reviews and is set to push her career off the charts. She is also about to release her debut album, Primadonna, on the SRC/Universal label, and is the opening act for the New Kids On The Block tour which began in late September.
It is a wonder Youthlink managed to get Tami to take five!
Youthlink (YL): You recently shot the Pepsi commercial. What was your initial reaction when the executives approached you with the idea and how was the shoot?
Tami Chynn (TC): Waaooow! I was really excited when I got the call. I have to say thanks to my manager, Jules Dougall, and I definitely want to thank Pepsi for the opportunity. The shoot was amazing and crazy fun! The funny thing is that the very next day, the whole set burnt down (laughs).
YL: You’re currently working on your album Primadonna, with Akon. What’s it like working with him?
TC: It’s really fun. I’m excited to be working with someone who is as respected and musically diverse as he is. I also want to make special mention of Red One, a producer with whom I’m working as well.
YL: Finish this sentence: My guiltiest pleasure is …
TC: Iron Chef!
YL: What’s the one song in your iPod right now that you’d break out in song and dance to?
TC: American Boy by Estelle, featuring Kanye West.
YL: What was your favourite moment of the Olympics?
TC: Nuh mus’ Usain and when di girls sweep di 100m man! (laughs)
Tami’s favourite five
1. Perfume: Issimeyaki
2. Shoe brand: Anything stylish and chic! Like these Steve Madden’s (shows the shoe on her left foot).
3. Song from the ’80s: C’mon Eileen by Dexy’s Midnight Runners
4. Gadget: iPod!
5. Book: The Alchemist
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Posted on Thursday, December 25th, 2008 at 3:39 PM ESTI want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays, and I hope all your wishes and dreams come through today! Have a safe day and enjoy! Family times are always good. 
Just a small update, Tami Chynn is currently in Jamaica, spending the Xmas vacation with family members. I have so much picture updates to make, but right now, I am trying to retrieve my log in for the gallery, so bare with me guys! Once again, have a Merry Xmas! Love you all.
World Premiere: Tami Chynn - Frozen
Posted on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 at 7:43 PM ESTYes! No lies, this is the OFFICIAL video for Tami’s latest single ‘Frozen feat. Akon’. We’ve waited MONTHS for this video, almost a year! It’s finally out now, and boy am I relieved. The video was absolutely amazing! I loved every minute of it! The dancing, costume changes, the scene/background. It was all amazing. Worth the LONG wait. Lol. View the video below, and tell me what you think about it!
What does this mean? The work for us, as fans, has just begun. This means that we have to do major promotion for this single AND for the brand new video. Get the word out of the single/video! Request the single on your local radio’s and also when it premieres on BET’s 106&Park I will inform you when it will be eligible to vote for the video! We have to ensure that Tami makes it BIG this time around. Let’s start team. B)
Songs Added to the Official Myspace
Posted on Monday, December 1st, 2008 at 6:14 PM ESTClick here to listen to a few songs that were recently added to Tami’s myspace! Songs such as Frozen, Frozen Dance Remixes, Hyperventilating, Watch Me Wine Snippet and others can be found. Also, videos are on the page along with news.
Right now, news are slow because I’ve not found much on Tami. But as soon as I find something I will post it. I haven’t abandoned the site, just that school has been working me out, and my computer recently (last weekend) crashed, so I lost everything but now I’m back. Stick around for more updates!
Interview With NewNowNext NOISE!
Posted on Thursday, November 13th, 2008 at 8:26 PM ESTJamaican-born Tami Chynn’s second album (due in the U.S. in spring ‘09) is called Prima Donna - yup, it’s two words for Tami; she’ll teach you how to say it, too - and it marks a major pop turn for a performer who made her name in Reggae and Jamaican house music.
But we’re certainly welcoming Tami’s new foray! Her single “Frozen” ft. Akon is paying off on the dance charts - and, as of late, she’s been opening for New Kids on The Block. While Tami was in NYC, she stopped by Therapy for a fun chat with NNN.com: Tami talks about calling on a little Prima Donna confidence to make it a man’s world, her crush on Jordan Knight and her own diverse and accepting upbringing.
NEW Behind The Scenes of Frozen!
Posted on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 at 5:17 PM ESTI know some of you may have already checked out the Behind The Scenes footage of Tami’s video ‘Frozen’ on YouTube already, but I didn’t post it here, because I have been so busy with school. But I apologize and I have the links here for you now. I won’t have the embeded code videos on the site because I have a few on this page already, and some computers may load slow because of it but I will post the links where you can go and watch the video. Ah I can’t wait for this video to premiere! It looks so hot! There’s also a video of [Link 2] of Tami dancing, and let me just say SHE SURE NUFF CAN WINE AND GRIND! lol. Click the links below to view!
Listen: Streamed Version of Hypnotico!
Posted on Saturday, November 8th, 2008 at 5:22 PM ESTThanks goes out to Rialle for providing us the link, check out her artist at www.myspace.com/denisselaramusic! I am loving the beat and this song overall! I cannot wait for Prima Donna to hit stores, which is NEXT YEAR! So be prepared everyone! Enjoy the song below!
Frozen Falls 10 Spot Down Billboard
Posted on Thursday, November 6th, 2008 at 5:35 PM ESTOver at the Hot Dance Club Play Frozen has been falling off the charts. In today’s new issue, the single has fallen 10 spots to the #18 spot! We can still request and get the song out there, and try to enter differnet charts! And also, internationally we can still request and promote Tami in your area! So let’s get to it fans! Together we can! GO OBAMA! Congrats to Barack Obama on being the 44th president of the U.S.A. Change will come.
Akon’s New ‘Freedom’ Comes With Fresh Sound
Posted on Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 at 4:30 PM EST
Although there are some signature “Konvict” songs on his forthcoming album “Freedom,” Akon says his fans should expect a new style on the Konvict/Upfront/SRC/Universal Records set, due Dec. 2.
“We changed the sound up a lot,” the 34-year-old Senegalese-born artist tells Billboard.com. “Everyone adapted to the ‘Konvict’ sound already, so we had to switch it up. Now we’re bringing the whole Euro-club sound. That’s where we’re headed with it.”
The synth sounds heard on tracks like the single “Right Now (Na Na Na)” exemplify the more dance/techno-driven music Akon has crafted. The crossover track is currently No. 18 on Billboard’s Pop 100 chart and its accompanying video, helmed by director Gill Green, premiered online and on BET last week.
Other examples of the new sound include dance track “Keep You Much Longer,” the T-Pain-assisted “Holla Holla,” the bassy “Troublemaker,” and “Beautiful,” on which Akon sings, “I see you in the club / I wanna get with you / you’re so beautiful,” over quick drum riffs.
Second single “I’m So Paid,” featuring Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy, caters more to Akon’s urban fanbase, as do tracks like “Be With You” and “Sunny Day.” Kardinal Offishal, Colbie O’Donis and new Universal Motown group Sweet Rush make appearances on the set.
Then there are songs like “Over the Edge” (”No matter how far you fall down / you gotta be ready to stand up”) and “Birthmark,” about a man’s affinity to his lady’s birthmark, which feature a more serious, compassionate Akon.
Photos of Tami on The Set of Akon’s Video
Posted on Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 at 4:00 PM ESTI found photos of Tami on the set of the new video “I’m So Paid”. These photos are courtesy of Jules facebook! Tami once again looks gorgeous in these pictures, and to see the video in full, check out the post below this one. View the pics by clicking the thumbs below!
