Charmaine (musician) explained

Charmaine
Birth Name:Charmaine Náyade Carrasco
Birth Date:17 June 1984
Birth Place:West Covina, California, U.S.
Instrument:Vocals
Genre:Christian electronic dance music, electropop
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:–present
Label:Elevate, In:ciite
Associated Acts:Jonathan Thulin

Charmaine Náyade Carrasco (born June 17, 1984), is better known by her mononymous stage name Charmaine, is a Christian pop musician. Her parents are Chilean, but she holds dual Australian and United States citizenship.

Background and early life

Charmaine was born Charmaine Náyade Carrasco on June 17, 1984, in West Covina, California, to Chilean parents Werner and Najee Carrasco (née, González),[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] which is why she holds United States citizenship. However at an early age, her family moved to Sydney, Australia, so she gained Australian Citizenship through naturalization. In addition, Charmaine is an only child.

Music

Charmaine says that artists such as Kate Havnevik, Imogen Heap, Lily Allen, Coldplay just for "anthems in the choruses", Cigaros and Jónsi are who she credits as influences in her music making.[6] Also, she states that DC Talk, Crystal Lewis and Jaci Velasquez are the musicians and bands she listened to while growing up, and she believes that her music sounds like Rachael Lampa.[7] She says her album Love Reality is simply pure pop music with electronic dance elements.

Her second album received a five star rating from Jesus Freak Hideout's founder John DiBiase.

Personal life

Charmaine is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.[5]

Discography

Studio Albums

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Album detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ
US
Heat
All About Jesus[8]
Love Reality[9]

EPs

Other appearances

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YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US Christian SongsUS Christian AC/CHR
"Dead Come to Life"
(Jonathan Thulin's single featuring Charmaine)
201336[14] 1[15] The White Room

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charmaine Love Reality At My Door Lyrics. Jesus Freak Hideout. John DiBiase. June 12, 2014.
  2. Web site: At My Door (Work ID-880946247) . Work ID-880946247 . Carrasco Charmaine . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) . June 12, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130306032310/https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx . March 6, 2013 . mdy .
  3. Web site: Its my birthday today...but.... Charmainemusic. June 17, 2012. Charmaine on Twitter. June 12, 2014.
  4. Web site: Charmaine Nayade Carrasco, Born on June 17, 1984 in California. California Birth Index. June 12, 2014.
  5. Web site: Charmaine Carrasco. Carrasco. Werner. December 10, 2008. International Adventist Musicians Association. June 12, 2014.
  6. Web site: Charmaine Interview, Charmaine 2010 Interview. DiBiase. Amy. DiBiase. John. April 19, 2010. Jesus Freak Hideout. June 12, 2014.
  7. Web site: Jonathan Thulin; Charmaine. Andre. Jonathan. January 10, 2014. Indie Vision Music. June 12, 2014.
  8. Web site: Charmaine, "All About Jesus" Review. DiBiase. John. August 10, 2002. Jesus Freak Hideout. June 12, 2014.
  9. Web site: Charmaine, "Love Reality" Review. Gelwicks. Roger. March 28, 2010. Jesus Freak Hideout. June 12, 2014.
  10. Web site: Promising Pop . Lassiter . Caitlin Elizabeth . June 12, 2014 . New Release Tuesday . June 14, 2014.
  11. Web site: Charmaine, "Love Somebody EP" Review . Gelwicks . Roger . June 15, 2014 . Jesus Freak Hideout . June 16, 2014.
  12. Web site: Charmaine, "Love Somebody EP" Review: Second Staff Opinion . Rice . Mark . June 15, 2014 . Jesus Freak Hideout . June 16, 2014.
  13. Web site: Charmaine – Love Somebody EP . Andre . Joshua . June 14, 2014 . 365 Days of Inspiring Media . June 16, 2014.
  14. Web site: Jonathan Thulin | Awards. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. June 17, 2014.
  15. Web site: Christian Hot AC/CHR : Aug 24, 2013. Billboard. August 24, 2013. Prometheus Global Media. June 17, 2014.