Tina Brown

With so many artists out there how does one girl set herself apart? What makes her different? How can she stand out? With a new sound called Hip-Rock and songs with titles like “Vodka and Tequila”… It might grab your attention. From a young age Tina was a natural performer as well as an athlete. But it wasn’t until the first time she sang on a stage in front of 500 people that she realized what she wanted to do with her life. From that moment on a dedication to pursuing her dream began.” I remember
standing there after singing “Unbreak my Heart” by Toni Braxton, the crowd jumped to their feet and cheered. I was not expecting that response at all! I was so overwhelmed I couldn’t speak.”A couple years later Tina won first place in a major talent search, she competed against hundreds of other acts which included singers, groups, dancers and musicians. “ I had actually started walking
out cause they had announced the runners up and my name wasn’t called, it never crossed my mind that I would win. When I heard my name I was so shocked my friend had to help me walk over, I was crying so hard it was funny. I had never had validation from anyone in the industry that I was any good. So this felt really big for me to get this recognition.” This was a big step for Tina in her career as it led her to being introduced to a production company in New York who signed her and placed her as the lead singer of an R&B/Hip Hop girl group. The group went on to have much success in Canada with 3 songs reaching top ten countdowns on some of Toronto and London’s biggest stations. Their final single “All my time” featured the late Notorious B.I.G. Truly a dream come true for Tina.After a couple years the group fell apart and went their separate ways. “ I cried for weeks after we broke up, I had such high hopes for our success and believed so much we would make it. I loved the comfort of being in a group setting so much that I was totally unsure if I could continue my career as a solo artist.” But through hard work and dedication she began to write and record her own material, she soon realized what was meant to be, signed with Out The Box Music Group LLC in New York and began her journey as a solo artist.Tina has spent years writing and recording as well as performing in New York and all over the U.S. and Canada. While she has played some of New York’s most infamous clubs like “The Village Underground” and “The Groove”. Some of her most notable performances include opening for Lil Wayne at the Blue Cross Arena or playing Stony brook University with Ryan Leslie and Keri Hilson. Most recently Tina opened for Ludacris at Cal State University. In 2008 Tina was the opening act on The Young and Sexy tour featuring The Dream, Lloyd, Ray J, Trey Songz and Ray J. Over the years Tina has also opened for Fat Joe, Fabolous and Joe Buddens.” Performing in Arenas in so incredible it’s hard to put into words. When I’m looking out at thousands of people my mind really goes blank and I become so present. I am so in the moment that I don’t even realize what is going on around me!” Performing in front of thousands of people has made Tina a powerful force when it comes to the stage.The music of Tina Brown ranges from feel good tracks like the fun “Vodka and Tequila” to songs hitting more serious notes like “Gravity”. For Tina, music is a reflection of everyday life. “I use my music as an outlet, I usually put my mind in a situation either I was in or someone I know was in and draw from that as inspiration to write. My music depends a lot on my mood, I’m constantly thinking about song ideas and melodies, I even wake up singing songs I’ve come up with in my sleep, but actual writing comes and goes for me. Sometimes I am writing so much and then it will go and I’ll struggle to get a complete song. It’s a love hate relationship.” As a writer and artist Tina is always trying to push the boundaries while telling her story and her music surely gives you insight to her many sides. As she continues to write and record new material for herself, she has also written for and collaborated with many other artists. If your in Canada, the U.S. or Australia You may also hear Tina as your flipping through the channels on your TV as she is the voice for Bonne Bell “Lipsmackers”.Tina and Out The Box Music are preparing
for a big 2009. There is much more to the story of Tina Brown, stay tuned to find out the rest, for this is only the beginning.