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Alaine, a singer/songwriter, has a sweet voice, songwriting skills that reflect a wide range of experiences, and a smile that can brighten any day. Alaine studied classical piano for four years and started writing songs at a very young age. Her singing and acting abilities were recognized as a child, and she landed roles in a variety of Jamaican television shows and commercials, radio jingles, and theatrical productions. By the age of nine, Alaine had become a Red Cross Ambassador, performed in several cabaret shows and national events, hosted a popular children's television show, and landed a role in Whoopi Goldberg's film 'Clara's Heart'.

After earning an honors degree in Management and Psychology, Alaine relocated to New York, where she worked in an investment bank (JPMorgan) while also pursuing her musical career. She sang the hooks for Roc-A-Fella recording artist Cam'Ron's songs "Live My Life" (Leave Me Alone) from the album Come Home With Me (Roc-A-Fella 2002) and "Yeo" from Music Inspired by Scarface (Def Jam 2003). After receiving two promotions at JP Morgan, she would no longer have enough time to devote to her music career, forcing her to choose between the security of a full-time job and the uncertainty that comes with pursuing music.
 

She took a leap of faith and decided to return to Jamaica to pursue music full time. Since returning to Jamaica in July 2004, Alaine has collaborated with some of the island's top producers, including Sly & Robbie (No Doubt) and Donovan 'Don Corleon' Bennett (Sean Paul, T.O.K). Her music combines traditional Jamaican Dancehall/Reggae rhythms with writing and vocal arrangements that reflect her R&B/Hip Hop background. Her song 'No Ordinary Love' charted in several Reggae charts around the world, including New York, Florida, Japan, Europe and the Caribbean.
 

The music video topped the charts on MTV Tempo's Cross Caribbean Countdown for several weeks and became the first video by a female reggae artist to be removed from the countdown on one of Jamaica's most popular video request shows, E-Strip. Her song 'Deeper' appears on both Kingston 5 (Sony Europe 2005) and Strictly the Best Volume 36 (VP Records 2007). "Wine" has appeared on Strictly the Best Volume 5 (VP Records 2007) and 'The Biggest Ragga Anthems for 2006' (Greensleeves Records). Her singles "Heavenly" and "Jah Jah Cry" were featured on the compilation 'Biggest Reggae One Drop Anthems 2006' (Greensleeves).'Love Sound', her collaboration with Beres Hammond, appears on Sly and Robbie's Grammy-nominated Rhythm Doubles Album (Taxi Records 2006).

'Dreaming of You' (featuring Beenie Man), 'Rise In Love', 'I Love You (featuring Busy Signal), and Sacrifice, among others, are currently on rotation around the world. Alaine received positive reviews for her performances at Reggae Sumfest in 2005 and 2006. She has also performed in St. Vincent, Tortola, St. Maarten, Cayman, Nevis, St. Croix, St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), St. Lucia, and the United States. She is currently touring several high schools in Jamaica with other well-known Jamaican artists, spreading the message of HIV awareness and AIDS prevention. A music video for her single Sacrifice, directed by renowned Jamaican director Ras Kassa, was recently released. Alaine is an ideal combination of beauty and talent. Her authenticity shines through, and her versatility is limitless.
Her sweet voice, combined with her songwriting abilities, creates a unique and unforgettable sound.