Up & Coming RecordingArtist - Songwriter- Composer & Philanthropist
CHARMAINE STEPHENS BIO
Hard working, talented, smart and beautiful as well. Charmaine Stephens was born on May 21, 1987 in Sun Valley, California. Most people search their entire lives looking for their purpose. Charmaine knew at the tender age of 5. She began writing songs at 10 years old being inspired by the fact of growing up without her mother. Coming from a musical family, Charmaine already had the natural ambition and talent; her uncle is an esteemed drummer that played for various artists on Motown Records such as The Supremes & The Temptations. And her grandparents were songwriters/singers as well. Charmaine was also inspired from her early childhood days to be an entertainer by the one & only King of Pop Michael Jackson.
Charmaine continuously took that momentum, passion for music & drive through out her life. During her grade school years, she was involved in many different musical groups and participated in talent shows both national and regional taking a place in every one. One group entitled, "Music Express" was a singing & dancing act that toured all over California led by Marc Macisso which had the opportunity of singing with legendary Jazz Saxophone Artist Dave Koz. Later on in May 2005 Charmaine received an opportunity of a lifetime getting the honor to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City. In October 2005 she got into acting by playing the role of Chiffon in the Frank Oz remake, "Little Shop Of Horrors" which went on to compete in the Destasc Acting Competition and made it to the finals.
In 2006 Charmaine got accepted into the Recording Artist & Vocal Program at the world famous legendary Musicians Institute, located in the heart of Hollywood, California. Charmaine went on to work with Grammy nominated producer Ritchie Zito (Janet Jackson, Cher & Toni Braxton). Charmaine then worked with well-known session musicians such as Blaire Shotts, (Tone Loc, El Hefe of NOFX, Hollywood Records recording artist Jesse McCartney, and The Zodiac Show with Macy Gray.) And "Paul Blake" Weinstein (Justin Timberlake, Timbaland). And Alicia Morgan a multi talented vocalist/songwriter/keyboardist t whose previous work includes performing on the TV. Hit sitcom "Roseanne" and the "Today Show" contribute her artistry on "Love & Lost". Alicia's thoughts on charmaine's music "Charmaine has a big heart. She's going to have much success in her career. She's a great songwriter. With diverse range"
In early 2008 Charmaine received more success with her songs, "Caught Up" being rated one of the top 20 R&B songs on the American Idol Underground Charts. And her hit single, "Mysterious" also being rated by listeners as one of the top 10 R&B Songs on the American Idol Underground Charts. Charmaine has recently wrapped up recording her 1st independent album entitled, "Love & Lost". An album about the ups & downs of love, from happiness to sadness, heartbreak & every emotion, in between. At the release of "Love & Lost" Charmaine plans to market her album with creating a buzz through strong Internet promotion & successfully performing throughout Southern California.
Later in 2008, Charmaine became selected to be the featured artist during the months of October-November in Enfluenz Magazine, a top online Men's magazine featuring the most sought after up & coming models, recording artists & designers in The Hip Hop World.
Currently Charmaine is set to shoot her 1st music video along with Digital Noise Pictures for her song "Mysterious" at the beginning of 2009, capping a successful year that saw additional exposure through American Idol Underground and making The Top Myspace Artists Charts in California. Keep your eyes on this multi talented R&B Songstress, who definitely has a bright future ahead of her in the music industry.