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Biography
Born December 10, 1991 in Kuru-Kururu; a village found on the Linden Highway on the East Bank of Demerara, Tennicia Nekeita De Freitas grew up in her grandmother's house and still lives there. Her childhood days were not so easy since she never knew her father at that time and her mother worked very hard to take care of her and her younger brother. She spent all of her nursery and primary school years in Kuru-Kururu where she started dancing and singing, however, she loved dancing a lot more.
In 2003 she graduated from the primary level to Christ Church Secondary School and it was during that year she was discovered. She decided that she would perform at the Father's Day service in church, trying her luck at singing a song that she heard and loved. She was loved by all and she then realized that she had a gift. Later that year she was advised by one of the leaders of the church to enter a teen talent competition which was amongst the churches in the district and she won. This made her decide to take her singing to another level.
In 2004 she was again encouraged to enter another competition which was hosted by an artist of Kross Kolor Records but unfortunately she did not place but great things were in store for her. The songs were recorded at Kross Kolor Records and the manager, Burchmore Simon, was impressed with her voice. He later decided to work with her as one of his artistes and spoke to her mother about his intentions. He took her in like his daughter and promised that he would help her to be successful. Her mother trusted his words and agreed to his decisions and Tennicia became the youngest member of the Kross Kolor family. Living up to his words, the following year she was featured on the 'Wine Till Yuh Drop' album; the second album of its kind, with her first released single 'You Like The Way' which she is still recognised for.
In 2006 Tennicia became the winner of the Children's Calypso competition, which she won for three years (2006-2008). In 2007 she placed first runner-up in the Miss Guyana Talented teen pageant also winning the prize for the best talent. Later in that year she represented Guyana in St. Kitts and Nevis at the Digicel Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen pageant where she did not place but managed to win the prize for the best ambassadorial appearance. Her manager saw the potential in her and decided he wanted her to move on in the calypso competition so he entered her into the junior category in 2009.She placed third, however, managed to win the support of the audience but did not give up.
She is now the reigning Junior Calypso Monarch (2010) and the winner of the 2010 National HIV and AIDS song competition in Guyana. These titles sought her being apart of other events and she is now one of the newest members of the Parkside Steel Orchestra and the Heat Wave Band.
All of her successes came under the strong guidance and leadership of her manager and the entire Kross Kolor Family of which she is deeply grateful for .Whether its working in the studio; recording, learning about the music business or playing the double tenor pan, Tennicia believes that success comes with consistent, hard work and dedication with a good attitude and respect for others. She is currently working on releasing her first single album which will feature songs of the R&B and Reggae genres and believes that loosing is not failing but is a stepping stone to greater achievements
Courtesy of Kross Kolor Records
Comments
De Specialist (2010-11-28 20:25:41) nice song...
Jasmine (2010-10-26 10:33:51) Tennicia I love your voice and i agree with Makaila, you should really make a video for the "Enough". Its a very nice song,i listen to it over and over...,Continue sending out passive vibes out there girl - We need it.
Anthony (2010-10-26 02:10:56) hey Tennecia good music keep it up, but i am really intrested in the song Mama I don't want to be born. where can i find that track... guyanese in Venezuela to Gt
Makaila (2010-10-21 18:45:37) I love Tennicias song entitled "Enough", the words(message), beat and the way she controls her tone is just right.She should make a video,that would be really nice. GOOD JOB!!! to the people who came together to put this song together.
DR LOVE (2010-09-03 14:13:40) cool page
paul (2010-07-30 06:40:54) love from the netherlands to you in Guyana love you
simon defreitas (2010-03-03 15:13:03) is it true you are dennis defreitas's grand daughter?
sexigtbabi (2010-02-24 20:22:01) she in school thats good...good job keep it up
Lashanna (2010-01-28 12:20:07) I love ur music keep up with the good work make Guyana proud
QUINCE (2009-11-27 19:42:56) HI Tennicia Defreitas IS QUINCE FORM KURU KURURU
