Kim Davis | |
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| Born | Toronto, Ontario |
| Origin | Cape Town, South Africa Toronto, Ontario |
| Genres | R&B, soul, hip hop, reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Self-released |
| Website | Kim Davis Facebook |
Kim Davis (born in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. After starting her career as a background singer for artists such as John Legend,[1] she began recording and self-releasing solo material in 2007. Davis' lyrics draw from real life experiences, and her music fuses R&B, soul, hip hop, and reggae.[2] In 2010 her single Show Me The Way was nominated for the Juno Award for Reggae Recording of the Year,[3] and at the Juno Awards of 2014 her second album There's Only One was nominated for the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.[4] She has collaborated with artists such as Sizzla and Beenie Man, and she continues to tour.[5]
Awards and nominations
| Yr | Award | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBLK Unsigned Hype Awards[1] |
Herself | People's Choice Award | Won | |
| Herself | R&B Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| Herself | R&B Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| Single of the Year | Won | |||
| 2010 | Herself | 3 Awards | Won | |
| 2010 | D.J. Stylus Award | Herself | R&B Artist of the Year[1] | Nominated |
| Juno Awards 2010 | "Show Me The Way" | Reggae Recording of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Juno Awards 2014 | There's Only One | R&B/Soul Recording of the Year | Nominated |
Discography
Solo albums
| Year | Album title | Release details | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Live, Love, Learn |
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| 2010 | Valentine 4 Life - EP |
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| 2012 | There's Only One |
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Juno R&B/Soul Recording of the Year |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Singer/Songwriter: Kim Davis". Intice Online. December 1, 2012. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
- ↑ "Intimate Musical Showcase with Kim Davis @ Toronto's 'Revival' on July 3". Boi1da.com. June 27, 2013. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
- ↑ Mandel, Michele (March 12, 2010). "Terror shows her the way to a Juno nomination". canoe.ca. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
- ↑ Kinos-Godin, Jesse (February 4, 2014). "Juno Awards 2014: meet the nominees". CBC Music. Archived from the original on March 1, 2016. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
- ↑ Nelson, Ron (April 12, 2013). "Top 10 Canadian Chart March 2013". ReggaeMania.com. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
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