Quanteisha facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Q-Benjamin
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Quanteisha performing at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Rapper |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Unsigned |
Quanteisha Benjamin, known to her fans as Q-Benjamin, is a talented Canadian R&B singer. She is known for her powerful voice and catchy songs.
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Early Life and First Steps in Music
Quanteisha grew up in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. From a young age, she showed a passion for music. In 2008, she decided to enter a local singing contest. This competition was called "Bounce Showdown." It was held by a popular radio station, 91.7 The Bounce. Quanteisha impressed the judges and became the fourth person to win the contest. This win helped her start her music journey.
Q-Benjamin's Music Career
After her win, Q-Benjamin signed with a music company called HipJoint Productions. They are based in Vancouver. In 2008, she recorded her first two songs: "Cover Girls" and "Get Loose."
Songs on TV and in Movies
Her song "Cover Girls" was chosen to be used in a TV show. It was featured in the sitcom 'da Kink in My Hair. A music video was also made for the song. In 2009, she released more songs, including "Someday" and "D'n'G." The song "Someday" was also used in another TV show called Gigantic. Later in 2009, a new version of "Get Loose" was featured in the comedy movie American Pie Presents: The Book of Love.
Winning a Juno Award
One of Q-Benjamin's biggest achievements came with her song "Stars." This song won a special award called the Juno Award. It was recognized as the R&B/Soul Recording of the Year. This is a very important award in Canadian music.
Q-Benjamin's Songs
Here is a list of some of the songs Q-Benjamin has released:
Singles Released
| Song | Album | Release Date |
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| "Get Loose" | Quanteisha | October 28, 2008 |
| "Cover Girls" | ||
| "Someday" | Someday | January 1, 2009 |
| "Someday [Remix]" | ||
| "Get Loose - the Remix" | Get Loose the Remix | March 30, 2009 |
| "D'n'G" | single | December 15, 2009 |
| "Stars" | single | 2010 |
| "Use Me" | single | February 20, 2020 |
| "Mic Drop" | single | March 27, 2020 |
| "Somebody Son | single | May 22, 2020 |
| "2020 Vision" | single | December 29, 2020 |
| "New Ting" | single | January 22, 2021 |
Music Videos
Q-Benjamin has also made music videos for some of her songs.
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| "Cover Girls" |
Awards and Nominations
Q-Benjamin has been recognized for her music with several awards and nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2011 | "D'n'G" | Canadian Radio Music Award for dance/urban/rhythmic song | Nominated |
| 2011 | "Stars" | Juno Award for R&B/soul recording of the year | Won |
