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Shakky Allyene

About Me

Here's a few details about me.......Born In Montreal, Quebec singing from the age of 4, soul singer/songwriter Shakky Allyene says 'Music for me... is a necessity' My mother otherwise known as Laura T has been in the Toronto reggae scene for years, which won her an award for 'Best Reggae Newcomer' at the Canadian Reggae Music Awards in 2001. I started really singing outside my home at age 16. I was invited to an audition for 'Genuine Faith' Gospel Choir, made the audition and stayed with them for about 2 years. What an experience, it helped to keep me grounded. I learned so much as a young singer. At age 19, I met someone who captured my heart, my mind and my Soul. It is now 13 years later......2 beautiful children and a life that is filled with blessings. I am exactly where I'm supposed to be. Garnett 'Bobby' Pottinger (my husband) also a musician from birth came to me one day about 3 years ago and reminded me that I had to start concentrating on following my dreams again. I say again because when my son first child was born my life changed completely as it was supposed to. My life no longer belonged to me. I was now responsible for this little person whom I had to nurture and teach. There was and still is nothing more important than being a mother. I am a mother who wants to teach her children to never give up on your dreams that everthing is possible when we work together as a family. Teaching them that nothing in life comes easy it takes hard work, perseverance, sacrifice, blood sweat and tears the end results...indiscribable! My husband and I decided to make my first album here at home. We saved up bought some music gear put our heads and our hearts together and produced our first album. Our children also a big part of everthing my son a budding sound engineer and my daughter following in my footsteps, they love every minute of it. My husband played most of the live instruments I sang all the lead and harmony vocals, wrote all the lyrics to my songs. Now it's time to share it with the world. The album titled 'Come into My World' was written with everyone in mind, there is a song for everyone. Our caribbean roots played a big part of the music lots of reggae elements. Make a long story..... many late nights after the kids go to bed we stay up for hours, sometimes alone sometimes with my mom on the weekends with the kids and close friends. Juggling between, cooking, cleaning, recording, writing lyrics we did it all. Now thanks to the internet I am able to market myself as an indie artist, the world at your fingertips the possibilities are endless. Now performing every Monday night at Boohda Bar 1401 Mackay St. in downtown Montreal. There is a great open mic show called MIC 2 MIC the show line up is filled with other great singers and comedians. I have recently landed my first ' National/Live' debut. December 1st on CTV Channel 12 on the Telethon of Stars at 9:40 PM Primetime! Alot of people have shared this experience with us and I am very grateful and feel extremely blessed. You got to believe in yourself and believe that all will happen in good time :) ..

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Member Since: 18/03/2007
Band Website: http://www.Myspace.com/ShakkyAllyene
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Influences: Reggae, Reggae and more Reggae and lets not forget some good old FUNK......You name it I like it . Stevie Wonder, Aretha, Franklin, Diana Ross, Sly & Robbie, Jacob Miller, Donnie Hathaway, Bob Marley, Richie Spice, Micheal Jackson, James Brown, Lauryn Hill, Joss Stone, Lenny Kravitz, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Nenah Cherry, Jill Scott, Clark Sisters, Kirk Franklin, Hezakiah Walker, Common, Bon Jovi, B.B. King, Eric Roberson, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Fugees, Luciano, Sizzla, Fantasia, James Taylor, Aerosmith, Nickelback, Yolanda Adams, D'Angelo, K-OS, Nelly Furtado, Leela James, Brand New Heavies, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Eva Cassidy Chantal Kreviazuk, Bee Gees, Lexxus, U-Roy, Gregory Isaacs, Barrington Levy, Garnett Silk, Betty Wright, Betty Wright, Collin James, Fugees, Arrested Developement, Corine Bailey Rae, Karen Wheeler, Soul 2 Soul, Esthero, De La Soul, Knarles Barkley, Neo, Kymani Marley, Billy Talent, Maroon 5, etc. etc. etc....I could go on and on.
Sounds Like: Shakky Allyene.....That's me!



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Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Check out this video: "Break Me Down".........By: Shakky Allyene

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Posted by on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:38:00 GMT

The Greatest Feeling

This evening was such a stepping stone for me. My song "My High" was broadcast on Montreal's Best Radio station 94.7 Hits FM. Java Joel gives local talent with a MySpace amazing promotion. What a feel...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:59:00 GMT

Live Recordings of a Classic Tune

Check out SingShot.com ..........You can Review and Rate my live vocal recordings. (Username: Allyene76) Enjoy!
Posted by on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:47:00 GMT

Thanx!

Thanks to all who join my friend list...............Shakky
Posted by on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:20:00 GMT

For your ears only

If you'd like to hear more music......please visit www.BetaRecords.com/Shakky.Allyene  
Posted by on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:49:00 GMT