Q-Benjamin | |
|---|---|
 Quanteisha performing at the Edmonton Expo Centre. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Rapper |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Unsigned |
Quanteisha Benjamin, often referred to as Q-Benjamin, is a Canadian R&B singer.
Early life
Quanteisha grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. In 2008 she entered the local singing competition Bounce Showdown, held by contemporary hit radio station 91.7 The Bounce (CHBN-FM), becoming the fourth winner.[1]
Singing career
After being signed with HipJoint Productions, out of Vancouver, Q recorded two songs in 2008, "Cover Girls" and "Get Loose". "Cover Girls" would get licensed for use on the sitcom 'da Kink in My Hair, and a music video. In 2009 she released "Someday" and "D'n'G", and "Someday" was used in the sitcom Gigantic.[2] Also in 2009, a "Get Loose" remix was featured in the American Pie Presents: The Book of Love comedy film. Her single, "Stars", has won a Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.
Discography
Discography for Q-Benjamin FKA Quanteisha.[3]
Singles
| Song | Album | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| "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[4] |
| "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
| Song |
|---|
| "Cover Girls"[5] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "D'n'G"[6] | Canadian Radio Music Award for dance/urban/rhythmic song | Nominated |
| 2011 | "Stars"[7] | Juno Award for R&B/soul recording of the year | Won |
References
Q-Benjamin leaves the temptation of Toronto for real love back home in Alberta [8] Edmonton Journal. Canada.com. Feb. 10, 2021.
- ↑ "Edmonton student wins 2008 Showdown". Edmonton Journal. Canada.com. June 24, 2008. Archived from the original on July 1, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
- ↑ "Quanteisha Gigantic!!". Hip Joint Music Group. June 2, 2010. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
- ↑ iTunes. "Quanteisha". Apple Canada. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
- ↑ Quanteisha Benjamin. "Quanteisha". Facebook. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
- ↑ "Quanteisha". Hip Joint Music Group. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
- ↑ Canadian Music Week. "2011 Nominees". Canadian Radio Music Awards. Archived from the original on March 6, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
- ↑ Juno Awards (March 27, 2011). "2011 Juno Award Winners". The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on February 19, 2011. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ↑ "Q-Benjamin leaves the temptation of Toronto for real love back home in Alberta".