TENNA STAR

Born in Kingston, Jamaica from a family of nine, Tenna Star grew up in the Red Hills Road area where he spent his early singing life. He credits his mother has being the back bone for all his achievements, from his early stages of development as a singer when he would hear her singing continuously everyday.The word of God was taught and sang daily in his house and his first band was a gospel group called The Tenns Brothers which was formed by his mother and consisted of Tennas  older brother and his younger brother Mark Tenn who is also a prominent force in the music business.

After leaving high school Tenna began doing odd jobs here and there mainly graphic designing, which he was quite good at, but singing was always in his blood and every opportunity he got he was always singing.

Tenna’s earliest experience in the dance hall was singing on numerous Sound Sytems including Crystal, Rambo International, Playmate, Small Axe and Kilimanjaro singing alongside artist such as Red Dragon, Flourgon, Daddy Lizard, Sanchez, Buju Banton, Terry Ganzie, Courtney Melody and Mr .Vegas.

His first song was recorded on the Powermatic label [Danny Brownie studios] entitled ‘Close to you’ he then went on to record for various record label such as Sir Guy label, New Name Records, GG records where he teamed up with Norris Man, but it was Kilimanjaro studios [Dub Store] what became his home and where he gained great respect and popularity.

In 1994 Tina Starr arrival in England and wasted no time in gaining instant recognition and fame in the Birmingham/London areas His talent was quickly discovered by various record producers ie: Stingray Records of which he recorded ‘’Blessed Be’’ which gain great popularity for him in the U.K, he also went on to record a duet with Judge Dread from the So Solid Crew and a track entitled ‘African Princess’ for producer Murray Man which was a popular tune in Europe which also gave him the opportunity to tour with UK. recording artist/producer. Murray Man  in [Switzerland & Sweden].

Live performances are one of the main forte of  Tenna Star and he has supported a host of giants in the music industry, such as John Holt, Freddie McGregor, Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffths, Sanchez and Mikey Spice just to name but a few.

In January 2007 he joined Hypnotic Management Incorporated

And is currently recording tracks for his debut album which is Scheduled for release

Feb 08.Featuring collaborations with Vybz Kartel, Sly + Robbie and Pow Pow Movement with more (tba).