Kim Davis (singer)

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Kim Davis
Born Toronto, Ontario
Origin Cape Town, South Africa
Toronto, Ontario
Genres R&B, soul, hip hop, reggae
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2007–present
LabelsSelf-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]

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Awards and nominations

YrAwardNominated workCategoryResult
WBLK Unsigned
Hype Awards
[1]
HerselfPeople's Choice AwardWon
HerselfR&B Artist of the YearWon
HerselfR&B Artist of the YearWon
Single of the YearWon
2010Herself3 AwardsWon
2010D.J. Stylus AwardHerselfR&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

LPs and EPs by Kim Davis
YearAlbum titleRelease detailsCertifications
2009 Live, Love, Learn
  • Released: Oct 01, 2009
  • Label: Kim Davis Music
  • Format: digital
2010 Valentine 4 Life - EP
  • Released: Apr 30, 2010
  • Label: Home Recordings
  • Format: digital
2012 There's Only One
  • Released: Sep 25, 2012
  • Label: Kim Davis Music
  • Format: digital
Juno R&B/Soul Recording of the Year

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