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'''Jenn Cuneta''' is a Filipino American singer based in New York. Debuting first as J. CEE in 1993, she changed to Jenn Cuneta in 2005. Her 2005 solo single "Come Rain Come Shine", which samples "]" by ],<ref name="billboard">{{cite journal|title=MPL's Publishing Catalogue Is A Pop Treasury|first=Jim|last=Beesman|date=3 September 2005|page=63}}</ref> reached No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' ] chart<ref name="comeraincomeshine">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-dance-airplay/2005-06-18/|title=JENN CUNETA|magazine=]}}</ref> and was featured on ''Ultra.Weekend'' and '']''. She is the niece of ].<ref name="philstar">{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/147482/pinoy-version-j-lo|title=A Pinoy version of J. Lo|newspaper=]}}</ref>
'''Jenn Cuneta''' is a female ] ]/]/] who was born in ] and was raised and currently lives in the ], where she calls ] home. She is a first cousin of Filipino singer and TV star ].


==Early life== == Discography ==
=== Albums ===
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Cuneta, who started her career as a teen after moving to the states, began her journey into clubland as J.Cee in 1998 when her first single "Spirit Of Man" was released. Other singles followed, including "Potion" and "Now We Are Free".{{cn|date=June 2015}}


* 2001: ''Dreaming of Love'' (Star Records)<ref name="Star Records">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/label/465606-Star-Records-24|title=Star Records|publisher=]}}</ref>
==Career==
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In the ] she had achieved star status as a recording artist. One of her songs, "Chip On My Shoulder", was a very moderate but successful hit. It was nominated on MTV Philippines the year it was released as "Best New Artist". In 1998, her song "What You Do" placed in the top 10 in Billboard's Club Pinoy chart. In 2000, her song "Spirit of Man" (Prod. Frank Lamboy) was included on the soundtrack of the Hollywood hit film "Get Carter". In 2001, her dance cover to "Now We Are Free", originally by ]/Lisa Gerard from the soundtrack of the Hollywood blockbuster, "]", had reached #1 on the UK dance charts.


=== Singles ===
In 2002, an article in the Filipino news outlet Philstar.com reviewed Jenn Cuneta's career, dubbing her "The Filipino version of Jennifer Lopez". That year she was nominated for "Best New Artist" at the 2002 MTV Pilipinas (MTV Philippines) for her song "Chip On My Shoulder" from her debut album "Dreaming of Love". Jenn was edged out by ], who won with her song "Can't Live Without You".


* 1993: "Hold on Me" (Warlock Records)<ref name="Warlock Records">{{cite web|url=http://www.warlockrecords.com/|title=Warlock Records}}</ref>
In 2005, Cuneta returned to the United States, this time using her full name, and scored a top 5 hit on the ] ] chart with "]". The track sampled ]'s 1976 hit "Silly Love Songs".
* 1994: "Do It for Me" (Rufftrack Records)<ref name="Rufftrack Records">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/label/9328-Rufftrack-Records|title=Rufftrack Records|publisher=]}}</ref>
* 1995: "What You Do" (])
⚫ * 1996: Featured in "Music Is My Life" by ] (Strictly Rhythm)
* 2000: "Spirit of a Man" (])
* 2001: Featured in "Now We Are Free", theme from the film '']'', by Andy & the Lamboy<ref name="Andy & The Lamboy">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/45169-Andy-The-Lamboy|title= Andy & The Lamboy|publisher=]}}</ref> (Tommy Boy Silver Label)<ref name="Tommy Boy Silver Label">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/label/4060-Tommy-Boy-Silver-Label|title=Tommy Boy Silver Label|publisher=]}}</ref>
* 2001: "Potion" (Groovilicious)<ref name="Groovilicious">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/label/3005-Groovilicious|title=Groovilicious|publisher=]}}</ref>
* 2001: "Freedom" (Jellybean Recordings)
* 2005: "Come Rain Come Shine" (Ultra Music)<ref name="Ultra Music">{{cite web|url=https://ultramusic.com|title=Ultra Music}}</ref>/]
* 2006: "Let Me Take You Away" (Ultra Music)<ref name="Ultra Music"/>
* 2007: "I Want That Man" (Bill Friar Entertainment)<ref name="Bill Friar Entertainment">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicxray.com/profiles/1498|title=William Friar Owner/Publisher - Bill Friar Entertainment|publisher=]}}</ref>
* 2007: "Sexy to the Bone" – Andy & the Lamboy<ref name="Andy & The Lamboy"/>
⚫ * 2009: "Nothing Compares 2 You" (Bill Friar Entertainment)<ref name="Bill Friar Entertainment"/>
* 2009: "Where Did You Go" – Andy & the Lamboy<ref name="Andy & The Lamboy"/>
⚫ * 2011: "Fifth Day" (Bill Friar Entertainment)<ref name="Bill Friar Entertainment"/>
⚫ * 2012: "O Holy Night" (Bill Friar Entertainment)<ref name="Bill Friar Entertainment"/>
* 2014: "Tonight's Your Night" (7 Stars Music)<ref name="7 Stars Music">{{cite web|url=https://www.beatport.com/label/7-stars-music/20122|title=7 Stars Music|publisher=]}}</ref>
* 2017: "The Glamorous Life" (Bill Friar Entertainment)<ref name="Bill Friar Entertainment"/>
* 2017: "Quiero Tu Amor" (Sume Music)<ref name="Sume Music">{{cite web|url=https://www.beatport.com/label/sume-music/3916|title=Sume Music|publisher=]}}</ref>
* 2018: "Eternal Love" (Fine-Tune Records)<ref name="Fine-Tune Records">{{cite web|url=https://www.beatport.com/label/fine-tune-records/963|title=Fine-Tune Records|publisher=]}}</ref>


=== Awards and nominations ===
That same year, Jenn won XM Nation's (XM Satellite Radio) "Dance Artist of the Year" at the inaugural XM Nation Music Awards event. In addition, Jenn Cuneta's single, "Come Rain, Come Shine" had placed her on the #8 position on Billboard Magazine's Annual Issue on the Top Ten Most played artist of 2005 segment. Her song also placed on the Top Ten Most Played Dance Song of 2005. In 2006, ] had placed Jenn Cuneta on the Official Ballot for the 2006 Grammy Awards in three separate categories: Record of the Year, Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording.
* 2006: Dance Artist of the Year<ref name="bignoise">{{Cite web|url=http://www.bignoisenow.com/jenncuneta.html|title=Jenn Cuneta Official Website}}</ref> (XM Nation Radio Award – ])
* 2018: Best Female Pop Vocalist of the World<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asianjournal.com/life-style/lifestyle-columnists/jenn-cuneta-grabs-worlds-vocal-power-in-the-palm-of-her-hands/|title=Jenn Cuneta grabs world's vocal power in the palm of her hands —|date=3 August 2018}}</ref> ( WCOPA<ref name="WCOPA">{{cite web|url=https://wcopa.com/about-us/about-us-wcopa|title=World Championship of Performing Arts}}</ref>)


==References==
On September 16th, 2008 the Nintendo Wii video game "Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party 2 Full Full Party" was released, featuring Jenn Cuneta's song "Come Rain Come Shine" and the official music video. On October 16th, 2013 Jenn Cuneta debuted several new music tracks and performed live at the annual Seven Stars Music Group ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event) showcase at Cafe 't Schuim in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The "ADE Sampler" was made available on the same day on Jenn Cuneta's official soundcloud channel: "TheJennCuneta" with the following tracks:
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* "Blow Up"
* "Can't Let You Go"
* "Eye On You"
* "Quiero Tu Amor"
* "Fifth Day"
* "All Night"

==Philanthropy==
Jenn Cuneta is supportive of the ] and the ABS-CBN ], an at-risk children's helpline NGO and social welfare program.

On August 28, 2013 Jenn appeared together with Joannie Feliciano and a host of young Fil-Am talents in an intimate benefit concert at the Philippine Consulate General in New York as part of a fundraising effort for the rehabilitation of Bantay Bata's Children's Village and to raise awareness and support for people affected by ].

==Discography==
As '''J.Cee'''
* "Spirit Of Man" (1998) Frank Lamboy
* "What You Do" (1998) Strictly Rhythm. Included on DJ Scribble and Anthony Acid "mdma vol.1" (Keith's Mental Mix)
⚫ * "Music Is My Life" (With ]) (1999)
* "Potion" (With Ultra 5) (2001) Groovilicious
* "Now We Are Free" (2001) Tommy Boy Records
* "Freedom" (With Twelve Tone) (2001)

As '''Jenn Cuneta'''

* "Quero Tu Amor" (2001; UK "Cafe Mambo Ibiza") As Jennifer Cuneta. Compiled By – Eddie Gordon, DJ Pete Gooding "Siesta II Sunset at Mambo Cafe"
* "Chip On My Shoulder" (2002; ] only)
* "Come Rain Come Shine" (2005) - #97 Australia - In the Philippines it was included in Club Myx published by music channel MYX and EMI Philippines. In US its included on Ultra.iDance 04 and Ultra.iDance 05 compilations, August 2005 and Jan. 2006 respectively.
* "Let Me Take You Away" (2006 - ]; promo & compilation release) Included on Kid Loose / I'm a Looser (Club Mix) (2008)
* "I Want That Man" (2011 - Bill Friar Entertainment)
⚫ * "Fifth Day" (2011 - Bill Friar Entertainment)
⚫ * "O Holy Night" (2011 - Bill Friar Entertainment)

As ''' DJ JST featuring Jenn Cuneta'''

⚫ * "Nothing Compares 2 U" (2012 Bill Friar Entertainment)

==External links==
*Official website: ]
* Complete results of 2005 XM Nation Music Awards: http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/news/2005/12/0501.html
* January 2002 article on Philstar.com: http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/147482/pinoy-version-j-lo
* "Spirit of Man" Get Carter soundtrack credits (Frank Lamboy): http://www.allmusic.com/album/get-carter-mw0000101256/credits
* Listing of "Potion" (2001) under Ultra 5 on Groovilicious discography: http://www.discogs.com/label/Groovilicious
* Quero Tu Amor on discogs.com http://www.discogs.com/Various-Siesta-II-Sunset-at-Mambo-Cafe/release/2480801
* Record of Billboard magazine article by Keith Caulfield, May 7th 2005 on Come Rain Come Shine: http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/16933738/come-rain-come-shine
* http://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/351779/club-myx-now-out-stores
* 8/2013 Article in Balitang America (TFC) mentioning Jenn Cuneta's performance:
* Older promotional website:
* Gameplay video DDR Hottest Party 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZrMnwSSskM


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Jenn Cuneta
OriginManila, Philippines
OccupationSinger
Years active1993–present
LabelsUltra, 1998–present
Websitehttps://jenncunetaofficial.com
Musical artist

Jenn Cuneta is a Filipino American singer based in New York. Debuting first as J. CEE in 1993, she changed to Jenn Cuneta in 2005. Her 2005 solo single "Come Rain Come Shine", which samples "Silly Love Songs" by Paul McCartney and Wings, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Dance Airplay chart and was featured on Ultra.Weekend and Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2. She is the niece of Sharon Cuneta.

Discography

Albums

  • 2001: Dreaming of Love (Star Records)

Singles

  • 1993: "Hold on Me" (Warlock Records)
  • 1994: "Do It for Me" (Rufftrack Records)
  • 1995: "What You Do" (Strictly Rhythm)
  • 1996: Featured in "Music Is My Life" by Planet Soul (Strictly Rhythm)
  • 2000: "Spirit of a Man" (Jellybean Recordings)
  • 2001: Featured in "Now We Are Free", theme from the film Gladiator, by Andy & the Lamboy (Tommy Boy Silver Label)
  • 2001: "Potion" (Groovilicious)
  • 2001: "Freedom" (Jellybean Recordings)
  • 2005: "Come Rain Come Shine" (Ultra Music)/Positiva UK
  • 2006: "Let Me Take You Away" (Ultra Music)
  • 2007: "I Want That Man" (Bill Friar Entertainment)
  • 2007: "Sexy to the Bone" – Andy & the Lamboy
  • 2009: "Nothing Compares 2 You" (Bill Friar Entertainment)
  • 2009: "Where Did You Go" – Andy & the Lamboy
  • 2011: "Fifth Day" (Bill Friar Entertainment)
  • 2012: "O Holy Night" (Bill Friar Entertainment)
  • 2014: "Tonight's Your Night" (7 Stars Music)
  • 2017: "The Glamorous Life" (Bill Friar Entertainment)
  • 2017: "Quiero Tu Amor" (Sume Music)
  • 2018: "Eternal Love" (Fine-Tune Records)

Awards and nominations

  • 2006: Dance Artist of the Year (XM Nation Radio Award – XM Satellite Radio/Sirius)
  • 2018: Best Female Pop Vocalist of the World ( WCOPA)

References

  1. Beesman, Jim (3 September 2005). "MPL's Publishing Catalogue Is A Pop Treasury": 63. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. "JENN CUNETA". Billboard.
  3. "A Pinoy version of J. Lo". The Philippine Star.
  4. "Star Records". Discogs.
  5. "Warlock Records".
  6. "Rufftrack Records". Discogs.
  7. ^ "Andy & The Lamboy". Discogs.
  8. "Tommy Boy Silver Label". Discogs.
  9. "Groovilicious". Discogs.
  10. ^ "Ultra Music".
  11. ^ "William Friar Owner/Publisher - Bill Friar Entertainment". Music Xray.
  12. "7 Stars Music". Beatport.
  13. "Sume Music". Beatport.
  14. "Fine-Tune Records". Beatport.
  15. "Jenn Cuneta Official Website".
  16. "Jenn Cuneta grabs world's vocal power in the palm of her hands —". 3 August 2018.
  17. "World Championship of Performing Arts".


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