Jerrica Santos' passion for music has been evident her whole life. Only 21 years old, Jerrica is already an accomplished singer, songwriter, musician and professional Polynesian dancer and has received her ARCT Royal Conservatory of Music Diploma for Piano. Drawing on her love of soul and R&B, her singing style is most influenced by the likes of Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, SWV, Brandy, Michael Jackson, Monica, Aaliyah and Lauryn Hill. Jerrica's style is best described as an R&B sound with a hip hop influence.
She was also honored to be chosen to sing the Canadian National Anthem at the countdown clock for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. She has performed in Japan, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle and at various local charities.
The future looks promising for Jerrica. Currently studying at UBC with an eye towards medicine, Jerrica's aspirations as an artist are to provide good music that is a combination of classic R&B perfectly fused with a new feel and style.
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