Who is Des'ree?

Des'ree is a British R&B singer and songwriter born on 30 November 1968 in London, England. She has earned a reputation as one of the UK's most renowned and celebrated vocalists. Her music, which blends elements of soul, jazz, pop, and funk, has been popular with audiences across both sides of the Atlantic.

Early Life & Career

Des'ree's love of music was evident from an early age; she began singing at the age of six and wrote her first song at the age of eleven. She started her career as a session singer and backing vocalist for acts including The Brand New Heavies and Sade. After signing to Sony Music in 1994, Des'ree released her debut album Mind Adventures, which featured the hit single ‘Feel So High’. This was followed by her breakthrough second album I Ain't Movin' (1994), which contained her biggest hit ‘You Gotta Be’.

Collaborations & Further Success

Des'ree has collaborated with a variety of artists including Wyclef Jean, Massive Attack and Will Smith. Her third album Supernatural (1999) contained collaborations with Wyclef Jean and Will Smith and featured the successful single ‘Kissing You’. Des'ree's fourth album Dream Soldier (2002) included tracks produced by Wyclef Jean, as well as the hit single ‘We All Have Our Dreams’. In 2007, Des'ree returned with a new studio album entitled The Love Chronicles which spawned the single ‘I'm Kissing You’.

Style & Influences

Des'ree's musical style is a mixture of soul, jazz, pop and funk. She has cited Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin as two of her biggest musical influences. She has also expressed admiration for acts such as Sade, Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers.

Legacy

Throughout her career, Des'ree has sold over 8 million albums worldwide. She was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2002 for services to music. Des'ree is considered one of Britain's most successful female vocalists.

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