For singer/songwriter Dionne Blaize, the release of her first album “Rise Up” a[-] compilation of Reggae Love songs, represents the high point of a singing career which began before she could talk. According to her mother, Dionne began imitating every song her mother sang to her at the age of 6 months old, and Dionne has been singing ever since. Dionne always dreamed of one day being a successful entertainer. She states “ I remember when I was four years old and I would stand in front of the mirror holding a “hairbrush” pretending that the hairbrush was my microphone and the big mirror in my parent’s living room was the “audience”. Dionne laughed as she reminisced about her vivid imagination as a child. “I remember driving my brothers and sister crazy as I would sing every television commercial and theme song to the different television sitcoms that aired on TV. I used to make up songs off the top of my head. I knew from that moment I wanted to be a professional singer”. It comes as no surprise that Dionne would later develop into the great songwriter/singer she’s become. Dionne’s enduring spirit is a gift from her parents and her confidence comes from knowing that she has “people” around her, watching her back. The songs on her debut CD, “Rise Up”, are expressions of likes, love, lust and hurts she has been through. Dionne is confident that "Rise Up" will take her in new directions; geographically, emotionally and career-wise. She looks forward to touring, collaborating with other artists and putting out another reggae album.
Dionne credits her love of reggae music to an Uncle, a bass player for a local band, who introduced the music to her when she was five years old. Her uncle, who lived with Dionne and her family when she was a little girl, used to play music by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Marcia Griffith, and Cynthia Schloss. Although Dionne was too young to understand the deep meaning of the lyrical content, she loved the pulsating beats and enjoyed the happy mood the music created within her. However, her determination to make good music regardless of life’s obstacles stems from her father’s dedication to a self-taught musical career. Not having the money to pay for music lessons, he taught himself how to sing and play the piano.
Dionne’s formal introduction to music was through the gospel choir at her Church. Starting in the junior choir, she quickly graduated to singing with the adult group, where her tiny, but strong voice, brought an Angelic sound to Sunday morning praise. During her teenage years, Dionne wrote, composed, and sang with continued enthusiasm; with Whitney Houston, Bob Marley, Patti Labelle, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey and Judy Boucher serving as her sources of inspiration. She also credits reggae singers, Bob Marley, Marcia Griffith and Cynthia Schloss as her role models in Caribbean music. Her recently completed music video for a single on her CD - “I’m In Love With You Baby”, which is currently airing on major Caribbean television stations worldwide, highlights Dionne’s acting abilities; a skill she learned from her performing arts classes while in High School.
After emigrating from the Caribbean island of Grenada, Dionne’s parents raised her and three siblings in Brooklyn, New York, an area whose cultural diversity continues to inspire her work. Critics and enthusiastic listeners alike have commented on Dionne’s strong musicality and dedication to her craft. More important to Dionne however, is her desire to not just make great music, but to also have her music touch people's hearts. She also hopes to realize her dream of collaborating with musical greats such as Timbaland, Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam, Sean Paul, Sizzla, Luciano, Beenie man, Buju Banton, Kanye West, Missy Elliot, and other talented musicians.
What’s next for Dionne Blaize? Dionne is currently working on a Soca CD.
“I'm very grateful that people love my reggae music and it’s not something I will part from, but many people have expressed their desire to hear me sing Soca. The fans have spoken so I must deliver.”
The Soca CD will be released in 2009.
Hi there Dionne.....I have put some New pics up of the latest rehearsal during the last week of October.... Check 'em out, they may give you a smile or two eh. I am also moving towards hitting 40,000 plays, so please have a quick listen if you get a moment, as I am putting up all New tracks once that target is reached. Peace, Respect and Happiness always, from ya BISCUIT X.... Missed yer.
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hi dionne how are u dropping by to say hi and wishing u a lovely week ahead all the best keep in touch and take care of u luvly xx :) blessed be kirsty
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hey thanks for ur lovely comment all is going well just trying to get my health in a better place been quiet sick recently i contracted the swine flu and havent been well since but keeping strong and congrads on ur new album ill be sure to buy it when its out ~so proud of u ur awesome have a great week my dear friend luv always xx brightest blessings kirsty
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