Divine Brown
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Divine Brown at The Heart Truth Celebrity fashion show in 2012. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Divine Earth Essence |
| Born | September 9, 1974 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | R&B, Soul, Neo soul, Jazz |
| Occupations | Singer, theatre performer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Label | Universal Music Canada |
| Website | divinebrown |
Divine Brown (born September 9, 1974), previously known as Divine Earth Essence, is a Canadian R&B and soul singer and theatre performer.
Career
Brown is known for her 2005 Canadian radio hit Old Skool Love.[1]
In 2009, Divine Brown took part in an interactive documentary series called City Sonic.[2] Earlier that year, Brown was a headliner at the "Keeping the Dream Alive Dr. Martin Luther King Jr" tribute concert.[3]
In January 2011, Brown recorded a tribute to Dennis Brown, Sitting & Watching. Brown's third album Something Fresh was released in 2013.
In 2023, she portrayed Hélène Kuragina in the Canadian premiere of the musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.[4]
Discography
- 2005: Divine Brown
- 2008: The Love Chronicles
- 2013: Something Fresh
Singles
| Year | Song | Canada | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Old Skool Love" | — | Divine Brown |
| "U Shook Me (All Night Long)" | — | ||
| "Help Me" | — | ||
| 2008 | "Lay It On the Line" | 32 | The Love Chronicles |
| "Meet Me at the Roxy" | — | ||
| 2009 | "Sunglasses" (featuring Nelly Furtado) |
22 |
Awards
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Love Chronicles | Juno Award | R&B/Soul Recording of the Year | Won[5] |
References
- ^ "Divine Brown | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ "Watch Divine Brown at The Rex Video | Toronto Music Mobile Video". Citysonic.tv. Retrieved February 14, 2012.
- ^ Cullen, Joe (2009). "Music Makers: Steel Pan - Some Reflections on Steel Band and the Martin Luther King Celebration 2009". Canadian Music Educator. 50/3 Spring: 47–49.
- ^ Announcing the Cast of Natasha, Piette & The Great Comet of 1812
- ^ "2009 | R&B/Soul Recording of the Year | Divine Brown |".
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Divine Brown.
- Divine Brown's website
- Divine Brown at IMDb
- Divine Brown on Twitter
- Divine Brown on YouTube
- Profile and videos, on the website of MuchMusic