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BK’S Own Darling DivaBrooklyn’s own Dancehall Diva also known as the Free–Spirited Rising Reggae Star NATALIE… was born March 30, in New Hyde Park and raised in Far Rockaway Queens, moved to Brooklyn in 2001. Brought up in a traditional Jamaican up bringing which was considered somewhat strict but fair with both parents moving to the US from Jamaica (Mother from West Moreland and Father from St Elizabeth) and both coming from mixed cultured families…“My Grandmother on my Mother's side is from Cuba and my Father's Grandparents are Irish. I consider myself a Cubish Jamerican. I'm the eldest of four children I have two sisters and a brother-- I have no aunts or uncles on my mom's side and I don't really know my extended family on my father's side”.In love performing from a very young age, NATALIE began dancing and then learned to sing…”I taught myself how to sing when I was about three or four years old by mocking the sounds and voices in songs on the radio. I made sure that I was surrounded by music just because I loved it so much and it grew it into a passion. It's all been strict practice and perfection since then”. “I love all types of music and each genre influences me differently. I try to use all the best (if not more) of my ability no personal favorites when it comes to any particular type of music though! A lot of the music I grew up listening to was mostly reggae, Artist like Bob Marley, Sanchez, Beres Hammond and a lot of other authentic foundation reggae artist like Marcia Griffiths, Garnett Silk, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaac and many more. The list has gotten longer over the years now there’s a floodgate of new music that has peaked my interest. Some of these artists include Tanya Stephens, Bounty Killer & the Alliance family, Macka Diamond, Countless culture artists and many more the list just goes and goes”.NATALIE also finds inspiration from R&B, Jazz, Country, Rock, Hip Hop, and Alternative music and all artists within these categories. Her style of singing is what she describes as a “casserole” due to taking bits and pieces of different types of music, artists, sounds and etc. and mixing and matching them to get the right blend for a particular song…“I do write all my material at least this far. I started writing songs at thirteen. I have a lot of different techniques that I use but I choose not to talk about too much because I believe that a Pro never gives away all of his/her secrets. However I'd love would love to start working with other writers and explore outside material”NATALIE’S overall production is considered by many to be a blender… “I'm never sure what’s going to come out until after I'm finished. More time me or me and collaborates if any just contribute ideas until we find what fits it's sort of freelance but it's cool”.Some of these collaborations include artists like BK’s own Fats (“Real Bad Man” & “Back Talk”) and the King Fila Entertainment. Family Dj Obsession (Soul Survivor Remix Akon & Young Jeezy feat Vybz Kartel, Shabba Ranks, Sizzla). She has been accepted with open arms by many people who readily embrace her contribution to the dancehall as we know it. She also has been taken under the wing of many of dancehall’s familiar faces some of who include Steelie Bashment of Waah Gwan Radio 95.9 fm in Bklyn, Steve Austin of Dancehall World, Dj Elly of Red Hot Radio 102.3, Junior George of Time Plus Beats TV, and Lee Majore of Earth Ruler Sound as well as members of the Irie Jam family 93.5 also well known artist like Red Fox & Screechy Don, & Mr. Easy (who happen to be very close friends) along with a slew of Dj’s and sound systems from all over New York.“I’ve been blessed to have had the opportunity to open for headlining acts such as Merciless, Morgan Heritage, & Buju Banton and I have been noticed most of all for my rendition of the Jamaican national anthem that I use to open all of my performances.” “ I’ve also had the pleasure to meet and hang out with artists such as Bounty Killer & Movado, Voicemail, Shaggy, Turbulence, Junior “One Blood” Reid, Sizzla, Gyptian, Ky-enie , Rayvon & Ding Dong”.Presently NATALIE is unsigned and without management but currently pursing different aspects of music and entertainment...“I'm not working with any management at the moment I haven't made up my mind as to what I want as far as management yet or whether or not I even want one”. “As a singer I'd like to accomplish the opportunity to explore other aspect of and entertainment like studio recording and engineering as well as production as well as stage production for concerts and shows and television and movies. I'd like to one day open a recreation center strictly for the Performing Arts where kids who share the same passion for the arts can come and work towards perfecting their crafts and move into making their dreams reality these are just some of the things I want.” “Some my immediate goals however are to expand my fan base into other states and countries and mainstream radio. I would also love to be featured on the major concerts both here and abroad (Irie Jam, Fully Loaded, Sumfest etc.) anything with a super large mass of people to help launch the name and my music. Till then I plan to continue writing songs and voicing as well as promoting the material that I have”…Performance Facts & Contact Info April 25, 2005- Christian Cultural Center Youth Talent Showcase@ Club Reign May 17, 2005- Track Artist Showcase @ CBGB downstairs lounge October 1, 2005- Concert in the Park October 8, 2005- New Artist Spotlight@ the Palace October 28, 2005- Eli's B-day Bash @ C-Pac feat Merciless November 15, 2005 Miss Caricom Beauty Pageant@ the City Night Club October 28, 2006- Elly’s B-day Bash @ C-Pac feat Morgan Heritage, Jovi Rockwell, & Future Fambo December 8, 2006- Driver concert feat Buju Banton & friends @ AmazuraTune into these radio station to request songs: Waah Gwan Radio 95.9fm in Brooklyn Live stream available @ steeliebashment.com & myspace.com/waahgwanradioRed Hot Radio 102.3fm live stream available @redhotradio1.comFor Dubs & Bookings: Email: [email protected] ALL WHO DON'T OR MAY NOT BELIVE I AM LIVING PROOF "WHO THE ALMIGHTY BLESS, MAY NO MAN CURSE".... NATALIE (DANCEHALL DIVA)EVERY STORY HAS A BEGINNING & AN END... AND EVERY JOURNEY HAS A DESTINATION... BEFORE YOU CAN GET TO WHERE YOU'RE GOING YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER WHERE YOU'VE BEEN.... LIFE CAN BE A WONDERFUL THINGBOOGIE ON REGGAE PEOPLE... AND "GIVE DI ARTIST DEM A BUSS" TRUST ME SOME OF US ACTUALLY HAVE A LOT OF TALENT!!!!BESIDES JAMAICAN PRIDE IS A BEAUTIFUL THING... DON'T EVER BE AFRIAD OR ASHAMED TO EMBRACE IT--THE REST OF THE WORLD DOES. UNITY IS KEY & IT STARTS WITH US- J.A. 4 LIFEI always wished I had the chance to personally thank every female who sets trends for young women like myself to proudly follow NOW I DO... So to all the Real Divas Out There THAnk You!!! You've made it possible for me to make it possible for someone else & I Love U AllOn the road to stardom I realized that... I'm Just A Dynamic Diva Doing It Larger Than Life not Just BIG!!! Trust & Believe It's definately time to Seperate the Women From The GirlsPROUD TO BE AN EMBASSADOR JAMAICA LAND I LOVE!!!!!!!!!Above average... Over Achiever... World class woman... Just a few of the things I strive for, Excellence & Prestige things that the average common female knows nothing about... And the list goes on. I'm not perfect I just set high standards!!!I Thank The Lord Everyday For My Gift of Song Cause Without Music I Don't Know How My Life Would Be!!!Much Love To KURT FLURT of Datzwhatzup.net! He's my SUPER DUPER photographer. He knows just what to do to make each pose amazing... the rest comes naturally!!!Next on the Agenda... None other than Yes exactly~~ STEELIE BASHMENTS BIG BIRTHDAY BASH---THE ULTIMATE RED & WHITE AFFAIR... PERFORMING LIVE DING DONG & YOURS TRULY" THE DIVA"... IF YOU MISS IT YOUR SO NOT COOL!!! YEER DAT LOL