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Donna Rhoden

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About Me

Donna Rhoden is a prolific and versatile songstress and winner of a BBC Radio London British Reggae Award for 'Best Newcomer'. Born in Manchester and raised in London, Donna has been writing songs since she was twelve and started recording professionally at fifteen. She auditioned with the legendary lovers rock label Santic and producer Leonard Chin offered her a recording contract on the spot. Her debut single ‘Be Kind To My Man’ combined reggae with a hint of jazz and went straight to the top of the UK reggae charts. Her follow-up single ‘It’s True’ took the concept to another level, eclipsing the success of the first, just when the lovers rock phenomenon was at its height. Both tracks are considered classics and are still being pressed and sort after globally to this day. Now making strides to stake a claim to her place on the UK scene, Donna Rhoden puts a face to the voice and is definitely one to watch. All songs published by Westbury Music Ltd: 0207 733 5400For bookings: PA's, Weddings etc contact: 07877 799 455This layout was made by ashleyyy!

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Member Since: 4/3/2006
Influences: Everything I ever heard; From Quincy Jones to Pharrell Williams, Patrice Rushen to Aaliyah. Even stuff I'm not keen on, taught me something.I'll keep adding to this list:Al Green, Alicia Keys, Amerie, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Baby Face, Barry White, Beyonce, Billie Holiday, BlackStreet, Brandy, Brenda Russell, Brownstone, Brown Sugar, Cameo, Carroll Thompson, Chaka Khan, Chic, Denise Williams, Destiny's Child, Dub, The Emotions, Erykah Badu, Fugees, Funkadelic, Garage, House, James Brown, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, John Holt, Kanye West, King Tubby, Louisa Marks, Lovers Rock, Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige, Marvin Gaye, Micheal Jackson, Missy Elliott, Motown, N.E.R.D., Ne-Yo, Patrice Rushen, P Funk, Prince, Reggae, Rick James, Roberta Flack, Teddy Pendergrass, Teena Marie.VINYL MENTORSIn no particular order, these are the artists I learned my craft from. I listen to them for hours and hours. I was so held by their magic, I'd lose track of time and forget to eat. Hope some of their fairy dust rubbed of on me.Patrice Rushen, Teena Marie, Brenda Russell...Bookings; PA's, Weddings etc, contact: 07877 799 455Publisher, Westbury Music Ltd: 0207 733 5400
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