Diane Charlemagne facts for kids

Diane Charlemagne (born February 22, 1964 – died October 28, 2015) was a talented British singer and songwriter. She was known for her amazing voice in jazz, soul, funk, and electronic dance music.

About Diane Charlemagne

Diane started her music journey in the 1980s. She became the lead singer for a funk band called 52nd Street in 1984. She helped them create some great music.

Her Music Career

In 1990, the band 52nd Street changed its name to Cool Down Zone. Diane was still the lead singer. She also helped write all ten songs on their album, New Direction.

Later, Diane became the lead singer for Urban Cookie Collective. This group had two songs that reached the top 10 in the UK during the 1990s.

Diane's voice was also featured on a very famous song called "Inner City Life" by Goldie. She also sang live with the famous musician Moby at many of his concerts.

Working with Other Artists

Diane loved to work with many different musicians. In 2006, she teamed up with Scape for a dance song called Be My Friend. She used the name D Empress for this song.

In 2007, she worked with High Contrast on his song "If We Ever." The next year, she worked with D:Ream, a band that had recently reunited.

Diane continued to collaborate with many artists. In 2011, she worked with Aquasky on their dubstep song "Take Me There." In 2012, she sang on "Wanna Die For You" by Netsky. She also worked with S.P.Y on his drum and bass song "Hammer in My Heart."

In 2014, Diane worked with S.P.Y again on several songs. She also joined London Elektricity and S.P.Y for a song called "I Am Somebody." This song was made to help the Street Child World Cup.

In 2015, Diane sang backing vocals for Ricky Valance's song "Welcome Home." This song helped raise money for charities that support the RAF (Royal Air Force).

Sadly, Diane passed away on October 28, 2015, at the age of 51. She had been battling kidney cancer.

Diane's Music Albums and Songs

Here are some of the albums and songs Diane Charlemagne was a part of:

Albums

with 52nd Street

• Children of the Night (1986)
• Something's Going On (1987)

Singles and EPs

with 52nd Street

• "Can't Afford" (1984)
• "Tell Me How It Feels" (1985)
• "Last Chance" (1985)
• "I Can't Let You Go" (1986)
• "I'll Return" (1987)
• "Are You Receiving Me" (1988)
• "I Will Wait for You" (1988)
• "Superhuman" (2018)

with Cool Down Zone

• "Heaven Knows" (1990)

with Urban Cookie Collective

• "The Key the Secret" (1993)
• "Feels Like Heaven" (1993)
• "Sail Away" (1994)
• "High on a Happy Vibe" (1994)

with Goldie

• "Timeless"/"Inner City Life" (1995)

with Satoshi Tomiie

• "Come to Me" (1998)
• "Sincerity (Part 1&2)" (1999)
• "Inspired" (2000)

with Master & Hess (Mobin Master & Hess Barber)

• "Troubled Girl" (2003)

with Calibre

• "Bullets" (2005)

with Cyantific

• "Don't Follow" (2005)

with Scape

• "Be My Friend" (as D Empress) (2006)

with 2020 Soundsystem and Pat Fulgoni

• "Your Love" (2006)

with High Contrast

• "If We Ever" (2007)

with Blame

• "Keep The Sunshine" (2008)

with B-complex

• "Rolling with the Punches" (2010)

with Netsky

• "Wanna Die for You" (2012) on 2

with Street Child World Cup feat. London Elektricity and S.P.Y

• "I Am Somebody" (2014)

with Taxman

• "Rebirth" (2014)