Divine Brown facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Divine Brown
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Divine Brown at The Heart Truth Celebrity fashion show in 2012.
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| Also known as | Divine Earth Essence |
| Born | September 9, 1974 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | R&B, Soul, Neo soul, Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, theatre performer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Canada |
| Associated acts | Quanteisha, Gowan |
Divine Brown (born September 9, 1974), also known as Divine Earth Essence, is a talented Canadian singer. She is famous for her R&B and soul songs and has won a Juno Award. Divine Brown also performs in theatre shows.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Divine Brown was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her parents came from Jamaica. She started her singing career by performing in local nightclubs. She is a mother and has one daughter.
Divine Brown's Music Journey
Divine Brown became well-known for her song "Old Skool Love" in 2005. This song was a big hit on Canadian radio. She even won an award for it, called the SOCAN No. 1 Song Award. Even before she released her first album, she was invited to sing at music festivals around the world.
Her first album, also called Divine Brown, was very popular. It did well both with fans who knew her music and in the general music market. She has an amazing singing voice that can reach five octaves!
Her second album, The Love Chronicles, came out in 2008. This album was a huge success! It won a Juno Award in 2009 for the best R&B/Soul album of the year. Some popular songs from this album include "Lay It On the Line" and "Sunglasses". In 2008, Divine Brown also toured North America with the famous group Backstreet Boys.
Later Projects and Collaborations
In 2009, Divine Brown was part of a special series called City Sonic. This series featured 20 artists from Toronto, and Divine performed at a place called The Rex Hotel. She also performed at a tribute concert for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In 2011, she recorded a song called "Sitting & Watching" as a tribute to another singer, Dennis Brown. Her third album, Something Fresh, was released in 2013. This album mixed her classic soul sound with new, modern music styles. She worked with producers called The Rezza Brothers on this album.
In 2016, Divine Brown sang as a backup vocalist for the musician Gowan during some shows in Toronto. Later that year, she announced a new song called "Love Alibi," which was a collaboration with 80 Empire.
More recently, in 2023, Divine Brown performed in a musical play. She played the character Hélène Kuragina in the Canadian premiere of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.
Who Inspired Divine Brown?
Divine Brown was greatly influenced by many famous R&B and Soul singers. Some of her biggest inspirations include Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Aretha Franklin.
Divine Brown's Albums
Here are the albums Divine Brown has released:
- 2005: Divine Brown
- 2008: The Love Chronicles
- 2013: Something Fresh
Popular Songs (Singles)
Divine Brown has released several singles. Here are some of them:
| Year | Song | Album |
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| 2005 | "Old Skool Love" | Divine Brown |
| 2005 | "U Shook Me (All Night Long)" | Divine Brown |
| 2005 | "Help Me" | Divine Brown |
| 2008 | "Lay It On the Line" | The Love Chronicles |
| 2008 | "Meet Me at the Roxy" | The Love Chronicles |
| 2009 | "Sunglasses" (featuring Nelly Furtado) |
The Love Chronicles |
Awards and Achievements
Divine Brown has won a major award for her music:
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2009 | The Love Chronicles | Juno Award | R&B/Soul Recording of the Year | Won |
