Des'ree
| Des'ree | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Desiree Annette Weeks |
| Born |
30 November 1968 London, England |
| Genres | Soul, dance, R&B, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1990–2003 |
| Labels | Epic Records, Sony Soho Square, 550 |
| Website | http://desree.co.uk |
Desirée Annette Weeks (born 30 November 1968), stage name Des'ree /ˈdɛzreɪ, ˈdɛzəreɪ/, is a British R&B recording artist who rose to popularity during the 1990s. She is well known for her hits: "Feel So High" (for which three different music videos were recorded), "You Gotta Be", "Life", and "Kissing You" (from the soundtrack of the film Romeo + Juliet). At the 1999 Brit Awards she received the Brit Award for Best British female solo artist. Des'ree has not released any new material since 2003's Dream Soldier.
Des'ree was born in South London, England, on November 30, 1968. Her mother is from British Guiana (now Guyana), and her father is from Barbados. She was introduced to reggae, calypso and jazz music by her parents, and Des'ree's interest in pursuing a musical career followed a two-year trip to Barbados with her family at the age of 11.
With no connections in the music industry, she was signed in 1991 to Sony 550 when her boyfriend sent a demo to the label, and they quickly signed her. Des'ree's debut single, "Feel So High", was released in August 1991, a mere 12 weeks after her signing. The single did not initially reach the UK top 40, but hit #13 when it was re-released in January 1992. Her debut album Mind Adventures was released in February 1992. It received good reviews and hit the top 30 in the UK. She spent 1992 touring as the opening act to Simply Red.
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