Divine Brown
Canadian singer (born 1974)
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Divine Brown (born September 9, 1974), previously known as Divine Earth Essence, is a Canadian R&B and soul singer and theatre performer.
Also known asDivine Earth Essence
BornSeptember 9, 1974
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
Divine Brown | |
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Divine Brown at The Heart Truth Celebrity fashion show in 2012. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Divine Earth Essence |
| Born | September 9, 1974 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | R&B, Soul, Neo soul, Jazz |
| Occupations | Singer, theatre performer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Label | Universal Music Canada |
| Website | divinebrown |
Career
Brown is known for her 2005 Canadian radio hit Old Skool Love.[1]
In 2009, Divine Brown took part in an interactive documentary series called City Sonic.[2] Earlier that year, Brown was a headliner at the "Keeping the Dream Alive Dr. Martin Luther King Jr" tribute concert.[3]
In January 2011, Brown recorded a tribute to Dennis Brown, Sitting & Watching. Brown's third album Something Fresh was released in 2013.
In 2023, she portrayed Hélène Kuragina in the Canadian premiere of the musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.[4]
Discography
- 2005: Divine Brown
- 2008: The Love Chronicles
- 2013: Something Fresh
Singles
| Year | Song | Canada | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Old Skool Love" | — | Divine Brown |
| "U Shook Me (All Night Long)" | — | ||
| "Help Me" | — | ||
| 2008 | "Lay It On the Line" | 32 | The Love Chronicles |
| "Meet Me at the Roxy" | — | ||
| 2009 | "Sunglasses" (featuring Nelly Furtado) |
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Awards
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Love Chronicles | Juno Award | R&B/Soul Recording of the Year | Won[5] |
