Listen to a concept of individuality and spirituality that challenges the face of rhythm and blues/soul music .Reminds you of a feelings you once knew,unlike the music forced on todays radio that leaves you feeling empty,"I desire to fill your soul".Her vocal expression is based on her exposure to a varied diverse collection of music dating back to Ella Fitzgerald , Aretha Franklin , Marvin Gaye ,Whitney Houston , Stevie Wonder and Sade to name just a few . Poetry also nurtured her love of storytelling songwriting and musical expression. Although she grew up in a tragically broken home , the foundation was strengthened by her unfounded wisdom and determination . Performances at venues such as the Soul Café , B Smith’s ,The 5 Spot , Nell’s ,Downtime, The Cutting Room ,Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar ,live band assisted performances through out the metropolitan area,, opening act for the Manhattans/Intruders at Riverbank Stadium as well as opening for Tamia at the Mango Festival in Deerfield Beach, Florida. She has received an honorable mention in the John Lennon Songwriting contest.Winner of Songwriter101 contest. Nominated Best Female R&B Artist for the Urban Threshold Underground Music Awards. Collaborations with numerous up and coming hip hop and r&b artists and producers ,local public television shows, internet radio , local radio shows such as 91.9 promo radio .Featured tracks on the Purple City Mix Tape as well as the soundtrack for City College 9 movie . Websites such as Sound Click ,Wegotnext , Musichypeonline.com voted Best Female R&B artist , Iuma.com where she has placed on the top artist spot. . Her basic goal is to convey a message of hope, love, faith, pain and perseverance through her music as well as many other aspects that embodies Donah Hunter. |