Dionne Bromfield
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Dionne Bromfield (born 1 February 1996, London) is an English singer.
Bromfield's debut album, Introducing Dionne Bromfield was released in 2009 through Amy Winehouse's Lioness Records label. Winehouse is godmother to 14 year-old Dionne and says of her protégée, "She’s so much better than I was at her age."[citation needed] Bromfield's album features covers of 12 classic songs that reflect her love of vintage soul music and 1960s girl groups. Tracks include the Motown anthem "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", which Bromfield has recorded as a duet with Zalon, and "Foolish Little Girl", originally a hit for The Shirelles in 1963.
Music career
Bromfield first appeared on YouTube singing a cover of Alicia Keys song "If I Ain't Got You" with her Grammy Award winning godmother Amy Winehouse.[1]
In September 2009, Bromfield was the first artist to be signed to Amy Winehouse's record label Lioness Records.
On 25 September 2009, Bromfield performed alongside Winehouse at the The Prince's Trust End of the Summer Ball and on 10 October Bromfield performed a cover of The Shirelles' 1960s hit "Mama Said", while Winehouse appeared as a backing singer on British television show Strictly Come Dancing.[2] Bromfield also sings alongside British soul singer Zalon on the Motown-classic, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough".
Her debut album Introducing Dionne Bromfield was released on 12 October 2009 and first single "Mama Said" was released on 3 November 2009. Dionne has also made four music videos "Mama Said", "Foolish Little Girl", "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", and "I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus".
On 1 December 2010, Bromfield performed at the Young Voices concert at the Manchester M.E.N. Arena and on the 6 December 2010, she performed at the Young Voices concert in London at the O2 Arena.
On 28 January 2011, it was announced that Bromfield has recorded a new single called "Yeah Right", which features Diggy Simons[3]. The single, which is set to be released on 21 February, is promoting her second album Good for the Soul.
Personal life
She attends 'Sylvia Young Theatre School'
Television appearances
- 10 October 2009: Strictly Come Dancing (BBC One)
- 14 October 2009: GMTV (ITV1)
- 28 October 2009: This Morning (ITV1)
- 28 October 2009: Live From Studio Five (FIVE)
- 21 November 2009: TMi (BBC TWO)
- The 5:19 show 363
Discography
- Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK [4] | |||
| 2009 | Introducing Dionne Bromfield
|
33 | |
- Singles
| Year | Title | Peak UK chart positions[4] |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Mama Said" | 43 | Introducing Dionne Bromfield |
| "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough"/"I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus" (featuring Zalon) |
References
- ^ O'Sullivan, Kevin (24 May 2008). "Winehouse gives instant fame to god-daughter, 12". The Independent. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- ^ Cable, Simon (12 October 2009). "Strictly speaking my godmother Amy's the star! Dionne, 13, outshines her troubled mentor". Daily Mail. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- ^ Template:Http://amywinehouse.com/news.php?item=42&ln=1
- ^ a b "Chart Stats - Dionne Bromfield". Chart Stats. Retrieved 24 October 2009.