Album Notes

Singer/songwriter Dionne Blaize starting singing before she could talk. Her mother informed Dionne that she would imitate every song she sang to Dionne beginning at the age of 6 months old, and Dionne has been singing ever since! Dionne’s musical roots began in her church choir and also in the Performing Arts departments of her junior high and high school. During her teenage years, Dionne wrote, composed, and sang with continued enthusiasm. With Whitney Houston, Bob Marley, Patti Labelle, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey, J.C. Lodge and Judy Boucher serving as her sources of inspiration, Dionne determined that she would one day have a career in music. Dionne's parents migrated from Grenada to the United States in the 1970's in hope of seeking a better life. Although life was very hard for Dionne's family, she never let that discourage her from pursuing her dream. She always had a vision. Dionne has often said that "if I can touch one soul through my music then I am blessed". Her song, "Rise Up", featured on her newly released album entitled "Rise Up", is the source of her motivation. It is quite clear and evident that Dionne Blaize is a diamond in the ruff. A star in the making. And with Dionne's hard work and determination it isn't hard to see that she will, Rise up!!