Des'ree

Des'ree
Born
Desirée Annette Weekes

(1968-11-30) 30 November 1968
Croydon, London, England
Genres
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
Years active1991–present
LabelsEpic Records, Sony Soho Square, 550, Stargazer Records

Desirée Annette Weekes (born 30 November 1968), known by her stage name Des'ree (/ˈdɛz(ə)reɪ/), is a British pop and soul recording artist and songwriter, who rose to prominence during the 1990s. Known for her distinctive contralto voice and uplifting lyrics, Des'ree's biggest hits include the singles "Feel So High", "You Gotta Be", and "Life", as well as the ballad "Kissing You", which featured on the soundtrack of the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet. She was named Best British Female at the 1999 Brit Awards. Her other accolades include an Ivor Novello Award, a World Music Award, and four BMI Awards.

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