'Daniel DeBourg' is a
pop singer that was born
April 13,
1982 in
Chelmsford, England. DeBourg got his starting writing songs for UK singer
Jamelia (known for hits like "Thank You" and "Stop"). He was influenced by the videos by
Michael Jackson and
Janet Jackson to pursue dance by the age of four, and by the age of eleven, he had been admitted to study at the exclusive
Royal Ballet School. Although dance was his primary interest, as a teen he was also fronting bands.
Through a friend, DeBourg recorded some rough demos, singing a cappella into a
Dictaphone, then sent the tape to artist manager Dean Zepherin. The demo soon landed in the hands of
Robbie Robertson, who was scouting talent for
Dreamworks. Impressed by DeBourg's soulful voice, the label signed the fledgling singer to a multi-million deal.
Working with the likes of
R.Kelly, and
Tim & Bob, DeBourg recorded his debut album ''
Tell the World'' over a five week period, releasing it in
2002. The first single, "
I Need an Angel", hit the Top 30 of the Billboard charts. (In 2004, the single was remade by
American Idol winner
Ruben Studdard on his album of the same title, ''
I Need An Angel''.)
In 2005 R&B singer
Bobby Valentino used a sample of DeBourg's track "Book of Love" on his album.
DeBourg is currently at work on a second album.
Discography
Albums
Singles
External links
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IUMA Music page features downloads and photos.