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""GRAMMY WINNER ARTIST PRODUCER- WOUTER KELLERMAN (WINDS OF SAMSARA) says: "I’m loving Dorie Pride’s ‘Love Will Find a Way’ - her angelic voice caresses every note and lyric with mastery. She is a splendid lyricist, songs with a strong message captivating vocals make you wish you were watching her live - she has a rare gift of painting pictures that capture the listener in a way that is up front and personal"
GRAMMY WINNER PRODUCER RICKY KEJ (WINDS OF SAMSARA) says: "Fantastic variety very versatile voice!! Loved every one of the 10 songs. The words on She never Asks is beautiful.. .. Just lovely great musicianship and composition. Dorie Pride's voice is amazing, and that’s what makes this album so unique. Very engaging, and very personal. I feel everything that she is singing. Love this album and hope to hear more from Dorie!"
GRAMMY WINNING (GHOSTBUSTERS) RECORDING ARTIST/MUSICAN and PRODUCER RAY PARKER.JR. says: "Her music is a reflction of her personality and should be taken seriously, someone to watch in the future as I am sure she'll surprise the world!!! Talent unlimited! Sexy too! She rocks!
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WHO IS DORIE PRIDE?
Dorie Pride is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musician and author. She is a multi-faceted gifted composer and guitarist who hails from Detroit, Michigan, the soul of America. Her early music credits include co-writing The Magic is Working on Janet Jackson’s first album. Dorie Pride spreads seeds of light through her music. She draws upon her Native American and African roots, compelling her to use her voice, to bring attention to Mother Earth. Fittingly, Dorie describes herself as a purple sheep. Her discography boasts three acclaimed albums that intersperse songs of the universe peppered by pop, blended by jazz, mixed with hints of rock, reggae, R&B and neo-soul.
Dorie: “I walk to my own beat. I am a forward thinker. I think outside of the box. I am amazingly comfortable in my skin and live by the cardinal rule of the heart – LOVE!”
Dorie’s team is rounded out by her husband, producer, co-composer and multi-instrumentalist Kamau Seitu. They are a match made in musical Heaven. Dorie and Kamau have written for Diana Ross, Johnny Mathis, The Spinners, Michael Henderson and Cheryl Lynn. Compositions for Dorie’s albums include Life Is Just A Color TV, Born To Make Music, Love Will Find A Way and the latest album Words. Dorie’s singles have charted a combined 50+ weeks on the charts at 969 The Oasis Indie Radio station. Dorie has been voted Indie Music Channel’s Top New Artist, Lee Bailey’s EUR web Featured Artist of The Month and 969 The Oasis Artist of the Month.
Dorie’s influences are John Lennon, The Beatles, Prince, Sade, Annie Lennox, Joni Mitchell and even Ray Charles. Improving human conditions, global concerns, injustice and compassion drive the themes of Dorie Pride’s music. These influences are evident in songs like Revolution, Cry, Simple Things and Pennies In A Jar. All of Dorie’s music is brilliantly produced and arranged by Kamau Seitu. Dorie’s sophomore CD – Love Will Find A Way pre-qualified for Grammy nomination in nine categories. She Never Asks and A Little Rain Must Fall pre-qualified for Song of the Year.
Dorie: ‘She Never Asks’ puts a face on homelessness in a stark, moving story of two very contrasting women. “Rain Must Fall’ chronicles the journey of life’s pain that can rock us to our core, yet we must find grace and strength to carry on.
Dorie creatively mingles love, sensuality, hope, and inspiration into a stimulating tapestry of poetry and music. Filmmaking has been added to Dorie’s arsenal of talent unleashing an additional element of storytelling to her songs. Her message is steering a global impact. Dorie’s influences are John Lennon, The Beatles, Prince, Sade, Annie Lennox, Joni Mitchell and even Ray Charles. Improving human conditions, global concerns, injustice and compassion drive the themes of Dorie Pride’s music. These influences are evident in songs like Revolution, Cry, Simple Things and Pennies In A Jar. All of Dorie’s music is brilliantly produced and arranged by Kamau Seitu. Dorie’s sophomore CD – Love Will Find A Way pre-qualified for Grammy nomination in nine categories. She Never Asks and A Little Rain Must Fall pre-qualified for Song of the Year.
Dorie: ‘She Never Asks’ puts a face on homelessness in a stark, moving story of two very contrasting women. “Rain Must Fall’ chronicles the journey of life’s pain that can rock us to our core, yet we must find grace and strength to carry on.
Dorie creatively mingles love, sensuality, hope, and inspiration into a stimulating tapestry of poetry and music. Filmmaking has been added to Dorie’s arsenal of talent unleashing an additional element of storytelling to her songs. Her message is steering a global impact.
NO TIME FOR FEAR - VIDEO: https://youtu.be/xp8E247UWv8
THE POETIC TAPESTRY OF DORIE PRIDE: https://youtu.be/YIgjUuLdMR0
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Dorie Pride: Featured Artist on Indie Music Channel
August 2012
As the Indie Music Channel begins the 2nd phase of its mission to support and promote some of the outstanding independent talent that is out here in the world, I'm pleased to let you know that, among the nearly 9,000 artists on the IMC, I have placed a special "Indie Music Channel Top New Artist" badge on your profile photo on your Indie Music Channel page because of your exceptional music and talent. I started the Indie Music Channel a little over a year ago just for artists like you in an effort to help promote independent singers and bands who stand out for their exceptional talent. I'm proud to let you know that you are one of those artists!
Congratulations and keep up the great music!
Dorie Pride’s Music & Life Is A Color TV
June 2, 2012
By: Radioscope
*EURweb takes pleasure in introducing to the world, singer/songwriter/musician/designer Dorie Pride. We could use many words to describe why she has made our Black Music Month artist spotlight, but Grammy Award winner Ray Parker, Jr. says it best.
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Dorie is a genius who has in the past inspired many of my own recordings! Absolutely no one has more positivity and a more positive outlook than her. Her music is a reflection of her personality and should be taken seriously. Someone to watch in the future as I’m sure she’ll surprise the world!! Talent unlimited! Sexy too! SHE ROCKS!!!!” ~Ray Parker Jr.
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For African American Music Appreciation Month, we invite you to rock Dorie’s world by ordering her products, downloading her album “Life Is Just A Color TV,” and welcoming her into the future music stars of the world! www.DoriePride.com. Dorie & her husband (co-writer & producer) Kamau Seitu are destined for greatness.