'80s icon Deniece Pearson reveals another taste of her upcoming new album 'Free-Queen-See' (due out this summer), with her electrifying new single. 'Evolution X' complete with remixes available now.
With nods to early 2000s pop, 'Evolution X' marks a change in direction from Deniece's more reggae-flavored recent releases. This time she returns to the pop genre that made her famous. Co-written with acclaimed American songwriter Holly Lamar, who wrote Faith Hill's hit 'Breath', and featuring production by Pert Makela and RauliEskolin, 'Evolution X' is a great song. As the title suggests, it reflects the real-life evolution of Deniece as she continues to evolve as a solo artist forty years into her career. It is a bold statement of intent; She's back and she's serious.
“My evolution is mine” Deniece says. “It is up to us what we do with our lives, what we accept and allow others to do with ourselves and our planet. It is about mind over matter we can choose our destiny. “I can honestly say this is one of my favorite songs I've ever recorded.”
2023 was something of a reintroduction for Deniece, as he celebrated 40 years in the industry, released new music, and performed two sold-out shows at Pizza Express Live in London, along with a host of other live performances across the country. The Brit Award winner, Grammy nominee and lead singer of iconic pop group FIVE STAR released two singles, 'Forever Young', a feel-good pop-bop that peaked at No. 12 on Music Week's Pop Chart and reached No. Top Ten in its Black category. Chart and their first Christmas single, 'Santa Claus is Coming', which reached No. 1 on the reggae chart. Both singles and 'Evolution X' will be included on his new solo album 'Free-Queen-See' this summer, his first new album in over a decade.
As proof of her enduring popularity, Deniece has been welcomed back to the public with open arms, including high-profile appearances on Michael McIntyre's Big Show, BBC Breakfast, ITV News and Sky News and interviews with outlets such as The Sun, Daily Star , Daily Express, Record Collector, Big Issue, Heat Magazine, Retro Pop XS Noize and more.
During his time with FIVE STAR, Deniece achieved unprecedented success with over 20 UK top thirty singles, including hits such as 'System Addict', 'The Slightest Touch' and the anthem 'Rain Or Shine'. The group is the youngest British act to have a number one album, the first black group to win a BRIT (Best Group 1987) and the first group to achieve seven consecutive hit singles from a single album in the United Kingdom.
After taking a career hiatus to raise her two children, Deniece made a triumphant return to the stage, wowing audiences with her remarkable talent. Her performances in the West End production of Michael Jackson's musical 'Thriller Live' in 2009 garnered rave reviews, as well as starring in 'Respect La Diva' where she wowed audiences with her sensational cover of Beyoncé's 'Listen' and a Whitney medley. Houston hits. Deniece's star power extended to international stages, including a memorable performance at the Sydney Opera House in Australia as lead singer in the 'Disco Divas' show.
Deniece's appearance on BBC1's The Voice in 2012 opened new doors for her, including an incredible opportunity to support The Jacksons on their UK tour. In September 2013, she released 'Rafiki Yangu' ('My Friend' in Swahili), a heartfelt tribute to Nelson Mandela and the quest for peace and prosperity in Africa. The song, dedicated to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, demonstrated Deniece's commitment to using her platform to make a positive impact.
Following the success of his debut solo album, 'Imprint', released in the summer of 2014 and backed by a 16-date UK tour alongside Billy Ocean, Deniece continued to captivate audiences. Most notably, he joined forces with DJ and producer Sigala to perform his hit 'Easy Love' on Top Of The Pops' BBC1 New Year's Day special.
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