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Dionne Bromfield 
Bromfield in 2011Background information Birth name Dionne Julia Bromfield[1] Born 1 February 1996 [2]
Tower Hamlets, East London, United KingdomOrigin Chislehurst, South London, United Kingdom Genres Soul, Neo soul, R&B, Jazz,
Hip-Hop, ReggaeOccupations Singer-songwriter, Presenter, Television Personality Years active 2009–present Labels Lioness Records (2009-present)
Island Records (2009-present)Associated acts Amy Winehouse
Tinchy Stryder
Diggy Simmons
Chloë Moretz
ZalonWebsite dionnebromfieldmusic.com Dionne Julia Bromfield[1] (born 1 February 1996[2] in London) is a British soul singer-songwriter. Bromfield's debut album, Introducing Dionne Bromfield, was released in 2009 by the late Amy Winehouse's Lioness Records label. She first came to public attention after appearing on the British TV show, Strictly Come Dancing.
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Life and career
2009–2010: Musical beginnings and Introducing Dionne Bromfield
Bromfield was born on 1 February 1996[2] in Tower Hamlets, East London, an only child to an English mother and a Jamaican father[3]. Bromfield grew up in Chislehurst, South London, and attended Beaverwood School for Girls in Chislehurst until 2009. Bromfield first appeared on YouTube singing a cover of Alicia Keys song "If I Ain't Got You" with her godmother Amy Winehouse.[4] She attends the Sylvia Young Theatre School in Westminster and is currently in Year 11.[5]
In September 2009, Bromfield was the first artist to be signed to Winehouse's record label, Lioness Records. On 25 September 2009, Bromfield performed alongside Winehouse at the The Prince's Trust End of the Summer Ball and, on 10 October, Bromfield performed a cover of The Shirelles' 1960s hit "Mama Said", while Winehouse appeared as a backing singer on the British television show Strictly Come Dancing.[6]
Her debut album, Introducing Dionne Bromfield, was released on 12 October 2009, and the first single, "Mama Said", was released on 3 November 2009. On 10 December 2010, Bromfield performed at the Young Voices concerts at the Manchester M.E.N. Arena, on 12 January 2011 in London at the O2 Arena and the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield. The album also features the song "Foolish Little Girl", as well as the second single, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", which was released as a digital download featuring the b-side "I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus". This album consisted of cover songs and contained no original material.
2010–present: Good for the Soul and other ventures
On 28 January 2011, it was announced that Bromfield has recorded a new single called "Yeah Right", co-written with Eg White, which features Diggy Simmons.[7] The single, which was released as a digital download on 4 March and peaked at number 36 in the UK Singles Chart, is the lead single from her second album Good for the Soul, which was released on 4 July 2011. The album is composed completely of original material, written by Bromfield and many song writers. A second single featuring Lil Twist, "Foolin'", was released on 17 June.[8] This album has been promoted by Bromfield appearing on television shows such as Blue Peter and Fern.
Bromfield has uploaded two episodes of a web show with Will Manning called Down With Dionne on YouTube.
- Episode 1 - The first episode was uploaded to YouTube on 6 April 2011. In this episode, Will helps Bromfield hunt down her fashion favourites, and she performs an impromtu performance of her hit single "Yeah Right" on Oxford Street.
- Episode 2 - The second episode was uploaded to YouTube on 15 April 2011. In this episode, Bromfield is challenged to hunt the pockets of witting Londoners, she meets Jessie J, and Will does an Irish Jig.
It was announced that she would present a show called Friday Download on CBBC, which premiered from 6 May to 5 August. The 13-part series will address themes such as music, dance, TV, comedy, movies, and lifestyle. Bromfield said, "I did the audition and there were loads of well-known actresses auditioning, too. I didn't think I stood a chance. I'd forgotten all about it until my mum came in to tell me I'd got the job! I didn't believe her at first! It's so exciting, and I can't wait to get started!"
On 1 July 2011, Dionne Bromfield and Tinchy Stryder’s collaboration, "Spinnin' for 2012", was confirmed as the first official song for the 2012 Summer Olympics.[9] The lyrics for the song, originally written and recorded by Speech Debelle, have been re-written by Tinchy and Bromfield. The song was released 23 September 2011.[10]
On 20 July 2011, while performing at London's Roundhouse with The Wanted, Bromfield was joined on stage by her godmother, Amy Winehouse. This was Winehouse's last public performance before her death on 23 July 2011, aged 27.[11]
On 23 July, two hours after the announcement of Winehouse's death, Bromfield sang at Ponty's Big Weekend in Pontypridd, supporting The Wanted. Bromfield sang for 20 minutes, only slightly short of the scheduled half-hour set and left Wales immediately after the concert.[12]
On 5 October 2011, in her first award nomination, Bromfield was nominated for Best R&B / Soul act, at the 2011 MOBO Awards (Music of Black Origin), as well as performing in the Amy Winehouse tribute, singing "Love Is A Losing Game" at the awards ceremony.[13]
On 17 October 2011, a remix of "Ouch That Hurt" - as featured on the soundtrack to the film "Demons Never Die" and featuring rapper Mz Bratt - was released in the UK.[14]
Discography
Studio albums
Album Title Album details Chart positions UK
[15]Introducing Dionne Bromfield - Released: 12 October 2009
- Label: Lioness / Island (2720319)
- Formats: CD, Digital Download
33 Good for the Soul - Released: 4 July 2011
- Label: Lioness / Island
- Formats: CD, Digital Download
53 Singles
Year Single Chart positions Album UK
[15]HUN
[16]BULGARIA TOP 40 2009 "Mama Said" 43 — — Introducing Dionne Bromfield "Foolish Little Girl" — — — 2011 "Yeah Right" (feat. Diggy Simmons) 36 20 36 Good for the Soul "Foolin'" (feat. Lil Twist) — — 7 Other songs
Year Single Chart positions Album UK
[15]2009 "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" (feat. Zalon)[17] — Introducing Dionne Bromfield 2011 "Spinnin' for 2012" (with Tinchy Stryder)[10] — Good for the Soul "Get Up Offa That Thing"[18] — non-album track Soundtrack appearances
Song Year Artist(s) Movie Ref. "Ouch" 2011 Dionne Bromfield (feat. Mz Bratt) Demons Never Die [19] Videography
Music videos
List of music videos, , showing year released and director Title Year Director(s) Artist(s) Ref. "Mama Said" 2009 Ben Jones Dionne Bromfield [20] "Foolish Little Girl" 2009 Jon Moon Dionne Bromfield [21][22] "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" 2009 Jon Moon Dionne Bromfield (feat. Zalon) [17] "Yeah Right" 2011 Emil Nava Dionne Bromfield (feat. Diggy Simmons) [23] "Foolin'" 2011 Trudy Bellinger Dionne Bromfield [24][25] "Spinnin' for 2012" 2011 Dale "Rage" Resteghini Dionne Bromfield (with Tinchy Stryder) [26] "Ouch" 2011 Arjun Rose Dionne Bromfield (feat. Mz Bratt) [27][28] Filmography
Television Year Title Role Notes 2009 Strictly Come Dancing Performer Dionne Bromfield performed her 2009 single "Mama Said"[29] 2011 Friday Download Co-presenter Friday Download was a 13-part series CBBC children television show, which premiered
from 6 May 2011 to 5 August 2011[30]2011 OK! TV Guest and performer Bromfield was interviewed by Matt Johnson & Kate Walsh. She also performed her 2011 single "Yeah Right"[31] 2011 Blue Peter Performer Bromfield performed her 2011 single "Yeah Right"[32] 2011 Freshly Squeezed Guest Bromfield was interviewed by Matt Edmondson[33] 2011 Fern Guest and performer Bromfield was interviewed by Fern Britton and performed her 2011 single "Yeah Right"[34] 2011 Born to Shine Peformer Bromfield and Tinchy Stryder performed their 2011 song and official 2012 Summer Olympics torch relay theme song, "Spinnin' for 2012"[35] 2011 Lorraine Guest Bromfield was interviewed by Lorraine Kelly[36] 2011 The Big Performance Guest Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Result Ref 2011 MOBO Awards Best R&B / Soul act Nominated [13] References
- ^ a b "england & wales births 1837-2006 search results (Dionne Julia Bromfield)". Findmypast.com. http://www.findmypast.co.uk/search/england-and-wales/results?recordType=GRO&route=X&event=B&fromYear=1837&toYear=2006&forenames=Dionne%20Julia&surname=Bromfield&includeSurnameVariants=false&includeForenamesVariants=false. Retrieved Thursday, October 20, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Glamour Magazine - Dionne Bromfield". Glamour (magazine). http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/celebrity/biographies/dionne-bromfield. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ Mclean, Craig (27 May 2011). "Dionne Bromfield: nobody's fool". Daily Telegraph (London). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopmusic/8537777/Dionne-Bromfield-nobodys-fool.html. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Kevin (24 May 2008). "Winehouse gives instant fame to god-daughter, 12". The Independent (London). http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/winehouse-gives-instant-fame-to-goddaughter-12-833566.html. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- ^ BBC Programmes: Trevor Nelson: Dionne Bromfield in the Live Lounge: She sings for us and her class mates in the dance studios of the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.
- ^ Cable, Simon (12 October 2009). "Strictly speaking my godmother Amy's the star! Dionne, 13, outshines her troubled mentor". Daily Mail (London). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1219764/Strictly-speaking-godmother-Amys-star-Dionne-13-outshines-troubled-mentor.html. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- ^ Dionne returns with new single!
- ^ Music House, brand new single "Foolin'"
- ^ "Dionne Bromfield and Tinchy Stryder’s ‘Spinnin’ For 2012’ is official song for Olympic Torch relay!". Dionnebromfieldmusic.com. http://www.dionnebromfieldmusic.com/news/134. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
- ^ a b Spinnin' for 2012 - EP Dionne Bromfield & Tinchy Stryder itunes.apple.com
- ^ "Amy Winehouse’s final performance just days before death | Music: Latest News | STV Entertainment". Entertainment.stv.tv. http://entertainment.stv.tv/music/263549-amy-winehouses-final-performance-just-days-before-death. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
- ^ "Amy Winehouse godchild Dionne Bromfield's show goes on". www.bbc.co.uk. 24 July 2011. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-14267435. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
- ^ a b "MOBO Awards 2011 Line Up". MOBO Awards. http://www.mobo.com/MOBO%20Awards%202011%20Line%20Up. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ Dionne Bromfield interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' October 2011
- ^ a b c "Chart Stats - Dionne Bromfield". Chart Stats. http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=12422. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
- ^ Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ – Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ a b Dionne Bromfield - Ain't No Mountain High Enough. Vevo/YouTube. Video uploaded on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ Get Up Offa That Thing Dionne Bromfield Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ "News: Stars Hit The Red Carpet For Demons Never Die Premiere". 4Music. Tuesday, October 11th, 2011. http://www.4music.com/news/film/1668/Stars-hit-the-red-carpet-for-Demons-Never-Die-premiere. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ Dionne Bromfield’s Mama Said by Ben Jones. www.promonews.tv. Monday, October 19th, 2009. Retrieved Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ Foolish Little Girl, Dionne Bromfield. Vidoosh. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ Dionne Bromfield - Foolish Little Girl. Vevo/YouTube. Video uploaded on Friday, September 23rd, 2011. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ Dionne - Making of Yeah Right (Behind the Scenes). Rewind Magazine/YouTube. Video uploaded on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ Dionne Bromfield - Foolin' (Behind the Scenes). DionneBromfield/YouTube. Video uploaded on Thursday, May 19th, 2011. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ Foolin' Trudy Bellinger, Dionne Bromfield & Hera King. iTunes. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ Go behind-the-scenes at the Spinnin' For 2012 video shoot. dionnebromfieldmusic.com. Wednesday, August 10th, 2011. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ Dionne Bromfield - Ouch ft. Mz Bratt. Vevo/YouTube. Video uploaded on Friday, September 23rd, 2011. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ THISISMAX.NET - Behind The Scenes Dionne Bromfield "OUCH" Feat Ms Bratt. YouTube. Video uploaded on Monday, September 26th, 2011. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ "Dionne Bromfield and Amy Winehouse to perform on Strictly Come Dancing". BBC One. http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/10_october/06/strictly.shtml. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ "Friday Download". Friday Download/CBBC (TV channel). http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/friday-download. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ "Dionne Bromfield OK! TV interview". OK! TV/Channel 5 (UK). http://www.channel5.com/shows/ok-tv-2/clips/dionne-bromfield-ok-tv-interview. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ "Blue Peter - Dionne Bromfield Performs Yeah Right". Blue Peter/CBBC (TV channel). http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/clips/p00h0mks. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ "Blue Peter - Dionne Bromfield Performs Yeah Right". Freshly Squeezed/T4/YouTube. Video uploaded on Thursday, April 21st, 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVgw6vI-GlU. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ "Series 1". Fern/Channel 4. http://www.channel4.com/programmes/fern/episode-guide/series-1/episode-14. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ "Tinchy Stryder’s new Olympic track". The Sun (United Kingdom). Saturday, August 13th, 2011. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/3749810/Tinchy-Stryders-new-Olympic-track.html. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
- ^ "Dionne Bromfield on the sofa". Lorraine/ITV. Video uploaded on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011. http://www.itv.com/lorraine/celebrity/dionne-bromfield-and-tinchy-stryder/. Retrieved Tuesday, November 1st, 2011.
External links
- Official website
- Dionne Bromfield on Facebook
- Dionne Bromfield on Myspace
- Dionne Bromfield on Twitter
- Video of Dionne Bromfield singing Mama Said, London 20 July 2011, with a guest appearance by her godmother Amy Winehouse, Winehouse's last public performance
Dionne Bromfield Studio albums Introducing Dionne Bromfield (2009) · Good for the Soul (2011)Singles Other songs "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" (with Zalon) · "Spinnin' for 2012" (with Tinchy Stryder) · "Get Up Offa That Thing" · "Ouch" (with Mz Bratt)Related articles 
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Portal:R&B and Soul MusicAmy Winehouse Discography · Awards and nominationsStudio albums Compilation albums Lioness: Hidden Treasures (2011)Singles "Stronger Than Me" · "Take the Box" · "In My Bed" · "You Sent Me Flying" · "Fuck Me Pumps" · "Help Yourself" · "Rehab" · "You Know I'm No Good" · "Back to Black" · "Tears Dry on Their Own" · "Love Is a Losing Game" · "Body and Soul" · "Our Day Will Come"Featured singles Digital videos I Told You I Was Trouble: Live in LondonConcert tours The Frank Tour (2003-2005) · Back to Black Tour (2006-2008) · The Return Of Amy (2010-2011)Related articles Lioness Records · Dionne Bromfield · Mark Ronson · Island Records · Secret Diary of a Call Girl · 27 ClubCategories:- 1996 births
- Living people
- British child singers
- British soul singers
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- Neo soul singers
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- Jazz singers
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- British reggae musicians
- British television presenters
- Amy Winehouse
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- British people of Jamaican descent
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