OOTV: Douye
The first time I heard one of Douye’s song, I couldn’t help but wonder who the artist was. Reminding me of Sade Adu, her pure, sultry and smoky vocals comes with a sensual, jazzy musical style. I was extremely pleased when I found out the voice was from none other than a fellow Nigerian.
Nigerian born, Los Angeles based Douye, grew up influenced by several jazz and R&B legends, and this is very evident in her style. With musical influences like Peggy Lee, Ray Charles, Billie Holliday, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Sade, the multi-faceted performer began singing in church at the age of seven and quickly began focusing on her future as a professional singer. By age ten, she was expressing her innermost emotions in poetry, which led naturally to her development as a compelling songwriter. In her mid-teens, she traveled to Europe to pursue her growing musical dreams, and she later immigrated to the United States to study voice at the acclaimed Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. Upon graduating, Douye continued honing her singing, songwriting and musical direction, becoming a prolific writer and performing for audiences at clubs throughout Los Angeles. Teaming up with Terry Shaddick, they penned the songs that would launch Douye’s recording career on her newly released debut album: Journey. Journey is a perfect reflection of Douye’s musical and life experiences leading up to her exciting emergence as an independent singer/songwriter.
I absolutely love her style and her songs and oh that voice! So smooth! Perfect song for relaxation! Tell us what you think?!!
Listen to “On for you”
Listen to “Still hurting”
For more information and to listen to snippets off her newly released album, please visit
Posted by repnaijaartists Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tags: all for you, douye, journey, still hurting, Terry Shaddick
