Damita

The group’s success and unique style not only caught the attention of the gospel industry but artists in the R&B world as well, such as SWV and Escape who were known to sing their songs in their concerts as well.  “He’s Wonderful,” which Damita wrote, was re-recorded by prominent songwriter and producer, Donald Lawrence for the amazing BIBLE STORIES album.   Eventually, the group broke up and Damita found her place singing for her church choir as a standout vocalist with the Voices of Unity as well as singing and traveling with the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.  Her vocals on 2006’s Deitrick Haddon & VOU cut “My Soul Says Yes” earned her a Stellar Award.

Jumping to today, Damita has pulled from all her past experiences in preparation for her second solo album, NO LOOKING BACK.  With vocals and production to rival anything on mainstream radio today coupled with foundational Gospel messages, Damita steps right into the role of young Gospel star.  Her fresh sound shines through and her messages are expressed through everyday language, contemporary production and amazing vocals. 

NO LOOKING BACK is a complete blend of Gospel, R&B and Pop that Damita describes as universal and primed to reach people beyond the four walls of the church.  Damita sought the talents of her brother-in-law; singer, songwriter, producer and member of Stellar-Award nominated group The Soul Seekers; Gerald Haddon.  “Gerald and I produced the majority of this record … I went to work with him in LA for about three months and we wrote the majority of the project along with his wife Tammi.”

From its Urban Inspirational, Urban Contemporary, Praise and Worship and Rock sounds, to its Caribbean beats, NO LOOKING BACK is decidedly youth inspired.  Damita explained, “I went a little more youthful on this release because I think that our young people really need this right now.  We really need to get their attention.  They are faced with so much temptation and if we don’t do something that makes them feel special, that moves and motivates them, somebody else will.”