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Thread: The Diane Charlemagne Appreciation Thread

  1. 2005-07-26, 12:29 PM #1
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    The Diane Charlemagne Appreciation Thread

    Diane Charlemagne is a voice that drum and bass fans can instantly recognize for good reason: she's a hell of a great singer.

    This Moss Side girl was kicked out of her college band for singing, so she got mad by getting even and singing in, and winning, the Battle of the Bands. She WAS here in the United States for half a decade, and she's credited as the singer in five Top 40 singles. She worked with many people in the diverse spectrum of the black music scene from venerable soul-man Howard Bernstein to Rob Playford.

    And not only has she realized drum and bass diva status as the (oustanding) lead singer in releases from Goldie, Satoshi Tomie, Cyantific, and very recently Strider, she even wrote HER OWN drum and bass single, "Blue!"

    She has songwriter credits and singing credits, but I'd also give her instrument credits because she uses that voice of hers like Satchmo on the trumpet. Diane, you are My favorite diva, and you are one great chanteuse. Go on, girl!
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  2. 2005-07-26, 12:34 PM #2
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    some clips mayhaps?
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  3. 2005-07-26, 12:35 PM #3
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    Well she sang on Inner City Life. That's the one that comes to mind first...awesome voice.
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    who hasn't heard "Inner City Life"?
    But here you go anyhow. She was also the only singer except for David Bowie in "Saturnz Return," where she sang one of the top jazz'/ambient performances I've ever heard from a non-American singer. I think the name of that Goldie track was "Believe."
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Matador
    Well she sang on Inner City Life. That's the one that comes to mind first...awesome voice.

    word, that'll do.


    :lighta:


    edit: p.s. i never said i hadnt heard it, but you didnt mention any actual tune names except for the one she made herself.
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    didn't she tour w/ moby? i recognize her from that methinks
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    Yup, but Moby's such a whore, he's toured with everybody but Pantera.
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    i've seen her sing with moby a couple times on his touring for "play." she's got an amazing voice.
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    what about cyantific's "don't follow"?

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    she looks like Rick James!
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    WTF are you smoking? Diane's freaking yummy.
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    My favorite Diva is Phyllis Dillon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by YouDroppedABongOnMe
    WTF are you smoking? Diane's freaking yummy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WanderingStarz
    My favorite Diva is Phyllis Dillon.
    Mine is Phyllis Diller
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    Quote Originally Posted by n-root
    Mine is Phyllis Diller




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