Dee is a female vocalist, composer and producer from the Netherlands. She writes, arranges and produces all of her music herself, while collaborating closely with top international musicians and engineers.
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​Her love for Old-School Songs from the seventies by legendary singers like Gladys Knight, Randy Crawford & Patti Austin strongly influenced how she operates both as a composer and producer and has been a powerful force in her development as a musician and songwriter.
Her style is hard to pinpoint—a blend of vintage pop, jazz, and a smooth seventies soundscapes, yet unlike any of them. With her French background, Dee occasionally writes French chansons as well.
FEMALE VOCALIST | COMPOSER | PRODUCER
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OLD-SCHOOL SONGWRITING & PRODUCING
"We need music that is real. We need strong songs, played on real instruments. Songs about love. Songs that every generation can relate to. We need happy songs in worrisome times, because, in the end, love is all that matters".
OLD-SCHOOL PRODUCING
Inspired by recordings from her childhood -often produced by Quincy Jones- Dee aims to capture a vintage soulful sound combined with an old-fashioned approach towards songwriting. She focusses on strong melodies, supported by surprising harmonies, all while maintaining a strong groove.
To create a spacious, authentic sound, she uses a minimum amount of plugins, presets & filters. She records and mixes the old-fashioned way, working exclusively with real instruments and carefully selecting the best musicians for each part. Backing Vocals with unusual voicings are an essential part of her arrangements.
Dee is a composer, producer and arranger who works with top musicians from both The Netherlands & The US.
WHAT OTHERS SAY:
Dee is a great musician and excellent person to work with.
Steve Watkins | Scary Pockets | Allen Stone
You actually don't even need me. You're pretty much there! Strong compositions.
Tom Gelissen | Sound Engineer
Dee's songs are lovely!
Steve Down | Joss Stone
It's easy to get a great recording from a singer like Dee
Poogie Bell | Drummer Erykah Badu | Chaka Khan
Dee’s passion for music is infectious. She writes great songs and her attention for detail is fantastic.
Isamu Mc.Gregor | Richard Bona