Donnie C
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2009 | INDIE
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Wow Time Waits for No One
Murfreesboro, TN, July 04, 2008 --(PR.com)-- In a world of noise it is refreshing to hear the music of Donnie C, An American Nu-Soul Recording Artist who brings a unique approach to the R&B/Neo Soul and Gospel music genre. Native of Portsmouth, Virginia, Donnie C has learned that "in the face of no evidence, create." Performing music that brings a plateau of serenity to the soul and tranquility to the mind, listners engage on a journey through the foot hills of Donnie C's life and relates to where they either are or have been. Donnie C brings you the feel of Terence Trent D’arby, the intensity of Donny Hathaway and the vocal intonation of today’s Dave Hollister, while not forgetting his gospel roots.
Music that makes you smile, music that makes you think & music that exudes happiness while promoting love in a positive way, Donnie C’s freshman album New Moment, New Choice, illustrates the pain of life turned into an artistic masterpiece All On One Album. A breaking point in the music industry will be reached, when Donnie C officially releases the making of his album (New Moment, New Choice).
Donnie C was highlighted at the International Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee in 2007 and has performed all over the country leading up to this official and memorable album release which has been long awaited by many radio stations and fans across the United States. This remarkable album proclaims This is Your "New Moment, New Choice" and heralds "Happiness Is Just A Step Away."
Donnie C, and his musical artistic abilities, will usher you, your mind and your soul into a secret place and bring your smile back and release positive energy. This astonishing artist and his words have awaited its presence in the music industry and world long enough. Now is the time for them to be heard. Be a part of this positive movement by going to donniecsoul.com and become a member of Donnie C's Official Fan's list today.
Get your Copy Today. Donnie C Debut Album, New Moment New Choice
On iTunes, Besty Buy, Amazon.com, & Rhapsody
www.myspace.com/donniecsoul - PR.com
http://hamptonroads.com/2007/11/cds-make-perfect,-inexpensive-gifts
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Does your recipient...
Have an assortment of decorative Bible covers?
Sing in the church choir?
Remix secular love songs by replacing words like "baby" with Lord?
Then it's safe to assume he likes GOSPEL. He might enjoy...
Jonathan Butler -- "Brand New Day"
Jazz master blends funk and R&B with gospel
J. Moss -- "V2...The J Moss Project"
Gangbuster production and smooth vocals
Marvin Sapp -- "Thirsty"
Funky R&B and soaring praise and worship ballads
Da T.R.U.T.H. - "Open Book"
One of the year's best holy hip hop joints
The Clark Sisters - "One Last Time"
Reunion album from gospel pioneers
Local: Donnie C. is a Portsmouth native, whose blend of gospel and R&B can be found on - By Malcolm Venable, Virginian Pilot
Experiencing Love Through Music
Experiencing Love Through Music
Nashville, TN, November 07, 2007
Announcing a benchmark in Donnie C's career as an Indie Neo-Soul Recording Artist. This event will capture Donnie C's vision to incorporate love within music of all genres, including his very own. Donnie C wishes to bring back the holistic & organic energy & presence to all cultures & genres of music, including Neo-Soul.
- Tennesse: Nashville News
http://hamptonroads.com/2007/11/cds-make-perfect,-inexpensive-gifts
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Does your recipient...
Have an assortment of decorative Bible covers?
Sing in the church choir?
Remix secular love songs by replacing words like "baby" with Lord?
Then it's safe to assume he likes GOSPEL. He might enjoy...
Jonathan Butler -- "Brand New Day"
Jazz master blends funk and R&B with gospel
J. Moss -- "V2...The J Moss Project"
Gangbuster production and smooth vocals
Marvin Sapp -- "Thirsty"
Funky R&B and soaring praise and worship ballads
Da T.R.U.T.H. - "Open Book"
One of the year's best holy hip hop joints
The Clark Sisters - "One Last Time"
Reunion album from gospel pioneers
Local: Donnie C. is a Portsmouth native, whose blend of gospel and R&B can be found on - By Malcolm Venable, Virginian Pilot
http://www.donniecsoul.com
Refreshing news since Ruth Brown to Missy Elliot and Nicole Wray of Portsmouth, Virginia, another one of P-Town’s own natives, Indie recording artist, Donnell Charlton Aka Donnie C, is doing big things to pay tribute to his hometown. He is currently working on his freshman album titled “New Moment, New Choice” in Nashville, TN. He is in the studio now trying to complete it and will soon be back home to release the single some time this summer. His album includes a Neo-Soul version of the song, “You’ve Got a Friend” written by Carole King and covered by Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack. It is soul music like never before. - Soul Patrol Times
http://www.donniecsoul.com
Refreshing news since Ruth Brown to Missy Elliot and Nicole Wray of Portsmouth, Virginia, another one of P-Town’s own natives, Indie recording artist, Donnell Charlton Aka Donnie C, is doing big things to pay tribute to his hometown. He is currently working on his freshman album titled “New Moment, New Choice” in Nashville, TN. He is in the studio now trying to complete it and will soon be back home to release the single some time this summer. His album includes a Neo-Soul version of the song, “You’ve Got a Friend” written by Carole King and covered by Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack. It is soul music like never before. - Soul Patrol Times
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Still working on that hot first release.
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Donnie C an American Soul Inspiration Recording Artist. A singer, a self- taught keyboardist, and a songwriter, Donnie C is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia. Growing up in a town where drugs were evident and poverty was visible, Donnie C managed to channel his energy into creativity. Being raised in a struggling community, Donnie C learned how to survive. Through the hardships of life and the different challenges and hurdles Donnie C survived, he maintained his love of music.
His first exposure to music, at an early age of nine, was singing in the St Paul Pentecostal Holiness Church Choir in Portsmouth Virginia under the direction of his great aunt Fairfield Jackson, who nurtured his gift with love and sternness. As Donnie Cs passion for music and singing grew, his great aunt Corrien Porter asked him to sing with the family group The Gospel Swannetts. The group-performed songs like "Jesus, When Trouble Burdens Me Down" and "Well Done" during the early nineties. Being born in a family of talented people ignited Donnie C's passion to pursue a career in music and led to his passion for songwriting. The first song he wrote was Happiness Is Just a Step Away." He followed up that song with "Never Change Your Hearts Desire" and "Its My Season." All these songs of empowerment expressed his hope for a better life. Donnie C has performed up and down the east coast in various talent showcases, charitable events and venues including: The Kessler Institute of West Orange NJ, The YWCA of Newark NJ and Edison Job Corps of Edison NJ. Over the years, Donnie C has been highlighted in many events stretching in the south including International Music Festival and Shakespeare Festival in Nashville TN. In 2008, Donnie C put out his first inspirational album New Moments New Choice. In 2013, Donnie C appeared in the Dr. Bobby Jones showcase at the Gospel Workshop of America Annual Conference in Saint Louis. In a world of uncertainty, the refreshing music of Donnie C uniquely fuses the Neo-Soul and Gospel music genres into a powerful music of love and happiness. He performs music that brings serenity to the soul and tranquility to the mind. He invites listeners to embark on a journey to an oasis for which the soul thirsts.
Experience Donnie C on a new level with his powerful new single "Shelter from the Storm". In this world of how commercialism, we have been distracted. This is music that refreshes the soul, music that touches the heart and music that exudes happiness and upholds love in the forthcoming sophomore album "Shelter. The musical abilities of Donnie C will usher your mind and soul into a serene, uncommon place and bring you into a dimension that God can fill the void you have.
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