Press Kit - Daisy Grant
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Press Kit - Daisy Grant
Daisy Grant began singing as early as 2 years old. Hailing from the state of New Jersey, she recorded her first demo at age 8 on a cassette karaoke machine, with her Elementary School teacher Mrs. Talmage affectionately known as “Mrs. T”. Daisy reworded the hit song “I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly to “I Believe I Can Score,” to encourage her fellow students for the State Standardized Testing that year. Grant recalls her very first solo performance “Lift Every Voice and Sing” a tune popularized by the late Nina Simone. By the tender age of 10, she developed a strong passion for songwriting. Her first original works a song entitled “Nobody” was professionally recorded when she was 14 years old. Fellow Jersey natives Whitney Houston and Faith Evans are two of Grant’s greatest musical inspirations. In fact, she performed songs by Faith, joined by her best friend Ciara Betts, as a Rap/ Singing duo during her formative years. Grant had her first on screen appearance in the So So Def music video “Live The Life” in 2001. The song is by her cousin Fundisha. Daisy is proud to say that she’s also the cousin of multi-platinum producers the Soul Diggaz. In 2009, Daisy took part in VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors as a part of the opening act, alongside host Tracy Morgan. Earlier that same year she teamed up with multi-platinum songwriter and recording artist Skillz a/k/a Mad Skillz, in Los Angeles. Grant got her first major song placement as a co-writer on Skillz’s track “Flash of Genius” and was featured vocalist on the track “Good Money” both tracks appear on his album “The World Needs More Skillz” released by EONE records in 2010. As her career continued to grow and develop she reached major milestones and noteworthy achieve- ments that helped her evolve into the artist she is today. Daisy successfully participated as a contributing writer, artist, and vocalist on the “Songs For A Healthier America” compilation album which is a community initiative involving Michelle Obama’s “Partnership for A Healthier America” and “Hip Hop Public Health”. The album was released September 30, 2013 with a live release concert at Symphony Space in Manhattan, NY. Daisy performed leading single “EVERYBODY” alongside Doug E. Fresh, Dr. OZ and Dr. Williams. The song was cowritten by Daisy Grant, Artie Green, and Ridvan Steele. The gifted and talented songwriter and performer went on to Co-Write the song “BEAUTIFUL” from the highly anticipated compilation album. Her uncanny ability to successfully collaborate with major artists from all genres of music has been a highlight throughout her career. Presented with opportunities to work with multi-platinum artists, producers, and songwriters she is now on the brink of becoming one herself. Her most recent major placements include Pendulum Records Recording Artist “Shaliek” where she appears on his Debut Album featuring a song entitled “Feel It” which she co-wrote. The album is scheduled for release Spring 2014. Penning hits for an array of super stars such as; Havoc of Mobb Deep, Cassidy, Murda Mook, and TV Movie Star ROTIMI actor in the box office hit “Divergent” and Hit Series “BOSS”. An artist with a solid foundation and a vision for her success, Daisy is a mega-talent poised for super stardom who desires to share her passion and gifts with the world. VIEW ALL VIDEOS CLICK IMAGES to view online media Media Inquiries - Bookings4daisygrant@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/daisygrantmusic Twitter: www.twitter.com/DaisyGrant