Meet Dea

Climbing the Canadian Hip Hop/Pop and R&B scene with force, Dee at the young age of 9 began serenading her friends and family with her impressive voice. Originally from small town Georgetown, Ontario, Canada her passion for singing Hip Hop/Pop & R&B music and dancing evolved into an inspiring talent which continues to blossom. During her Grade 3rd-5th year she joined the choir club where she demonstrated competency for the ukulele guitar, drums, guitar and vocals. Her inspirations for music were initiated by her families’ misadventures, which shaped and transformed her as a person and her talents as music became her surviving outlet and outlook on life. She has proven to be strong, driven and eager individual by her dedication and determination to prove that any boundaries in life are limitless. During her teenage years, her passion for music transpired into songwriting and poetry and she continues to write music currently in production. At the age of 16, She pursed vocal training at famous Canadian Academy of Music Vocals a renowned academy where artists like Shania Twain once attended. The honest consistency and conviction in Dee's lyrics mixed with the softness of her fragile voice and will give you chills. Her determination is uncanny and without doubt a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Her single "Pillow" Feat. Jstaffz has people all over singing over. She is truly a star in the making, and this is just the beginning.


Basquiat: How comparable is the Canadian Music Scene to that here in the US?
Dee: Well the music scene in the States Vs. Canada is not comparable at all. For one, the population difference makes for a larger audience in the states equaling a greater market response BUT we make due.


Basquiat: I understand you gravitated towards music at a very early age of 9, is that correct? What about music compelled you to do so?
Dee: I have music in my family. Back home (Lebanon) my mothers cousin is actually "Ramy Ayash" who is big back there. I started a lot younger than most. When I first fell In love with music, I used to hold a comb and pretend I was Marah Carey. lol. What really pushed me was not really having my parents around. I turned to music to guide me, and as I progressed I wanted to do the same for kids who feel like there's no one listening, or understanding them.I am an example to show them that they are capable of anything.


Basquiat: You are an instrumentalist as well?
Dee: Yes I am, I actually play the guitar. Also I used to play the drums/ ukulele back in elementary school, but I'm not too sure how amazing I would be right now lol


Basquiat: What is the greatest inspiration for your music? what are some of your muses?
Dee: To be honest I get inspired by a lot of things. I am always working to create something amazing. I get influenced by listening to amazing talents such as The Beatles, or Stevie Wonder; some Marvin Gaye, or Michael Jackson. They all allow me to set my goals higher. On the other hand listening to Mozart and Beethoven, clears my mind, and helps me write.

Basquiat: What are your strongest qualities as a person?
Dee: I would have to say my Persevereance and Strength. I might look fragile, and sound fragile but I'm Very hard to break down. Also I must add that I have a big heart, and I will never be judgemental.


Basquiat: Do you ever write a song and end up being selfish, wanting to keep it to yourself?
Dee: No, If I have something I wrote, I usually want to share with the world. I'm not afraid to show how I feel.

Basquiat: What makes you unique as an artist?
Dee: I would have to say my sound, I have a very soft Voice. My birthmark is also very unique, Its right in the center of my neck and you cant miss it! But most of all, I have had a lot of life experiences, and although I'm young I can relate to anything emotionally,

Basquiat: Tell us about your single "Pillow" whats the concept?
Dee: Pillow was just a random song. Producer "Jstaffz" actually wrote the song for me. We were just hanging out, vibing, and magic happened.

Basquiat: Where can the people get in touch with you?
Dee: Definitely on Social Media Outlets. You can Follow me on Twitter : @MusicByDee and support me and my music