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MELANIE DURRANT
Melanie Durrant is a seasoned veteran who embodies real
artistry through her very unique, edgy and soulful music style. Born and raised
in Toronto, Melanie attended the Earl Haig School of the Arts. She trained at
the Royal Conservatory of Music and worked on an eclectic array of projects
before she became an “alternative hip-hop soul” artist. Citing influences that
range from the soulful swoon of Minne Ripperton to the hard-knock of Aerosmith
to the “mercy me” melodies of Marvin Gaye, the radiant singer/songwriter has no
problems crashing through the wall of sound.
She has received multiple accolades though out her career
including a Much Music Video Award nod for her single “Where I’m Going” and
Stylus Awards winner for Single Of The Year for her song “Bang Bang” ft
Kardinal Offishall. In 2013, Melanie Durrant's reggae influenced lovers rock
single "Made For Love" was nominated for Reggae Single of the Year at
the Juno Awards. Recently in February 2014, she received the 2nd Juno nomination
of her career for R&B/Soul Recording of Year for her single
"Gone". In addition to
performing her own shows for audiences across Canada and the U.S., Melanie
Durrant has shared the stage alongside Jay Z, 50 Cent, Jill Scott, Cissy
Houston, Common, Sean Paul, Kardinal Offishall as well as many of Canada’s top
artists. She has graced such magazines as Honey and Coco. Melanie has performed
and done interviews with MuchMusic Canada, MTV Canada, Star Daily, CTV Network,
GlobalTV to name a few. She has had a variety of video production releases
under her belt aired nationally on MuchMusic Canada. Her songs have been in
high rotation on toronto’s Flow 93.5 fm, G98.7 fm as well as other radio
stations across Canada. Melanie Durrant’s music has been featured on numerous
compilation releases and DJ mixtapes around the world. Currently Melanie
Durrant has been working diligently on new material for her sophomore album.
Full of melodic surprises heavenly harmonies and bold direction, Melanie
Durrant embodies the voice, attitude and sound that have blessed Canada and the
whole world has been waiting for.
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