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 Djoir at EASTWEST STUDIO in 2021 | |
| Born | Dawn Jordan April 12, 1985 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocalist |
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Dawn Jordan, (born April 12, 1985), known professionally as Djoir is an American pop singer, songwriter, producer, actress, influencer, and host.
Dawn "Djoir" Jordan was born on April 12, 1985. Djoir Jordan grew up in Los Angeles, California. She began taking dance lessons at age 6 and was involved in competitive gymnastics. She began her entertainment career at a very young age, performing for four and a half years (56 Episodes) on the syndicated children's TV show Colby's Clubhouse [1] which aired on Trinity Broadcasting Network, [2] beginning in 1995. On the show she worked closely with Krysta Rodriguez of NBC Series Smash; Crystal Lewis and Casey Lagos. [3] She played the role of Psalty, The Singing Songbook's daughter, Harmony, in the Musical Harvest Kid's Crusades performing at Qualcomm Stadium and Anaheim Stadium.
As an adult, Dawn "Djoir" Jordan spent time as a singer and performer in female pop groups including, Minx Mafia (formerly Vaniti Girlz). [4] The group went on a hiatus in 2008. Djoir later went on to pursue the path of a solo artist. [5] [6] Her motto as an artist is "Be Diamond Cut", which means "To Be Unique, Stand Out and Reflect Your Light". [7] Djoir was given the name by Mr. Dalvin of Jodeci, it is a combination of her first and last name.
Her 1st single release with Danny Coggin, aka NOVASPACE, entitled “Control (ft. Djoir Jordan)" released by Into the AM Records, quickly climbed to #62 on Beatport’s Electro House chart [5] [8] and gained support from Top EDM DJ's around the world including Parasite, who produced a remix of "Control". Her 2nd single release with NOVASPACE, entitled "Right Now (ft. Djoir Jordan)" [5] released by Dirty Duck Audio, climbed to #13 on the UK charts and gained support from DJs Knife Party and Gold Top.
Djoir has performed and/or worked with DEV, [9] George Shelby of the George Shelby Band, [10] [11] Aaron Carter, [12] Hyper Crush, Táta Vega of 20 Feet From Stardom, Redfoo, Hok of Quest Crew (winners of Season 3's America's Next Best Dance Crew), LMFAO, FUEL, [13] Cassandra Mills, Dalvin DeGrate and K-Ci of Jodeci, Ginuwine, Shane Sparks, Jason Edmonds, 112, [14] Reel Big Fish, [15] NOVASPACE, [16] Shaneal Funk, Breanna Kennedy and others. She has also made appearances in Redfoo's music video New Thang [17] and LMFAO's music video Party Rock Anthem . [18] [19]
Djoir's 4th single "Partypocalypse" aired on the TV series Rush on the USA Network's "Learning To Fly" episode, July 31, 2014. [20] Djoir Jordan's 2nd single "Get This Party Rockin (ft HP)" was featured in Season 4, Episode 5 of the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black which aired June 17, 2016, as well as in the movie trailer for Best Night Ever that hit theaters January 2014. Her song "Partypocalypse" was also featured on ABC Family's TV series Pretty Little Liars on the Episode entitled "Fresh Meat", which aired on January 13, 2015. [21] [22] Djoir and Janel Parrish, who stars in Pretty Little Liars, were both co-lead singers in a girl group called Impulse in 2003. [23] [24] [25]
In 2014, Djoir received nominations for Pop Single of the Year and Solo Performer of the Year for the 2014 LA Music Awards. [26]
Her song "Partypocalypse" was featured on the 20th Century Fox Film, The Longest Ride which was released in theaters April 10, 2015. [27] Djoir also appeared in the October 2015 release of the movie Jem and The Holograms .
On October 11, 2016, Djoir released her single "Warrior", the first track to be released off her upcoming EP entitled "Name On It", due on January 27, 2017. She performed 5 songs off her EP live, as part of a Guinness World Record, set by Cricket Wireless for Longest Non-TV Promotional/Advert Commercial. [28] The world record was set between December 20, 2016 to December 21, 2016 in a 24-hour live broadcast.
Jodeci is an American R&B quartet consisting of members DeVanté Swing, Mr. Dalvin, K-Ci, and JoJo. Formed in 1988 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Jodeci began as a duo of DeVanté Swing and JoJo but later each added their brothers. After signing with Uptown Records in 1990, the group finished work on their debut album, Forever My Lady (1991), which brought them mainstream success with three straight Billboard R&B No. 1 hit singles: the album's titular track, "Stay" and "Come and Talk to Me".
Dalvin Ertimus DeGrate is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, and rapper, best known as Mr. Dalvin, one-quarter of the R&B group Jodeci. He is the younger brother of Jodeci member DeVante Swing.
Steven Aaron Jordan is an American DJ, record producer, and television personality. As part of the Bad Boy Records production team the Hitmen, Jordan won a Grammy Award for his work on Puff Daddy's debut album No Way Out (1997). Throughout the late 1990s, Jordan produced for a number of artists including Mariah Carey, Tevin Campbell, The Notorious B.I.G., 112, Jodeci, Faith Evans, Jay-Z, and Eve.
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"Freek'n You" is a song by American R&B group Jodeci recorded for their third album, The Show, the After Party, the Hotel (1995). The song, released as the album's first single, peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1995. Listed by Billboard magazine as one of the best selling singles of 1995, it was certified gold by the RIAA for sales in excess of 600,000 units.
"Get on Up" is a song by American R&B group Jodeci recorded for their third album, The Show, the After Party, the Hotel (1995). The song was released as the third and final single for the album in 1996. "Get on Up" contains the sample of the 1981 song from Quincy Jones featuring Toots Thielemans' "Velas". Produced by Mr. Dalvin and written by Mr. Dalvin and K-Ci & JoJo, it is the only Jodeci single to date that was not produced or written by group leader DeVante Swing. It was also the last Jodeci single released in 18 years before the group returned in 2014 with the single "Nobody Wins". The group performed the song when they guest starred in a season one episode of the UPN sitcom Moesha.
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David Jamahl Listenbee, better known by his stage name GoonRock, is an American record producer, musician, singer, songwriter and rapper. Raised in Los Angeles, California, early in his career he focused on hip hop and sold beats to artists such as Dr. Dre, Ne-Yo, Kanye West, and Juvenile. He later began incorporating club music. GoonRock co-wrote and co-produced a number of songs on LMFAO's 2011 album Sorry for Party Rocking, including hit singles "Party Rock Anthem" and "Sexy and I Know It."
"Champagne Showers" is a song performed by American EDM/electro hop recording duo LMFAO, featuring vocals from English singer-songwriter Natalia Kills. It was released as the second single from the album Sorry for Party Rocking (2011). This song was an international hit in New Zealand, Australia, France, Ireland and Austria, peaking #8, #9, #12, #15 and #18 respectively. This song was also in the Australian Top 50 for 27 Weeks and in the French Top 200 for 50 weeks.
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"Sexy and I Know It" is a song by American duo LMFAO from their second and final studio album, Sorry for Party Rocking. It was released as the third single from the album on September 16, 2011. The song was written by Stefan Kendal Gordy, GoonRock, Erin Beck, George M. Robertson and Kenneth Oliver, and it was produced by Party Rock. It went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on January 7, 2012, and remained there for two weeks.
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