Topically Yours - Singer-songwriter Darien Dean

Host Deardra Shuler talks with singer Darien Dean who is promoting his debut album, "If These Walls Could Talk" released  on Righteous Music Records, a division of Righteous Music Media, LLC. Dean hails from Mount Vernon, NY.  Due to his alluring vocals and stage presence, Darien is becoming well known. This multi-talented MC, singer,  dancer,  producer, arranger and engineer has crafted a more authentic approach to songwriting.  "If These Walls Could Talk," has  met with much critical success and accolades such as Soultracks.com 2009 "New Artist of the Year",  JazzandSoul.eu, "Top Track of the Year" award &  "Artist to Watch in 2010.”   He's recorded with singer Angela Johnson.  He was  crowned victor of the Budweiser Superfest 2010 Battle for the Crown of New York, and Budweiser Superfest 2010 National Battle for the Crown.  He gained international recognition via his hit single “Alibi”.   As part of his humane pursuits, Darien will participate at a Charity Fundraiser for Hodgkin's Lymphoma Awareness and Research in Atlanta on 8/20 and The Capital Jazz Cruise in October 23-30.  See: http://www.capitaljazz.com/supercruise/talent.2011.asp.  Darien wrote a jingle for the Honda Civic contest. Should he win, he plans to donate/auction the 2012 Honda Civic giving 100% of the proceeds toward Cancer Research & Survivors! Vote 4 him