We had an amazing time taking about her journey thus far, why it’s so important for her to be that inspiration, what she took away from so many artists he’s loved and followed for so long, and so much more. It’s time for you to be amazed by this beautiful raw talent! Meet Divine Brown!
U.G. Digital Mag: I’ve been hearing so much about the power behind your voice that I said I really needed to catch up with you and talk before you become super huge out here and don’t want to talk to anyone anymore.
Divine Brown: [laughing] Well thank you…
U.G. Digital Mag: How have things gone, considering all the work you’ve put in, and how people are really catching on now?
Divine Brown: It’s really been a phenomenal period of growth for me, I would say over the past five years. I’ve been a recording artist here in Canada since 2005. I’ve won a Juno award, which is the equivalent of a Grammy. It’s amazing to be recognized. At the same time, I’ve always been frustrated with the idea of being heard outside of Canada, which has always been a major frustration, and it’s caused some tension between myself and labels here. It’s no fault of either side. I believe the infrastructure was significantly changing, and continues to change, in regard to how labels work. I think there’s a lot of power from the digital age that is not necessarily given over, but it creates a larger platform to be heard, and do things independently. Outreach is phenomenal.
U.G. Digital Mag: Where do you feel like you fall into it all when it comes to there being more opportunities for independent artists. Does it hurt you, or does it help you grow?