Dileesa Hunter (2013)
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A talented singer and respected vocal teacher, Dileesa Hunter of Atlanta released her new single, “I Need You,” last month. It’s a finger-popping song of love/praise with catchy contemporary provenance.
The magic, however, comes from Hunter’s relaxed, smooth vocals. At obvious ease with the song’s tempo and mid-range tessitura, Hunter rides the melody the way a rollercoaster car rides the rails. She navigates every rise and fall with precise and studied improvisation.
Hunter was born in England to British parents and Jamaican grandparents. A year ago, she became the first winner of the Mary Mary Singing Contest and won a VIP trip to the Essence Music Festival and a meet-and-greet with Mary Mary. Her husband, Stellar Award-winning producer Kendall Hunter, gives “I Need You” flawless production.
Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.