Born and raised in Brussels, Belgium, Dounia Diamond is here to take the world of R&B by storm. The upcoming music artist has already created waves for her single titled ‘Playing Around’ which was released in 2021 on her birthday. Her recent single called ‘Really Real’ talks about the healing journey of a girl who has recently gone through a breakup and is coming to terms with the fact that her relationship was not real in the truest sense.
The musician not only sings R&B and Pop but also writes the lyrics of her songs herself. The roots for this lie in the early days of her upbringing. As a three-year-old, Dounia Diamond saw her mother enjoy the R&B melodies of the likes of Mariah Carey and watched music performances on television. Growing up in a music-filled environment provided the necessary push that Dounia needed to enter the world of music. Hence, she began her musical journey much earlier than most people.
At fifteen, Dounia Diamond was already singing covers of her favorite songs and even performing those at different venues all across Brussels. Over time, she got various opportunities to participate in talent shows and hone her singing. The R&B artist even participated in ‘The Voice’ in Belgium. She remembers her experience fondly and says that even though she faltered during her performance, she kept on singing instead of getting flustered.
To her, live singing is about living in the moment, being connected with the songs, and making the audience feel the emotions. This is the same philosophy that she has applied to all her music. The singer deeply connects to the music she creates and as a result, instills new elements into it that makes the listeners resonate with her work. She has been heavily influenced by the music of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, and Toni Braxton.
Describing her creative process, the underground musician says that she loves every bit of it. However, her favorite aspect is writing songs and brainstorming to find the right words to describe an emotion. She also loves recording in the studio, performing on stage, and touring. One thing that she doesn’t like much as a musician is the business aspect of it.
Even though she is primarily into R&B, Pop, and soul music, Dounia Diamond is quite fond of jazz tunes too. She loves the unique sounds of musical instruments and wishes to learn how to play the piano. As someone who loves learning something new each day, the songwriter thinks that the piano has a beautiful sound and would be immensely helpful for her while writing songs since it would give her the space to create melodies. She also sees it as a boost for her mental health and mood.
Dounia Diamond is a voracious reader and loves spending time with books. She also indulges in researching and devotes a lot of time to read up on new opportunities. This willingness to learn translates into the relatable lyrics and the soulful tunes of her songs. The singer believes that it is the characteristics of being self-motivated, persevering despite circumstances, and remaining patient amidst it all that have made her the artist that she is today. This is also the message that she aims to impart to musicians all around the world — to never give up on their dreams!
The songwriter says that her goals are not just to create music but to be an inspiration for the future upcoming artists. She sees herself as becoming successful in the music industry and making a living as a singer. Dounia Diamond wishes that she starts getting the recognition that she deserves via awards and prizes soon. She plans to release an EP by the next year.
Featured on Fun Radio, Belgium, the artist has made her mark with R&B lovers. “Really Real” is now streaming on all platforms such as Spotify, SoundCloud, iTunes, etc. Those who wish to follow the singer’s journey can follow her on her social media channels. Dounia Diamond is available as @douniadiamond.
