Donnie

There are great soul singers, and then there's Donnie. The velvet-voiced Southerner first caught our attention in 2003 with the instant classic debut, "The Colored Section." Immediately comparisons were made to legendary artists like Stevie, Marvin, and the other Donny. And it's no wonder. "The Colored Section" remains an enduring masterpiece of lyrical genius and vocal perfection.

Originally released by Giant Step Records in 2002, "The Colored Section" was re-released by Giant Step and Motown/Universal in 2003. Although Motown Records' marketing of "The Colored Section" was in no way proportional to its excellence, Donnie's debut still earned endless critical praise and led to a multitude of fans throughout the world.

Donnie has since left Motown and signed with the indie label, Soul Thought Records. He's currently in the studio making his second album, entitled "The Daily News." On the new record, Donnie continues his collaboration with producer Steve "the Scotsman" Harvey, the talented visionary who produced his magnificent debut.

In part one of our conversation with Donnie, he talks about his timeless debut record, becoming an independent artist, and why he's enjoying making music now more than ever.






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