SPOTLIGHT SATURDAY: Diion Hart
Diion Hart, a budding new artist from Brooklyn, is on the rise to stardom and a journey to musical mastery. Born and raised a native New Yorker, Diion knew from a very young age that she was destined to be an entertainer. The hustle and bustle of the Big Apple provided many opportunities to exercise and hone her skills and talents necessary for success. Her musical influences are record setting artist: Toni Braxton, Aaliyah, and whitney Houston, to name a few. Diion duplicates their style, grace, and charisma; while adding her own new innovative ideas along the way. At 23, her experience has molded her into an artist that is finally ready to let the world see and hear what she’s known all her life, that “Good things come to those who work hard” and she’s only just begun!
“My business is to provide a sonically beautiful musical experience.”
Learn more about Diion in this week’s Spotlight Saturday.
WHAT DIION HART IS KNOWN FOR
“My music stands for individuality, not being afraid to go against a mainstream template of how music should be. I create a sound that resonates by adding thoughtful lyrical content and imagery to colorful instrumentation. It allows the listener to be fully engaged. This makes it “different”.
HOW DIION HART GOT STARTED
“I’ve always had a vision of making music my business, but with such an oversaturated industry, I became discouraged. It wasn’t until I allowed myself to be free of inhibitions did the music start to flow.”
ADVICE FOR SOMEONE PURSUING THEIR DREAMS
“If I could give one person advice and their hearts were open to listen, I would say you must believe in the powers of the universe. It is always working in your favor and if you allow it, it will give you every experience you need to become the person you want to be.”
GREATEST INFLUENCE
“People in general influence me. Going out, meeting new people and leaving a lasting impression excites me! Being able to learn a little something from everyone and maintaining a good perception just by me being myself is definitely influencing.”
FAVORITE QUOTE
"If you live for passions, your passions will come alive for you" -A.D
FAVORITE PASTIME
“My favorite pastime is being with family and friends, and sleeping.”
IF HER LIFE WERE A MOVIE
“If my life where a movie I think the title would be “I’mperfection”… exactly how it’s spelled, the title as well as the movie would show that I’m perfect in my imperfections
ADVICE TO YOUNGER SELF
“Diion, stop being so boy crazy! Just focus on you and everything you want is coming.”
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FUTURE
“In the future, people could expect a consistent catalog of Music that can eventually be deemed as timeless.”
To learn more about Diion follow her on Instagram and Soundcloud and like her on Facebook. Experience Diion LIVE at Beauty and the Beatz on Sunday, December 11, 2016.