Full Name: Diana Raquel Ortiz Birthday: September 23, 1985 Birth city: San Fernando, California How long did it take to get signed: One year First song that made an impression on you: "Sway" First instruments: Guitar and piano Did you take lessons: Nope First cover song you ever played: Nirvana's "Come As You Are" Name of first song you wrote: "Fall Down" Where was your first gig and what do you recall about the show? It was performing for Clive Davis. He was and still is a sweet man. Career highlight: Making my dream happen Top five personal influences: Ani DiFranco, Jennifer Lopez, my parents, Puffy Combs and Kenny Burns, my manager Five favorite albums of all time: Not a Pretty Girl, On the Six, Out of Range, SKA Sucks, Save Ferris Four favorite artists of all time: Ella Fitzgerald, Ani DiFranco, Jewel, Jennifer Lopez Guilty pleasures: Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate How would you describe the music you make: Pop with an R&B edge |
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