Musical Mondays--Joy Dion

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This past Saturday morning I had the radio on while I was getting dressed. I was tuned into WHUR (96.3 FM), which is a station in the Maryland/DC area. I believe the show is called “Weekend Review” and part of the show is an artist spotlight; all of the artists featured are local. I had the pleasure of being introduced to an artist that goes by the name Joy Dion.

When I initially turned on the radio, I immediately began grooving to her cut called “I Think I.” I thought to myself, “who is this?” Mentally I was trying to match her voice to all the songs that clog my head, but I came up empty. So I continued listening and towards the end of the show, there was a short Q & A, where Joy mentioned how she got started, how much she loves music and her website info. Of course I made a mental note of her site, and all I have to say is her album or at least some of her tracks should be in your ipod or blaring from your speakers!! Joy has a young, fresh sound. Her debut album (independent release, might I add) is entitled Joy and Pain. Putting pen to pad, Joy wrote and arranged every song on the album, taking us on a journey through her life experiences, as well as opening the door to her imagination.

Originally from Detroit, now residing in the DC area, Joy has been writing and singing professionally for about 9 years. She began singing in her church choir at age 4 and has hasn’t stopped since. Her skills were enhanced when she attended the Detroit High School for Fine and Performing Arts. Joy has worked with many notable producers during her 9-year stint, including Red Spyda (known for his work with 50 cents and DJ Whoo), Face, Al West and more.

Joy’s voice, lyrics, and underlying musical arrangements are infectious. Take a few moments to listen to her tracks and visit her sites. I’ve said it plenty of times, the best artists are found roaming “the underground.”

Joy's Official site
Joy's Myspace page