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Deja
is the first born of William and Demetra Washington, and she
was born and raised in Washington, DC. She is the
First Place Winner of the 2005 Billboards 13th Annual Song
Writing Contest under Christian/Gospel Category with the
song "Raise Up and Praise Him". Deja knew
from the beginning her destiny has been led by the Holy
Spirit of God. Deja, born Deletra J. Washington,
developed under the guidance of her father, a music master
in his own right, who passed on vocal training to her at an
early age. As a toddler, Deja showed her talent and
early love of Classical music by humming Beethoven's Fifth
symphony in C minor, which also later on prompted her to
study and excel in playing the violin while in grade
school. Deja has been exposed and trained in
classical, Gospel, and R&B music from the start.
She has come from a long line of singers and musicians
starting with her grandfather, Richard Blandon, of a Doo Wop
group called the Dubbs. Her mother was also a singer
along with a long list of others in in her family - Deja
could not help but sing.
Deja
formed and sang in a gospel quartet called One
Voice. The group participated in talent shows and
performances all over the DC area. Deja released her
first demo at the age of 16 and is now anticipating the
release of her debut album independently later in
2006. Deja continues to sing God's praises wherever
she goes.
Contact Information:
Website:
www.officialdeja.com
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