Damita

Damita Chandler(bornDamita Dawn Basson September 4, 1971)is an Americangospel singer.

Biography

Damita was born as Damita Dawn Bass on September 4, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan.

Damita has anidentical twinsister Marguerita Bass.

Damita's musical influences came from both her father and mother.

Damita and her sister formed a femaleacappella groupcalled Adoration N Prayze in the early 1990s. Damita and her group were asked to sign their first record deal with thegospelrecord label TM Records, run by Tim Harris and Tanya Harris out ofIndianapolis, Indiana.

In 1991, Damita releasedher first record and made her entrance into the gospel industry professionally with her group Adoration N Prayze. The record, entitled "Time Is Running Out", was produced by long time friend Aaron Lindsay andArif Martin.The album went on to receive multipleStellar Awardsnominations.

The group's first single received much recognition in industry. Entitled "He's Wonderful", it was written and arranged by her and the Adoration N Prayze project. This song caught the attention of famous music producer and director and artistDonald Lawrence,who recorded Damita's song again under the title "Great Things"on his 1995 live project "Bible Stories", which was released from Detroit-based gospel label Crystal Rose.

Damita continued to work on music in the industry as well as behind the scenes. Damita became assistantMinister of Musicat her church, Unity Cathedral of Faith church under the leadership of Bishop Clarence B. Haddon and Prophetess Joyce R. Haddon, the parents of gospel recording artistDeitrick Haddon.

Damita assisted, sang, co wrote, and arranged songs, directed the choir, and worked beside Deitrick Haddon. Her vocal signature was a major part of the era of Deitrick Haddon & the Voices of Unity. The churches debut album "Come Into This House" was released byTyscot Recordson March 1, 1996. Three months after the recording, Damita and Deitrick were married on June 29, 1996. Damita's lead and background vocals, writing, and producing were featured on every VOU project recorded and helped promote her sound and develop her as an artist.

Damita signed her first solo deal in 2000 byAtlantic Recordswhen Deitrick & the Voices of Unity was performing inNashville,Tennessee,at an industry function. Afterward, she was asked to sign with the label. Shortly after signing, Damita's first solo project,Damita,was released in 2000. It was produced byR&Bproducer NoonTime, rock artistJim Ed Normanfrom theEagles,andArif Mardin.Her second album,No Looking Back,was released in 2008 onTyscot Records.

Sadly Damita and Deitrick's marriage came to an abrupt end in an unfortunate divorce.

In 2012, Damita released her third solo album and second Tyscot album,Anticipation.

Damita has since remarried to celebrity photographer Reuben Chandler a New York native. The event was officiated byDonnie McClurkin.She continues to minister, encourage, and record.

Discography

• Damita(Atlantic, 2000)
• No Looking Back(Tyscot, 2008)
• Anticipation(Tyscot, 2012)

Track listing

• Damita (2000)

1. "Why"
2. "Truth"
3. "Life"
4. "Spirit Inside"
5. "Calvary"
6. "Hold On To Your Faith"
7. "I Can Feel Him"
8. "If Ever"
9. "Won't Be Afraid"
10. "Real Friend"
11. "The Wedding Song"
12. "Day Go By"
13. "Holdin' On"

• No Looking Back (2008)

1. "Plain & Simple"
2. "Say Yes"
3. "Best Thing"
4. "Midnite"
5. "I Will Trust(Intro)"
6. "I Will Trust"
7. "Great God"
8. "No Looking Back"
9. "Crossing Over"
10. "Don't Leave Me Lonely"
11. "Torn Up"
12. "I Won't Complain"
13. "Pray"
14. "No Looking Back (Pop Gospel Mix)"

• Anticipation (2012)

1. "Won't Turn Back"
2. "Still Here"
3. "Praise U Now"
4. "Amazing God"
5. "Be Revealed"
6. "Elevate Me"
7. "Don't Walk Away"
8. "Anticipation (Waitin 4 U)"
9. "TTLO (Turn The Lights On)"
10. "I Love You"
11. "Super She'ro"