IAMDDB
songwriter, artist
Angolan-Mancunian musician IAMDDB is the original architect of Urban Jazz – A multi-dimensional musician, actress, and creative polymath inspired by the rhythmic incantations of jazz, the pulsating beats of hip-hop & trap, and the soul-stirring vibrations of R&B. The release of DDB's debut single ‘Leaned Out’ in 2016 marked a hazy-harmonized introduction to her versatile and ever-growing music repertoire. From collaborations with Masego & Diplo to touring with legends Lauryn Hill, Bryson Tiller & Jhene Aiko, the northern songstress made herself known for an undeniable stage presence, showcasing her varied sounds and moods from heartbreak hitters to soul-wrenching jazzy chillers.
Getting signed at the age of 21, going viral with the smash-hit video & single ‘Shade’ in 2018, and performing a legendary Colors show with ‘Pause’ (taken from Vibe: Vol2), DDB boasts over 123 million YouTube views, taking her fans through a constantly growing visual journey soundtracked by her soul. Forever rediscovering her essence, Diana De Brito has independently released 6 Volumes and a string of successful singles, delving into a spectrum of global influences, including reggae, jazz, neo-soul, trap, soulful house, and beyond. Ever-evolving and sound-surfing, IAMDDB hypnotizes you into her universe; whichever sound or mood, DDB is riding the wave.
"IAMDDB comes across as a fully-formed superstar who's waiting to step out of the shadows." - BBC arts & entertainment journalist Alex Stanger.
“Swervvvvv.5 is cheerful and reckless, dripping with unruffled charisma." - Pitchfork writer & editor Eric Torres
"This play of balance and power seems to be Debrito's key to her sound, and when I ask her how this connects to the album, her simple answer is: "vulnerability is power". - The Line Of Best Fit Writer, Esme Bennett
“As she prepares to hit the road with Lauryn Hill this month, the Mancunian musician IAMDDB tells us how she went from being Diana De Brito to Betty Rizzo to R&B’s next big thing."
