Djoir

Dawn "Djoir" Jordan, known professionally as Djoir (Pronounced Dee-or) Jordan is an American Pop singer, songwriter and actress.

Djoir
Djoir on the red carpet at NAMM in January 2015
Born
Dawn Jordan

Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Websitewww.djoir.com

Early life and career beginnings

Dawn Djoir Jordan was born April 12, 1987. Djoir Jordan grew up in Los Angeles, California. She began taking dance lessons at age 6 and was involved in competitive gymnastics. She began her entertainment career at a very young age, performing for four and a half years (56 Episodes) on the syndicated children's TV show Colby's Clubhouse[1] which aired on Trinity Broadcasting Network,[2] beginning in 1995. On the show she worked closely with Krysta Rodriguez of NBC Series Smash; Crystal Lewis and Casey Lagos.[3] She played the role of Psalty, The Singing Songbook's daughter, Harmony, in the Musical Harvest Kid's Crusades performing at Qualcomm Stadium and Anaheim Stadium.

Career

As an adult, Djoir spent time as a singer and performer in multiple female pop groups including, most notably, Minx Mafia (formerly Vaniti Girlz).[4][5] The group went on a hiatus in 2008. Djoir later went on to pursue the path of a solo artist.[6][7] Her motto as an artist is "Be Diamond Cut", which apparently means "To Be Unique, Stand Out and Reflect Your Light".[8] Djoir was given the name by Mr. Dalvin of Jodeci, it is a combination of her first and last name.

Her 1st single release with Danny Coggin, aka NOVASPACE, entitled “Control (ft. Djoir Jordan)" released by Into the AM Records, quickly climbed to #62 on Beatport’s Electro House chart[6][9] and gained support from Top EDM DJ's around the world including Parasite, who produced a remix of "Control". Her 2nd single release with NOVASPACE, entitled "Right Now (ft. Djoir Jordan)"[6] released by Dirty Duck Audio, climbed to #13 on the UK charts and gained support from DJs Knife Party and Gold Top.

Djoir has performed and/or worked with Danger Zone, DEV,[10] George Shelby of the George Shelby Band,[11][12] Aaron Carter,[13] Hyper Crush, Táta Vega of 20 Feet From Stardom, Redfoo, Hok of Quest Crew (winners of Season 3's America's Next Best Dance Crew), LMFAO, FUEL,[14] Cassandra Mills, Dalvin DeGrate and K-Ci of Jodeci, Ginuwine, Shane Sparks, Jason Edmonds, 112,[15] Reel Big Fish,[16] NOVASPACE,[17] Shaneal Funk, Breanna Kennedy and others. She has also made appearances in Redfoo's music video New Thang[18] and LMFAO's music video Party Rock Anthem.[19][20]

Djoir's 4th single "Partypocalypse" aired on the TV series Rush on the USA Network's "Learning To Fly" episode, July 31, 2014.[21] Djoir Jordan's 2nd single "Get This Party Rockin (ft HP)" was featured in Season 4, Episode 5 of the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black which aired June 17, 2016, as well as in the movie trailer for Best Night Ever that hit theaters January 2014. Her song "Partypocalypse" was also featured on ABC Family's TV series Pretty Little Liars on the Episode entitled "Fresh Meat", which aired on January 13, 2015.[22][23] Djoir and Janel Parrish, who stars in Pretty Little Liars, were both co-lead singers in a girl group called Impulse in 2003.[24][25][26]

In 2014, Djoir Jordan received nominations for Pop Single of the Year and Solo Performer of the Year for the 2014 LA Music Awards.[27]

Her song "Partypocalypse" was featured on the 20th Century Fox Film, The Longest Ride which was released in theaters April 10, 2015.[28] Djoir also appeared in the October 2015 release of the movie Jem and The Holograms.

On October 11, 2016, Djoir released her single "Warrior", the first track to be released off her upcoming EP entitled "Name On It", due on January 27, 2017. She performed 5 songs off her EP live, as part of a Guinness World Record, set by Cricket Wireless for Longest Non-TV Promotional/Advert Commercial.[29] The world record was set between December 20, 2016 to December 21, 2016 in a 24-hour live broadcast. In 2017, Djoir appeared on Danger Zone's debut album Truth Revealed, contributing guest vocals to the album's lead single "Hear My Prayer".

References
  1. "Colby's Clubhouse". tbn.org. Archived from the original on December 5, 2004. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  2. "TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK" (PDF). tbn.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 11, 1997. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  3. Bouazzaoui, Chaimae. "Journalist". Morocco World News. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  4. Rowley, Eddie (3 June 2007). "Vaniti Flair". The Sunday World. The Sunday World.
  5. Milton, Stephen (18 May 2007). "Vaniti's Got Flair". The Irish Sun. The Irish Sun.
  6. DeRosa, Nicole. "Q&A with Djoir Jordan on What It Means To Be Diamond Cut, Tour Life and More!". All Access Music. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  7. Burtonelli, Deidra. "Djoir performed "Hollywood" at LA Fashion Corner's Eco-Friendly Fashion Show". thescoopla.com. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  8. Bitong, Anna (27 August 2015). "T.O. Pop Singer Displays Facets". The Acorn Newspaper. The Acorn Newspaper. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  9. "Beatport Electro House Top 100". beatport.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  10. Bitong, Anna (20 August 2015). "Local Pop Artist Part of Female-Fueled Show at The Canyon". Thousand Oaks Acorn. Thousand Oaks Acorn. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
  11. Traphagen, Mike. "12 Finalists to Vie for $5,000 and 'Star Voice' Title at Chumash Casino Resort". Noozhawk. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  12. Rajaee, Shirin. "Star Voice Crowns 2014 Singing Champion". Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  13. "Aaron Carter- Erick Nathan- Amanda Hale- Djoir Jordan". Archived from the original on 23 December 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  14. "FUEL, ROYAL BLISS, THE CALVARY, DJOIR JORDAN, MIKE LESLIE BAND". Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  15. "Meet The Star Voice Finalists". chumashcasino.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  16. James, Falling (20 February 2015). "Canyon Club - Reel Big Fish, Dirty Rice, Djoir Jordan" (Vol. 37 / No. 14). LA Weekly. p. 47.
  17. "Insomniac". insomniac.com. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  18. "Redfoo - New Thang". imvdb.com. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  19. "LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem". imvdb.com. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  20. "Party Rock Anthem". tvify.com. TVify. Archived from the original on 2014-12-24.
  21. "Local competes to be named 'Star Voice' | October 16, 2014 | www.toacorn.com | Thousand Oaks Acorn". www.toacorn.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  22. "Pretty Little Liars - Season 5". HeardOnTV.com. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  23. "Pretty Little Liars - Ep16 Fresh Meat". abcfamily.go.com. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  24. "Dancing with The Stars". abc.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  25. Hundley, Jessica. "Truth Be Told". aritzia.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  26. "Pretty Little Liars: Before They Were Stars". usmagazine.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  27. "2014 Los Angeles and Phoenix Music Awards Category Final Nominees". Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  28. "Fox Movies: The Longest Ride". foxmovies.com. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  29. "Cricket Wireless Makes History Setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for Longest Non-TV Promotional/Advert Commercial". Retrieved 22 December 2016.
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