Historical Artist Profile
Des'ree
Biography & Overview
Desirée Annette Weekes (born 30 November 1968), known by her stage name Des'ree (), is a British pop and soul recording artist and songwriter, who rose to prominence during the 1990s. Known for her distinctive contralto voice and uplifting lyrics, Des'ree's biggest hits include the singles "Feel So High", "You Gotta Be", and "Life", as well as the ballad "Kissing You", which featured on the soundtrack of the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet. She was named Best British Female at the 1999 Brit Awards.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
1 Charted Tracks
"You Gotta Be"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #5
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
10 Charted Tracks
"Life"
Entered Charts: 1998
Peak: #8
"You Gotta Be"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #10
"What'S Your Sign?"
Entered Charts: 1998
Peak: #19
"Mind Adventus"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #43
"Why Should I Love You?"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #44
"I Ain'T Movin'"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #44
"Feel So High"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #51
"Little Child"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #69
"It'S Okay"
Entered Charts: 2003
Peak: #69
"I'M Kissing You"
Entered Charts: 2012
Peak: #83