About
The Dirty Diva · Houston, Texas
Meet Dana
When was the last time you went to a show and just couldn't stop smiling? Well baby, get ready — Dana Monique is a musical force to be reckoned with.
The Story
Born to
sing
Born and raised in the Third Ward of Houston, Texas, Dana is no stranger to getting down and dirty. Born into a musically gifted family, she began singing in church where her mother ran the music ministry and her father performed in a jazz band.
At the age of 12 she sang her first solo, and by 15 she was touring as a background singer. She has shared the stage with some of music's most heavy hitters — Zac Brown Band, Musiq Soulchild, Lalah Hathaway and CeCe Winans.
From headlining cruise ships to arranging vocal productions, Dana constantly surrounds herself with "feel-good" music — because she knows the power it has to heal.
This singer-songwriter gained national notoriety when she caught the ears of coaches Nick Jonas and John Legend on the 20th season of NBC's The Voice. Currently, Dana is grinding in the studio working on her debut project — and enjoying time with her two beautiful children.
The Journey
The First Solo
Raised in the church where her mother ran the music ministry, Dana steps to the front and sings her very first solo.
On the Road
Touring as a background vocalist — the start of a life lived on stage, learning the craft night after night.
Heavy Hitters
Shares the stage with Zac Brown Band, Musiq Soulchild, Lalah Hathaway and CeCe Winans — from cruise ships to vocal production.
The Voice
Catches the ears of coaches Nick Jonas and John Legend on NBC's hit show — and the nation takes notice.
The Debut Project
In the studio crafting her debut — feel-good music made to heal — while raising her two beautiful children.
In Their Words
There's just something that's magical about your voice and your presence on stage. There's a joy that surrounds you.
My whole dream in life was to sing backup for someone like you. The soul, the rawness, the attitude — you're amazing.
Shared the Stage With