So Close is the debut album by Britishsoul–dance singer Dina Carroll, released in January 1993 on the A&M label. The album made its chart debut at #2 and remained in the Top 20 of the UK Albums Chart for six months. It was shortlisted for the 1993 Mercury Prize and ended 1993 as the 4th bestselling album of the year in the UK, with its success continuing into 1994 where it remained in the Top 20 for another three months, eventually rising to a peak of #2 for a second time. It eventually sold 1.5 million copies and was the highest selling debut album by a female singer in UK ch… read more
So Close is the debut album by Britishsoul–dance singer Dina Carroll, released in January 1993 on the A&M label. The album made its chart debut… read more
So Close is the debut album by Britishsoul–dance singer Dina Carroll, released in January 1993 on the A&M label. The album made its chart debut at #2 and remained in the Top 20 of … read more
Combining the early soul-pop of Mariah Carey, the power balladry of Whitney Houston, and the sophisticated dance-pop of M People, Dina Carroll was one of the most successful U.K. female vocalists of the '90s. Born in Newmarket, Suffolk in 1968 to a Scottish mother and Afro-American G.I. father, Carroll began singing with her sister at a young age, and after winning a talent competition at school, she decided to pursue a career in the music industry. In her teens, she moved to West London after signing to independent dance label, Streetwave, where she provided uncredited vocals … read more
Combining the early soul-pop of Mariah Carey, the power balladry of Whitney Houston, and the sophisticated dance-pop of M People, Dina Carroll was one of the most successful U.K. female voc… read more
Combining the early soul-pop of Mariah Carey, the power balladry of Whitney Houston, and the sophisticated dance-pop of M People, Dina Carroll was one of the most successful U.K. female vocalists of the '90s. Born in Newmarket, Su… read more