Dahv
For a young girl of only ten, Boston native Dahv knows what she wants. A multi-talented phenomenon, Dahv’s credits include dance, theater and music – so alive with energy and spunk – but a sharp contrast from the little baby who almost didn’t make it.
Born in Danvers, Massachusetts on August 23, 1993, Dahv spent the first month of her life at the hospital – with her parents never leaving her side. “Doctors kept telling my parents that it was over – even told them to plan out my funeral – but my parents kept saying that I was going to make it – and I did.” Filling the Intensive Care Unit with George Thorogood, Amy Grant and Lynyrd Skynyrd – even as a newborn, Dahv was exposed to a unique variety of music.
As soon as she could talk, Dahv would arrange ‘singing shows’ for her parents or anyone who happened to be around. “I would do my thing for just about everything – for anyone – at anytime – so it’s no shock I ended up in theatre.” Training under former Mouseketeer and talent scout Eileen Rogosin landed Dahv in early musical performances from the time she was 5. Her love of the stage and devotion to training in singing and dance led Dahv to achieve the kind of crossover success most performers and teenagers only dream about.
Dahv’s energized personality and unique sound was spotted on the Internet by ‘star maker’ Jim Reyes – part of the Wright Stuff Entertainment Group who were responsible for the success of the Backstreet Boys, N Sync and Pink. “There's a buzz coming from her like an electrical charge”, says Reyes, “she’s got so much energy and puts on an amazing show for her fans.”
Leading the way as the first single is the incredibly fun ‘We Can Rock’ written and produced by Orlando’s wonder boy Jesse James, whose hip style is redefining urban pop music. "We Can Rock was an obvious single," James says. "There’s a typical Dahv attitude in the lyric, all about a girl who knows what she wants, knows how to get it and can get things done.” “I love that song,” Dahv offers. ”It’s got real energy; totally makes you wanna get up with your friends and move.”
Energized by the creative momentum, Dahv worked closely with Jesse James for ‘Daddy Don’t Trip’ – an autobiographical rap about growing up and “having a dad who can freak out sometimes”, says Dahv. “Don’t Trip reflects Dahv’s playful attitude and how she really handles her Dad”, says James, “something that all girls her age can relate to."
“I enjoy music probably more than anything, and am so excited that my songs make others kids so happy – I’m having such a blast!”
