Brit Award winner, Grammy nominee and lead singer of iconic 80s pop group, FIVE STAR – Deniece Pearson releases her long-awaited new album ‘Free Queen See’ – her first new record in over a decade.
Demonstrating a richly varied sound, the 15-track self-written & produced album blends pop, reggae and R&B with spiritual insight, soulful harmonies, and genre-defying energy to mark the start of a bold new chapter of her career.
Inspired by the loss of some close friends and family Deniece reached a turning point. Their passing and her grief made her confront a deeper truth that she hadn’t yet fulfilled and it pushed her to start creating. “I went into solitude for eight months,” Deniece reveals. “I shut off my phone, stopped answering emails, and channelled. I connected with God, my angels, and my spiritual guides and all these songs came through. I’m very proud of this body of work.”
Written and produced entirely by Pearson, ‘Free-Queen-See’ is a testament to creative independence and spiritual clarity. The album’s title is a play on the word “frequency” and “free queen” reflects its dual mission: to elevate and to empower. “The message I’m sending is about Manifestation – you’ve got to be ‘like a child’ to get into the kingdom of heaven. When we stay consistently happy and pure and kind then every day will be a happy one.”
From the sun-drenched bounce of opening track “Berry” to the gospel-infused interlink “Trumpets,” each track carries its own vibration. “‘Berry’ is one of my favourites,” she says. “It’s got that Jamaican energy, playful, emotional, and full of heart. I was raised by Jamaican parents, so that spirit is me.” Other standouts include “Deliverance,” a Bob Marley inspired anthem of unity and return: “It’s about all tribes coming back together and returning to Utopia Africa,” she explains. “It has connected me to the movement and actions of Ibrahim Treore for the people of Burkina Faso and the powerful leadership he embodies. This song will take you on a journey every time you listen.” And just in time for Christmas, the festive new single “I Didn’t Know” sparked by a conversation about Jesus delivers one of the album’s catchiest melodies.
Songs like “When Jesus Spoke” and “Like A Child” with its nods to 90s R&B and unmistakable echoes of TLC draw directly from scripture, but with a melodic accessibility that invites all listeners in. “There are so many songs out there with catchy hooks but negative messages,” Pearson says. “I wanted to flip that to create something uplifting and positive, that still gets stuck in the subconscious mind.” The album also channels 90s nostalgia in “We Found Love,” which she describes as a cross between Cherrelle and Alexander O’Neal. Meanwhile, “Shoogah” celebrates manifestation – “What you give in your life, you reap!”
Though Free-Queen-See marks a brand-new chapter, it is rooted in the 40+ year legacy that made Pearson a household name. “It’s got all the branding of Five Star harmonies,” she says. “Back in the day, I used to put those together so it has got that familiar sound running throughout. But this time everything is coming from one source.”
“This album has been created by channelling through the universe’s energies. Music is my life. It’s a gift. I’m channelling these songs to spread a message; It’s about manifestation, goodness, helping each other, and just having a kind heart.”
BIO:
During her time with FIVE STAR, Deniece achieved unprecedented success with over 20 top thirty UK singles, including chart-toppers like ‘System Addict’, ‘The Slightest Touch’ and the anthem ‘Rain Or Shine’. During the 80s and early 90s they were a mainstay of pop culture performing at the likes of the Royal Variety show, the Wogan show and countless appearances on Top of the Pops plus two sold out European Tours. The group holds the distinction of being the youngest British pop act to have a number one album and the first black group to win a BPI Award at the BRITs for the Best Pop Group 1987 unrivalled today, as well as the first British group to achieve seven consecutive hit singles from a single album in the UK, beating Michael Jackson’s record.
In 2006 she co-wrote the song “Strike” with One Republic’s Ryan Tedder, performed by Sony artist Nicki Flores which featured in the film, Aqua Marine featuring JoJo. In 2009 Deniece made a triumphant return to the stage, captivating audiences with performances in the West End production of the Michael Jackson musical ‘Thriller Live’ at the Lyric theatre as well as starring in ‘Respect La Diva’ at the Garrick theatre 2011. Deniece’s star power extended to international stages too, including a memorable performance at the Sydney Opera House as a lead singer in the show ‘Disco Divas’ as well as Touring with American artist Tamia landing a cameo appearance on ‘Fame LA’ (MGM).
Deniece’s appearance on BBC1’s The Voice in 2012 opened new doors, including an incredible opportunity to support The Jacksons on their UK ‘UNITY’ tour and co-writing with Producer DJ Segala and performing ‘Easy Love’ on Top of the Pops New Year’s Eve special. In September 2013, she released ‘Rafiki Yangu’ (Swahili for ‘My Friend’), a heartfelt tribute to Nelson Mandela and Africa’s pursuit of peace and prosperity. The song, dedicated to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, demonstrated Deniece’s commitment to using her platform to make a positive impact and saw her invited to attend his memorial ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Following the release of her debut solo album, ‘Imprint’, released in the summer of 2014 Deneice embarked on a 16-date UK tour with Billy Ocean
In 2023, Deniece began releasing new music as well as performing sold out shows at Pizza Express Live in London along with a string of other live performances, releasing a run of acclaimed singles; ‘Forever Young’ – afeel-good infused pop-bop which reached #12 in Music Week’s Pop Chart and went Top Ten in their Black Chart and her firsteverChristmas single, ‘Santa Claus is Coming’ hit Number 1 in the iTunes Reggae chart along with Evolution’ a big pop production out early 2024.
Deniece is currently planning a New UK Tour for 2026 – An Audience With…
LIVE DATES:
24th April – Butlin’s Bognor Regis
2nd May – PizzaExpress Chelsea
6th May – Hale Barns
16th May – Northwich Arley Hall Cheshire
20th September – Skegness
1st November – Bognor Regis
5th DECEMBER PizzaExpress Chelsea
More dates to come
Album tracklist:
1 – Berry
2 – When Jesus Spoke
3 – Wash
4 – We Found Love
5 – Merriment
6 – I Didn’t Know
7 – Trumpets in the Air
8 – Deliverance
9 – Like A Child
10 – The Way The Truth The Life
11 – You Don’t Know What You Want
12 – SHOOGAH
13 – Tell Everybody
14 – 11 Stars
15 – Snakes Inna Di Grass
Deniece Pearson – Free Queen See
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