Dijon Prioleau (born December 19, 1992), known as Dijon, is an American
gospel singer
Gospel music is a traditional genre of Christian music, and a cornerstone of Christian media. The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music varies according to culture and social context. Gospel music is com ...
.
Personal life
Dijon was born in
Columbia, South Carolina
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, to Kim Cohen and Daryl Prioleau. He has four siblings: Adonia Prioleau, Kimberly Adams, Jalen Clouds, Jaron Prioleau and one stepbrother: DequinDre Adams by his stepmother: Kiesha Prioleau. His biological parents divorced when Dijon was at a very young age. Dijon attended
Fairfield Middle School in
Winnsboro, South Carolina
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. He was 14 years old when he was discovered by Todd (Boogie) Muhammad after an audition in Columbia, South Carolina, and he was later signed to
Kollosul Entertainment/
Zomba Gospel
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History Inception
In late 2002, BMG completed the purchase of the Zomba Group for US$2.74 billion and as a part of that deal, acquired the ...
. On August 7, 2007 he released his first album "
A Kid's Point of View".
Discography
Albums
*''
A Kid's Point of View'' (2007)
**Christian Boo
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Singles
*"
A Kid's Point of View"
*"
He Is Lord"
*"
Real Love (Dijon song)"
Reviews
SoulTracks review of ''From a Kids Point of View''
References
CCM Magazine of Dijon Biography
* Biography of Dijon
External links
Dijon Official MyspaceZomba Gospel Group Official MyspaceVerity Records Official Website
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1992 births
Living people
Musicians from Columbia, South Carolina
21st-century American singers
21st-century American male singers