“What Do The Lonely Do?” at Christmas is a Christmas classic, initially recorded by the legendary R&B group The Emotions in 1973, and written by Carl Hampton and Homer Banks. This most recent presentation was produced by Eddie Spencer and Brekiscus ‘Hollywood’ Jackson for Quest Productions. The beautiful rendition is globally available now, via the Hause Records/Breaking Dawne Entertainment/EMPIRE label imprint.
‘While Christmas is a time of joy for most, for others, it’s a time of reflection, internal emotional struggle, and learning to be alone. And it’s ok to ask yourself a question: What do the lonely do? For each individual, the personalized answer to that specific question comes from within,’ mentions Mariah.
MARIAH. (with a period) recently returned to the music scene stronger than ever after taking a small hiatus from the industry. Right in time for cuffing season, she delivered the sultry ballad, “Hold On Me” alongside The Love King of R&B, Raheem DeVaughn. This is a collaboration made in heaven that music lovers abroad will not soon forget. The song has been successfully streamed over 1.5 million times (combined), proving that soul and R&B are truly alive. “HOLD ON ME” is globally available now, via Mariah.’s new label partnership with Origins | Hitmakers Music Group and her own label, Breaking Dawne Entertainment. The steamy and sensual visuals for the music video were directed by Chris Hernandez and currently airing on BET SOUL, BET.com and other BET Networks properties.
MARIAH. is gearing up to embark on her first-ever promotional tour. The “Hold On Me” promotional tour includes stops in Washington, DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Memphis and New York, just to name a few.
MARIAH. is an active partner with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in support of their “Love Music Stop Cancer” Campaign to help raise awareness and funds to save lives via the initiative #MusicGives. #LoveMusicStopCancer. Mariah. stands strong in her faith in God, and as a NICU Nurse and proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated she believes in never giving up. “Dream with your eyes wide open.”- Mariah.
MARIAH. has appeared on CBS “Great Day Washington”, CBS “Great Day Louisiana”, FOX Mornings in Chattanooga, CW’s Rise Up Charlotte, JTV Morning News (Jackson, MS), NBC’s Today In Nashville, and countless other morning shows.
ABOUT MARIAH.
Mariah has been singing since the young age of 5 years old. The Church Choir, local talent shows, school plays, and Mom’s rigid vocal coaching were the bedrock of Mariah’s initial training. Born Mariah Dawn’e Hester in Shreveport, LA, she is an ‘old soul’ and animal lover with a flare for the arts- to include public speaking, painting, pottery, and dance. Strong in her faith in God, this NICU Nurse and proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated continued to sing and perform while pursuing her degree and serving in multiple scholarly roles. Mariah. is also a prolific songwriter; as demonstrated by her initial Billboard R&B Top 30 charting release – ‘Material Girl’.
