dbClifford

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dbClifford is a Canadian singer of French and English descent. Born in Bordeaux, France, he also previously lived in Los Angeles and Victoria, but has since moved to Toronto. His debut album, Recyclable, was released in Canada on March 13, 2007. The first single, Simple Things, was a top 40 hit on Canadian Hot AC radio, and a second single, Don't Wanna, is set for release this spring. dbClifford is a veteran musician for the young age of 27. Raised in France and England he was surrounded by music his entire life. Labeled a child prodigy, he had already mastered the opera Carmen on the piano at the age of five. At age eleven dbClifford began branching out towards drums and eventually bass, guitar and sax. At age eighteen he attended the prestigious CIAM School of Music in Bordeaux, France.

After graduating, dbClifford played in a British band where he developed a love for performing live and coincidentally met the fellow musician with whom he recorded his first demo album in 2000, Supernova. After a short stint in L.A., he decided to move to Victoria, British Columbia, where he settled in very comfortably.

It was the death of his mother that brought him back to France, where he was able to reflect on what was really important in his life. Music was the outlet he used to express his thoughts. By January 2004 he had ten songs written in his father’s house. Shortly thereafter he returned to Victoria where he recorded the album. He also produced and played all of the instruments on his own: the upright piano, live drums, bass, guitar, and vocals on the album. This was the birth of RECYCLABLE.

By the end of 2005 he had signed with Nettwerk Management and Nettwerk One (publishing). Early in 2006 he signed on with SONY BMG MUSIC (Canada) INC.