While in the group, Deniece had an unprecedented chart run of over 20 top thirty UK singles including ‘System Addict’, ‘The Slightest Touch’ and the anthem ‘Rain Or Shine’. FIVE STAR were also the youngest British group to have a number 1 album and the first group to achieve 7 consecutive hit singles from one album in the UK.
After taking a career break to raise her two children, Deniece joined the Michael Jackson musical ‘Thriller Live’ in 2009 as part of it’s original West End cast garnering great reviews for her outstanding performance.
And in September 2011, Deniece starred in another West End musical, ‘Respect La Diva’ where she wowed audiences with her sensational cover of Beyonce’s ‘Listen’ earning her a Standing Ovation and a medley of Whitney Houston hits.
After appearing on BBC1’s The Voice in 2012 Deniece signed a new management deal and got a dream gig – supporting The Jacksons on their UK Unity tour!
In September 2013 Deniece released a song she penned called ‘Rafiki Yangu’ (Swahili for ‘My Friend’), as a tribute to Nelson Mandela and Africa’s fight for peace and posterity, in aid of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund.
Deniece’s debut solo album, ‘Imprint’ was released in the Summer 2014, receiving glowing reviews and earning a 16-date UK tour supporting Billy Ocean.
At the end of 2015 Deniece was invited to perform with DJ and Producer, Sigala. Together they performed his number one hit, ‘Easy Love’, on the Top Of The Pops New Years Day BBC1 special, her last performance being almost over 30-years ago!
In 2018 Deniece, along with Demon Music Group, compiled the top selling box set, ‘Luxury’ – the definitive Five Star anthology. Deniece was also a lead singer in the show ‘Disco Diva’s’ which played a sell-out show at the Sydney Opera House, Australia!
She is currently producing a new album, plus a jazz legends stage show, meanwhile continuing to perform as a solo artist and as the original voice of FIVE STAR, with many gigs and festivals throughout 2023.
