Diane Charlemagne

British soul singer Diane Charlemagne was one of the most prominent, recognizable vocalists of the post-rave era, lending her soaring, angelic voice to numerous anthems, most notably Goldie's unforgettable crossover smash "Inner City Life." Born in Manchester in 1964, she first made a name for herself in the mid-'80s after joining funk/dance group 52nd Street, appearing on their Factory-released 1984 single "Can't Afford" and both of their full-length albums, released by 10 Records/Virgin. After the band dissolved in 1988, Charlemagne formed Cool Down Zone with 52nd Street's T...