3 Dvyne
3 Dvyne (pronounced "three - divine") is an American R&B girl group. The group's members consist of sisters Quiana Jyneé Brokenbrough born October 5, 1989 in Frankfurt, Germany, Charlene Lyneé Brokenbrough born June 18, 1991 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Vanessa Ryneé Brokenbrough born December 29, 1993 in North Charleston, South Carolina. They were previously signed to Full Code Recordings, and their debut album entitled 3 Dvyne was released and sold from online music stores such as CD Baby, Pay Play , and eMusic. The album was also distributed in selected music stores throughout the United States. The album did not reach Billboard Hot 100 success as hoped for, but they did receive frequent airplay on urban radio stations throughout the Southeastern United States region. The girls eventually left Full Code Recordings due to lack of royalties and a contract that was null and void.
Rise to fame
The sisters of 3 Dvyne were born to mother Jennifer Hart-Griffin and father Ronald Brokenbrough, who were both employed by the United States Air Force. They were eventually stationed in North Charleston, South Carolina and that is where their talent was discovered by their mother. While bathing together as small children, the girls would imitate the harmonies of local gospel group, The Lucas Sisters. As time progressed, the girls all became naturals at harmonizing. Their mother quickly nurtured her daughters' talents by placing them on church programs, as well as church concerts and talent shows, performing under the name The Brokenbrough Sisters. Every time the girls would perform, they received standing ovations leaving audiences in awe because they were so young, yet so gifted. Quickly, the girls reached local success. After seeing the girls perform, representatives from Full Code Records offered them a record deal. At this time Quiana (15), Charlene (14), and Vanessa (11) decided to go mainstream R&B, and immediately dropped the name The Brokenbrough Sisters and changed the group's name to 3 Dvyne. Together they worked diligently on their debut project, 3 Dvyne, which was released in October 2005. After the release of their album, the girls were featured in Charleston Magazine and made an appearance on The Tammy Show. Now the girls possess vocals, style, and sass that can rival notable girl groups such as En Vogue, The Supremes, and Destiny's Child.
Discography
- 2005 3 Dvyne
Voices
- Quiana (Alto)
- Lyneé (Mezzo-Soprano)
- Vanessa (Alto)
Trivia
- The ladies of 3 Dvyne are second cousins to Nadirah Shakoor, former singer of hip hop group Arrested Development.
- They are of Panamanian descent.
- 3 Dvyne performed the national anthem on several occasions for the Charleston RiverDogs.