Divinity Roxx

Divinity Roxx (b. 1976) is a two-time Grammy-nominated American recording artist, producer, composer, musician, and author. She was born Debbie Walker to parents Beverly Walker and Raymond Walker Jr. in Atlanta, Georgia. She legally changed her name to Divinity Roxx in 2006.

Divinity's work includes elements of funk, rock, and hip-hop. She has released five solo albums on her record label, IRoxx Entertainment (Ain’t No Other Way – 2003, The Roxx Boxx Experience – 2012, ImPossible – 2016, Ready Set Go! – 2021, World Wide Playdate – 2024). Both of her children's music albums were nominated for Grammy Awards.

She was introduced to the bass world by five-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Victor Wooten with her debut appearance on his Live in America album (2001). She also appeared on his albums Soul Circus and Words and Tones.

She toured and performed with Beyoncé Knowles (2006–2011) as her bassist and Musical Director for "The Beyoncé Experience" and "I Am... World Tour". On the "I Am...Sasha Fierce" World tour, Divinity also helped compose music. She has appeared in three DVDs with Beyoncé including The Beyoncé Experience Live, I Am... Sasha Fierce, She has also appeared in two videos, "Irreplaceable" and "Green Light". Divinity has performed with Beyoncé at the White House for President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama during a state dinner for the President of Mexico, Felipe Calderon. She also performed with Beyoncé during her Glastonbury performance. She has also performed on the Grammys, the BET Awards, MTV Music Awards, Ellen, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Saturday Night Live, Good Morning America, The Today Show and countless other television shows with Beyoncé. In 2014, Divinity played bass on The Arsenio Hall Show and The Queen Latifah Show with Atlanta-born rapper B.o.B. Divinity has also appeared on Big Morning Buzz Live With Nick Lechey and The Wendy Williams Show with singer [K.Michelle].

Early career

Divinity founded a hip-hop group in high school called DATBU (Divinity and the Breakfast Unit) alongside her friends Corey Peyton (Kornbred), Chad Browning (Clever Love), Kamal Studdard (Cheezy Feets), and Lewis Miller (Pogo). The group eventually morphed into a trio, Divinity, Clever, and Pogo. They released an independent album, FoolProof, in 1997. Produced by DJ Kemit.

In October 2000, Divinity attended Victor Wooten's Bass Nature Camp at Montgomery Bell State Park near Nashville, Tennessee. There she met Victor Wooten and his brothers Regi, Joseph, Roy, and Rudy. Once the camp was over, Victor asked Divinity to tour with him. She began touring with Wooten's band, where she was a featured part of the show from 2000 to 2005. She is recorded on Wooten's Live in America (2001) and Soul Circus (2005) albums under the names D. Walker

Solo recordings

Ain’t No Other Way (2003)

Divinity's first solo album, Ain't No Other Way, was self-released in 2012 while touring with Victor Wooten. The album featured production from will.i.am, DJ Lethal, and Mike Elizondo.

The Roxx Boxx Experience (2012)

Divinity's second EP, The Roxx Boxx Experience, was released in October 2012. The album featured Divinity Roxx (bass, lead vocals), Matt McMoots (guitar, backing vocals, backing bass), Omar Gusmao (guitar, backing vocals), and Carlos McSwain (drums, backing vocals). The album was mixed by Eric Racy and mastered by Chris Gehringer for Sterling Sound.

ImPossible (2016)

Divinity released ImPossible April 19, 2016. This is album features elements of funk, soul, rock, hip-hop and jazz.

Ready Set Go! was nominated for a 65th Grammy® Award for Best Children's Music Album.

World Wide Playdate was nominated for a 67th Grammy® Award for Best Children's Music Album. which premiered on PBS Kids Television on February 5, 2024. The show was created by Dave Peth.

Divinity appeared in the HBO Films Documentary 'Happy and You Know It' Directed by Penny Lane

Theater compositions Divinity and longtime friend and collaborator Eugene Russell IV co-wrote the music for The Boy Who Kissed the Sky book by Idris Goodwin. The show was a co-production between The Alliance Theatre (Atlanta) and The Seattle Children's Theater.

Divinity composed the original song "Fresh Greens" for the Alliance Theatre production of Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Story. The work follows the characters of Peter Rabbit's world as they gather for a surprise party. They quickly realize that Mr. McGregor, who owns the garden above the rabbit's den, has terrible plans for the surrounding land. The tale encourages audiences to acknowledge fears and work together to overcome challenges.

Discography

Victor Wooten - Words and Tones ("Get it Right", "Say Word", "Heaven") (2012) 2NE1 - GLOBAL TOUR NEW EVOLUTION IN SEOUL! Live CD (Dec 4, 2012) while playing bass on his Promo Tour for the album Underground Luxury.

Divinity was the bass player in the house band for the BET-produced television show Black Girls Rock! (2014-2016), backing such artists as Erykah Badu, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Brandy, Monica, Jazmine Sullivan, and more.