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Help me create my self released EP entitled: A Transparent Heart!

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Donielle: A Transparent Heart Campaign

Donielle: A Transparent Heart Campaign

Donielle: A Transparent Heart Campaign

Help me create my self released EP entitled: A Transparent Heart!

Help me create my self released EP entitled: A Transparent Heart!

Help me create my self released EP entitled: A Transparent Heart!

Help me create my self released EP entitled: A Transparent Heart!

Donielle Houston
Donielle Houston
Donielle Houston
Donielle Houston
1 Campaign |
Philadelphia, United States
$1,362 USD 23 backers
22% of $6,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Choose your Perk

You're bangin'!

$1 USD
Est. Shipping
March 2015
0 claimed

Digital Download

$5 USD
1 claimed

Digital Download + Thank you!

$10 USD
3 claimed

Signed CD + Thank You

$20 USD
5 out of 75 of claimed

Digital Copy+ Signed Photo

$35 USD
0 out of 50 of claimed

Digital download + Signed CD

$50 USD
3 out of 25 of claimed

Social Media Blast + Music

$75 USD
0 out of 25 of claimed

Release Party Tickets + CD

$100 USD
0 out of 5 of claimed

Be my Guest!

$200 USD
1 out of 5 of claimed

Mini Concert for you!

$500 USD
0 out of 3 of claimed

My name is Donielle and I am a Christian/Gospel Artist and Worship Leader from Philadelphia who has waited a long time to release the music that was placed inside of me. My desire is to spread the gospel of Jesus through my music and testimony. 

My Story: 

I grew up in the Philadelphia Foster Care system. Before foster care I was a victim of child molestation, but that does not define me. I was blessed to be adopted into an amazing family and later I got to know my biological family as well. My wonderful adoptive mother died when I was 13 years old after I was in her care for most of my life. I was devastated and lost my way. I started writing in a journal to express my feelings which turned into poetry, and later into songs.  When I got to college I was diagnosed with depression but held on to the love of God through His son Jesus Christ. This is where my song "Find Me Where I am" came from. I used to wonder if God could even hear me. My music captures my story through a very unique sound. It is a story of how God has kept me, blessed me, and covered me through the years and how He is longing to do the same for everyone!

How You Can Help!

I am asking for you guys to partner with me so that I can encourage the world through my music! I have been working very hard writing songs, and I have been blessed to share my music at many venues including The TLA, and will soon share at The Dell East in Philadelphia. People are asking when they can buy the album and unfortunately, I haven't had one for them after all this time. I need you guys to make this happen!
I was in a music situation that, unfortunately did not work out. As a result, my music was never released. All the while songs like "Find Me Where I am" and "Do Something" were brewing inside of me.  I am now free and ready to share my music with the world, but I need your help!
Your contribution could finally make this happen and you can be a part of an even bigger movement to encourage and empower people who feel hopeless around the globe. They need words of inspiration and music that inspires. You can help me provide that! 

Extra Perk!

In addition to the perks listed, Every person that donates will get a pre-viewing/First Look of the full music video for my cover of Kim Walker-Smith's  "Spirit Break Out." You will be emailed a link and password  for the video within 48 hours after you donate. My special way of saying THANK YOU! 

Why $6,000?

  • I'm going to release a 5 song EP without a label. This means that I need to pay for studio time ($30+ per hour) , producers, musicians, mixing, mastering, marketing & advertising, graphic designing services,  and promotional materials. 
  • My vision and sound is quite unique and in order to capture what happens live, I'm going to hire real musicians in addition to a producer to preserve those live sounds. 
  • I already have some amazing musicians helping me with live shows, but will need to hire others specifically for studio recording. This will run me about $175 per musician per song. It can get pretty expensive

A Transparent Heart

  • Recording Cost: $3025 (studio time, assisting engineer, producer, studio musicians, mixing, mastering) 
  • Artwork and Packaging Design: $1000 ( including promotional materials) 
  • Printing/Shipping:  $375
  • Marketing and Advertising: $800
  • CD Duplication/Printing: $800
If I don't reach my entire goal, the funds will go towards recording and producing the album and artwork so that I can get the digital project to you guys! All is not lost. I will still work towards these goals as the funding comes in. 


What If We Surpass the Goal? Here's What I'll Do

$7,000 
I'll add 2 more songs to my EP. I have the songs/music. I just need the capital to record them.
$10,000 
In addition to the two extra songs, I'll be able to get my branding done professionally and have my brand and logo integrated into my website www.doniellemusic.com
 $12,000
I'll release a full album with 10 or more songs! Again, I have the music and and I am excited for your guys to hear it. 
$15,000
I'll have a full album and be able to record a professional music video for my single! I'll send the digital release even earlier than anticipated and you guys can vote on my single. Help me choose!

Risks & Challenges

The thought of doing things on my own can be disheartening. I literally have to start from scratch. There is the challenge of going it alone, but I am not alone. I have the Lord and I have help from you! In addition, I have many gifted musicians and producers that want to work with me and others that simply want to help me with this project any way that they can. I am also completely dedicated to seeing my vision for this project come to pass. NO ONE will work harder than me to make sure that it is done well and that it is effective. 

Other Ways You Can Help

  • Get the word out about this campaign! Please SHARE SHARE SHARE. Even if you cannot donate money, I ask that you donate the few minutes that it takes to tell someone else about my campaign on your social media networks! Use Indiegogo's share tools! 


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