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FOR YOUR GRAMMY® CONSIDERATION
Category:
Best Instrumental Composition
Telephone….Wait is the inaugural release of Desarae Dee's
Sonic Midwife era; an artistic movement exploring healing, transformation, and storytelling through instrumental music.
Telephone....Wait☎️ CREDITS
Composer(s): Desarae D. Facey, Dwight Donyea Goodman
Producer(s): Desarae Dee, Donyea Goodman
Mix and Master Engineer: Donyea Goodman
Recorded in Toronto, Canada
Watch performances, behind-the-scenes moments, and the story behind the music.

“Some calls are worth the wait….”
Telephone….Wait marks the beginning of Desarae Dee's Sonic Midwife era; a body of work centered on transformation, storytelling, and the power of music to hold space for the human experience.
Blending jazz, gospel, soul, cinematic textures, and contemporary instrumental influences, the single invites listeners into a moment of stillness and reflection. Rather than relying on lyrics, Telephone….Wait uses melody, harmony, and silence to create space for listeners to process, heal, and reconnect with themselves.
As an Independent Canadian Fusion Aritst, Composer, Producer, Educational Visionary, and CEFO of Desarae Dee Music Group Inc. (DDMG), Desarae continues to bridge artistry, education, and innovation through immersive musical experiences. Telephone….Wait represents both a new artistic chapter and a continued commitment to creating music that resonates long after the final note.
"Have you called the person on your mind yet?"
“The track allows melody, harmony, and performance to communicate a narrative...creating space for personal interpretation while maintaining a clear emotional focus." - Jack Rush (Rattler Magazine)
“Warm harmonies, cinematic textures, and expressive musicianship carry the narrative.” - BUZZMUSIC
“Rooted in soulful sonics underpinned by cinematic flow and emotional storytelling.” - EARMILK
"Timeless nuances of jazz are nestled into the cinematically rich production."
- A&R Factory
“The track showcases the pair’s ability to tell a deeply human story without relying on a single lyric.” - BUZZMUSIC
"The track turns the act of waiting on the other end of the line into something almost devotional." - A&R Factory
"A tender anthem about longing, hope, and the quiet ache of waiting for connection."
- The Daily News Now
What does "Telephone....Wait" really mean?
Released independently on January 29, 2026, Telephone….Wait is the first official release of Desarae Dee's, Sonic Midwife Era. Through grassroots promotion, public relations, radio support and direct audience engagement, the single has continued to connect with listeners across streaming platforms, personal playlists and radio.
The release has received radio support from stations including Jackson State University, Alabama State University, CBC Radio: Afterdark with Odario Williams, CBC Radio: Saturday Night Jazz with Laila Biali, JazzFM91: Canada's Jazz Station and WVPE 88.1: J:Cubed - Jazz to the 3rd Power with Karl Smith. Since its release, "Telephone....Wait" has continued to build through consistent outreach, relationship-building and independent promotion, reflecting Desarae Dee's audience-first approach to sharing her music.
The campaign for Telephone....Wait has been built through consistent outreach, relationship-building, public relations and independent promotion, with an emphasis on authentic audience connection rather than paid playlist placement.
Explore her artistic journey, the evolution of the Sonic Midwife era, and the vision behind Desarae Dee Music Group Inc. (DDMG).

CONTENT & DIGITAL IMPACT
Creator of the viral #4ChordWorship series (5M+ multi-platform views)
Content Creator using Arturia AstroLab & MiniLab Series
RECOGNITION
Canada's Top 100 Black Women to Watch: Arts & Media Recipient, CIBWE (2026)
Orpheus Global Independent Music Awards Artist of the Year Nominee (2025)
SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Award Winner (2022)
INDUSTRY
GRAMMY® Recording Academy Voting Member: NYC Chapter (2024-2026), Philadelphia Chapter (2026-Present)
GRAMMY® U Mentor: NYC Chapter (2025-2026)
Chief Executive Founding Officer, Desarae Dee Music Group Inc. (DDMG)
Fully Independent since 2014 — 12 years of independent Artistry, Education and innovation.
FEATURES & PARTNERSHIPS
Featured in York University's Division of Advancement: “Award-winning Alumna Challenges Systemic Barriers,” Black History Month Feature (February 2026)
Yamaha Canada, Hammond Organ USA, and Juicy Earz Artist
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
NAMM 2025, 2026 (Juicy Earz Booth)
Toronto Pearson Airport (8-week Solo Residency, 2025)
Waveland Canada (2024, 2025)
Sofar Sounds Toronto (2019, 2023, 2024)
Canadian Music Week (2019)
As part of the ongoing promotion of Telephone….Wait, the single will be performed at:
Upcoming:
York University 2026 Alumni Awards, Toronto, Canada (November 2026)
Past:
Kensington Jazz Festival, Toronto, Canada (September 2026)
Convergence Festival, Oshawa, Canada (September 2026)
Copyright © 2026 DESARAE DEE MUSIC GROUP INC. - All Rights Reserved.
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