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In the closing chapter of our Diva Series, we pay tribute to Ultra Naté, a true pioneer in the house music realm. Beginning her journey in the early '90s with Warner Brothers, Ultra Naté initially had modest success on the dance charts. Despite her critically acclaimed albums "Blue Notes in the Basement" and "One Woman’s Insanity," she couldn't quite match the mainstream success of contemporaries like Crystal Waters and Robin S. It was her strategic move to the dance music powerhouse label, Strictly Rhythm, that catapulted her to fame.



Her third album, "Situation Critical," was a game-changer. The lead single "Free" not only earned a gold certification in the UK but also became a massive hit worldwide. More importantly, it solidified its anthem status within the LGBTQ+ community. By the time her second single, "Found a Cure," was released, Ultra Naté had ascended to true diva status, captivating a diverse and adoring fanbase.



In 1998, Ultra Naté joined forces with DJ Hex Hector and emerging artists Amber and Jocelyn Enriquez to rework the Gordon Lightfoot classic, "If You Could Read My Mind." This modern take on a disco classic (originally a hit Viola Willis in 1980) for captivated a...