In 2005, Pearson and singer-songwriter Ryan Tedder of the group OneRepublic wrote several songs together including "Over You" sung by Denise herself, and "Strike" which was performed by US teen sensation Nikki Flores.

In May 2008, she recorded a promotional video for one of her tracks,[5] alongside brother Stedman, and a team of trained backing singers and dancers, Denise played several dates as Five Star to celebrate the group's 25th anniversary.

[7] In September 2011, Pearson appeared as one of the lead singers in the new West End show Respect La Diva which ran at the Garrick Theatre for a limited run.

In December 2012, Pearson appeared in her first pantomime, starring as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella at the Milton Keynes Theatre alongside Louie Spence.

With a new management deal signed to Baronet Entertainment, Denise supported The Jacksons on the UK leg of their Unity tour in February and March 2013.

The EP also featured a song called "Rafiki Yangu" (Swahili for 'my friend') a tribute to and celebration of Nelson Mandela, and of Africa's fight for peace and posterity.

Pearson appeared as a guest vocalist on the New Year's Day edition of Top of the Pops in 2016, performing to Sigala's number one hit "Easy Love".