release due to the singer’s departure from Columbia. Spawning the singles “Take Control”, “Gotta Work”, and “That’s What U R”, the album lacked a proper U.S. The album, marked the departure of Rich Harrison as co-writer and producer, however earned critical acclaim from large parts of the musical press. The full-length “Because I Love It” appeared in May 2007 with musical influences drawn from the R&B, soul and new wave of the 1980s. Five on the Billboard 200, and spawned the subsequent singles “Touch” and “Talkin’ About”. Eight on the Billboard Hot 100, and was awarded a Gold certification by October 2005. One month prior to the release Amerie released her biggest single to date “1 Thing”, which peaked at No.
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In support of the release the singer embarked on a series of tours alongside the like of Usher, Nas, and Nelly, and subsequently won the Soul Train Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist in 2003.Īmerie’s second album, “Touch”, issued by Columbia Records and Sony Urban Music in April 2005, features wider musical influences than her debut incorporating funk, hip-hop and soul. Nine on the Billboard 200, and earned favourable reviews from the musical press. The album, co-written by Rich Harrison, peaked at No. In July 2002, Amerie released her debut single “Why Don’t We Fall in Love”, ahead of her debut full-length “All I Have”.
The singer made her recording debut on the chorus to the 2001 Nas single “Rule”, and also contributed vocals to the Royce da 5’9” song “Life” in early 2002. After an impromptu car audition in a fast-food restaurant car park, Harrison and Amerie started working together, which resulted in Amerie inking a deal with Harrison’s Richcraft Entertainment and Columbia Records. club promoter, who introduced Amerie to Mary J Blige producer Rich Harrison. She subsequently enrolled at Georgetown University studying English Literature, which is where the singer became acquainted with a Washington, D.C. During school Amerie developed a taste for classical arts and music from her parents, and began competing in dance contests. Born to a South Korean artist and mother, and an African American military father, Amerie spent much of her childhood in various places including South Korea, Alaska, Virginia, and Germany.
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