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Kelis
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Kelis
Born
August 21, 1979 in Harlem, New York, NY

Years Active:
90s | Current

 
Harlem-bred hip-hop chanteuse Kelis is a strong woman. This singer/songwriter has the fire of Alanis Morissette, the sassiness of Queen Latifah, and a poise all her own. The daughter of a jazz musician and minister father, Kelis was encouraged to discover music by her mother. Whether it was singing with the Harlem Boys Choir, taking violin lessons, or worshipping the talents of her musician father, Kelis was practically destined to make music. She left home at 16 to pursue her own goals, and four years later Kelis had a deal with Virgin. ...
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Selected Discography:
  Album Title Released Label Price
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1999 Virgin $6.99
AMG Top Pick
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Influences
Funkadelic Raphael Saadiq Janet Jackson Tina Turner Salt-N-Pepa Stevie Wonder Gladys Knight Mary J. Blige Queen Latifah D'Angelo Lenny Kravitz

Formal Connections
Pharrell

Performed Songs By
Pharrell Raphael Saadiq

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