Beginnings Anderson was born in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and later moved to
Charlotte. Wallace Sellars, a friend of a producer/Soulife
A&R Vice President,
Mike City, heard Anderson singing on her way to the cafeteria of
North Carolina Central University (where she earned a BS in criminal justice) and introduced the two. From there, Anderson was managed by
Macy Gray during the recording of her first album.
1999–2002: Your Woman In 1999, Anderson signed with
Atlantic Records. Anderson released her debut album,
Your Woman in April 2001. The album debuted at No. 8 on
Billboard's
Hot 200 and No. 2 on
Top R&B charts. The lead single, "Heard It All Before," (released February 27, 2001) peaked at No. 18 on the
Billboard Hot 100 and at No. 3 on the R&B charts. The follow-up single "Lunch or Dinner," peaked at No. 54 on
R&B charts. The album was certified gold later that year.
2004–2007: Sunshine at Midnight In August 2004, Anderson signed to
Mathew Knowles' new record label
Music World Entertainment. In 2006, her first single for her new label, "
Something I Wanna Give You" was released and peaked at No. 80 on
Billboard R&B charts. A video of the song was shot in Los Angeles by director Gil Green. On January 23, 2007, Anderson released her second album,
Sunshine at Midnight. The album debuted and peaked at No. 86 on the
Billboard 200 and No. 16 on the R&B charts. In addition to the release of the album, Anderson toured with singer
Brian McKnight. Later that year, the follow-up singles "Force of Nature" (#75 R&B) and "Wear The Crown" were released. ==Discography==