Background
Anderson was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and later moved to Charlotte.
Anderson was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and later moved to Charlotte.
Beginnings
From there, Anderson was managed by Macy Gray during the recording of her first album. 2001–2002: Your Woman
In June 2001, Anderson released her debut album, Your Woman on Atlantic Records. The album debuted at #8 on Billboard"s Hot 200 and #2 on Top Rhythm & Blues charts.
The lead single, "Heard lieutenant All Before," (released May 21, 2001) peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #3 on the Rhythm & Blues charts.
The follow-up single "Lunch or Dinner," peaked at #54 on Rhythm & Blues charts. The album was certified gold later that year.
2004–2007: Sunshine at Midnight
In August 2004, Anderson signed to Matthew 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 #80 on Billboard Rhythm & Blues 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 #86 on the Billboard 200 and #16 on the Rhythm & Blues 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 Rhythm & Blues) and "Wear The Crown" were released.
2010–present: The Sun Shines Again
In September 2010, Anderson announced on her Twitter that her new single "Lie to Kick lieutenant" was released to radio. Her third studio album, The Sun Shines Again was released November 2, 2010 on Verve Forecast Records.