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Famous as :
R&B singerBirth Name :
Amerie Mi Marie RogersBirth Date :
January 12, 1980Birth Place :
Washington, DC, USAClaim to fame :
Single "Why Don't We Fall in Love?" (2003)
Behind the Scenes of Amerie's 'Heard 'Em All' Music Video
September 22, 2009 02:09:51Long denied a release date, Amerie's "Heard 'Em All" is finally taking shape with the release of its music video's behind the scenes featurette. Shot back in August with director Anthony Mandler, the video is missing the song's featured artist Lil Wayne but boasting a pyrotechnics and some sets that require huge budget.
"We're just trying to do something that was rooted in fashion and kind of apocalyptic and kind of futuristic," Mandler explained the concept. "Raw, rugged, in your face. Less about the story and more about creating a movement." He continued, "We started off the day in the futuristic, apocalyptic world," before adding that he won't spoil too much to reveal the "surprise".
Video Premiere: Amerie's 'Why R U'
June 09, 2009 09:06:53Before Amerie's new single "Why R U" hits radios across America on June 15, a music video for the track is put out on BET on June 8. Directed by Ray Kay, this video mainly focuses on the R&B singer's performance.
"Why R U" is worked on by The Buchanans for Amerie's Def Jam debut album "In Love & War" which is slated to arrive this August. The song has been debuted on her MySpace for free stream since May 11.
Amerie's Def Jam Debut Album to Arrive in August
June 04, 2009 09:06:52Amerie is gearing up to release her Def Jam debut album titled "In Love & War" this August. In the new record, she works with producers Teddy Riley on "Tell Me You Love Me", Sean Garrett & Eric Hudson on "Heard 'Em All", Jim Johnson & Rico Love on "Swagback" and Brian Michael Cox on "Red Eye".
Its lead single "Why R U" has been debuted on Amerie's MySpace on May 11. Already being played on New York City Hot 97 radio DJ Funk Master Flex for 15 minutes straight, the Buchanans-produced song will officially start to get radio airplays on June 15.
Amerie Signs New Record Deal With Def Jam
June 13, 2008 01:06:48After parting ways with her previous label Columbia Records, Amerie looks set to re-start his musical career after she has sign a new contract with another record company. As it was previously predicted by some media, the R 'n' B singer did eventually signed with Island Def Jam Records.
Revealing about the news a source close to the singer told the press, "She was offered a deal too good to turn down and the promise to build upon her reputation for classy and sexy R+B." Moreover, the source also stated that despite her previous records with Columbia haven't been considered successful, Amerie is "ready to step it up a gear now."
Amerie Split Up With Record Label
April 22, 2008 11:04:22R&B Singer Amerie reportedly has split up with her label Columbia Records. The news surfaces after the singer's name has been removed from the label's artists roster.
The rumors of Amerie's break up with her label has been going since late 2007 and now after her name is out of Columbia's list, the news seems to be right. Moreover, reports claim that the R&B crooner's disputes with her label started because her third album "Because I Love It" was never officially released for the U.S. market, despite having been critically acclaimed and had a success in Europe.
Video Premiere: Chingy's 'Fly Like Me'
November 20, 2007 09:11:05After releasing a behind the scene footage of his new video 'Fly Like Me', Chingy finally premiered the real tape. The clip was directed by Jessy Terrero, the same person who penned videos for Ludacris' 'Runaway Love' and 50 Cent's 'Candy Shop'.
The first single from his upcoming album 'Hate It or Love It' is featuring R'n'B singer Amerie both in the song and the video. The single 'Fly Like Me' is scheduled to be released on December 19, a day after the album is put on the street.
Chingy's 'Fly Like Me' Cover Art and Video Snippet Unveiled!
November 14, 2007 03:11:44In anticipation of Chingy's first single, 'Fly Like Me', from new album 'Hate It or Love It', a behind-the- scene of its music video has surfaced online. The cover art of the single which will be released either this month or December, has also been leaked.
The single features collaboration from R'n'B singer Amerie although, according to some reports, her slot was originally planned for Rihanna and Ludacris. Chingy previously described the song to have the "mainstream feel".
Amerie Pushes Back 'Because I Love It' Again
August 30, 2007 01:08:36
Despite its moderate success in U.K., Amerie's new album 'Because I Love It' is being stalled in its U.S. release. The label has just announced that the third studio album won't be on the market until 2008.
"It's not currently on Columbia Records' release schedule, though the label is aiming to issue it early next year," Billboard.com reported.
Amerie Eyeing Collaboration with Rock Acts
July 31, 2007 04:07:00
R&B crooner Amerie thinks it will be fun to have a collaboration with rock acts The Killers and Coldplay, and she's serious about it. In the coming months she will try to reschedule her brief meeting with Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin.
"I'm a big fan of The Killers. I'd love to do something with them, and Coldplay," Amerie told the Daily Star. "I was due to hook up with Chris Martin a while back but then his baby was born. Hopefully we'll reschedule."
Singers Modeled for the Red Dress Collection Show
February 06, 2006 04:02:52Numbers of music performers have on Friday Feb 3rd showed up at the Red Dress Collection show at New York Fashion Week, organized by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Among them there were LeAnn Rimes, Lindsay Lohan, Lee Ann Womack, Christina Milian, Deborah Harry, Eartha Kitt, Elaine Stritch, Thalia, Amerie, Natasha Bedingfield and Black Eyed Peas' Fergie.
Also spotted made an appearance during the charity fashion show was rocker Sheryl Crow who has just ended her five months engagement to cycling legend Lance Armstrong days before. All of them down the catwalk in sexy red outfits, created by top designers including Zac Posen, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
Carey Won Four Vibe Awards
November 14, 2005 12:11:002005 really is a golden year for Mariah Carey as her comeback album "The Emancipation of Mimi" has scored very well at the chart and spawned several hits, which for sure lead her to grab more awards. Approvingly, she was a big winner at the third annual VIBE Awards held Saturday, gloriously bringing four awards all at once.
During the event, to air Tuesday on UPN, Carey won Artist of the Year, R&B Voice of the Year, Best R&B Song for "We Belong Together" and Album of the Year for her comeback hit, "The Emancipation of Mimi." Meanwhile, music group The Diplomats was named Best Group. Rapper T.I., to add, won the Street Anthem award for "U Don't Know Me."
Ricky Martin Talks About "Life"
October 10, 2005 12:10:20Years working on his music career, Latin singer Ricky Martin feels the need for changes. The star begins talking about "Life." It's his first English-language album since 2000's "Sound Loaded."
"Life," which is slated for an October 11 release date via Columbia, is aimed to reconnect Martin with his fans as he delves into new musical styles. "I hope I'm not the same artist I was five years ago, because it would be impossible," so says Martin. "Life -- where it takes you, what you see, what you read -- changes you. Definitely, when I began to create for this album, the one thing I wanted was to not even attempt to do what I had already done. That's why I played with many genres I hadn't visited before, and I made them mine," he continues.
Amerie to Perform at Vibe MusicFest
April 29, 2005 11:04:58Amerie is set to perform during the-two day festival of the inaugural Vibe MusicFest, to be held on June 10-11, 2005, at the Georgia Dome. Other artists slated to perform include 112, Big Boi, Ludacris, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, John Legend, and rapper T.I.
