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Biography

Shanice Lorraine Wilson-Knox (born May 14, 1973), better known as Shanice , is a Grammy-nominated American R& B/soul singer-songwriter . She scored two Top 5 Billboard (magazine)|Billboard hit singles: " I Love Your Smile " in 1991 and " Saving Forever for You " in 1993. In 1999, Shanice scored another top hit song, " When I Close My Eyes (Shanice song)|When I Close My Eyes " which peaked to number #11 on Billboard's Billboard Hot 100|Hot 100 chart. Shanice is known for her coloratura soprano and ability to access the whistle register.

Early life

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , Wilson relocated to Los Angeles with her mother and aunt who were interested in pursuing careers in the music industry. At the age of eight, she starred in a KFC Television advertisement|commercial with jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald . In 1984, she appeared as a regular on Kids Incorporated , and performed on Star Search . Shortly after her appearance on Star Search , she was signed to A& M Records .

Career

In 1987, Wilson released her debut album, Discovery (Shanice album)|Discovery , at age 14. The album produced two top ten R& B hits, "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance" and "No 1/2 Steppin'". Wilson went on to sign a record deal with Motown Records in 1991 and released Inner Child , her first Motown effort later that year. The album included Wilson's hit single " I Love Your Smile ", which reached top ten in 22 countries, including the Hot R& B/Hip-Hop Songs and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 , and also reached. The album also featured a cover of Minnie Riperton 's 1974 hit " Lovin' You (Minnie Riperton song)|Lovin' You ". Wilson's rendition brought attention to her five octave vocal range.

After Inner Child , Wilson continued to record albums, including 21… Ways to Grow in 1994 with producer Rhett Lawrence and L.A session musician and Earth Wind & Fire guitarist Dick Smith (musician)|Dick Smith . Also 1999's Shanice (album)|Shanice . While she has not achieved significant commercial success with her later albums, she has contributed various tracks for films including Boomerang (1992 film)|Boomerang and The Meteor Man (film)|The Meteor Man . Wilson also found success with her top ten hit "Saving Forever For You", from the Beverly Hills 90210 soundtrack. Shanice also recorded "If I Never Knew You", a duet with Jon Secada , for the original soundtrack of Disney's Pocahontas (1995 film)|Pocahontas .

She also sings backup and does studio sessions and can be heard on Toni Braxton 's song "Come On Over Here" and " Un-Break My Heart ", as well as Usher (entertainer)|Usher 's Bedtime (song)|"Bedtime" . In 2010. she has also lend her vocals for song " Behind the Mask (song)|Behind the Mask " which can be found on Michael Jackson 's posthumous album Michael (album)|Michael .

In addition to singing, Wilson has also appeared on The Broadway Theatre|Broadway . In 1997, she was the first African American to the role of Eponine in the musical Les Misérables (musical)|Les Misérables . She has also performed the English theme song for the video game The Bouncer , called "Love is the Gift".

After a five year hiatus, Wilson released her fifth studio album Every Woman Dreams , on her own label Imajah (named for her two children). The album peaked at #30 on the R& B Albums Chart.

She made the song "A Midnight Rendezvous" for the 2012 Kinect rhythm game Rhythm Party.

Personal life

On Valentine's Day in 2000, Wilson married actor Flex Alexander . Together, they have two children, daughter Imani Shekinah Alexander (2002) and son Elijah Alexander(March 2004).

Discography

Albums

1987: Discovery (Shanice album)|Discovery

1991: Inner Child

1994: 21... Ways to Grow

1999: Shanice (album)|Shanice

1999: Ultimate Collection (Shanice album)|Ultimate Collection

2006: Every Woman Dreams

2012: TBA

U.S. singles

1987: " (Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance "

1988: " This Time (Kiara song)|This Time " (with Kiara )

1991: " I Love Your Smile "

1991: " I'm Cryin' "

1992: " Silent Prayer "

1992: " Saving Forever for You "

1993: " It's for You (Shanice song)|It's for You "

1994: " Somewhere (Shanice song)|Somewhere "

1994: " Turn Down the Lights "

1994: " I Wish (Shanice song)|I Wish "

1994: " I Like (Shanice song)|I Like "

1999: " When I Close My Eyes (Shanice song)|When I Close Eyes "

1999: " Yesterday (Shanice song)|Yesterday "

Awards

1993: Golden Lion|Golden Lion Award for Best International Artist

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