Angie Stone
Singer and songwriter with gold albums
Born
December 18th, 1961
63 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American singer, songwriter, and actress began a career in music in the late 1970s as a member of the hip hop group Sequence. Later transitioned to a solo career, achieving commercial success in the 1990s and 2000s with a blend of R&B, soul, and gospel. Released the album 'Black Diamond' in 1999, which featured the hit single 'No More Rain (In This Cloud)'. Stone also contributed to various soundtracks and collaborated with other prominent artists throughout her career. In addition to music, she pursued acting and appeared in television shows and films.
Released the album 'Black Diamond'
Had hit single 'No More Rain (In This Cloud)'
Formed the hip hop group Sequence
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