sfully tried out for Living Colour's bassist position, vacated in 1992 by Muzz Skillings. Going solo, she was one of the first artists to sign with Maverick Records, where she released her debut album, Plantation Lullabies. This recording presented a distinctly androgynous persona. Her biggest hit is a duet wit

len. She was raised in Washington, D.C. where she attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Oxon Hill High School. In early press releases from Maverick Records (started in 1992 by Madonna & Frederick DeMann) her birth year was erroneously listed as 1969. The 1968 birth date has been confirmed through a pre

len. She was raised in Washington, D.C. where she attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts and O=on Hill High School. In early press releases from Maverick Records (started=in 1992 by Madonna & Frederick DeMann) her birth year was erroneously =isted as 1969. With 12 studio albums/CDs with several notable hits,