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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fantasia (singer)</span> American R&B singer

Fantasia Monique Barrino-Taylor, known professionally by her mononym Fantasia, is an American R&B singer and actress. She rose to prominence in 2004 for her performance of the Porgy and Bess standard "Summertime" during the third season of the reality television series American Idol, and eventually became that season's winner. Following her victory, Barrino became the second woman to have their first single debut at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100, following Lauryn Hill, when her debut single "I Believe", launched atop the chart.

<i>Free Yourself</i> (Fantasia album) 2004 studio album by Fantasia

Free Yourself is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Fantasia, which was released on November 23, 2004. The album sold 240,000 units in its first week, reaching number eight on the Billboard 200 chart. The album is certified platinum in the United States and has been nominated for ten awards, including three Grammy Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Truth Is (Fantasia song)</span> 2004 single by Fantasia

"Truth Is" is the first single released by Fantasia from her debut album, Free Yourself. The song peaked at number twenty-one on the Billboard Hot 100 and had great success on the US R&B 100 chart, peaking at number two and setting a record for the longest stay at number one for a female artist on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart, with fourteen consecutive weeks. In 2006, Truth Is, along with "Free Yourself", won an ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Free Yourself (Fantasia song)</span> 2005 single by Fantasia featuring Missy Elliott

"Free Yourself" is a song by American singer Fantasia. It was written by rapper Missy Elliott, Craig Brockman, and Nisan Stewart for her debut album of the same name (2004), while production was helmed by Elliott, with Brockman credited as co-producer. The song was released as the album's fourth single on June 1, 2005 in United States where it peaked at number forty-one on the Billboard Hot 100, number three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number one on the Adult R&B Airplay chart. "Free Yourself" was nominated for two Grammy Awards, and is the winner of an ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fantasia discography</span>

The discography of American R&B and gospel singer Fantasia, consists of seven studio albums and 24 singles. At the age of nineteen, she won the third season of American Idol, earning a record deal with 19 Entertainment and J Records. The season's coronation song, "I Believe", debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number one in Canada, in addition to reaching numbers four and twenty in Australia and New Zealand, respectively.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">When I See U</span> 2007 single by Fantasia

"When I See U" is a song recorded by American singer Fantasia Barrino for her second studio album, Fantasia (2006). It written by Louis Biancaniello, Waynne Nugent, Erika Nuri, Kevin Risto, Janet Sewell, Sam Watters, and produced by Midi Mafia along with Mzmeriq. A R&B ballad, it was released to positive reviews by critics as the album's second single in April 2007. Its digital release spawned several remixes, three of which featured rappers Remy Ma, Young Jeezy, Lumidee, B.G. and Polow da Don. In 2021, the song was remixed by Florida rapper Foolio.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jessie Ware</span> English singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and broadcaster from London

Jessica Lois Ware is an English singer, songwriter and broadcaster. Ware came to prominence following the release of her debut studio album, Devotion (2012), which peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart, produced the single "Wildest Moments", and was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize. Her second studio album, Tough Love (2014), reached number nine in the UK and produced the songs "Tough Love" and "Say You Love Me", which was followed by her third studio album, Glasshouse (2017), which reached number seven in the UK.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">If You're Never Gonna Move</span> 2012 single by Jessie Ware

"If You're Never Gonna Move" is a song recorded by British singer Jessie Ware for her debut studio album Devotion. The synth-pop and R&B track was co-written by Ware and UK producer Julio Bashmore, which originally contained a sample from "The Big Shatterer" by the late American rapper Big Pun under its original title, "110%". Upon its release in the United States, however, the song was re-titled to "If You're Never Gonna Move", due to Big Pun's estate not granting clearance for the use of the sample. It was released as the second single from Devotion on 13 April 2012 as a digital download in the United Kingdom, and later in the United States as an extended play on 15 January 2013 via Cherrytree Records, eventually became the first single from Devotion in the States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Running (Jessie Ware song)</span> 2012 single by Jessie Ware

"Running" is the debut single by English singer Jessie Ware from her debut studio album, Devotion (2012). The song was released in the United Kingdom as a digital download on 24 February 2012. The drum loop used in the chorus of the song was based on Prince's "The Ballad of Dorothy Parker". The single features a particularly popular remix of the song by Disclosure, which was later featured as a bonus track in the deluxe edition of their debut studio album, Settle (2013). The remix was featured in the Xbox 360 and Xbox One racing game Forza Horizon 2 (2014).

<i>Devotion</i> (Jessie Ware album) 2012 studio album by Jessie Ware

Devotion is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware. It was released in the United Kingdom on 20 August 2012 through PMR Records and Island, and later on 16 April 2013 through Cherrytree and Interscope in the United States. Production for the album came primarily from Dave Okumu of alternative rock band The Invisible, alongside house Record producer Julio Bashmore and Kid Harpoon with contribution from Wilma Archer, fellow UK musician and collaborator Sampha and Hassan Hamandi, while Ware co-wrote most of the album tracks' lyrics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wildest Moments</span> 2012 single by Jessie Ware

"Wildest Moments" is a song by British singer Jessie Ware from her debut studio album, Devotion (2012). It was written by Ware and Kid Harpoon, while production was helmed by the latter and Dave Okumu. "Wildest Moments "was released in the United Kingdom as a digital download on 29 June 2012 to positive responses and high acclaim.

<i>Tough Love</i> (Jessie Ware album) 2014 studio album by Jessie Ware

Tough Love is the second studio album by English singer Jessie Ware. It was released on 13 October 2014 in the United Kingdom and 24 October 2014 in the United States. The album was supported by the singles "Tough Love", "Say You Love Me", "You & I (Forever)" and "Champagne Kisses".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tough Love (Jessie Ware song)</span> 2014 single by Jessie Ware

"Tough Love" is a song by British singer Jessie Ware from her second studio album, Tough Love (2014). It was written by Ware, Benny Blanco, and Benjamin Ash and produced by Blanco and Ash under their production pseudonym BenZel. The song was released in the United Kingdom as a digital download on 23 June 2014 as the lead single from the album. It peaked at number 34 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Ware's first domestic top 40 entry. Critically acclaimed, "Tough Love" was included on Pitchfork's list of the 100 best songs of 2014.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jessie Ware discography</span>

English singer and songwriter Jessie Ware has released five studio albums, twenty-seven singles, four extended plays and twenty-eight music videos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Champagne Kisses</span> 2015 single by Jessie Ware

"Champagne Kisses" is a song by British singer Jessie Ware from her second studio album, Tough Love (2014). The song serves as the album's fourth official single, and a digital download containing two official remixes of the song was released in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2015. "Champagne Kisses" was written by Ware, Benny Blanco and Ben Ash, and was produced by BenZel.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Spotlight (Jessie Ware song)</span> 2020 single by Jessie Ware

"Spotlight" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Jessie Ware for her fourth studio album, What's Your Pleasure? (2020). A primarily house and nu-disco record singing about "longing and lust", it was written by Ware, Danny Parker, Shungudzo Kuyimba, and James Ford, while production was handled by the latter. Altogether with an accompanying music video where the singer sings and dances on Tito's Blue Train, the single version was released on 28 February 2020 as the third single from the album, with a remix by Icarus being released on 27 March 2020 later.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Save a Kiss</span> 2020 single by Jessie Ware

"Save a Kiss" is the fifth single by English singer-songwriter Jessie Ware from her fourth studio album, What's Your Pleasure? It was released 7 May 2020. It was written by Ware, James Ford, Shungudzo Kuyimbia and Danny Parker. Ford also produced the song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Remember Where You Are</span> 2021 single by Jessie Ware

"Remember Where You Are" is a song by English singer and songwriter Jessie Ware. It was released on 5 February 2021 as the seventh & final single from her fourth studio album, What's Your Pleasure? The song was written by Ware and its producer James Ford alongside Danny Parker and Shungudzo Kuyimba.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Free Yourself (Jessie Ware song)</span> 2022 single by Jessie Ware

"Free Yourself" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Jessie Ware, released on 19 July 2022 as the first single from her fifth studio album, That! Feels Good! It was written by Ware, Clarence Coffee Jr. and the song's producer Stuart Price.

<i>That! Feels Good!</i> 2023 album by Jessie Ware

That! Feels Good! is the fifth studio album by English singer-songwriter Jessie Ware, released on 28 April 2023 via PMR Records and EMI Records. Co-produced by Stuart Price and James Ford, who she had worked with on her previous record What's Your Pleasure? (2020), Ware co-wrote all tracks alongside Shungudzo, Danny Parker, Clarence Coffee Jr., Sarah Hudson and its producers Price and Ford. The album was met with critical acclaim, and earned Ware her second top-three entry on the UK Albums Chart after What's Your Pleasure?. To date, three singles have been released to promote the album.