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Lakrea Clark | |
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| Birth name | Lakrea Merie Clark |
| Also known as | Lakrea |
| Born | October 19, 1991 |
| Origin | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | lakrea.com |
Lakrea Merie Clark (born October 19, 1991, in Austin, Texas) [1] is an American R&B and jazz singer-songwriter who also goes by the stage name Lakrea.
Lakrea Clark began performing at the age of three in her family's church and wrote her first song at the age of eight. However, Lakrea began singing professionally at the age of thirteen. She has performed at various venues across Texas, as well as at the MGM Grand and Showtime at the Apollo . [2] Currently, Lakrea is being managed by her father, Darren. [3] On February 20, 2006, she released her debut album, Southern Girl independently. Currently, she is in the works of being signed to No Limit Records. [4] However, it has not been finalized. She currently has a second album in the works.
| Year | Album |
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| 2006 | Southern Girl |
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