Amerie Mi Marie Rogers is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Raised in Washington D.C., she began her career in 2002 with her debut album All I Have on Columbia Records. Her single “One Thing” was a smash hit and went on to be certified gold in the US and UK. Her follow-up album Touch became one of the first albums to debut at number one on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Throughout her career she has collaborated with some of the top names in music such as LL Cool J, Nas, Fabulous, and Trey Songz. In 2017 Amerie released 4AM Mulholland which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
Style & Influences
Amerie's style has evolved throughout her career but has consistently featured elements of hip hop, R&B, soul, electro-pop, and funk. She has cited artists such as Janet Jackson, Prince, Mariah Carey, and The Police as influences on her music. Her sound is also described as lush and sensual with an emphasis on production.
Career Highlights
Amerie has had an impressive career that includes a Grammy nomination, numerous top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and collaborations with some of the biggest names in music. Her biggest hit to date is “One Thing” which reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She has also achieved success with her albums Touch and 4AM Mulholland which both debuted at number one on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. In 2017 she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album for 4AM Mulholland.
