Who is Macy Gray?

Macy Gray is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. She was born as Natalie McIntyre on September 6, 1967 in Canton, Ohio. Gray first came to prominence with her international debut album On How Life Is in 1999, which featured the hit single “I Try” and earned her five Grammy Award nominations. She has since released eight studio albums and collaborated with many popular artists such as Erykah Badu, Fergie, and John Legend.

Early Career

Gray's career began when she was signed to Epic Records in 1998. Her debut album On How Life Is was released in 1999 and featured the hit single “I Try”. The single peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her five Grammy Award nominations. Her follow-up album The Id in 2001 sold three million copies worldwide. Her third album The Trouble With Being Myself (2003) was also a commercial success, selling 1.5 million copies worldwide.

Collaborations

Gray has collaborated with many popular artists over the years. She has worked with Erykah Badu on the track “Real Things” from Badu's album New Amerykah Part One (2008). She also collaborated with Fergie on the track “Glamorous” from Fergie's debut album The Dutchess (2006). In addition, she has collaborated with John Legend on his track “Do You Feel Me” from his album Love in the Future (2013).

Later Career

In recent years, Gray has continued to release music and tour extensively. In 2012 she released her eighth studio album Covered which featured covers of classic songs by David Bowie, Radiohead, and Leonard Cohen among others. She has also appeared as a judge on the show The Voice Australia in 2016 and released her EP Stoned Soul Picnic in 2017.

Legacy

Gray has had a successful career as a singer, songwriter, and record producer. She has achieved worldwide success with her albums selling millions of copies worldwide and has been nominated for five Grammy Awards for her work. She has also collaborated with many popular artists over the years including Erykah Badu, Fergie, and John Legend.