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Amerie

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Born 12 January 1980.

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Biography

Amerie Mi Marie Rogers (born January 12, 1980 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts), known professionally as Amerie, is a two time Grammy nominated American singer, songwriter, producer and actress.

She debuted in 2002 with the album All I Have, primarily co-written and produced by Rich Harrison. "1 Thing", the lead single from her second album, Touch released in 2005, introduced elements of D.C.'s go-go, and became her biggest hit to date. Her third album Because I Love It, had an international only release in 2007. Amerie released her fourth studio album titled In Love & War on November 3, 2009. The lead single is "Why R U" . The dual second singles are "Heard 'Em All" and "Pretty Brown" featuring Trey Songz.

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  1. Because I Love It 2007

    Because I Love It

    Reviewed by Lou Thomas

    ...A mix of the sweat-drenched sublime and the saccharine ridiculous.

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Because I Love It

Because I Love It

  1. 3 Some Like It
     
  2. 5 Take Control
     

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