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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" , and the second single is "Heard 'Em All". 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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