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Nicci Gilbert
Nicci Gilbert is a Grammy-nominated American R&B singer. She is mainly known for being the lead vocalist of an American female R&B girl-group Brownstone who rose to fame in the mid-1990s best known for their 1995 hit single "If You Love Me", which was nominated for a Best R&B Performance Grammy Award. "Grapevyne" and "Pass the Lovin'" also brought them some success, as well as their rendition of "I Can't Tell You Why", a song originally recorded by The Eagles.
Following the disbandment of the group in 1997, Gilbert made her theatrical film debut in the 1998 movie, Woo. Gilbert returned to the music industry after a five-year hiatus as a solo singer and released her debut album Grown Folks Music (2003) through MCA Records.
In 2012, she starred as a cast member and executive producer in the TV One's R&B Divas: Atlanta, which features the lives of five 1990s chart-topping R&B singers. She was featured in 2 seasons of the show. She also performed with the group at events such as Essence Music Festival.
Nicci Gilbert was born in Detroit, Michigan to Black American parents. Gilbert grew up in Detroit, where her mother Helene was a jazz singer. Gilbert's mom did a lot to encourage her interest in music, and when she was in high school, Gilbert performed Madonna's "Crazy for You" in a talent show.
After graduating from high school, Gilbert studied music and drama at Eastern Michigan University. But she ended up dropping out after two years so that she could move to Los Angeles with a friend and be closer to the music industry. It was a risky move, but one that eventually paid off for her. At first, Gilbert struggled there, where she appeared in various talent shows while paying her bills with non-musical "day gigs" (including a job at Taco Bell). But things started to pick up for Gilbert when, in 1993, she formed Brownstone's original lineup with Monica Doby and Charmayne Maxwell.
In 1994, Brownstone signed with R&B/pop superstar Michael Jackson's MJJ Music, which was distributed by Epic Records and Sony Records. Their debut "Pass the Lovin" was released in the United States on August 2, 1994. The song failed to make impact on the Billboard Hot 100, however the single peaked at number fifty-eight on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number forty-two on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. Their debut album From the Bottom Up was released on January 10, 1995, and reached its peak at number twenty-nine on the Billboard Hot 200 chart. Their next single, "If You Love Me", became a smash hit charting at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart in the United States. "Grapevyne" and "I Can't Tell You Why" were released as the third and fourth singles from album, respectively, but were not successful as "If You Love Me" charting at numbers forty-nine and fifty-four on the Billboard Hot 100. From the Bottom Up also contained Brownstone's hit remake of the Eagles' "I Can't Tell You Why", which was originally a pop/rock tune but received an urban contemporary makeover from Gilbert and her colleagues.
Band member Monica Doby left the group due to internal strife with Gilbert and she was replaced by Kina Cosper. In 1997, Brownstone unveiled their new lineup on the trio's second album Still Climbing released on June 24, 1997, which turned out to be their final album. The album was preceded by two singles "5 Miles to Empty" and "Kiss and Tell" to promote the album. "5 Miles to Empty" peaked at number thirty-nine on the Billboard Hot 100, but the second single failed to chart on the Hot 100. Much to the disappointment of Brownstone's fans, the group broke up that year.
In 1996, Gilbert branched out into acting and having roles on various television programs including Martin and Living Single. She appeared on the Fox hit show Martin as "Alesha" in the episode "Martin, I Want to Sing" and as Helen Robinson on Living Single in the episode "School's Out Forever".
Nicci Gilbert
Nicci Gilbert is a Grammy-nominated American R&B singer. She is mainly known for being the lead vocalist of an American female R&B girl-group Brownstone who rose to fame in the mid-1990s best known for their 1995 hit single "If You Love Me", which was nominated for a Best R&B Performance Grammy Award. "Grapevyne" and "Pass the Lovin'" also brought them some success, as well as their rendition of "I Can't Tell You Why", a song originally recorded by The Eagles.
Following the disbandment of the group in 1997, Gilbert made her theatrical film debut in the 1998 movie, Woo. Gilbert returned to the music industry after a five-year hiatus as a solo singer and released her debut album Grown Folks Music (2003) through MCA Records.
In 2012, she starred as a cast member and executive producer in the TV One's R&B Divas: Atlanta, which features the lives of five 1990s chart-topping R&B singers. She was featured in 2 seasons of the show. She also performed with the group at events such as Essence Music Festival.
Nicci Gilbert was born in Detroit, Michigan to Black American parents. Gilbert grew up in Detroit, where her mother Helene was a jazz singer. Gilbert's mom did a lot to encourage her interest in music, and when she was in high school, Gilbert performed Madonna's "Crazy for You" in a talent show.
After graduating from high school, Gilbert studied music and drama at Eastern Michigan University. But she ended up dropping out after two years so that she could move to Los Angeles with a friend and be closer to the music industry. It was a risky move, but one that eventually paid off for her. At first, Gilbert struggled there, where she appeared in various talent shows while paying her bills with non-musical "day gigs" (including a job at Taco Bell). But things started to pick up for Gilbert when, in 1993, she formed Brownstone's original lineup with Monica Doby and Charmayne Maxwell.
In 1994, Brownstone signed with R&B/pop superstar Michael Jackson's MJJ Music, which was distributed by Epic Records and Sony Records. Their debut "Pass the Lovin" was released in the United States on August 2, 1994. The song failed to make impact on the Billboard Hot 100, however the single peaked at number fifty-eight on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number forty-two on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. Their debut album From the Bottom Up was released on January 10, 1995, and reached its peak at number twenty-nine on the Billboard Hot 200 chart. Their next single, "If You Love Me", became a smash hit charting at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart in the United States. "Grapevyne" and "I Can't Tell You Why" were released as the third and fourth singles from album, respectively, but were not successful as "If You Love Me" charting at numbers forty-nine and fifty-four on the Billboard Hot 100. From the Bottom Up also contained Brownstone's hit remake of the Eagles' "I Can't Tell You Why", which was originally a pop/rock tune but received an urban contemporary makeover from Gilbert and her colleagues.
Band member Monica Doby left the group due to internal strife with Gilbert and she was replaced by Kina Cosper. In 1997, Brownstone unveiled their new lineup on the trio's second album Still Climbing released on June 24, 1997, which turned out to be their final album. The album was preceded by two singles "5 Miles to Empty" and "Kiss and Tell" to promote the album. "5 Miles to Empty" peaked at number thirty-nine on the Billboard Hot 100, but the second single failed to chart on the Hot 100. Much to the disappointment of Brownstone's fans, the group broke up that year.
In 1996, Gilbert branched out into acting and having roles on various television programs including Martin and Living Single. She appeared on the Fox hit show Martin as "Alesha" in the episode "Martin, I Want to Sing" and as Helen Robinson on Living Single in the episode "School's Out Forever".