Blu Cantrell: Biography, Facts and Career
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Tiffany Cobb (born March 16, 1976), known professionally as Blu Cantrell, is an American R&B and soul singer. Cantrell rose to fame in 2001, with the release of her debut single, "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)", which peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the US Mainstream Top 40 chart. The song also charted in several other countries, and appeared on her debut album, So Blu. In 2002, the song earned Cantrell a Grammy Award nomination. In 2003, Cantrell released her second album, Bittersweet, which was nominated for a Grammy Award and included the single "Breathe" (featuring Sean Paul). Written and produced by Ivan Matias, "Breathe" was a major global success in 2003, especially in the United Kingdom, where it topped the UK Singles Chart for four consecutive weeks. "Breathe" also reached the top ten of several other charts across the world, including the European Hot 100. Blu Cantrell has cited a wide range of artists as influences, including Billie Holiday, Sade, Kim Burrell, Karen Clark, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Sting, Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston.
Quick facts about Blu Cantrell
- Full name: Blu Cantrell
- Born: 1976-03-16
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q440676
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Who is Blu Cantrell?
Tiffany Cobb (born March 16, 1976), known professionally as Blu Cantrell, is an American R&B and soul singer. Cantrell rose to fame in 2001, with the release of her debut single, "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)", which peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the US Mainstream Top 40 chart.
What nationality is Blu Cantrell?
Blu Cantrell is United States.
When was Blu Cantrell born?
Blu Cantrell was born on 1976-03-16.
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