Kelly Price

Kelly Price is an American R&B singer and songwriter from Queens, New York, known for her powerful, gospel-rooted vocal delivery. Before establishing her own solo career, she built a formidable reputation as a background and guest vocalist, lending her voice to major hits such as Mariah Carey's «Fantasy», The Notorious B.I.G.'s «Mo Money Mo Problems», Mase's «Feel So Good» and Whitney Houston's «Heartbreak Hotel». She also sang backing vocals for artists including Faith Evans, Aretha Franklin, Brian McKnight and SWV.

As a solo artist she released material through Def Soul and became known for emotionally direct songs about love and heartbreak, including «Friend of Mine», its sequel «Friend of Mine [Pt. II]», «Secret Love», «He Proposed», «Tired» and «As We Lay». Her music blends contemporary R&B with strong gospel and soul influences, showcasing a vocal range and control that made her a sought-after collaborator across R&B, pop and hip-hop.

Over her career Price has earned multiple Grammy nominations, reflecting both her solo work and her extensive contributions as a featured and background vocalist. Her ability to move between lead performances and supporting roles for some of the biggest names in R&B and hip-hop has made her one of the genre's most respected vocal talents.