Sunshine Anderson

Sunshine Jocelyn Sian Anderson (born June 7, 1974) is an American R&B and soul singer from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is best known for her 2001 single "Heard It All Before", which peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100.

Biography Beginnings Anderson was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and later moved to Charlotte. Wallace Sellars, a friend of a producer/Soulife A&R Vice President, Mike City, heard Anderson singing on her way to the cafeteria of North Carolina Central University (where she earned a BS in criminal justice) and introduced the two. From there, Anderson was managed by Macy Gray during the recording of her first album.

1999–2002: Your Woman In 1999, Anderson signed with Atlantic Records. Anderson released her debut album, Your Woman in April 2001. The album debuted at No. 8 on Billboard'''s Hot 200 and No. 2 on Top R&B charts. The lead single, "Heard It All Before," (released February 27, 2001) peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at No. 3 on the R&B charts. The follow-up single "Lunch or Dinner," peaked at No. 54 on R&B charts. The album was certified gold later that year.

2004–2007: Sunshine at Midnight In August 2004, Anderson signed to Mathew Knowles' new record label Music World Entertainment. In 2006, her first single for her new label, "Something I Wanna Give You" was released and peaked at No. 80 on Billboard R&B charts. A video of the song was shot in Los Angeles by director Gil Green.

On January 23, 2007, Anderson released her second album, Sunshine at Midnight''. The album debuted and peaked at No. 86 on the Billboard 200 and No. 16 on the R&B charts. In addition to the release of the album, Anderson toured with singer Brian McKnight. Later that year, the follow-up singles "Force of Nature" (#75 R&B) and "Wear The Crown" were released.

Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak positions Certifications US USR&B Your Woman Released: April 17, 2001 Label: Soulife, Atlantic Formats: CD, digital download 5 2 39 RIAA: Gold Sunshine at Midnight Released: January 23, 2007 Label: Music World Formats: CD, digital download 86 16 — The Sun Shines Again Released: November 2, 2010 Label: Verve Music Formats: CD, digital download — 50 —

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