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Shanice Lorraine Wilson-Knox (born May 14, 1973), better known as Shanice, is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter. She scored two Top 5 Billboard hit single's "I Love Your Smile" in 1991, and "Saving Forever for You" in 1993. In 1999, Shanice scored another top hit song, "When I Close My Eyes" which peaked to number #11 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wilson relocated to Los Angeles with her mother and aunt who were interested in pursuing careers in the music industry. At the age of eight, she starred in a KFC commercial with jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. In 1984, she appeared as a regular on Kids Incorporated, and performed on Star Search. Shortly after her appearance on Star Search, she was signed to A&M Records.[1][2]
Career

In 1987, Wilson released her debut album, Discovery, at age 14. The album produced two top ten R&B hits, "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance" and "No 1/2 Steppin'".[1][3] Wilson went on to sign a record deal with Motown Records in 1991 and released Inner Child, her first Motown effort later that year. The album included Wilson's hit single "I Love Your Smile", which reached number one in 22 countries, including the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and also reached.[3] The album also featured a cover of Minnie Riperton's 1974 hit "Lovin' You". Wilson's rendition brought attention to her five octave vocal range.[4]

After Inner Child, Wilson continued to record albums, including 21… Ways to Grow in 1994 with producer Rhett Lawrence and L.A session musician and Earth Wind & Fire guitarist Dick Smith. Also 1999's Shanice. While she has not achieved significant commercial success with her later albums, she has contributed various tracks for films including Boomerang and The Meteor Man. Wilson also found success with her top ten hit "Saving Forever For You", from the Beverly Hills 90210 soundtrack.[3] Shanice also recorded "If I Never Knew You", a duet with Jon Secada, for the original soundtrack of Disney's Pocahontas.

She also sings backup and does studio sessions and can be heard on Toni Braxton's song "Come On Over Here" and "Un-Break My Heart",[5] as well as Usher's "Bedtime". In 2010. she has also lend her vocals for song "Behind the Mask" which can be found on Michael Jackson's posthumous album Michael.

In addition to singing, Wilson has also appeared on Broadway. In 1997, she was the first African American to the role of Eponine in the musical Les Misérables.[6] She has also lent her voice to the video game The Bouncer.

After a five year hiatus, Wilson released her fifth studio album Every Woman Dreams, on her own label Imajah (named for her two children).[7] The album peaked at #30 on the R&B Albums Chart.[3]
Personal life

On Valentine's Day in 2000, Wilson married actor Flex Alexander.[8] Together, they have two children, daughter Imani Shekinah Alexander and son Elijah Alexander.

Albums

1987: Discovery
1991: Inner Child
1994: 21... Ways to Grow
1999: Shanice
1999: Ultimate Collection
2006: Every Woman Dreams
2011: TBA

U.S. singles

1987: "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance"
1988: "This Time" (with Kiara)
1991: "I Love Your Smile"
1992: "Silent Prayer"
1992: "Saving Forever for You"
1993: "It's for You"
1999: "When I Close Eyes"

Videos: Shanice

If I Never Knew You

I Like

I Love Your Smile

I'm Crying

I Wish

Saving Forever For You

Somewhere

When I Close My Eyes

Yesterday


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	Videos: Shanice If I Never Knew You I Like I Love Your Smile I'm Crying I Wish Saving Forever For You Somewhere When I Close My Eyes Yesterday Shanice Lorraine Wilson-Knox (born May 14, 1973), better known as Shanice, is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter. She scored two Top 5 Billboard hit single's "I Love Your Smile" in 1991, and "Saving Forever for You" in 1993. In 1999, Shanice scored another top hit song, "When I Close My Eyes" which peaked to number #11 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wilson relocated to Los Angeles with her mother and aunt who were interested in pursuing careers in the music industry. At the age of eight, she starred in a KFC commercial with jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. In 1984, she appeared as a regular on Kids Incorporated, and performed on Star Search. Shortly after her appearance on Star Search, she was signed to A&M Records.[1][2] Career In 1987, Wilson released her debut album, Discovery, at age 14. The album produced two top ten R&B hits, "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance" and "No 1/2 Steppin'".[1][3] Wilson went on to sign a record deal with Motown Records in 1991 and released Inner Child, her first Motown effort later that year. The album included Wilson's hit single "I Love Your Smile", which reached number one in 22 countries, including the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and also reached.[3] The album also featured a cover of Minnie Riperton's 1974 hit "Lovin' You". Wilson's rendition brought attention to her five octave vocal range.[4] After Inner Child, Wilson continued to record albums, including 21… Ways to Grow in 1994 with producer Rhett Lawrence and L.A session musician and Earth Wind & Fire guitarist Dick Smith. Also 1999's Shanice. While she has not achieved significant commercial success with her later albums, she has contributed various tracks for films including Boomerang and The Meteor Man. Wilson also found success with her top ten hit "Saving Forever For You", from the Beverly Hills 90210 soundtrack.[3] Shanice also recorded "If I Never Knew You", a duet with Jon Secada, for the original soundtrack of Disney's Pocahontas. She also sings backup and does studio sessions and can be heard on Toni Braxton's song "Come On Over Here" and "Un-Break My Heart",[5] as well as Usher's "Bedtime". In 2010. she has also lend her vocals for song "Behind the Mask" which can be found on Michael Jackson's posthumous album Michael. In addition to singing, Wilson has also appeared on Broadway. In 1997, she was the first African American to the role of Eponine in the musical Les Misérables.[6] She has also lent her voice to the video game The Bouncer. After a five year hiatus, Wilson released her fifth studio album Every Woman Dreams, on her own label Imajah (named for her two children).[7] The album peaked at #30 on the R&B Albums Chart.[3] Personal life On Valentine's Day in 2000, Wilson married actor Flex Alexander.[8] Together, they have two children, daughter Imani Shekinah Alexander and son Elijah Alexander. Albums 1987: Discovery 1991: Inner Child 1994: 21... Ways to Grow 1999: Shanice 1999: Ultimate Collection 2006: Every Woman Dreams 2011: TBA U.S. singles 1987: "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance" 1988: "This Time" (with Kiara) 1991: "I Love Your Smile" 1992: "Silent Prayer" 1992: "Saving Forever for You" 1993: "It's for You" 1999: "When I Close Eyes"
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