Algebra (singer)

Algebra Felicia Blessett (born April 9, 1976),[1] usually known as Algebra Blessett or just Algebra, is an American contemporary R&B singer.

Algebra Blessett
Birth nameAlgebra Felicia Blessett
Born (1976-04-09) April 9, 1976
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
GenresR&B, neo soul
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
LabelsRowdy Records, Kedar, Purpose, E1 Music

Early life

Blessett's mother was a gospel singer[2] and bass player, and Blessett grew up to the sounds of soul music, gospel and R&B. Like many R&B singers, she sang in a gospel choir when she was in school. However, she was not passionate about the experience, and decided to do it only because she was not good at sports, but still wanted to stay after school with her friends.[2]

Music career

Blessett started doing background vocals, among others for R&B artists Monica and Bilal. This earned her a contract with Rowdy Records in Atlanta. She has toured with Anthony Hamilton, and collaborated with India.Arie. At a later age she learned to play the guitar, and started to do her own gigs in the Atlanta club scene. She writes her own songs.

Blessett released her first single, "U Do It For Me", on the Kedar Entertainment label in 2006. She released her first album, Purpose, in 2008.

In 2014, her sophomore effort Recovery was released.

Charts

Blessett's debut album Purpose was on the US Billboard R&B chart for 14 weeks, and reached No. 56. It also landed No. 37 on Heatseekers Albums.[3]

Her second album, Recovery, was her debut on the Billboard 200, charting No. 149. It also entered No. 2 on Heatseekers Albums and No. 23 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

Discography

Albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US
Heat.		 US
R&B/HH
Purpose — 37 56
Recovery
  • Released: 2013
 149 2 23
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles
  • 2006: "U Do It For Me"
  • 2008: "Run and Hide"
  • 2012: "Black Gold" – credited as 'Esperanza Spalding with Algebra Blessett'[4]
  • 2013: "Nobody But You"[5]

References
  1. "Albums by Algebra Blessett". rateyourmusic.com. Rate Your Music. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  2. Flyglobalmusic Feature, Aug. 25 07 Archived December 27, 2008[Date mismatch], at the Wayback Machine, retrieved September 26, 2009
  3. "Algebra : Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  4. "iTunes – Music – Black Gold (With Algebra Blessett) – Single by Esperanza Spalding". Itunes.apple.com. February 1, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  5. "iTunes – Music – Nobody But You – Single by Algebra Blessett". Itunes.apple.com. June 1, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
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