Sheléa Frazier | |
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 Sheléa Frazier in September 2022 | |
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| Also known as | Sheléa |
| Born | Sheléa Melody Frazier (1980-08-24)August 24, 1980 (age 45) Redwood City, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Website | sheleamusic |
Sheléa Melody Frazier also known asSheléa (/ʃʔˈleɪə/shuh-lay-yuh) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Her 2014 track "I'll Never Let You Go" peaked at 23 onBillboard's Adult R&B chart. She is mentored byStevie Wonder, and is a protégée ofQuincy Jones. Sheléa portrays gospel singerDorinda Clark Cole in the 2020Lifetime biopicThe Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel.[1][2][3][4]
Sheléa Frazier was born inRedwood City, California, and raised inBakersfield, California.[5][6][7] She has been singing and playing piano since she was a child.[8] She has citedNatalie Cole's albumUnforgettable... with Love as the impetus for her desire to become a singer.[8]
Sheléa co-wrote and performed thetheme song to theUPN television sitcomAll of Us from 2003 to 2006.
Sheléa began her professional career working with producersJimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.[9] In 2008, she sang lead on the track "Someone to Watch Over Me", at the request ofTake 6; the song was nominated for aGrammy.[10] Afterward,Stevie Wonder contacted the singer for collaborations.[10]
Sheléa first gained wider prominence in 2012 after she posted aYouTube video singing a medley ofWhitney Houston covers after the singer's death, which went viral.[11][5] Later that year, she was invited to theWhite House to sing for theObamas at theGershwin Prize presentation.[10] The next year, Sheléa performed a Whitney Houston tribute at theGrammy Museum.[5]
Shelea's debut album,Love Fell On Me, was released in 2013. The track "I'll Never Let You Go" song peaked at 23 on Billboard's Adult R&B chart.[2] She also wrote and performed the 2011 track "Love Fell On Me" for the filmJumping the Broom.
In 2019, she released an albumPretty World. A Tribute to Allen & Marilyn Bergman, which included Stevie Wonder andKirk Whalum.[12] Later that year,Quincy Jones produced a concert special onPBS featuring the singer, calledQuincy Jones Presents: Sheléa. Shelea's performance featuredDavid Foster.[10]
She starred in the 2020Clark Sisters biopicThe Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel asDorinda Clark-Cole.[12]
Sheléa is mentored by Stevie Wonder and is a protégée of Quincy Jones. She was a backup singer for Wonder'sSongs in the Key of Life Tour in 2014 and 2015.[13] In 2018, she held a two-month residency at Jones' Q's Bar & Lounge inDubai.[13]
She has stated that Whitney Houston is one of her biggest inspirations.[5]
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Let It Go" | 2006 | Avila Brothers | The Mood: Soundsational |
| "Grandma's Song" | 2008 | — | The Experience: 5th Anniversary Project |
| "Someone to Watch Over Me" | Take 6,Roy Hargrove | The Standard | |
| "Christmas Time Is Here" | 2010 | Take 6 | The Most Wonderful Time of the Year |
| "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | 2011 | Nelson Beato | A Gift to You |
| "I Always Win" | 2012 | The Bol Worship Center | Excellence: A Praise and Worship Experience |
| "Human Nature" | 2013 | BWB | Human Nature |
| "Christmas Day" | 2014 | Daniel Rodriguez | A Glorious Christmas |
| "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" | 2018 | Dave Koz,Kenny Lattimore | Summer Horns II: From A to Z |
| "I Want Milk" | Justin Andrew Wilson, II | LJ's World | |
| "Auntie's Heart" | |||
| "I Want Jesus" | 2019 | Mark Bunney | Forhym |
| "Star Spangled Banner" | Maestro Lightford | Calendar Muzik | |
| "Mary Did You Know?" | Jonathan Butler | Christmas Together | |
| "Love Is" | |||
| "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | Michael Lington | A Foreign Affair Christmas | |
| "The Bodyguard Medley (Live)" | David Foster | An Intimate Evening | |
| "Silver Bells" | Dave Koz, Auburn Road | Cedric the Entertainer & Silas White Present: A Powerbase Christmas | |
| "The Prayer Song" | 2020 | Jaden Gray,Joshua Ledet | An Invitation To The Cookout |
| "Catch the Wave" | Sergio Mendes | In the Key of Joy | |
| "Time Goes By" |
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