Charlotte (singer)
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Charlotte Kelly Coventry, England, UK |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Tony Kelly and Michelle Kelly |
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Charlotte Kelly is a British R&B and dance singer and songwriter.
Charlotte Kelly was born in Coventry, England, to Michelle Kelly and Tony Kelly. Her parents were the former owners of a record store named "Moonshine" in Lower Ford Street, Hillfields, Coventry. She also has a two sisters and a brother. Kelly was born blind at birth with no sight at all in her left eye and virtually none in her right eye. At a young age, Kelly knew she wanted become a singer after listening to the music being played in her parents' record store.
Kelly started her career as a singer at the age of sixteen when she signed her first record contract with Big Life Records. In 1993, Kelly released her first single titled "Sugar Tree". The music video debuted on ITV Chart Show in October 1993. In 1994, she released two singles titled "Climb My Stairs" and "All of My Love". Later that year, she was introduced to Jazzie B (of Soul II Soul) who would produce her next single titled "Queen of Hearts". The song featured background vocals from Lamya (of Soul II Soul).
After releasing this demo, Kelly toured as a background singer for Soul II Soul. She was later asked to become a full time member and one of the lead vocalist of the group. In August 1995, Soul II Soul released their fourth studio album, entitled "Volume V: Believe". The album charted at number 13 on the UK Albums chart. The album's second single "I Care", which features lead vocals by Kelly, peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles chart. Kelly also sings lead vocals on songs "Don't You Dream" and "Pride".
In 1997, Soul II Soul released their fifth studio album, entitled "Time for Change". Kelly performed lead vocals on the titled-track "Time for Change". Later that year, Kelly left Soul II Soul pursue her solo career. She signed a new recording contract with Parlophone Rhythm Series.
In February 1998, Kelly released the single "Be Mine". The single charted at number 59 on the UK Singles chart. In May 1999, The album's first single "Skin" debuted at number 1 on Billboard's Hot Dance chart and number 56 on the UK Singles chart. In September 1999, Kelly released her self-titled album "Charlotte". The second single "Someday" peaked at number 74 on the UK Singles chart. The album's final single "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" was released and peaked at number 11 on Billboard's Dance chart.
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