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• • • • • Occupation(s) Years active 1979–2013 Labels (1979) Beverly Glen Records (1982–1984) (1985–1995) (1996–2001) (2004–2013) Associated acts, Anita Denise Baker (born January 26, 1958) is a retired American. Starting her career in the late 1970s with the funk band, Baker released her first solo album,, in 1983.

In 1986, she rose to stardom following the release of her platinum-selling second album,, which included the single '. She is regarded as one of the most popular singers of soulful romantic ballads during the height of the period of in the 1980s.

As of 2017, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards and has five and one to her credit. Baker's vocal range is. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • Early life [ ] Anita Baker was born on January 26, 1958 in.

When she was two, her mother abandoned her and Baker was raised by a in. When Baker was 12, her foster parents died and her foster sister raised her afterwards.

By the time Baker was 16, she began singing R&B at Detroit. After one performance, she was discovered by bandleader David Washington, who gave her a card to audition for the funk band,. Baker joined in 1975 and the group toured until securing a deal with in 1979. The group's first album,, was released that year and featured the singles ',' a duet between Baker and bandmate Gerald Lyles, and the Baker-led 'I Just Want to Be Your Girl.' After Ariola was bought out by in 1979, Chapter 8 was dropped by the label who were convinced that Baker, as the group's lead singer, didn't have 'star potential.' Baker returned to Detroit, working as a waitress and a receptionist until, in 1982, Otis Smith, a former associate of Ariola, convinced Baker to start a solo career under his Beverly Glen label.

Music career [ ] Baker released her debut solo album,, in 1983. The album, financed by Los Angeles-based drug kingpin when Beverly Glen Records founder Otis Smith ran out of money, produced four singles: 'No More Tears' and its, 'Will You Be Mine', 'Angel' and 'You're the Best Thing Yet'. 'Angel' became Baker's first top ten single, reaching number five on the R&B charts in late 1983. 'You're the Best Thing Yet' followed it in the R&B top 40 early the following year.

Despite this early success, Baker later complained that she hadn't received any royalties from the work. In addition, the label delayed work on Baker's follow-up of The Songstress. By 1984, after two years, Baker sought to leave the label but was sued by Smith for breach of contract in 1985.

After months in court debating the matter, it was concluded that Baker should be allowed to record for other labels, winning the case against Smith. Baker then signed with the -associated label in 1985 and began working on her next album.

Her Elektra contract allowed the singer to have creative control and produce her own music, something she wasn't allowed to do at Beverly Glen. Baker used her old Chapter 8 bandmate, songwriter and producer on her first Elektra album, though label execs were initially unhappy with her choice of Powell over more established producers.

[ ] In March 1986, Baker released her second album,. While sales were initially slow following the release of the album's debut single, 'Watch Your Step', Elektra released the mid-tempo ballad, ', which became her first pop hit, reaching number eight on the and also reaching the UK Top 20. The album eventually launched three further hit singles, including ', ' and '. Throughout 1986 and 1987, Baker promoted the album by touring, headlining her first tour,, a show from which was later released on home video as. By 1988, the album had sold over 8 million copies worldwide, 5 million of which were sold in the United States alone. The album resulted in Baker's winning two Grammy Awards at the.

In 1987, Baker collaborated with on their song, ', which gave Baker a third Grammy, this time in the category. Baker's follow-up,, was released in October 1988 and immediately became a success, topping the and selling 5 million copies worldwide, 3 million of which sold alone in the United States. Reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the R&B and adult contemporary charts, becoming her most successful charted single. The follow-up, ', reached the top 20 on the pop chart, while a third single, 'Lead Me Into Love', became a top ten R&B hit.

The album resulted in three more Grammy Awards for the singer. In 1990, Baker released, which had Baker more involved in the songwriting and production process and the first in which she began incorporating more jazz elements than in previous albums. The album launched the singles ', ' and ', and eventually sold over a million copies. After the end of the album's touring and promotion schedule in 1991, Baker took a break from the business when she settled down with her husband at the time, later having two children together.

Also in 1991, Elektra re-issued Baker's first album, The Songstress, after buying rights to the album. It has sold more than 300,000 copies since its release. After appearing on 's album, Baker officially returned to the charts with in 1994. The album featured the hit ', which became her first top 40 pop hit since 1989; the second single, the mid-tempo 'I Apologize', later won Baker an eighth Grammy. The album eventually sold over 2 million copies, resulting in her fourth consecutive platinum-selling album. Baker undertook the from December 14, 1994 to November 14, 1995. Baker was transferred to another label within the,, in 1996.

Taking a hiatus after the end of the Rhythm of Love Tour to care for her two sons, Baker returned to the studio in 2000. In May 2001, Baker filed a lawsuit against Zomba Recording and its Dreamhire division for alleged damage to her recordings caused by the hired 24-track tape machine. Due to a label restructuring, Baker was let go from Atlantic that November without releasing any material with the company. During this hiatus, released the compilation, (named in the UK) in June 2002. The album eventually was certified platinum by the, denoting sales in excess of 1,000,000 units in the US.

That year, Baker returned to live performing, signing with in March 2004. That September, Baker released the album,. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and number-one on the R&B charts, eventually being certified gold. In 2005, Baker released, winning a Grammy nomination for the song, 'Christmas Time Is Here'. In May 2005, Baker was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from. Starting in 2007, Baker embarked on a two-year concert tour titled An Evening with Anita Baker.

She occasionally sang the American national anthem at sports events. In August 2012, Baker released her version of 's hit, '. The song made headlines for Baker after the song was played on every single hour of the hour throughout the day on urban adult contemporary radio, making her the first artist to make this kind of debut. Baker had been working on the album featuring the single, 'Only Forever', since 2010. Though Blue Note set release dates for the album in October and December 2012, Baker decided she still needed to work on the album, causing delays. The album never materialized. In February 2013, Baker returned to the national spotlight, performing 'Lately' and 'Same Ole Love' on.

That same month, she appeared at the Grammys where 'Lately' was nominated for a Grammy Award. In January 2017, Baker confirmed she had retired. Personal life [ ] Baker married Walter Bridgeforth, Jr.

On December 24, 1988. The couple separated in 2005 and finalized their divorce two years later. Torrent Dragon Medical Practice Edition 11 here. They have two sons, Walter Baker Bridgeforth (born January 1993) and Edward Carlton Bridgeforth (born May 1994). Baker currently lives in,. Her son Walter is now attending in, as a drum principal, majoring in Music Production & Engineering.

More than five years after her divorce, Baker filed for a legal name change from Bridgeforth to Baker in her private life. Since she had always used the name Anita Baker professionally, her name change meant nothing in terms of her career. Selected awards and accolades [ ]. This section of a does not any.

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