Lyrica Anderson-Bentley (born December 18, 1988) is an American singer and songwriter. She is married to American rapper and record producer Floyd "A1" Bentley.
Her debut album Hello was released on October 30, 2015.
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Life and career
Early life and career beginnings
Anderson was born on December 18, 1988 in Chicago, Illinois to Lyrica Garrett and an unnamed father. Later, after Anderson's twin sister, Aida Anderson, died, her father then left the family. At a young age, She started performing backing vocals for Jennifer Lopez. Anderson knew her calling as early as middle school, when she performed Brandy's "I Wanna Be Down" at a talent competition. She and her mother then moved to California for Anderson to pursue her acting career. With support from her mother, she entered the music industry shortly thereafter, while still a teenager.
2007-2011: Songwriting career
Anderson began her music career at a young age. She has wrote songs for numerous artists, such as Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer, Chris Brown, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, and Demi Lovato. Anderson has had a number one record on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart by the artist Charice featuring Iyaz ("Pyramid"). She has writing credits on two songs on Demi Lovato's album Unbroken (2011), "All Night Long" featuring Missy Elliott and Timbaland and "Together" (featuring Jason Derulo).
2012-2015: King Me, King Me 2 and Hello
On September 25, 2012, Anderson released her mixtape entitled King Me. She was released from her deal with Timbaland's record label Mosley Music Group, a division of Interscope Records in 2013. Anderson released her EP King Me 2 on May 6, 2014; featuring artists such as Ty$, Kevin Gates, and Wiz Khalifa with its first single being "Unlove You" feat. Ty$ produced by Arturo Ayers. Anderson is being managed by Nils Gums from The Complex Music Group (Karmin) and Troy Marshall. In October 2015, after she had a mixtape and EP under her belt, Anderson released her proper debut album, Hello, through Empire Distribution. Among the featured artists were the Game, Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, and YG. The album was later released as a CD on November 6, 2015.
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Personal life
Anderson is cousins with actresses Meagan Good and La'Myia Good. She married fellow Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood cast member Floyd "A1" Bentley during the filming of the show in 2016 and their wedding is featured on the show's third season. The wedding did not have any guests due nor their relatives because of their struggles with their parents. This then caused more drama including an incident at their housewarming party.
Acting career
In 1991, Anderson's mother auditioned her for a role on the 1991 film, Perfume. She then got the part as Vashtii's daughter.
Reality television
Anderson now plays a recurring role on the reality television series Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, along with her then-husband Floyd "A1" Bentley. The third season chronicles their struggles with their mothers, Pam Bentley and Lyrica Garrett, who constantly interfere in their lives.
Discography
- King Me (2012)
- King Me 2 (2014)
- Hello (2015)
- Christmas Baby (Holiday album) (2015)
- Nasha Pearl (2017)
- Adia (2017)
Filmography
References
External links
- Official site
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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