Kelly Price

About

Kelly Cherelle Price is an American R&B and gospel singer and songwriter whose career began in 1992 with backing vocal work for Mariah Carey on multiple Billboard Hot 100 hits, including "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and "Fantasy." Price's breakthrough came in 1997 when her uncredited vocal performances on the Notorious B.I.G.'s number-one single "Mo Money Mo Problems" and Mase's top-five hit "Feel So Good" introduced her artistry to a wider audience. These pivotal moments prompted her transition to recording as a lead artist, establishing her distinctive voice in contemporary R&B and gospel music.

Price's debut studio album, Soul of a Woman (1998), achieved platinum certification and introduced her as a formidable solo talent, with the single "Friend of Mine" reaching the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. Throughout her career, she has released a series of albums including Mirror Mirror (2000), One Family: A Christmas Album (2001), Priceless (2003), This Is Who I Am (2006), and Kelly (2011), demonstrating her versatility across R&B and gospel genres. Her sustained presence in music and consistent body of work have solidified her legacy as a respected vocalist and songwriter whose contributions span both commercial success and artistic depth.