Sunshine Anderson

Not to be confused with Sunny Anderson.

Sunshine Anderson
Sunshine Anderson performing in 2012
Sunshine Anderson performing in 2012
Background information
Birth nameSunshine Jocelyn Sian Anderson[1]
Born (1974-06-07) June 7, 1974 (age 50)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
GenresR&B, soul, neo soul
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1999–present
LabelsSoulife, Atlantic, Shining Star, Music World, Verve Forecast
Websiteiamsunshineanderson.com

Sunshine Jocelyn Sian Anderson (born June 7, 1974) is an American R&B singer from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is best known for her 2001 single "Heard It All Before", which peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100.

Biography

Beginnings

Anderson was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and later moved to Charlotte. Wallace Sellars, a friend of a producer/Soulife A&R Vice President, Mike City, heard Anderson singing on her way to the cafeteria of North Carolina Central University (where she earned a BS in criminal justice) and introduced the two.[2] From there, Anderson was managed by Macy Gray during the recording of her first album.[3][4][5][6]

1999–2002: Your Woman

In 1999, Anderson signed with Atlantic Records. Anderson released her debut album, Your Woman in April 2001. The album debuted at No. 8 on Billboard's Hot 200 and No. 2 on Top R&B charts. The lead single, "Heard It All Before," (released February 27, 2001) peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at No. 3 on the R&B charts. The follow-up single "Lunch or Dinner," peaked at No. 54 on R&B charts. The album was certified gold later that year.

2004–2007: Sunshine at Midnight

In August 2004, Anderson signed to Mathew Knowles' new record label Music World Entertainment.[7] In 2006, her first single for her new label, "Something I Wanna Give You" was released and peaked at No. 80 on Billboard R&B charts. A video of the song was shot in Los Angeles by director Gil Green.[8]

On January 23, 2007, Anderson released her second album, Sunshine at Midnight. The album debuted and peaked at No. 86 on the Billboard 200 and No. 16 on the R&B charts. In addition to the release of the album, Anderson toured with singer Brian McKnight. Later that year, the follow-up singles "Force of Nature" (#75 R&B) and "Wear The Crown" were released.[7]

2010–present: The Sun Shines Again

In September 2010, Anderson announced on her Twitter that her new single "Lie to Kick It" was released to radio. Her third studio album, The Sun Shines Again was released November 2, 2010, on Verve Forecast Records.[9]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak positions Certifications
US
[10] 		US
R&B
[10] 		UK
[11]
Your Woman
  • Released: April 17, 2001
  • Label: Soulife, Atlantic
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 5 2 39
Sunshine at Midnight
  • Released: January 23, 2007
  • Label: Music World
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 86 16 —
The Sun Shines Again
  • Released: November 2, 2010
  • Label: Verve Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — 50 —

Singles

Year Title Peak positions Album
US US R&B US Dance UK
[11]
2001 "Heard It All Before" 18 3 11 9 Your Woman
"Lunch or Dinner" — 54 — 57
2006 "Something I Wanna Give You" — 80 — — Sunshine at Midnight
2007 "Force of Nature" — 75 — —
"Wear the Crown" — — — —
2010 "Lie to Kick It" — 84 — — The Sun Shines Again
2011 "Say Something"[12] — — — —

References

  1. ^ "Anderson'sdatabase entry". ASCAP. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  2. ^ later she moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for several years. Sunshine anderson was involved with singer Mike Anthony. Sunshine Anderson at MTV.com Archived July 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Interview with Sidewalks Entertainment". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.
  4. ^ Interview on Anderson's official site Archived August 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Thalia Teams Up With Pabllo Vittar For New Single "Timida"". www.idolator.com. Archived from the original on April 6, 2009.
  6. ^ [1][permanent dead link]
  7. ^ a b "Essence gets taste of Sunshine Anderson's sophomore release". Usatoday30.usatoday.com. Archived from the original on May 23, 2011.
  8. ^ Sunshine Anderson Returns With New Album Archived January 11, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. Billboard. Retrieved: June 23, 2009.
  9. ^ "Tweets with replies by Jan Grant (@SunshineBluSkyz) | Twitter". March 14, 2016. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016.
  10. ^ a b Artist Chart History at Billboard.com
  11. ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 23. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  12. ^ "Sunshine Anderson". Facebook.com. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
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