Nicci Gilbert
Nichole "Nicci" Gilbert (born July 8, 1970) is an American R&B singer. She is mainly known for being the lead vocalist of an American female R&B girl-group Brownstone who rose to fame in the mid 1990s best known for their 1995 hit single "If You Love Me", which was nominated for a Best R&B Performance Grammy Award. "Grapevyne" and "Pass the Lovin'" also brought them some success, as well as their rendition of "I Can't Tell You Why", a song originally recorded by The Eagles.
Nicci Gilbert | |
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| Birth name | Nichole Gilbert |
| Also known as | Nicci Gilbert-Daniels |
| Born | July 8, 1970 Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, drums, keys |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Epic Records (1994–1998) MJJ Music (1994–1998) MCA (2002–2005) Brownstone Recordings (2005–present) |
| Website | Nicci Gilbert on Twitter |
Following the disbandment of the group in 1997, saw Gilbert's theatrical film debut in Woo (1998). Gilbert returned to the music industry after a five-year hiatus as a solo singer and released her debut album Grown Folks Music (2003) through MCA Records.
In 2012, she starred as a cast member and executive producer in the TV One's R&B Divas: Atlanta, which features the lives of five 1990s chart-topping R&B singers. She was featured in 2 seasons of the show. She also performed with the group at events such as Essence Music Festival.