India.Arie Fan's

India.Arie, Pastor Brown as Lateefah

2011-07-27T15:48:00.000-07:00

India.Arie will appears in 2011 film Pastor Brown as Lateefah

Pastor Brown is an upcoming feature film, set for release in 2010. It was written by Rhonda Baraka and directed by Rockmond Dunbar.

Pastor Brown film was shot in Atlanta, Georgia. Pastor Brown stars Salli Richardson, Nicole Ari Parker, Michael Beach, Monica, and Keith David.

Pastor Brown film was the debut of India.Arie as an actress.

Tell about... When her father unexpectedly falls terminally ill, exotic dancer Jessica "Jesse" Brown returns home for the first time in more than a decade. Her father's dying wish - that she take over as head of Mount Olive Baptist Church - turns her life and her family's life upside down. Jesse accepts her father's commission, thereby pitting herself against her sister and most of the leadership at Mount Olive who know her sordid past. Through accepting her father's request, Jesse embarks upon a course that changes her world forever. Not only does she reconnect with her family and her teenage son, but she also finds the dignity and self-love she lost so long ago.

Open Door, India.Arie's new album, release 2011 fall..

2011-06-27T01:14:00.000-07:00

Open Door, India.Arie's new album, a work produced in collaboration with Israeli singer Idan Raichel is due to be released in the fall of 2011.

India.Arie, Open Door

2011-05-27T06:57:00.000-07:00

India.Arie's new album, Open Door, a work produced in collaboration with Israeli singer Idan Raichel is due to be released in June 2011.

“Idan Raichel’s classical, melodic piano playing combines with India.Arie’s folk and gospel-inspired lyrics to strike a tender, emotional chord.”

Collaborating with Idan Raichel, Israeli musician

2011-03-27T19:20:00.000-07:00

India.Arie

She and Idan Raichel

India Arie Collaborating with Idan Raichel, Israeli musician

Grammy-winning soul singer India.Arie talks about collaborating with Israeli musician Idan Raichel on her upcoming fifth album, 'Open Door,' which will feature songs in English and Hebrew. (March 3)

BOTH shows were AMAZING/ the songs that will be on "OPEN DOOR" is India @ thee HIGHEST/she is really open with this album/she tells the story of EVERY song BEAUTIFULLY/I LOVE LOVE this lady/she that ISSSSHHHHH (:

Reported by AssociatedPress on Mar 3, 2011 on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yCd28z_-mY

The Grammys

2011-02-26T17:50:00.000-08:00

India.Arie -

India.Arie
Won The Grammys Award...

Imagine.. India.Arie and friends, won Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.. "Imagine," with Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No. 1, Jeff Beck and Oumou Sangare

The list of the Grammys winners:

Album of the Year
The Suburbs Arcade Fire

Record of the Year
"Need You Now," Lady Antebellum

Song of the Year
"Need You Now,"Lady Antebellum

Best New Artist
Esperanza Spalding

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
"Bad Romance," Lady Gaga

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
"Just The Way You Are," Bruno Mars

Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
"Hey, Soul Sister (Live)," Train

Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
"Imagine," with Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No. 1, Jeff Beck and Oumou Sangare

Best Pop Instrumental Performance
"Nessun Dorma," Jeff Beck

Best Pop Instrumental Album
Take Your Pick Larry Carlton and Tak Matsumoto

Best Pop Vocal Album
The Fame Monster Lady Gaga

Best Dance Recording
"Only Girl (in the World)," Rihanna

Best Electronic Dance Album
La Roux La Roux

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Crazy Love Michael Buble

Best Solo Rock Performance
"Helter Skelter," Paul McCartney

Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
"Tighten Up," The Black Keys

Best Hard Rock Performance
"New Fang," Them Crooked Vultures

Best Metal Performance
"El Dorado," Iron Maiden

Best Rock Instrumental Performance
"Hammerhead," Jeff Beck

Best Rock Song
"Angry World," Neil Young

Best Rock Album
The Resistance Muse

Best Alternative Music Album
Brothers The Black Keys

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
"Bittersweet," Fantasia

Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
"There Goes My Baby," Usher

Best R&B Performance by Duo or Group with Vocals
"Soldier of Love," Sade

Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
"Hang On In There," John Legend and The Roots

Best Urban Alternative Performance
"Fuck You," Cee Lo Green

Best R&B Song
"Shine," John Legend and The Roots

Best R&B Album
Wake Up! John Legend and The Roots

Best Contemporary R&B Album
Raymond v. Raymond Usher

Best Rap Solo Performance
"Not Afraid," Eminem

Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group
"On To The Next One," Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
"Empire State of Mind," Jay-Z and Alicia Keys

Best Rap Song
"Empire State of Mind," Jay-Z and Alicia Keys

Best Rap Album
Recovery Eminem

Best Female Country Vocal Performance
"The House The Built Me," Miranda Lambert

Best Male Country Vocal Performance
"'Til Summer Comes Around," Keith Urban

Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
"Need You Now," Lady Antebellum

Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
"As She's Walking Away," Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson

Best Country Instrumental Performance
"Hummingbyrd," Marty Stuart

Best Country Song
"Need You Now," Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott, songwriters (Lady Antebellum)

Best Country Album
Need You Now Lady Antebellum

Soundtrack

2011-01-27T02:56:00.001-08:00

India.Arie - Soundtrack

India.Arie
's Soundtrack (16 titles)
2010 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
– Episode #18.120 (2010) (performer: "While My Guitar Gently Weeps")

2010 The Back-up Plan (writer: "A Beautiful Day" / performer: "A Beautiful Day")

2008 The Secret Life of Bees (writer: "Beautiful" 2001 / performer: "Beautiful" 2001)

2008 Sex and the City (performer: "Heart of The Matter")

2006 Miami Vice (writer: "Ready For Love" / performer: "Ready For Love")

2006 So You Think You Can Dance (TV series)
– Top 10 Perform (2006) (performer: "Wonderful Stevie Wonder Dedication")

2004 Shark Tale (writer: "Get It Together" / performer: "Get It Together")

2003 Radio (writer: "Eyes of the Heart Radio's Song" 2003 / performer: "Eyes of the Heart Radio's Song" 2003)

2002 Brown Sugar (writer: "Get It Together" / performer: "Get It Together")

2002 American Dreams (TV series)

2002 India.Arie: Up Close and Personal (TV movie) (performer: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face")

2002 Dawson's Creek (TV series)
– Highway to Hell (2002) (performer: "Ready For Love")

2002 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
– Jon Stewart/India.Arie (2002) (performer: "Video" - uncredited, "Ready For Love" - uncredited)

2002 Empire (writer: "Slow Down" / performer: "Slow Down")

2001 Don't Say a Word (writer: "Promises" / performer: "Promises")

2000 Bamboozled (writer: "In My Head" / performer: "In My Head")

2010 Grammy Awards

2010-12-27T02:33:00.000-08:00

India.Arie - 2010 Grammy Awards

India.Arie
's 2010 Awards
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"Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals"	R&B	"Chocolate High" feat. Musiq Soulchild	Nominated
"Best Urban/Alternative Performance "	R&B	"Pearls" feat. Dobet Gnahoré	Won
"Best R&B Album "	R&B	Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics	Nominated

BTW... Next India.Arie Album 2011: Open Door... India.Arie and Idan Raichel share their experience in the creation of "Gift of Acceptance" which will be apart of her upcoming album "Open Door" coming soon - Spring/Summer 2011.

Perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

2010-11-27T18:14:00.001-08:00

India.Arie - Perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 2010

Dora The Explorer India.Arie
ride down Broadway on Nickelodeon's Dora The Explorer Float for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.

Other entertainers include Kanye West, Jessica Simpson, Keri Hilson, folk singer Ario Gutherir, boy band Big Time Rush, Miranda Cosgrove, Colombian rock singer Juanes and R&B legend Gladys Knight.

The parade was on 77th Street and Central Park West corner and proceeds south along Central Park West before turning east onto Central Park South to Seventh Avenue. Then it continues south to 42nd Street where it moves east to connect to Sixth Avenue before reaching the end at 34th

Beautiful Flower Cover

2010-10-27T17:13:00.000-07:00

India Arie - Beautiful Flower Cover

YWCA Girl Jam October 15, 2010 Performing
It was an amazing night! India.Arie
Beautiful Flower

Woah! India Arie's voice is beautiful! Love the way she sang it..

She has a nice style.

All the best with India Arie's album.

Peacee :)

Please watch the following veronicadomingues video

so im like where have India Arie an that voice been all my life i love it i wanna record i wanna make videos keep up the great work i cant wait to see more :)

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

2010-09-27T05:25:00.000-07:00

India Arie - While My Guitar Gently Weeps..
India.Arie
collaborated in 2010 with Santana for the Beatles' cover, While My Guitar Gently Weeps.

In 2010, Carlos Santana and India.Arie performed the song live on the Dancing With the Stars week 1 results show. Carlos Santana on his 2010 album Guitar Heaven. The song features vocals by India.Arie and cello by Yo-Yo Ma.

"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is a song written by George Harrison of The Beatles for their double album The Beatles (also known as The White Album).

The song was ranked #135 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time, #7 on their list of the 100 greatest guitar songs of all time, and #10 on their list of The Beatles 100 Greatest Songs.

Let's enjoy the video of Santana & India.Arie - "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" from Codebear3

Santana & India.Arie - "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - DWTS
Dancing With The Stars Season 11 Week 1 Result Show September 21, 2010
Louis van Amstel & Karina Smirnoff perform.

Wow!!!

Santana is magic,ever and ever.

Amazing,and the vocalist?

GREAT!!!!

Fatal Attraction Plays Video..

2010-07-27T18:03:00.000-07:00

Fatal Attraction Plays Video by India.Arie

at Stars of Tomorrow Music Fest June 12, 2010

Fuller Park band Fatal Attraction plays Video by India Arie at the Stars of Tomorrow Music Fest June 12, 2010.

The band members are students in Chicago's Intonation Music Workshop, an innovative after-school music education program.

Category:
Music

Tags:
* Fatal Attraction * IMW * Intonation * Intonation Music Workshop * Fuller Park * Music Education

Imagine - Feat. Pink, Seal..

2010-06-27T18:08:00.000-07:00

Pink Feat. Seal, India.Arie - Imagine (New Song 2010)

Herbie Hancock's Imagine Project 2010

"Imagine" Featuring: P!NK, Seal, India.Arie, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare

Category:
Music

Tags:
Película

Comments :
Amazing, I love it! ♥

In memory of John Lennon

I am ready for love?!

2010-05-27T02:39:00.000-07:00

I am ready for love by India.Arie
OOOPs... The singer is not India Arie, but I enjoy it to hear that...

Friends Comments :
I had to listen to this a few times and you really brought tears to my eyes.

Beautiful voice, girly!!

This is one of my ALL TIME favorite songs. India Arie would feel so honored that you did her song such justice. Sang, not sIng, but sAng it girl!!!

Gone girl! I was singing along. We need to do a duet...lol.

lol it means oh my dayz

India Arie - Heart Of The Matter video and lyrics

2010-04-27T17:24:00.000-07:00

India.Arie has been a very vocal opponent
of rap music that demeans women. Her latest comments on Lady Gaga's, Telephone, video are consistent with her views that artists need to be held accountable for the messages and images they put out.

The following is .. IndiaArie Heart Of The Matter lyrics

"The Heart Of The Matter" lyrics

"The Heart Of The Matter"

[originally performed by Don Henley]

I got the call today, I didn't wanna hear
But I knew that it would come
An old true friend of ours was talkin' on the phone
She said you found someone
And I thought of all the bad luck,
And all the struggles we went through
How I lost me and you lost you
What are these voices outside love's open door
Make us throw off our contentment
And beg for something more?

I've been learning to live without you now
But I miss you sometimes
The more I know, the less I understand
All the things I thought I knew, I'm learning them again
I've been tryin' to get down to the Heart of the Matter
But my will gets weak
And my thoughts seem to scatter
But I think it's about forgiveness
Forgiveness
Even if, even if you don't love me anymore

These times are so uncertain
There's a yearning undefined
And people filled with rage
We all need a little tenderness
How can love survive in such a graceless age
And the trust and self-assurance that lead to happiness
They're the very things we kill, I guess
Pride and competition cannot fill these empty arms
And the work they put between us,
You know it doesn't keep us warm

I've been trying to live without you now
But I miss you, baby
The more I know, the less I understand
And all the things I thought I figured out, I have to learn again
I've been tryin' to get down to the Heart of the Matter
But my will gets weak
And my heart is so shattered
But I think it's about forgiveness
Forgiveness
Even if, even if you don't love me anymore

All the people in your life who've come and gone
They let you down, you know they hurt your pride
Better put it all behind you; cause life goes on
You keep carrin' that anger, it'll eat you up inside

I wanna be happily everafter
And my heart is so shattered
But I know it's about forgiveness
Forgiveness
Even if, even if you don't love me anymore

I've been tryin' to get down to the Heart of the Matter
Because the flesh will get weak
And the ashes will scatter
So I'm thinkin' about forgiveness
Forgiveness
Even if you don't love me anymore
Even if you don't love me anymore

Finds Lady Gaga and Beyonce's 'Telephone' video offensive--fair or foul?

2010-03-27T01:06:00.000-07:00

India.Arie finds Lady Gaga and Beyonce's 'Telephone' video offensive--fair or foul?
India.Arie took to Twitter last week to voice her displeasure with Lady Gaga and Beyonce's racy music video "Telephone." On Twitter, Arie calls the video "socially irresponsible" and wonders aloud how far people will continue to push the envelope.

India Arie tweeted...
"Its not long before somebody does a straight NAKED video,"

"Let's be CLEAR! I know it gaga M.O. - I don't live under a rock. And I get that a lot of work put into it. I'm talking social responsibility,"

"I respect the creative mind but disagree with the "choices" as a dish meant to be served for mass consumption,"

india arie video lyrics

Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don't
Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won't
Depend on how the wind blows I might even paint my toes
It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the india arie

When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me
Every freckle on my face is where it's supposed to be
And I know our creator didn't make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes; I'm lovin' what I see

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the
india arie

Am I less of a lady if I don't wear pantyhose?
My mama said a lady ain't what she wears but, what she knows
But, I've drawn a conclusion, it's all an illusion, confusion's the name of the
game
A misconception, a vast deception
Something's gotta change
but,Don't be offended this is all my opinion
ain't nothing that I'm sayin law
This is a true confession of a life learned lesson I was sent here to share with
y'all
So get in where you fit in go on and shine
Clear your mind, now's the time
Put your salt on the shelf
Go on and love yourself
'Cuz everything's gonna be all right

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I Learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the india arie

Keep your fancy drinks and your expensive minks
I don't need that to have a good time
Keep your expensive car and your caviar
All I need is my guitar
Keep your Kristal and your pistol
I'd rather have a pretty piece of crystal
Don't need your silicone I prefer my own
What God gave me is just fine

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be india arie

We Are the World: 25 for Haiti

2010-02-27T03:22:00.000-08:00

India.Arie pic

India.Arie is one of over 70 artists singing on "We Are the World: 25 for Haiti", a charity single in aid of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Robin Thicke & India.Arie - SOS Save Our Selves Help For Haiti Live... Robin Thicke & India.Arie - SOS Save Our Selves Help For Haiti Live
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Robin Thicke & India.Arie - SOS Save Our Selves Help For Haiti Live

I love India arie end off! She dis this for charity remember!

Robin Thicke is amazing. I love his performance :-).

I love you robin thicke

Therapy Lyrics video music

2010-01-27T19:38:00.000-08:00

India.Arie She sing "Therapy" feat. Gramps Morgan on Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics album.

Music video by India.Arie performing Therapy, India.Arie - Therapy ft. Gramps Morgan

India.Arie has a singing voice out of this world!!! I love her so much! my favorite song the truth.
And therapy!!!

India Arie : Therapy Lyrics
Songwriters: Leathers, Marshall; Simpson, India Arie; Stevenson, Alonzo;

I, I, I, I need your therapy
I, I, I, I need you to come and lay hands on me
I, I, I, I need your therapy

He lays me on the couch and says how has your day been?
Tell me your problems, I'll help you solve them
Come on let's talk about it, he sits next to me and smiles
Listens to all of my words, relaxes all of my nerves

Like breathing, let it go, shout it out
Take deeps breathes and real slow, calm down
Close my eyes, soft spoke, ease my mind, take control
From my body please work your psychology

You've taken good care of me, always been there for me
Boy, I can't bear to leave 'cause I need your therapy
You've given me everything, so much I ever could need
Without you I'm weak in the knees, I need your therapy

I, I, I, I need your therapy
I, I, I, I need you to come and lay hands on me
I, I, I, I need your therapy

He puts his hand on my lower back, his face in my neck and
Says something to make me laugh, makes me forget I was mad
His touch feels so right, it's like he's reading my mind
I need him all the time

Like breathing, let it go, shout it out
Take deeps breathes and real slow, calm down
Close my eyes, soft spoke, ease my mind, take control
From my body please work your psychology

You've taken good care of me, always been there for me
Boy, I can't bear to leave 'cause I need your therapy
You've given me everything, so much I ever could need
Without you I'm weak in the knees, I need your therapy

I, I, I, I need your therapy
I, I, I, I need you to come and lay hands on me
I, I, I, I need your therapy

When it feels like I'm losing power
When I feels like a wilting flower
The way you touch me says I'm there for you
It heals me just to hear you say I love you

You've taken good care of me, always been there for me
Boy, I can't bear to leave 'cause I need your therapy
You've given me everything, so much I ever could need
Without you I'm weak in the knees, I need your therapy

You've taken good care of me, always been there for me
Boy, I can't bear to leave 'cause I need your therapy
You've given me everything, so much I ever could need
Without you I'm weak in the knees, I need your therapy
I need your therapy, I need your therapy

India.Arie I am not my hair lyrics and video youtube

2009-10-28T04:36:00.000-07:00

"I Am Not My Hair" is a song by India.Arie from her 3rd studio album, Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship (2006). Written by Simpson, Shannon Sanders, and Drew Ramsey, "I Am Not My Hair" was released as the album's lead single in late 2005 to moderate chart success.

"I Am Not My Hair" song was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song at the 2007 Grammy Awards. A remix of "I Am Not My Hair" featuring Akon exists.

INDIA.ARIE LYRICS

I Am Not My Hair

[Talking:]
Is that India.Arie? What happened to her hair? Ha ha ha ha ha
Dat dad a dat da [4x] Dad a ooh

[Verse 1]
Little girl with the press and curl
Age eight I got a Jheri curl
Thirteen I got a relaxer
I was a source of so much laughter
At fifteen when it all broke off
Eighteen and went all natural
February two thousand and two
I went and did
What I had to do
Because it was time to change my life
To become the women that I am inside
Ninety-seven dreadlock all gone
I looked in the mirror
For the first time and saw that HEY....

[Chorus]
I am not my hair
I am not this skin
I am not your expectations no no
I am not my hair
I ma not this skin
I am a soul that lives within

[Talking:]
What'd she do to her hair? I don't know it look crazy
I like it. I might do that.
Umm I wouldn't go that far. I know .. ha ha ha ha

[Verse 2]
Good hair means curls and waves
Bad hair means you look like a slave
At the turn of the century
Its time for us to redefine who we be
You can shave it off
Like a South African beauty
Or get in on lock
Like Bob Marley
You can rock it straight
Like Oprah Winfrey
If its not what's on your head
Its what's underneath and say HEY....

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Does the way I wear my hair make me a better person?
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Does the way I wear my hair make me a better friend? Oooh
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Does the way I wear my hair determine my integrity?
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
I am expressing my creativity..
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)

[Verse 3]
Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy
Took away her crown and glory
She promised God if she was to survive
She would enjoy everyday of her life ooh
On national television
Her diamond eyes are sparkling
Bald headed like a full moon shining
Singing out to the whole wide world like HEY...

[Chorus 2x]

[Ad lib]
If I wanna shave it close
Or if I wanna rock locks
That don't take a bit away
From the soul that I got
Dat da da dat da [4x]
If I wanna where it braided
All down my back
I don't see what wrong with that
Dat da da dat da [4x]

[Talking:]
Is that India.Arie?
Ooh look she cut her hair!
I like that, its kinda PHAT
I don't know if I could do it.
But it looks sharp, it looks nice on her
She got a nice shaped head
She got an apple head
I know right?
It's perfect.

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India. Arie Little Things lyrics and video youtube

2009-10-13T02:48:00.000-07:00

"Little Things"
* Released: 2002
* Writers: India.Arie, Andre Fischer, Anthony Roberson, Shannon Sanders, David Wolinski
* Producers: India.Arie, Shannon Sanders
* Director: Sanaa Hamri
* Chart positions: #89 U.S., #33 U.S. R&B, #62 UK

INDIA.ARIE LYRICS

"Little Things"

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

Been around the whole world, still ain't seen
Nothin' like my neighborhood
And of all the fancy satin and silk
My white cotton feels so good

Searched high and low for a place
Where I can lay my burdens down
Ain't nothin' in the whole wide world
Like the peace that I have found

(It's the little things) It's the little things
And the joy they bring
(The little things) It's the little things
And joy they bring

As simple as a phone call just to make it known
That you're gonna be a little late
Pure as a kiss on a cheek in a word
That everything will be okay

Call in the mornin' from my little sister
Singin' to me, "Happy Birthday"
In the quest for fortune and fame
Don't forget about the simple things

(It's the little things) It's the little things
And the joy they bring, yeah
(The little things) It's the little things
And joy

Give me some good food, give me cute shoes
Give me some piece of mind
Bring me some sunshine, bring me some blue sky

Runnin' 'round in circles, lost my focus
Lost sight of my goal
I do this for the love of music
Not for the glitter and gold

Got everything that I pray for
Even a little more
When I ask to learn humility
This is what I was told

(It's the little things) It's the little things
And the joy they bring, it's the little things
(The little things) It's the little things
Oh...hee...

Give me my guitar, give me a bright star
Give me some good news, give me some cute shoes
Give me Atlanta, give me Savannah
give me my peace of mind

Give me some Stevie, give me some Donny
Give me my daddy, give me my mommy
Pour me some sweet tea, spoonful of honey
I don't need no Hollywood

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India. Arie Brown Skin lyrics and video youtube

2009-10-03T23:50:00.000-07:00

"Brown Skin" LYRICS

Brown skin, you know I love your brown skin
I cant tell where yours begins, I cant tell where mine ends
Brown skin, up against my brown skin
Need some every now and then:oh hey:

Where are your people from? Maybe Mississippi or an Island
Apparently your skin has been kissed by the sun
You make me want a Hershey's kiss, your licorice

Every time I see your lips, it makes me think of honey-coated chocolate
Your kisses are worth more than gold to me
I'll be your almond joy, you'll be my sugar daddy

Brown skin, you know I love your brown skin
I cant tell where yours begins, I cant tell where mine ends
Brown skin, up against my brown skin
Need some every now and then:oh hey:

Every time you come around, something magnetic pulls me and I cant get out
Disoriented, I cant tell my up from down
All I know is that I wanna lay you down

Every time I let you in, abracadabra magic happens as we swim
Higher and higher finally we reach heaven
Come back to earth and then we do it all again
Yeah:..

Brown skin, you know I love your brown skin
I cant tell where yours begins, I cant tell where mine ends
Brown skin, up against my brown skin
Need some every now and then:oh hey:

Skin so brown, lips so round
Baby how can I be down?
Beautiful mahogany, you make me feel like a queen
Tell me what's that thing you do that makes me wanna get next to you, yeah

Brown skin, you know I love your brown skin
I cant tell where yours begins, I cant tell where mine ends
Brown skin, up against my brown skin
Need some every now and then:oh hey:

Brown skin, you know I love your brown skin
I cant tell where yours begins, I cant tell where mine ends
Brown skin, up against my brown skin
Need some every now and then:oh hey:

India.Arie MP3 Downloads

India.Arie Video song lyrics and youtube

2009-09-07T17:54:00.000-07:00

"Video" is the 1st single released by American singer India.Arie from her album Acoustic Soul. Video song is India.Arie most successful one to date on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 2002, "Video" was nominated for 4 Grammy Awards: "Record of the Year", "Song of the Year", "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" and "Best R&B song". The song also contains a sample of "Fun" by Brick & a sample of "Top Billin'" by Audio Two.

Video Lyrics
Artist(Band):India.Arie

Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don't
Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won't
Depend on how the wind blows I might even paint my toes
It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the india arie

When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me
Every freckle on my face is where it's supposed to be
And I know our creator didn't make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes; I'm lovin' what I see

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the
india arie

Am I less of a lady if I don't wear pantyhose?
My mama said a lady ain't what she wears but, what she knows
But, I've drawn a conclusion, it's all an illusion, confusion's the name of the
game
A misconception, a vast deception
Something's gotta change
but,Don't be offended this is all my opinion
ain't nothing that I'm sayin law
This is a true confession of a life learned lesson I was sent here to share with
y'all
So get in where you fit in go on and shine
Clear your mind, now's the time
Put your salt on the shelf
Go on and love yourself
'Cuz everything's gonna be all right

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I Learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be the india arie

Keep your fancy drinks and your expensive minks
I don't need that to have a good time
Keep your expensive car and your caviar
All I need is my guitar
Keep your Kristal and your pistol
I'd rather have a pretty piece of crystal
Don't need your silicone I prefer my own
What God gave me is just fine

I'm not the average girl from your video
and I ain't built like a supermodel
But, I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be india arie

source: wikipedia youtube

Lyrics youtube Word feat Anthony David

2009-08-23T23:36:00.000-07:00

"India.Arie lyrics youtube Word song feat Anthony David"

"Words" is a song by American R&B singer Anthony David, from his 3rd studio album Acey Duecy. "Words" features contemporary R&B singer India.Arie. "Words" song peaked atnumber fifty three on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, since its release. The song was nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2009.

Word
(feat. India.Arie)

[AD:]
I believe that
Heaven must be like this
Ray of sunshine
Kissed upon your skin
Just say you love me
Make my day go good
Pot of gold at the
End of the rainbow

Can't tell you nothing you ain't already heard
No matter what I say it's nothing but words
Just let me prove to you what I know is real
Let me express to you the way that I feel

[India:]
I believe that
Love is synonymous
With heaven
Such a sensual bliss
The way you touch me
Makes this life so good
A reward at the
End of the long road

[CHORUS]

[BRIDGE:]
AH Ah Ah Ah(Repeat 4x)

[AD:]
Fairy tales can be
Real if you just believe
Got my mind made
I don't plan to leave
'Cause you were meant for me
Simple that may be
Why be complex
Loving you is so easy

source: youtube wikipedia soulbounce

India.Arie-The Heart of the Matter

2009-08-17T01:26:00.000-07:00

"India.Arie-The Heart of the Matter"

"The Heart of the Matter" is a song by American rock singer Don Henley from his third solo studio album, The End of the Innocence (1989). Written by Henley, Mike Campbell, and J. D. Souther and produced by Henley, Campbell, and Danny Kortchmar, the song was released as the album's third single, reaching number twenty-one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Mainstream Rock Tracks in early 1990.

The song was covered by soul singer India.Arie in 2006 on her third studio album, Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship. Her version of the song is used in the second episode of Brothers & Sisters, entitled "An Act of Will", and in the theatrical trailer for the 2008 film adaptation of S*x and the City. It's also played briefly in a scene of the movie.

Don Henley version

Chart (1990)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Billboard Hot 100	21
U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	2
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary	3

India.Arie version

Chart (2006)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs	7
Chart (2008)	Peak position
Canadian Hot 100	33
Swedish Singles Chart	46
UK Singles Chart	79

Source: wikipedia.com photobucket.com

India.Arie - I Am Not My Hair

2009-08-06T22:55:00.000-07:00

India.Arie 's Song from the third studio album "I Am Not My Hair" , Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship (2006). Written by Simpson, Shannon Sanders, and Drew Ramsey, "I Am Not My Hair" was released as the album's lead single in late 2005 to moderate chart success. "I Am Not My Hair" song was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song at the 2007 Grammy Awards. A remix of "I Am Not My Hair" featuring Akon exists.

"I Am Not My Hair" Song information and release

"I am not my hair" song's original version with only Arie singing featured acoustic guitar and prominent bass over a midtempo drum track. This version was released digitally on November 15, 2005 through online music services such as iTunes, Rhapsody, and Amazon.com, followed by the CD single release on December 6, 2005."I Am Not My Hair" was the most successful release from Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship, being the only single to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number ninety-seven and number sixty-five, respectively.

A remix featuring Senegalese-American singer Akon, entitled Konvict Remix, was released to U.S. rhythmic and urban radio formats on April 3, 2006, and later to iTunes on June 20, 2006. The song's music video, directed by Barnaby Roper, used this remix. Akon's writing credit was added with the release of the remix.

On the April 16, 2007 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Arie stated that her record label insisted that Akon be added to the single to make the song more mainstream.She said that she did not want Akon to be featured on the song, without mentioning his name.

According to Arie, the original version of "I Am Not My Hair" was a duet with pop rocker Pink. The song's original concept originated from Pink's decision to do away with her pink locks, while the last verse was written after Arie watched Melissa Etheridge's performance at the 2005 Grammy Awards, where she appeared bald from chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. This version was made available on iTunes on October 17, 2006, and was used in the Lifetime television film Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy, which premiered on October 23, 2006.

India.Arie - "Little Things"

2009-07-26T17:23:00.000-07:00

"Little Things" is the first single released by American soul and R&B singer India.Arie from her second studio album Voyage to India.

"Little Things" single peaked only at number 89 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2003, India.Arie earned her first Grammy award as "Little Things" won the Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative Performance.

India.Arie - Brown Skin

2009-07-18T05:36:00.000-07:00

The second single of India.Arie "Brown Skin" is released from her debut studio album Acoustic Soul on September 18, 2001. Brown Skin single failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it became her highest charting single in the United Kingdom, peaking at #29.

The song was also released as Dance Remixes CD Single:

1. "Brown Skin" (Dance Remix - Radio Edit) – 4:07
2. "Brown Skin" (Dance Remix - Extended Club Mix) – 8:32
3. "Brown Skin" (Dance Remix - Radio Instrumental) – 8:31
4. "Brown Skin" (Dance Remix - Extended Club Instrumantal) – 3:57
5. "Brown Skin" (Dance Remix - A Capella) – 8:27

India.Arie The Heart of the Matter lyrics and music video youtube

2009-07-10T22:21:00.000-07:00

"The Heart of the Matter" is single of India.Arie from Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship album.

The Heart Of The Matter / Umbrella (Live)

North Sea Jazz Festival 2007

Fans Comments
India.arie, you have a recent keen fan in me! I have always listened to you but am recently really identifying with the lyrics of your music! You are soo smart, deep and talented!

What a talented lady! Beautiful in and out!

You go India this song rocks

Oh am loving this song wowowowowowow.....

INDIA.ARIE LYRICS

"The Heart Of The Matter"

[originally performed by Don Henley]

I got the call today, I didn't wanna hear
But I knew that it would come
An old true friend of ours was talkin' on the phone
She said you found someone
And I thought of all the bad luck,
And all the struggles we went through
How I lost me and you lost you
What are these voices outside love's open door
Make us throw off our contentment
And beg for something more?

I've been learning to live without you now
But I miss you sometimes
The more I know, the less I understand
All the things I thought I knew, I'm learning them again
I've been tryin' to get down to the Heart of the Matter
But my will gets weak
And my thoughts seem to scatter
But I think it's about forgiveness
Forgiveness
Even if, even if you don't love me anymore

These times are so uncertain
There's a yearning undefined
And people filled with rage
We all need a little tenderness
How can love survive in such a graceless age
And the trust and self-assurance that lead to happiness
They're the very things we kill, I guess
Pride and competition cannot fill these empty arms
And the work they put between us,
You know it doesn't keep us warm

I've been trying to live without you now
But I miss you, baby
The more I know, the less I understand
And all the things I thought I figured out, I have to learn again
I've been tryin' to get down to the Heart of the Matter
But my will gets weak
And my heart is so shattered
But I think it's about forgiveness
Forgiveness
Even if, even if you don't love me anymore

All the people in your life who've come and gone
They let you down, you know they hurt your pride
Better put it all behind you; cause life goes on
You keep carrin' that anger, it'll eat you up inside

I wanna be happily everafter
And my heart is so shattered
But I know it's about forgiveness
Forgiveness
Even if, even if you don't love me anymore

I've been tryin' to get down to the Heart of the Matter
Because the flesh will get weak
And the ashes will scatter
So I'm thinkin' about forgiveness
Forgiveness
Even if you don't love me anymore
Even if you don't love me anymore

India.Arie - Video single.

2009-07-09T19:38:00.000-07:00

The first single of India.Arie (American singer) "Video" is released from India.Arie's album Acoustic Soul. Writer(s) India.Arie, Carlos "6 July" Broady, Shannon Sanders, Genre Soul, R&B

"Video" song is India.Arie's most successful one to date on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2002, "Video" was nominated for 4r Grammy Awards: "Record of the Year", "Song of the Year", "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" and "Best R&B song".

"Video" song also contains a sample of "Fun" by Brick.

India.Arie - Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics

2009-06-29T05:41:00.000-07:00

Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics is the 4rd studio album by American soul/R&B singer India.Arie.

Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics is released February 10, 2009 on Universal Republic Records.

The single "Chocolate High" went for adds at U.S. urban aduult contemporary radio the week of November 28, 2008."Chocolate High" single as well as its follow-up, "Therapy", were both released to iTunes in the U.S. on December 16, 2008.

Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics album debuted as "Hot Shot" on the Billboard 200 in the week of February 28, 2009 at #3, selling in its 1st week around 76,000 copies, almost half less than India.Arie's previous album in 2006. The next week it fell to #7, selling another 32,000 copies.

India.Arie - Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship debuted and peaked at the top.

2009-06-17T17:29:00.000-07:00

Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship is the 3rd studio album by American soul/R&B singer India.Arie.

Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship album was released on June 27, 2006 and sold 161,000 copies in the U.S. during its 1st week of release.

Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship debuted and peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Arie's 1st #1 on the Billboard 200 and 2nd on the R&B chart.

Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship album has sold 689,000 copies in the U.S. up to December 2008 .

In 2007, Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship was nominated for 3 Grammy Awards of 2007: Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for I Am Not My Hair, and Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for I Am Not My Hair.

In 2008 Beautiful Flower (single from Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship) was nominated for Grammy Award for Best R&B Song.

In 2009 India.Arie was nominated for Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for Words (Anthony David song), India.Arie's duet with Anthony David .

Chocolate High lyrics video music

2009-06-16T19:19:00.002-07:00

India.Arie "Chocolate High" singe feat. Musiq Soulchild.

Chocolate High Video

I love this video sooooo much

India Arie - Chocolate High Ft Musiq Soulchild Lyrics

Yeah yeah yeah yeahhhh
Ooooh, ooooh
If we make each other happy, then we just can't lose

I don't mean to be decadent
I might sound like a hedonist
But the simplest way i can put it
You become a habit
The more i consume, the more i gotta have it

Ain't no such thing as too much
If you gave me everything it'd never be enough yeah
My black coffee with sugar no cream in the morning
You're my super double caffeine dream yeah

Your precious darkness got me so strung out
Aand lovin' the way that you got me so wide open, my babydoll
Jonesin' and fienin' under my skin
My nerves are screamin' when you're not here
See baby i need ya sugar, you're so delicious

Chorus
There is somethin' about your love
That makes me just want to open up
Your flavor is the sweetest thing in life
I'm addicted to your chocolate high
Cause i want you, and i know that you want me
So let's stay close like we supposed to be
And just get high off our own supply
I'm addicted to your chocolate high

I be trippin' in so many ways if i
Go a single day without a taste of your love
The finest cuisine of today's world
Five stars, oh you're so gourmet girl

I crave you, i want you
Every cell in my body needs you
Tasty like hershey's and nestle
You're rich like godiva boy you just so sexy

(repeat chorus)

Your flavor is the sweetest thing in life
And i don't ever want to come down
I'm addicted to your chocolate high
Oh yeahhhhhh

(repeat chorus thrice)

India.Arie - Voyage to India

2009-06-09T01:59:00.000-07:00

Voyage to India is the second studio album by American Soul music Contemporary R&B singer India.Arie, released in 2002.

Voyage to India peaked at #6 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, going Platinum by the (Recording Industry Association of America) RIAA. At the (45th Grammy Awards) 2003 Grammy Awards, it won " Grammy Award for Best R&B Album", and the single " Little Things (India.Arie song)" won " Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance".

The song (from Voyage to India album) "Get It Together" was featured on many film soundtracks including Shark Tale (2004).

India.Arie - Acoustic Soul

2009-05-31T05:15:00.000-07:00

Acoustic Soul is the debut album by singer India.Arie as American soul music / R&B. Acoustic Soul was released in 2001.

Acoustic Soul was nominated for 7 Grammy Awards in 44th Grammy Awards 2002, including "Grammy Award for Album of the Year" and "Grammy Award for Best R&B Album".

Charts

Chart (2001)	Peak position
Australian ARIA Albums Chart	36
Canadian Albums Chart	21
Dutch Albums Chart	69
German Albums Chart	50
New Zealand >RIANZ Albums Chart	19
Swedish Albums Chart	43
Swiss Albums Chart	85
UK Albums Chart	55
U.S. Billboard 200	10
U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums	3
U.S. Billboard Internet Albums	6

India.Arie - Discography

2009-05-21T19:21:00.000-07:00

The following are India.Arie's

Discography

Albums

2001: Acoustic Soul
2002: Voyage to India
2006: Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship
2009: Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics

Singles

Year	Single	Chart positions				Album
Year	Single	U.S.	U.S. R&B	U.S. dance	UK	Album
2001	" Video"	47	45	—	32	Acoustic Soul
	" Brown Skin"	109	39	—	29
	"Strength, Courage & Wisdom"	—	76	—	—
	"Ready for Love"	—	—	—	—
	"Peaceful World" (with John Mellencamp)	104	—	—	—	Cuttin' Heads
2002	" Little Things"	89	33	—	62	Voyage to India
2003	"Can I Walk with You"	—	—	—	—
	"The Truth"	—	105	—	—
	"Get It Together"	—	—	—	—
2005	"Purify Me"	—	53	—	—	Diary of a Mad Black Woman soundtrack
2006	" I Am Not My Hair" (featuring Akon)	97	47	14	65	Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship
	" The Heart of the Matter"	—	—	—	79*
	"There's Hope"	105	33	—	—
2007	"Beautiful Flower"	56	—	—	—	—
2008	" Words" ( Anthony David featuring India.Arie)	—	53	—	—	Acey Duecy
2008	"Chocolate High" (feat. Musiq Soulchild)	114	19	—	—	Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics
2009	"Therapy" (feat. Gramps Morgan)	—	—	—	—
2009	"Pearls"	—	—	—	—

"The Heart of the Matter" charted on the UK Singles Chart on 1 June 2008, based on download sales alone, due to the release of the SATC: The Movie soundtrack.

India.Arie - Grammy Awards

2009-05-12T05:41:00.000-07:00

The following are India.Arie's Grammy Awards history

Year	Category	Genre	Recording	Result
2002	" Record of the Year"	General	" Video"	Nominated
	" Album of the Year"	General	Acoustic Soul	Nominated
	" Song of the Year"	General	"Video"	Nominated
	" Best New Artist"	General	—	Nominated
	" Best Female R&B Vocal Performance"	R&B	"Video"	Nominated
	" Best R&B Song"	R&B	"Video"	Nominated
	" Best R&B Album"	R&B	Acoustic Soul	Nominated
2003	" Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals"	Pop	" The Christmas Song" (with Stevie Wonder)	Nominated
	" Best Urban/Alternative Performance"	R&B	" Little Things"	Won
	"Best R&B Song"	R&B	"Good Man"	Nominated
	"Best R&B Album"	R&B	Voyage to India	Won
2006	"Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals"	Pop	"A Time to Love" (Stevie Wonder featuring India.Arie)	Nominated
2007	"Best Female R&B Vocal Performance"	R&B	" I Am Not My Hair"	Nominated
	"Best R&B Song"	R&B	"I Am Not My Hair"	Nominated
	"Best R&B Album"	R&B	Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship	Nominated
2008	"Best R&B Song"	R&B	"Beautiful Flower"	Nominated
2009	"Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group w/ Vocals"	R&B	"Words" feat. Anthony David	Nominated

India.Arie - Collaborations

2009-05-03T20:58:00.000-07:00

The following are India.Arie Collaborations:

* India.Arie performed a duet with rock singer-guitarist John Mellencamp on the song "Peaceful World" for his 2001 album Cuttin' Heads.

* India.Arie performed a duet with jazz singer Cassandra Wilson on the song "Just Another Parade" for her 2002 album Belly of the Sun.

* On the September 12, 2005 premiere of The Tyra Banks Show, India.Arie performed "Just 4 2day", a song she wrote especially for Tyra's show. India.Arie also performed "What About the Child", a song that did not air but was made available as a one-dollar Internet download to support little child victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

* India.Arie is also featured on Stevie Wonder's album A Time to Love, released on October 18, 2005. India.Arie and Wonder duet on the title track "A Time to Love", written by Arie, which was nominated for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" at the 2006 Grammy Awards. 3 years earlier, their rendition of Mel Tormé's 1944 classic "The Christmas Song", recorded for the holiday TV commercial for retailer Target, had been nominated for the same category, making it the 1st song created and financed exclusively for a commercial to be nominated for a Grammy Award.

* India.Arie performed a duet with Brazilian musician Sérgio Mendes on the title song "Timeless" for his 2006 album Timeless.

* India.Arie performed the vocals for "It Might Be You" on Dave Koz's 2007 album At the Movies.

* India.Arie collaborated with Akon for her song "I Am Not My Hair". On the April 16, 2007 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show entitled "After Imus: Now What?", Arie guest-starred as a panelist. India.Arie stated that she wasn't completely crazy about the duet partner, but the label suggested that it would make the album more commercial. Versions without Akon on the song are currently available on the iTunes Store and the Zune MarketPlace.

* India.Arie performed the song "She Is" for Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, inspired by the PBS Independent Lens documentary Iron Ladies of Liberia.

* India.Arie performed a duet with singer Anthony David for his song "Words" for his 2008 album Acey Duecy.

India.Arie - Single, "Yellow"

2009-04-28T06:28:00.000-07:00

India.Arie's single is "Yellow" and an extended version was released to radios in April featuring both Terrell Carter and an unnamed rapper.

On this version, Terrell's singing part is also extended, and included a rap by a rapper not yet revealed.

However, another remix version has been recorded featuring Akon, and Colby O'Donis will sing Terrell Carter's parts.

A new verse has also been included in the Akon remix, of which Colby O'Donis has a longer part.

India.Arie - Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics

2009-04-20T02:30:00.000-07:00

India.Arie's acclaimed cover of Don Henley's "The Heart of the Matter" from Testimony: Vol. 1 has returned in 2008 as a feature in the trailers to the film SATC: The Movie.

India.Arie's highly anticipated next album, Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics was released on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. It debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and No. 2 on the R&B chart. The lead singles, "Therapy" and "Chocolate High", are now available on the iTunes Store.

India.Arie - Success with Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship

2009-04-10T21:16:00.000-07:00

India.Arie's Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship (2006) is the third studio album, was released on June 27, 2006.

India.Arie's Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship gave Arie her first #1 spot on the Billboard 200 and was India.Arie's 2nd chart-topper on the R&B chart. Diana Ross is the only other Motown solo female artist to have earned the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200.

India.Arie's Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship album was also the first number-one album for Motown in twelve years since Boyz II Men' 1994 II. Its first-week sales of 161,000 copies are Arie's best sales week to date and was certified gold in August 2006, selling 730,000 in US and 1.3 million worldwide.

"I Am Not My Hair" was the most successful release from Testimony: Vol. 1., reaching the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at #97 and the UK Singles Chart at #65.

India.Arie - Success with Voyage to India

2009-04-02T17:29:00.000-07:00

India.Arie and Voyage to India in 2002...India.Arie followed the success of her debut on 24 September 2002 with the release of Voyage to India.

India.Arie debuting at #6 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the R&B chart, it eventually earned India.Arie 2 Grammy Awards in 2003—"Best R&B Album" and Best Urban/Alternative Performance" for the song "Little Things".

Soon after its release, India.Arie's Album, Voyage to India was certified platinum selling 1.4 million copies in the U.S. and 2.2 million worldwide.

WOW.

:)

India.Arie - Grammy Award nominations

2009-03-25T04:30:00.000-07:00

India.Arie... As a capstone to the album's success, she had the distinction of having the most total Grammy Award nominations of any single artist in 2001.

India.Arie was not awarded a Grammy Award in any of the nominated categories, losing 5 of India.Arie's 7 nominations to Alicia Keys (who tied the record for most wins in one night by a female artist by winning five awards), one, Album of the Year to O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack and one, Record of the Year to "Walk On" by U2.

India.Arie closed the ceremony with a performance of her song "Video".

India.Arie - Double Platinum for Acoustic Soul debut.

2009-03-19T05:41:00.000-07:00

India.Arie 's debut... On March 27, 2001, Acoustic Soul was released & debuted at #10 on the United States Billboard 200 and #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

Within months, Acoustic Soul as India.Arie debut, without the concentrated radio airplay that typically powers pop and rap albums.

India.Arie 's debut, Acoustic Soul was certified double platinum, selling 2.18 million copies in the U.S. and 3 million worldwide.

Wow... Cool

:)

India.Arie - Label

2009-03-14T01:17:00.000-07:00

India.Arie.. Groovement EarthShare, Co-founding the Atlanta-based independent music collective (Groovement was the collective artists' name and EarthShare was their independent label name), India.Arie's one-song turn on a locally-released compilation led to a 2nd-stage gig at the 1998 Lilith Fair.

In 1999, a Universal/Motown music scout spotted India.aRie and made an introduction to former Motown CEO Kedar Massenberg.

India.Arie - My own sensitivity to understand people better

2009-03-07T01:59:00.000-08:00

After India.Arie's parents divorced, her mother moved the family to Atlanta, Georgia when India.Arie was 13.

India.Arie had taken up a succession of musical instruments throughout Arie's schooling in Denver, but Arie's interest in the guitar while attending the Savannah College of Art and Design, in Savannah, led to a personal revelation about songwriting and performing.

India.Arie said at the press release of her debut album, Acoustic Soul...

"When I started tapping into my own sensitivity, I started to understand people better. It was a direct result of writing songs",

India.Arie - Family

2009-03-02T14:23:00.000-08:00

India.Arie was born in Denver, Colorado. India.Arie absorbed musical skills early in life as Arie was encouraged by both parents.

India.Arie's mother Joyce is a former singer (she was signed to Motown as a teenager and opened for Stevie Wonder and Al Green) and is now her stylist.

India.Arie's father is former ABA and NBA basketball player Ralph Simpson.

Arie has an older brother named J'On.

After Arie's parents divorced, her mother moved the family to Atlanta, Georgia when Arie was 13.

India Arie Simpson

2009-02-24T16:52:00.000-08:00

India.Arie was born as India Arie Simpson on October 3, 1975, in Denver, Colorado, United States.

India.Arie is an American soul, R&B, and neo soul singer-songwriter, record producer, guitarist, and flautist.

India.Arie's Genre(s) Soul, R&B, neo soul, blues, folk, acoustic; her Instrument(s) Singing, guitar, flute; her Label(s) Motown, SoulBird Music; her Website www.indiaarie.com.

Words lyrics video music

2009-02-09T23:26:00.000-08:00

India.Arie "Words" is a song by Anthony David, from his 3rd studio album Acey Duecy. Released June 2008

Words features contemporary R&B singer India.Arie.

Words song peaked at #53 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, since its release.

Words song was nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2009.

Anthony David & India.Arie - Words Live

Tony and India live at his Album release party in Atlanta.

ANTHONY DAVID FEAT. INDIA.ARIE WORDS LYRICS

[AD:]
I believe that
Heaven must be like this
Ray of sunshine
Kissed upon your skin
Just say you love me
Make my day go good
Pot of gold at the
End of the rainbow

Can't tell you nothin you aint already heard
No matter what I say it's nothin but words
Just let me prove to you what I know is real
Let me express to you the way that I feel

[India:]
I believe that
Love is synonymous
With heaven
Such a sensual bliss
The way you touch me
Makes this life so good
A reward at the
End of the long road

[CHORUS]

[BRIDGE:]
AAAAAAAAHS

[AD:]
Fairy tales can be
Real if you just believe
Go my mind made
I don't plan to leave
Cuz you were meant for me
Simple that may be
Why be complex
Loving you is so easy

[CHORUS][VAMP]