| Emily King | |
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| Born | July 10, 1985 |
| Origin | New York, United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul, jazz, |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | None |
| Associated acts | John Legend, Adele, Alicia Keys |
| Website | www.emilykingmusic.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Vocals, guitar | |
Emily King (born July 10, 1985) is a Grammy-nominated American singer and songwriter. She started her career in 2004 and her debut album East Side Story was released three years later in August 2007. In December 2007, King was listed as a Grammy nominee for Best Contemporary R&B Album.[1]
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Born in New York City in 1985, King grew up in a small apartment on the lower east side. Her parents were a singing duo who performed and traveled regularly, bringing her and her older brother along with them. At age 16, King left school to pursue her music career. She began playing shows in restaurants and venues around New York City including CBGB'S [1] and The Bitter End. [2]
Signing her first record deal with J Records in 2004, her debut album "East Side Story" was released 3 years later in August 2007. It went on to earn a Grammy nomination for "Best Contemporary R&B Album of the Year." During that time King toured with John Legend and Floetry. She also opened for various artists such as Nas, Alicia Keys, Chaka Khan and Erykah Badu. After parting ways with her label, King continues her work independently. Her sophomore EP entitled Seven is scheduled to be released on iTunes on July 12, 2011.
East Side Story Sampler (2006)
The Seven EP (2011)
| Year | Information | Chart positions | Sales and certifications | ||
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| U.S. | U.S. R&B | UK | |||
| 2007 | East Side Story
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Worldwide sales: RIAA: 18,000+ BPI: |
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | ||
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| U.S. | U.S. R&B | Hot Adult R&B Airplay | |||
| 2007 | "Walk In My Shoes" | — | 74 | 22 | East Side Story |
| 2008 | "U & I" | — | 101 | 26 | |