10 Things You Should Know About Jessy Wilson

Some need-to-know facts about the stunning songstress.

Born to Sing  - BET Music Matters artist Jessy Wilson has been singing since she was 3 years old. By age 7 she had already traveled the U.S. and Asia singing in musical theater. As she makes her 106 & Park debut today, check out some need-to-know facts about the stunning songstress.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Born to Sing  - BET Music Matters artist Jessy Wilson has been singing since she was 3 years old. By age 7 she had already traveled the U.S. and Asia singing in musical theater. As she makes her 106 & Park debut today, check out some need-to-know facts about the stunning songstress.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Star Power  - The two-time Grammy-nominated songwriter has been credited for her work with John Legend, Meek Mill, Keyshia Cole, Fantasia, Mario and more. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Star Power  - The two-time Grammy-nominated songwriter has been credited for her work with John Legend, Meek Mill, Keyshia Cole, Fantasia, Mario and more. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

La Guardia Alum  - The singer-songwriter is also a graduate of the legendary performing artists school Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in New York City. Yeah, that's right — the Fame school, which also boasts Nicki Minaj and Azealia Banks as alumni.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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La Guardia Alum  - The singer-songwriter is also a graduate of the legendary performing artists school Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in New York City. Yeah, that's right — the Fame school, which also boasts Nicki Minaj and Azealia Banks as alumni.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Up Next - Wilson got her start singing professionally as a backup singer to the multi-platinum, 11-time Grammy Award-winning Alicia Keys.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Up Next - Wilson got her start singing professionally as a backup singer to the multi-platinum, 11-time Grammy Award-winning Alicia Keys.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

"Save Room"  - After her stint with Alicia Keys, Jessy went on to back John Legend in 2006. She would go on to co-write "Save Room" "PDA," "We Just Don't Care," "Heaven Only Knows" and "Another Again" with him. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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"Save Room"  - After her stint with Alicia Keys, Jessy went on to back John Legend in 2006. She would go on to co-write "Save Room" "PDA," "We Just Don't Care," "Heaven Only Knows" and "Another Again" with him. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Rapping It Up  - In addition to the singers that she's worked with, Wilson has also worked with rappers Kanye West, will.i.am, Pharrell and Meek Mill. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Rapping It Up  - In addition to the singers that she's worked with, Wilson has also worked with rappers Kanye West, will.i.am, Pharrell and Meek Mill. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

ATL Shawty - In 2008 Jessy moved to Atlanta where she worked with Usher for a short spell. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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ATL Shawty - In 2008 Jessy moved to Atlanta where she worked with Usher for a short spell. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Back to Me  - The songbird went on to pen three songs for Fantasia's Back to Me album, which earned Wilson her first Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Back to Me  - The songbird went on to pen three songs for Fantasia's Back to Me album, which earned Wilson her first Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Pieces of Me  - Jessy earned her second nomination in the same category for her work on Ledisi's Pieces of Me. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Pieces of Me  - Jessy earned her second nomination in the same category for her work on Ledisi's Pieces of Me. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Ready to Blow  - Now that she's conquered songwriting, Wilson has decided to get back to work on her solo singing career. Her debut EP is set for release September 21, 2012.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Ready to Blow  - Now that she's conquered songwriting, Wilson has decided to get back to work on her solo singing career. Her debut EP is set for release September 21, 2012.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)