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Melanie Fiona - Melanie Fiona is an R&B singer-songwriter from Toronto.<br><br>Photo Credit: PictureGroup

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Melanie Fiona - Melanie Fiona is an R&B singer-songwriter from Toronto.<br><br>Photo Credit: PictureGroup

Melanie Fiona - Melanie was born on July 4, 1983 to Guyanese immigrant parents.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Photo Credit: PictureGroup&lt;br&gt;&lt;br

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Melanie Fiona - Melanie was born on July 4, 1983 to Guyanese immigrant parents.<br><br>Photo Credit: PictureGroup<br><br

Melanie Fiona - Melanie Fiona grew up in a musical household. Her dad was a guitarist in a band and her mom always played music around the house.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Photo Credit: PictureGroup&lt;br&gt;&lt;br

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Melanie Fiona - Melanie Fiona grew up in a musical household. Her dad was a guitarist in a band and her mom always played music around the house.<br><br>Photo Credit: PictureGroup<br><br

Melanie Fiona - When she was younger, Melanie’s father would let her sit onstage with him as he performed with his band.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Photo Credit: PictureGroup&lt;br&gt;&lt;br

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Melanie Fiona - When she was younger, Melanie’s father would let her sit onstage with him as he performed with his band.<br><br>Photo Credit: PictureGroup<br><br

Melanie Fiona - Fiona's debut album, &quot;The Bridge,&quot; was released in the fall of 2009.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Photo Credit: PictureGroup&lt;br&gt;&lt;br

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Melanie Fiona - Fiona's debut album, "The Bridge," was released in the fall of 2009.<br><br>Photo Credit: PictureGroup<br><br

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Melanie Fiona - Her debut single, ?Give It to Me Right,&quot; appeared on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 chart at #39.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Photo Credit: PictureGroup&lt;br&gt;&lt;br

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Melanie Fiona - Her debut single, “Give It to Me Right," appeared on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 chart at #39.<br><br>Photo Credit: PictureGroup<br><br

Melanie Fiona - Her new single, &quot;It Kills Me,&quot; is blowing up radio airwaves and appeared on the U.S. R&B charts at #34.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Photo Credit: PictureGroup&lt;br&gt;&lt;br

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Melanie Fiona - Her new single, "It Kills Me," is blowing up radio airwaves and appeared on the U.S. R&B charts at #34.<br><br>Photo Credit: PictureGroup<br><br

Melanie Fiona - Melanie Fiona was featured on “Reggae Gold 2008” on Supa Dupa's &quot;Somebody Come Get Me.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Photo Credit: PictureGroup&lt;br&gt;&lt;br

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Melanie Fiona - Melanie Fiona was featured on “Reggae Gold 2008” on Supa Dupa's "Somebody Come Get Me."<br><br>Photo Credit: PictureGroup<br><br

Melanie Fiona - DID YOU KNOW??? Melanie Fiona is Kanye West's prot&#233;g&#233;? Now you know!.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Photo Credit: PictureGroup&lt;br&gt;&lt;br

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Melanie Fiona - DID YOU KNOW??? Melanie Fiona is Kanye West's protégé? Now you know!.<br><br>Photo Credit: PictureGroup<br><br

Melanie Fiona - Fiona opened up for Kanye West during his European tour in '08.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Photo Credit: PictureGroup&lt;br&gt;&lt;br

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Melanie Fiona - Fiona opened up for Kanye West during his European tour in '08.<br><br>Photo Credit: PictureGroup<br><br

Melanie Fiona - Melanie Fiona's album, &quot;The Bridge,&quot; is in stores now! You can also download the album on iTunes!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Photo Credit: PictureGroup&lt;br&gt;&lt;br

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Melanie Fiona - Melanie Fiona's album, "The Bridge," is in stores now! You can also download the album on iTunes!<br><br>Photo Credit: PictureGroup<br><br