Anita Baker

Anita Baker, born in Toldeo, Ohio, introduced music fans to the hit song "Sweet Love," the rocking passion of a performance and a jazz-tinged voice that sounded amazing singing R&B songs.  Although Baker had been making music since 1979, it was 1986's Rapture album that catapulted her to stardom. The album earned the singer her biggest selling album, a string of hits and two Grammy wins.  Her third solo effort, Giving You the Best That I Got, followed Rapture's success, soaring straight to the top of the charts.  In 2011, the sultry singer performed one of her biggest hits "Caught Up In the Rapture" at the BET Awards.

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Celebration Of Gospel: Donnie McClurkin and Anita Baker Wow Celebration of...

Performance: McClurkin and Baker perform “Ain’t No Need to Worry”. (4/7/2013)

Donnie McClurkin and Anita Baker

When the talents of Donnie McClurkin and Anita Baker are paired, there's a level of greatness present that's undeniable. Watch the greatness unfold on April 7 at 8/7C. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

An Angel Is Born

In June of 1983, former Chapter 8 lead singer Anita Baker released her debut solo album, The Songtress. The LP's lead single, "Angel," peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard charts and the album went on to become a cult classic.  (Photo:  Ebet Roberts/R...

Anita Baker: January 26

The eight-time Grammy winning jazz singer turns 55. (Photo: John W. Ferguson/Getty Images for Grey Goose)

Anita Baker

The soul legend made a comeback this year with her hit single, "Lately," which is nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance. (Photo: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Anita Baker

To Durham's delight, the woman with the strong stirring voice performs at the Durham Performing Arts Center on June 17, 2012. (Photo: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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