Vivian Green
Categories: Singer stubs | 1979 births | African American musicians | Female singers | R&B musicians | Soul musicians
Vivian Green (born in 1979 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an African American R&B singer, songwriter, and pianist.
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Career
Green took an interest in singing, playing the piano, and songwriting at a very young age. At the age of thirteen, she became a member of a female quintet called Younique. Green received her big break at the age of nineteen when she became a backup singer for Jill Scott, who took her on an international tour. She was signed to Columbia Records in November of 2001. Green released her debut album, featuring the hit "Emotional Rollercoaster", on November 12, 2002 in the U.S. and February 24, 2003 in the UK. Her sophomore album, featuring the first single "Gotta Go, Gotta Leave (Tired)", was released almost three years later on June 28, 2005. She was married to Erik Tribbet, a drummer from nearby Camden, NJ having recently gotten a divorce.
Discography
Albums
- A Love Story (2002) #51 US (Gold)
- Vivian (2005) #18 US
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 | US R&B/Hip-Hop | US Dance | |||
| 2002 | "Emotional Rollercoaster" | #39 | - | #1 | A Love Story |
| 2005 | "Gotta Go Gotta Leave (Tired)" | - | #24 | #1 | Vivian |
See also
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart
External links
- VivianGreen.com - Official site