Her father is former ABA and NBA basketball player Ralph Simpson. Her mother Joyce is a former singer (she was signed to Motown as a teenager and opened for Stevie Wonder and Al Green) and is now her stylist. She absorbed musical skills early in life as she was encouraged by both parents. India.Arie (born India Arie Simpson on October 3, 1975) is a Grammy Award winning American soul, R&B, and neo soul singer-songwriter, record producer, guitarist, and flautist.Īfter Diana Ross, Arie is the only other Motown solo female artist to have earned a number one Billboard 200 album.Īrie was born in Denver, Colorado. Strength Courage & Wisdom - Live (2001/Amsterdam) Strength, Courage, and Wisdom - India Arie Strength Courage & Wisdom - Remix - Radio

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She reflects through her lyrics saying, “Will I walk what I talk, will I open my heart, can he trust me when I give him my word?” It is in that moment of honesty and clarity, that Arie discovers that she can and she will be her ‘Brother’s Keeper.”Īrie’s upcoming album, “SongVersation,” is set to release on June 25.Just Do You (Gregor Salto Soul House Mix) Arie digs deep within herself and questions if she can be who she needs to be for the person/people in her life. The compelling song in itself sells a feeling of empowerment just by its strong drum and piano emphasis, not to mention the honest lyrics as well. This song, ‘Brother’s Keeper,’ is about us as women supporting the men in our lives.”

“’SongVersation’ is the same, maybe even more so. “It’s been my joy to sing songs with empowerment themes all my career,” says the soulful singer. This song doesn’t stray far from what we know Arie for, her songs of comfort and encouragement. The empowering song, which premiered on Billboard’s The Juice, highlights the role of being a companion and a confidant.

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