Anita Baker
Anita Baker Baker performing at the 17th Annual Salute to Freedom in November 2008. Background information Birth name Anita Denise Baker Born (1958-01-26) January 26, 1958 (age 57) Toledo, Ohio, United States Origin Detroit, Michigan, United States Genres R&B soul jazz smooth jazz soul quiet storm Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter Years active 1979–present Labels Ariola (1979) Beverly Glen Records (1982–1984) Elektra (1985–1995) Atlantic (1996–2001) Blue Note (2004–present) Associated acts Chapter 8, Michael J. Powell Website Blue Note artist page Anita Denise Baker (born January 26, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter. Starting her career in the late-1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker eventually released her first solo album, The Songstress, in 1983. In 1986, she rose to stardom following the release of her platinum-selling second album, Rapture, which included the Grammy-winning single "Sweet Love". To date, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards and has five platinum albums and one gold album to her credit. Baker's vocal range is contralto.