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Nicole Wray

1981–

United States

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Nicole Monique Wray (born May 2, 1979), also known as Lady Wray, is an American singer-songwriter and music producer. In June 1998, Wray released her debut single "Make It Hot", which peaked in the top-five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The single became certified gold after six weeks of its release. She released her debut album, Make It Hot on The Goldmind Inc. in August 1998. Following the album's release, Wray appeared on Missy Elliott's song "All N My Grill" in 1999, which earned a gold-status certification by the SNEP. In 2001, Wray departed from The Goldmind Inc. after her original second album Elektric Blue was subjected to several pushback release dates, ultimately becoming shelved. In 2003, she signed with Roc-A-Fella Records, becoming the first female R&B act to sign to the label. She released a single titled "If I Was Girlfriend" before the label briefly dissolved.

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