Yvette Michele (born Michele Yvette Bryant; 1972 in

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) is an American R&B

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Career

Michele released her debut

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, ''My Dream'', on August 26, 1997 on the

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. From 1996-1998 she released three

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on the US ''

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, "Everyday & Everynight" (#3), "I'm Not Feeling You" (#5) and "DJ Keep Playin' (Get Your Music On)" (#19). On March 5, 1997 "I'm Not Feeling You" was awarded the ''Billboard'' 'Greatest Gainer Sales' award for the biggest sales gain of the week. Also, she parteciped in the song "Far From Yours" of the rapper O.C.

Discography

Albums

* '' My Dream'' (1997)

Singles

References

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