Laurneá Wilkerson is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Under the name Laurneá, she has released four

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s including ''Betta Listen'' in 1997, which includes the singles "Can't Let Go" (#55 on the US ''Billboard'' 100, #20 on

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), "Infatuation" (#37 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs) and "Days of Youth" (#36 in the UK Singles Chart). Wilkerson has also sung vocals for the bands

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and Loose Ends. Wilkerson has appeared in the films '' Hoodlum'', ''

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'' and ''

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Discography

Studio albums

*1997: ''Betta Listen'' (

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#80) *2000: ''Laurneá II'' *2003: ''New Territory'' *2005: ''I Remember''

Compilation albums

*2006: ''The Collection''

References

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