“There’s something about the aggression,” Amerie told Okayplayer over the phone. “There’s something about the excitement, the way it makes you want to move...There’s a certain confidence that’s in ...

Excerpted from the magazine for Billboard.com. By Billboard Staff Last December, Amerie and co-manager Lenny Nicholson decided to leak her new song “1 Thing.” Some four months later, the pair’s gamble ...

This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk honors the anniversaries of landmark albums that have shaped the course of music and culture. When Amerie arrived at the Tiny Desk, her enthusiastic energy and bright ...