In 2005, Amerie burst back onto the music scene with her fourth single "1 Thing", which was used as the theme song for the Will Smith movie "Hitch". "1 Thing" went to the top of the charts in various international markets, including the US, UK and others around the world. It earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (the album "Touch" was also nominated for the "Best Contemporary R&B Album" Grammy ). The album sold an estimated 800,000 copies worldwide and went gold in the US and silver in the UK.
Amerie's third album 'Because I Love It' was released in the UK , Europe and Asia in 2007. The single "Take Control" was released in October 2006, and it enjoyed international success. The second single "Gotta Work" did not fare as well in the charts, despite receiving heavy airplay on UK and European music video channels. The album has sold a combined total of 310,000 copies worldwide and is her most critically acclaimed album.
In late 2007, was reported that Amerie had left her label Columbia Records, and signed with the Island Def Jam Music Group.
Amerie revealed the album title to be changed from 'Breakups To Makeups' to 'In Love & War'. Amerie also announced that her first single off the album will be titled "Why R U?" produced by The Buchanans. The single premiered online in the week of May 11th and received fairly mixed reviews. The track itself is even compared to Mary J. Blige's "What's The 411?" and "My Life" album, because of the old school feel.
Amerie changed her artist name to Ameriie (extra I) in 2010. She said that it gave her more positive energy as an artist. She changed her artist name back to Amerie (without the extra I) with the double EP releases '4AM Mulholland' and 'After 4AM' in 2018.
Right now her main focus is on books, youtube channel and her son and husband.
Outro
Amerie Lyrics
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Everything was exactly how it shoulda been
Going through the ups and downs
I know now
It all had a reason
Getting here
Through all my fears
I look to the sky above
I'm reminded of your love
And your blessings
The lyrics to Amerie's song "Outro" reflect on the past experiences and challenges that the artist has faced. She acknowledges that everything that has happened, both the good and the bad, happened for a reason and helped to guide her through her journey. The ups and downs helped to shape her into the person she is today, and she recognizes that all of it was necessary for her growth.
As she looks back on everything, she is thankful for the people who were there to support her. In particular, she acknowledges the person or people who were there to guide her through her fears. This suggests that the artist has gone through a difficult period but has now embraced a new outlook on life.
In the final stanza, Amerie looks to the sky and is reminded of love and blessings that have come her way. The reference to the sky suggests a feeling of spirituality and a sense of gratitude for the good things in life. Overall, the lyrics to "Outro" convey a sense of acceptance and gratefulness for the journey that has led the artist to the present.
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Written by: HARRISON, ROGERS, ROONEY
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