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Quick facts for kids Karyn White
White in 2011
Background information
Birth name	Karyn Layvonne White
Born	(1965-10-14) October 14, 1965 (age 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	R&B soul new jack swing
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter
Years active	1984–1995 2012–present
Labels	Lightyear EMI Warner Bros.
Children	2

Karyn Layvonne White (born October 14, 1965) is an American singer. She became very popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Karyn White is famous for her hit songs like "Superwoman" (1988) and "Secret Rendezvous" (1989). Her song "Romantic" (1991) even reached number one on the main U.S. music chart, the Billboard Hot 100.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Karyn White was born in Los Angeles, California. She was the youngest of five children. From a young age, she loved to sing. She started by singing in a church choir. Later, she worked as a backing singer for other artists. Before becoming a solo star, she sang on some songs for Jeff Lorber in 1986. Soon after, she signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records.

Music Career Highlights

Karyn White's first album, named Karyn White, came out in 1988. It was a huge success, selling over a million copies in the U.S. This album featured many popular songs. These included "The Way You Love Me", "Secret Rendezvous", and "Superwoman". She also had a number one R&B hit called "Love Saw It", which she sang with Babyface.

Karyn White was recognized for her talent early on. She was nominated for several awards, including two Grammy Awards. She made history by being the first female artist to have her first three songs from a debut album reach number one on the R&B charts.

Her next album, Ritual of Love, was released in 1991. This album included her biggest hit, "Romantic". This song went all the way to number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other songs from this album included "The Way I Feel About You". Music videos were made for these songs, helping them become even more popular.

In 1994, Karyn White released her album Make Him Do Right. While it didn't sell as many copies as her previous albums, it still had some hits. "Can I Stay With You" became a Top 10 R&B hit in 1995. After this, she took a break from music to focus on her family.

Return to Music and Acting

After a long break, Karyn White returned to music. In 2012, she released her album Carpe Diem. This was her first album in seventeen years. It featured songs like "Sista, Sista" and "Unbreakable".

In 2017, Karyn White also started acting. She had a role in the TV series Beauty and the Baller. She also appeared in her first movie, Gale and the Storm. She sang songs for the film's soundtrack, including "Blind Man Walking". Her work on the soundtrack earned her an award nomination.

Personal Life

Karyn White married Terry Lewis in 1992. They had a daughter named Ashley Nicole and also adopted a son, Brandon. The couple later separated in 1999. Karyn White also had a relationship with musician Al B. Sure! starting in 2012.

Besides her music and acting career, Karyn White also lived in Rocklin, California. There, she ran a successful business focused on interior design and real estate.

Discography

Studio albums

• Karyn White (1988)
• Ritual of Love (1991)
• Make Him Do Right (1994)
• Carpe Diem (2012)

Awards and Nominations

See also

• List of Billboard number-one singles
• List of artists who reached number one in the United States
• List of Billboard number-one dance club songs
• List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart