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LaKiesha Berri
Born 1974
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Genres R&B
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, rapper

LaKiesha Berri was born in 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is an American R&B singer. In 1997, she had a popular song called "Like This and Like That." This song was featured in the movie The 6th Man. It was a hit in the U.S. and the UK.

About LaKiesha Berri

LaKiesha Berri signed with Hollywood Records in the 1990s. After her first album came out, she toured the UK. She appeared on UK TV shows like The Big Breakfast.

She also performed at a music festival called PopKomm in Germany. There, she shared the stage with famous bands like the Foo Fighters and Beck.

Her first song, "Like This and Like That," became very popular. A special remix of the song featured Grammy Award nominated rapper Erick Sermon. This song reached the top 10 on the British R&B music chart. In the U.S., the song sold over 185,000 copies in just nine weeks.

In 1998, LaKiesha Berri's music was featured on another movie soundtrack. This was for the film Snake Eyes, which starred Nicolas Cage.

Her first album was released on January 1, 1998. It was produced by Emosia, who also worked with Blessid Union of Souls. That same year, she was nominated for a Cammy Award. This award was for Best New Act in Cincinnati.

LaKiesha Berri still works in music today. She often sings as a backing vocalist for other R&B and pop artists. However, she has not had another song on the charts since "Like This and Like That."

Songs and Albums

Here are some of the songs LaKiesha Berri has released:

Year Title Album US R&B Chart UK Chart
1997 "Like This and Like That" The 6th Man soundtrack 70 54
1997 "Now... Feel Me" (D'Meka featuring LaKiesha Berri) Now... Feel Me - -
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