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Vivian Green
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| Birth name | Vivian Sakiyyah Green |
| Born | May 22, 1979 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, soul, neo soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, pianist |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | E1 Music, Columbia, Caroline, Make Noise, SoNo Recording Group |
Vivian Sakiyyah Green (born May 22, 1979) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and pianist. She is known for her soulful voice and hit songs.
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Vivian Green's Early Life and Musical Start
Vivian Green was born on May 22, 1979, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From a very young age, she loved to sing, play the piano, and write songs. When she was 13, Vivian joined a girl group called Younique. She also went to Parkway Northwest High School.
Vivian showed her talent early by helping to write the song "Dear God" for the famous group Boyz II Men in 1997. Her big chance came at age 19 when she became a backup singer for Jill Scott. This job took her on a tour around the world. In 2000, she signed a record deal with Columbia Records.
Vivian's Music Career: Albums and Hits
Vivian Green has released several albums throughout her career. Each one shows her growth as an artist.
A Love Story: Vivian's First Album
In 2002, Vivian released her first album, A Love Story. This album included her very popular song "Emotional Rollercoaster", which became a number-one hit. Around this time, Vivian also appeared in the movie De-Lovely. She sang a cover version of the song "Love for Sale" for the film's soundtrack. She also played Brenda Holloway in a TV show called American Dreams.
Vivian: Her Second Album
Three years after her first album, Vivian released her second album, Vivian, in 2005. The main song from this album was "Gotta Go Gotta Leave (Tired)". It did very well, reaching number 1 on the dance charts. Another song from the album, "I Like It (But I Don't Need It)", also became a number 1 dance hit.
Beautiful: A New Sound
In 2010, Vivian released her third album, Beautiful. This album explored different feelings about love. Unlike her first two albums, Beautiful was mostly recorded with one producer, Anthony Bell. He had worked with Vivian before and helped create a more personal sound for this album.
The Green Room: Her Fourth Album
Vivian's fourth album, The Green Room, came out on October 9, 2012. The first song released from this album was "Anything Out There". In 2012, she also worked with other artists on songs like "Love" and "Still Here". She performed at many festivals and appeared on TV music shows in 2013.
Vivid: A New Record Label
In 2014, Vivian joined a new record label called Make Noise Recordings, started by rapper and producer Kwamé. Her fifth album, Vivid, was released in 2015. The song "Get Right Back to My Baby" from this album reached number 2 on the Billboard UAC chart. Vivian was also nominated for a Soul Train Award in 2015. In 2016, her song "Grown Folks Music (Work)" also became a top 15 hit.
VGVI: Her Sixth Album
Vivian released her sixth album, VGVI, on October 6, 2017. The first song from this album, "I Don't Know", became a top 10 hit on Billboard's Adult R&B chart.
Love Absolute: Her Latest Work
In 2019, Vivian Green signed a new deal with SoNo Recording Group. Her seventh studio album, Love Absolute, was released on November 13, 2020.
Vivian's Personal Life
Between her first and second albums, Vivian took a break from music for three years. In 2004, she had her son, Jordan. Vivian has become a strong supporter for families with special needs children, often sharing her own experiences.
Vivian Green's Albums
- A Love Story (2002)
- Vivian (2005)
- Beautiful (2010)
- The Green Room (2012)
- Vivid (2015)
- VGVI (2017)
- Love Absolute (2020)
Awards and Nominations
Vivian Green has been recognized for her music with several award nominations:
- BET Awards
- 2003: Best R&B Female Artist (nominated)
- Groovevolt Music & Fashion Awards
- 2004: Best Song Performance - Female "Emotional Rollercoaster" (nominated)
- Lady of the Soul Train Awards
- 2003: Best Solo R&B/Soul Single "Emotional Rollercoaster" (nominated)
- 2003: Best Solo R&B/Soul Album of the Year A Love Story (nominated)
- 2003: Best Solo R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist: Vivian Green (nominated)
- Soul Train Awards
- 2015: Centric Certified Award (nominated)
