Arika Kane | |
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 Arika Kane performing at B.B. King in NYC, 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Killingly, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, pop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | BSE Recordings |
| Website | www.arikakane.com |
Arika Kane is an American recording artist, songwriter, and producer born into a musical family.
In 2009 she signed with BSE Recordings and released her self-titled debut album the following year. The third single "Here With Me" reached No. 69 on Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first platinum-selling single. Arika Kane's second studio album, Substance, was released in 2012, which produced the hit singles "Waiting" and "Fight 4 Ur Life."
Throughout her career Kane's music has been placed on several VH1 and MTV television shows, including Love & Hip Hop (NY), Basketball Wives and Single Ladies, among others. VH1 chose "Make It," a song from her debut album, as the theme song for Hollywood Exes and Atlanta Exes.
She released the single "It's There" (featuring Brian McKnight) on March 18, 2014. The single will also be included on her third studio album Thru the Veil.