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| alias = Se7en
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| birth_place = [[St. Louis, Mossouri|, [[St.Louis]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Haines City, Florida|Haines City]], [[Florida]], U.S.
| genre = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
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| occupation = Singer, songwriter
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Sevyn Streeter
File:Chris Brown All Smiles On Red Carpet @ BET Awards 2013!!!.jpg
Streeter with Chris Brown on the Red Carpet at the 2013 BET Awards.
Background information
Birth nameAmber Denise Streeter
Also known asSe7en
Born (1986-07-07) July 7, 1986 (age 38)[1]
Haines City, Florida, U.S.
GenresR&B
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2001–present
LabelsCBE, Interscope, Atlantic, Jive, A&M, T.U.G. Entertainment
Websitewww.sevynstreeter.com

Amber Denise Streeter (born July 7, 1986),[1] known by her stage name Sevyn Streeter, is an American rapper and singer–songwriter, best known for being a member of the girl groups TG4 and RichGirl where she was known as Se7en. In 2012, she changed her stage name to Sevyn Streeter.

Currently signed to Atlantic Records, her debut EP entitled Call Me Crazy, But... was released on December 3, 2013.

She has written songs for artists such as Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Ariana Grande, Trey Songz, Alicia Keys, Fantasia, Brandy, K. Michelle and Tamar Braxton.

Early life

Streeter was born on July 7, 1986 in Haines City, Florida to Tim and Karen Streeter.[2] At a young age, she performed in a local church choir and admired the music of gospel singer, Yolanda Adams. By age 14, she had her first recording session.[3]

Career

2001–12: TG4 and RichGirl

Streeter received her first record deal at age 15, performing in the girl group TG4, put together by Chris Stokes and T.U.G. Entertainment, where Stokes served as their manager.[4] He offered Sevyn Streeter the first spot in the T.U.G./A&M group after she opened for B2K and IMx at a concert in Orlando, Florida in early 2001. Davida, Ashley, and Keisha fell in line after a series of successful auditions. The girls wear the name TG4, code for TomGirls 4 Eva, like a badge of honor, donning baggy clothes, and hard dance moves that warrant comparisons to guys, despite their God given beauty. "We're like four Tom Girls," said Amber, who tied for the winning slot on Apollo Kids when she was 10. "'When you're a girl and you act like a boy, you're a tomboy. We're girls and we act like guys but love being girls, so we're tom girls." The group opened for B2K, IMx and Bow Wow for their Scream II Tour, presented an award at the 9th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, California on August 23, 2003, and performed on Soul Train.

The group's only major single was "Virginity", which peaked at number 88 on the US Billboard R&B chart in 2002.[5] Their second single from the album was "2 Minutes", which a music video was filmed for. It failed to chart on any Billboard chart. The group also appeared on the track, "Sexy Boy" on the B2K album Santa Hooked Me Up. The group parted ways with their original label and their album, Time for the New, was shelved indefinitely. After Davida Williams departed from the group to focus on her acting career, they renamed the group "Tomgirls 4 Eva" and they were signed to Soul Chemistry.[6] Shortly thereafter, the group disbanded.

Amber was later discovered by Rich Harrison on MySpace, and signed onto the RichCraft label as Se7en. Amber "Se7en" Streeter signed a deal with Jive Records and the RichCraft label in 2007 as a member of Rich Harrison's girl group, RichGirl. Although the group never released a full debut LP, work on a self-titled debut album had begun in 2009 with a planned release in 2010 and 2011. The album saw the release of a promotional-single titled "24" featuring Bun B. and two official singles, "He Ain't wit Me Now (Tho)" and "Swagger Right". Following unsuccessful attempts to chart, the girls released their one and only full album on Valentine's Day 2011 with a mixtape Fall in Love with RichGirl. The group later disbanded after all members of the group pursued solo careers and different endeavors. The group opened for Beyoncé for her concert tour I Am... World Tour and toured with Mario before disbanding. On March 21, 2012, Streeter released a song titled "Red Handed" along with a statement that confirmed her disbandment from the group and revealed that she had signed with Chris Brown's CBE imprint.[7]

2013–present: Call Me Crazy, But... and On The Verge

Following the release of Chris Brown's Fortune (2012), Se7en has been featured on the album as Sevyn (removing the number "7", and adding a "v" and "y" instead).[8] Se7en changed her stage name to Sevyn Streeter. On October 30, 2012, she released her debut single "I Like It", and premiered the music video for the song on BET's 106 & Park on January 4, 2013 in Los Angeles, California, and on May 22, 2013, she released her second single "It Won't Stop".[9][10][11] On June 24, 2013, Streeter released an acoustic performance video for her second single "It Won't Stop"[12] On August 28, 2013, Streeter released the remix to her second single "It Won't Stop" featuring Chris Brown.[13] The music video for the remix premiered on BET's 106 & Park on October 10, 2013 and was directed by Chris Brown himself and he also appears in the video along with NBA player Dorell Wright as Sevyn's love interest.[14] Sevyn's debut EP entitled Call Me Crazy, But..., was released on December 3, 2013.[15] The EP debuted on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at No. 5 with 17,000 copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

She released her first single from her upcoming debut album called "Don't Kill The Fun" featuring Chris Brown.

Influences

Sevyn Streeter cites the late singer Aaliyah as her main inspiration. Streeter covered Aaliyah's "Come Over" after visiting her high school, the Detroit High School for the Fine and Performing Arts in Detroit, Michigan in May 2013.[16] She also wrote a letter to honor her memory.[17]

Other artists she is influenced by are Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Yolanda Adams, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey,Toni Braxton , Brandy Norwood and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US R&B/HH US R&B
On The Verge - - -
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

EPs

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US R&B/HH US R&B
Call Me Crazy, But... 30 5 3
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Singles

As a lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US R&B/HH US R&B
"I Like It" 2012 — 45 19 —
"It Won't Stop"
(featuring Chris Brown) 		2013 30 9 4 Call Me Crazy, But...
"nEXt (Remix)"
(featuring Kid Ink) 		2014 123 39 19
"Don't Kill The Fun"
(featuring Chris Brown) 		2015 — — 16 On The Verge
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Nominated work Result
2014 Soul Train Awards Best New Artist Sevyn Streeter Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b Sevyn Streeter birthdate. Retrieved 2006.
  2. ^ Sevyn Streeter Biography .Retrieved February 3, 2013
  3. ^ Sevyn Streeter Biography at MTV.com .Retrieved 2012
  4. ^ "TG4 owns the spot". groups.msn.com. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  5. ^ "Billboard Top Music Charts - Music Genre Sales". Billboard.com. November 9, 2002. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  6. ^ "Interview: TG4 owns the spot". groups.msn.com. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  7. ^ "New Music: Se7en – 'Red Handed'". Rap-Up.com. March 21, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
  8. ^ "Chris Brown Reveals 'Fortune' Production Credits". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  9. ^ "Sevyn Streeter – I Like It (2012) (iTunes)". TopMuzik.info. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  10. ^ "New Music: Sevyn Streeter – 'It Won't Stop'". Rap-Up.com. May 23, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  11. ^ "Chris Brown Introduces Singer Sevyn Streeter On '106 & Park' / Premieres 'I Like It' Video". thatgrapejuice.net. January 5, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  12. ^ "Sevyn Streeter - It Won't Stop (Acoustic Performance)". singersroom.com. June 25, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  13. ^ "Sevyn Streeter - It Won't Stop (Remix) ft. Chris Brown". singersroom.com. August 29, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  14. ^ "Behind the Video: It Won't Stop ft. Chris Brown". singersroom.com. October 9, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  15. ^ "Sevyn Streeter Reveals Cover Art, Tracklisting & New Release Date for EP 'Call Me Crazy, But…'". thisisrnb.com. October 25, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  16. ^ Sevyn Streeter Covers Aaliyah's Come Over .Retrieved May 14, 2013
  17. ^ http://bossip.com/772011/nbkotb-sevyn-streeter-visits-aaliyahs-alma-mater-and-covers-come-over-video/aaliyah_letter/
  18. ^ "American certifications – Sevyn Streeter". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
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