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Also known as: I. Arie, India Aarie, India Arie, India Arie Simpson, India. Arie, インディア・アリー
India.Arie built her reputation the hard way, selling over two million copies of her debut album Acoustic Soul in the US without leaning on heavy radio play. That album, a blend of soul, folk, and neo soul rooted in themes of self empowerment and identity, shot into the Billboard top ten and went double platinum. The single "Video" became her highest charting song in the US, while "Brown Skin" made the biggest splash in the UK. Her follow up Voyage to India topped the R&B charts and earned her two Grammy wins, including Best R&B Album. Over a career spanning several albums, she has racked up 23 Grammy nominations and four wins total, selling over ten million records worldwide. Highlights along the way include a duet with Stevie Wonder on a track she wrote herself, a collaboration with Akon on the standout "I Am Not My Hair", and features on film soundtracks like Brown Sugar and Shark Tale. Her music consistently circles back to themes of self acceptance, spirituality, and cultural identity, and that focus has made her a genuine touchstone for fans who want something more meaningful than chart pop.
