This time she would not be denied by the Grammy voters and took home two awards for РІР‚СљBest Urban/Alternative PerformanceРІР‚Сњ and РІР‚СљBest R&BРІР‚Сњ album for Voyage To India.Р”Р‡or an artist of her stature India Arie was particularly reclusive. The album was released in late 2002 and sold more than 2.3 million copies. When her mother and stylist was asked the reason for the backwards number, she replied, РІР‚СљBecause the Grammys are backwards.РІР‚Сњ Nevertheless, Acoustic Soul, went on to sell 3 million copies worldwide.Р”Вuring this period, India Arie went back into the studio to concoct her sophomore album, Voyage to India. In an appearance on Saturday Night Live, Arie wore a shirt with a backwards seven etched on the front in silent protest. your video And I aint built like a supermodel But I learned to love myself unconditionally Because I am a queen I not the average girl from your video My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes No matter what Im wearing I will always be India.Arie When I look in the. Unfortunately, she did not receive one trophy that year for her work. Lyrics to Video by India.Arie from the Nu Soul Spirit. Akon - I Am Not My Hair (Konvict Remix) (Feat. But she never really had tangible evidence until she released 'Video,' her song of self-celebration for the woman whos 'not the average girl in your video.' The 25-year-old dreadlocked singer. The message broke through and when her debut Acoustic Soul was finally released in 2001 it earned her seven Grammy nominations in 2002.

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