Macy Gray is an American R&B, soul, and neo soul singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday and Betty Davis. To date, Gray has released four studio albums, one compilation album, and one live album — with her fourth studio album, "Big", released in March 2007. "Coming Back to You", her latest song, is featured on the soundtrack to the 2006 film "Déjà Vu". Wikipedia
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Gray was actually born Natalie McIntyre in Canton, OH, and grew up a shy, awkward youngster who was frequently teased about her odd-sounding voice. www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:lef8zfdoehpk