N'Dea Davenport (born September 22, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and producer. She was the lead vocalist in the UK acid jazz band The Brand New Heavies and made pioneering contributions to the genre of acid jazz. == Early life == She attended and graduated from Clark Atlanta University. After graduating from college, Davenport relocated to Los Angeles and engaged in theatrical productions and commercial music videos. == Career == === 1988–1989: Career beginnings === In 1988, Davenport... [more on Wikipedia]