Music like Amanda Perez

Amanda Jane Perez (born May 24, 1980) is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer.

Perez, who is of Mexican descent, was raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She grew up in the Waynedale community of Fort Wayne, where she attended North Side High School. She spent her teenage years selling drugs to raise money for her family. She also grew up boxing with boys, helping to mold her tough street persona.

On October 2, 2019, Amanda Perez announced that she and her wife Ana Laura Perez, had a son, named Sebastian King Perez.

Perez was discovered in Fort Wayne, Indiana by talent manager and producer (Mighty)Mike Quinn and was signed to the record label Powerhowse/Silverstone Records in 2001. Her debut album Where U At? was released in 2002 and included the singles "Never" and "Angel". "Never" peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 sales chart, but the album itself did not see much success until it was re-released by Virgin Records to a wider distribution area under the new title, "Angel". Perez's most popular single to date, "Angel", peaked at No. 20 on the Hot 100 sales chart and No. 3 at Top 40 Radio.