Algebra Blessett

The career of Atlanta, Georgia R&B singer and songwriter Algebra Blessett began to take shape with background vocal credits on a pair of 1998 releases: the remix version of KP & Envyi’s “Swing My Way” (which appeared on the soundtrack of Can't Hardly Wait) and Babydoll’s EastWest single “Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love.” Involvement with albums by India.Arie (Voyage to India), Debra Killings (Surrender), Miri Ben-Ari (The Hip-Hop Violinist), and Eric Roberson (…Left) preceded Purpose, her debut album, released in February 2008 on the revitalized Kedar label. Supported with production input from Carvin & Ivan, Adonis Stropshire, and Bryan-Michael Cox, it peaked at number 56 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart. Work with Anthony David, Vivian Green, and Esperanza Spalding followed throughout 2012. She released her second album, Recovery, for eOne in January 2014. ~ Andy Kellman