Biography
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Milwaukee, WI, it wasn't until singer Alia Marie relocated to New York City that she perfected her vocal and songwriting skills. Marie sang backup for A Tribe Called Quest (appearing with them on a Late Show With David Letterman appearance), and made her Broadway debut in the production Rent, before focusing primarily on her music career. Having also opened shows for rappers Rahzel and the Roots, Marie issued her debut release in 2000 -- a self-titled five-song EP. ~ Greg Prato