Phyllisia

Pop-R&B vocalist and pianist Phyllisia (last name: Ross) was driven to be an entertainer (as well as a pediatrician) by the death of her father, who passed away when she was ten years old. A demo featuring a version of "Wind Beneath My Wings," recorded in tribute to her father, prompted the SoBe label to sign her. In June 2009, "Sunshine" -- a single featuring appearances from Ne-Yo and Flo Rida -- had a brief stay on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart, but it did not provide much momentum for Phyllisia, who wouldn't reach the chart again until September 2011. On her return sin...