12 Facts About Regina Belle

Regina Belle was born on July 17,1963 and is an American singer-songwriter who started her career in the mid-1980s.

Regina Belle sang her first solo in church at the age of eight.

Regina Belle attended Dwight Morrow High School, where she studied trombone, tuba, and steel drums.

Regina Belle attended Rutgers University and became the first female vocalist with the school's jazz ensemble.

Regina Belle was introduced to the Manhattans by New York radio DJ Vaughn Harper and began working as their opening act.

Regina Belle recorded the duet "Where Did We Go Wrong" with the group on their Back to Basics album, which helped to attract the attention of Columbia Records.

Regina Belle recorded a duet in 1991 with Johnny Mathis, "Better Together", which appeared on his album Better Together: The Duet Album.

Regina Belle released Reachin' Back in 1995 followed by Believe in Me in 1998.

Regina Belle released her debut gospel album, Love Forever Shines, on May 13,2008, via Pendulum Records.

On June 5,2012, Regina Belle released on Pendulum her second gospel album, called Higher, on which she stated: "I think that, with the second CD [Higher] I had a better understanding of where I wanted to go [compared to Love Forever Shines]".

Regina Belle has appeared in concert with many other performers, including Ray Charles, Boney James, Paul Taylor, The Rippingtons, Gerald Albright, Will Downing, Maze, Frankie Beverly, Phil Perry, Al Jarreau, and Stephanie Mills.

Regina Belle married former NBA basketball player John Battle on June 25,1991.