Ann Marie Explained

Ann Marie
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Birth Date:20 November 1995
Birth Name:Joanne Marie Slater
Years Active:2015–present
Label:Interscope
Associated Acts:

Joann Marie Slater (born November 20, 1995),[1] known professionally as Ann Marie, is an American singer and rapper signed to Interscope Records. She is best known for her single "Secret", which has garnered over 50 million views on YouTube and peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.[2] Her debut EP Pretty Psycho was released on July 10, 2019.[3]

Early life

Ann Marie was born Joann Marie Slater in Englewood, Chicago, Illinois. She began singing at an early age, crediting her uncle for encouraging her to recite Whitney Houston's "My Love Is Your Love" repeatedly.[4]

Legal issues

In December 2020, Slater was charged with possession of a gun and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection to an Atlanta hotel shooting of childhood friend and alleged boyfriend, Jonathon "Sandillo" Wright. Slater allegedly told an officer that a "gun fell off the table in the hotel room where the shooting happened".[5] [6] She was later released on bond.[7]

Influences

Slater has stated that she draws inspiration from 90s R&B, especially from artists like Aaliyah, Jagged Edge, SWV, Xscape.

Discography

Studio albums

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Hate Love

EPs

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Pretty Psycho
  • Released: July 10, 2019[8]
  • Label: Zulu, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download

Mixtapes

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Unfuckwitable
  • Released: May 24, 2017
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Tripolar
  • Released: April 13, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Tripolar 2
  • Released: January 1, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Tripolar 3
  • Released: March 15, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

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"Handle It"2018

Gold

Tripolar
"Secret"
201922
  • RIAA: Gold
Tripolar 2
"Ride for Me"
"Drip"
Pretty Psycho
"Touch Me"
"Throw It Back"
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Pain Never Looked This Good (Day) released 2022Pain Never Looked This Good (Night) released 2022

Tours

Headlining

References

Ann Marie | Independent Artist in 2022

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ann Marie Biography & History. AllMusic. en-us. November 16, 2019.
  2. R&B Songs Chart. Billboard. January 2, 2013. November 16, 2019.
  3. Web site: R&B Singer Ann Marie Signs With Interscope Records (EXCLUSIVE). Diep. Eric. June 17, 2019. Variety. November 17, 2019.
  4. Ann Marie Is an Insanely Popular R&B Singer Hiding in Plain Sight. Holmes. Charles. March 22, 2019. Rolling Stone. en-US. November 17, 2019.
  5. Web site: December 8, 2020. Ann Marie's Alleged Shooting Victim Officially Identified. December 8, 2020. HipHopDX.
  6. Web site: R&B singer arrested in connection to a Buckhead hotel shooting. December 8, 2020. CBS46 News Atlanta. en.
  7. News: Abusaid. Shaddi. Journal-Constitution. The Atlanta. Singer charged in friend's shooting at Buckhead hotel released on bond. December 12, 2020. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. English.
  8. Web site: Ann Marie Proves She's One To Watch With "Pretty Psycho" Debut. HotNewHipHop. July 21, 2019. November 17, 2019.
  9. R&B Songs Chart. Billboard. January 2, 2013. November 20, 2019.
  10. News: Ann Marie announces The Tripolar Tour 2022. AXS. November 17, 2019. en-US.