Chanté Torrane Moore is an American singer-songwriter, television personality, and author.
She is best known for her hit songs such as “Love has taken over”, “Chanté has a man”, and “Wey U”and her collaborations with other artists including Kenny Lattimore, Keith Washington and R. Kelly.
She has also appeared on several reality shows such as R&B Divas: Los Angeles, Celebrity Fit Club, and Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars.
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- Full name: Chanté Torrane Moore
- Date of Birth: February 17, 1967
- Age: 56
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter, television personality and author
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 meters)
- Parents: Virginia Moore (mother) and Larry Moore (father)
- Siblings: Kelvin Gomillion (brother) and LaTendre Moore (sister)
- Spouse: Kadeem Hardison (married 1997, divorced 2000), Kenny Lattimore (married 2002, divorced 2011)
- Children: Sophia Hardison (daughter) and Kenny Latimore Jr. (son)
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Chanté Moore, who will turn 56 in 2023, was born on February 17, 1967, in San Francisco, California. She is the daughter of gospel singer Virginia Moore and pastor Larry Moore.
She has an older brother, Kelvin Gomillion, and an older sister, LaTendre Moore. She sang in church as a child and was influenced by the music of George Duke and Lee Ritenour.
She attended El Camino High School in South San Francisco, participating in choir, drama club, and track and field team.
She graduated in 1985 and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music.
Personal life
Chante Moore has been married twice and has two children. In 1997, she married actor Kadeem Hardison, who is best known for playing Dwayne Wayne in the Cosby Show spin-off Another World.
They had a daughter, Sophia Hardison, in 1996. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 2000.
She later married singer Kenny Lattimore, whom she met at a music festival in 1999. In 2003, they had a son, Kenny Lattimore Jr.
They also recorded two duet albums, Things Lovers Do (2003) and Exposing/Covering Up (2006). However, their marriage also ended in divorce in 2011. Since then, she has remained single and focused on her career and children.
Profession
Chanté Moore began her music career at the age of 19 when artist manager Benny Medina signed her to Warner Bros. Records.
Although she recorded an album for the label titled Hear My Song, the project was shelved late in production and Moore was ultimately fired.
In February 1991, she signed with MCA Records executive Louis Silas, Jr.’s newly formed Silas Records (a joint venture with MCA) after A&R executive Madeleine Randolph showed him several demos she had recorded during the recording process of the Listen to My Song album. Her debut studio album, Precious, was released in 1992.
The album was certified gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on November 14, 1994, spawning the following R&B hits: “Love took over” and “It doesn’t matter”. She also won the Soul Train Music Award for Best New Artist in 1993.
Her second album, Love Above All, was released in 1994 and did not achieve the same success as her debut. However, it included the hit single “Old School Love” for which she was nominated for the 1995 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist.
She has collaborated on various soundtracks and projects with other artists such as Babyface, Boyz II Men, and Johnny Gill.
In 1996, she released a cover version of “Wei”, originally sung by Ofra Haza for the soundtrack of the film “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”. Critics and fans raved about the song, which became one of her signature songs.
In 1999, she released her third album, This Moment Is Mine.Chanté has a man”, her first top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaking at number two on the R&B chart, the song became her signature and chart-topping hit.
The song received a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2000. She also released another successful single, “I see you differently.”a duet with Keith Washington, for the soundtrack to the film Why Fools Fall in Love. The song was nominated for the 2000 Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo.
In 2000, she released her fourth album, Exposed, featuring collaborations with Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland, and R. Kelly. The album spawned the single “Drink directly”, “bitter” and “Take good care of me.”
She also appeared on VH1 Divas Live 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross, performing “Missing You” with Brandi, Tamia, and Gladys Knight.
In 2002, she released her first Christmas album, Christmas Comes Back to You, which included original songs and classic covers.
She is also married to Kenny Lattimore and has recorded two duet albums with him, Things Lovers Do (2003) and Exposing/Covering Up (2006).
The album features covers of songs by Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, as well as original songs.
These albums received rave reviews from fans and critics alike and earned them several nominations and awards, such as the 2004 BET Award for Best Gospel Artist and the 2007 Stellar Award for Contemporary Duo/Group of the Year.
In 2008, she released her fifth solo album, Love the Woman, her first album released under Peak Records under Concord Music Group.
The album included the single “It shouldn’t be like this.” and “It shouldn’t be like thisShe also competed on the reality show Celebrity Fit, where she lost 10 pounds and improved her health.
In 2011, she divorced Kenny Latimore and signed with Shanachie Records. In 2013, she released her sixth solo album, Moore Is More. The album included the single “Sleep Talk”, “Jesus, I Want You” and “Don’t make me laugh.”
She also appeared on the reality show R&B Divas: Los Angeles, where she shared her personal and professional life with other singers such as Kelly Price, Lil’ Mo, Dawn Robinson, Claudette Ortiz and Michelle. She participated in three seasons of the show until it was canceled.
In 2016, she published her first book, Will You Marry Me?, a memoir and self-help guide based on her experiences and lessons learned in marriage and divorce.
She also appeared on Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars to try to mend her relationship with ex-husband Kenny Latimore.
However, they decided to remain friends and co-parent their children. In 2017, she released her seventh solo album, Phoenix Rising, which included the single “A real one”, “a love”, “ and “Cover me with snow“.
She also appeared on the reality show Platinum Life, showcasing her lifestyle and career alongside other women in the music industry including Asia Collins, Crystal Smith, Lamia Goode, Chantel Jackson, and Nazanin Mandy.
In 2019, she released her second book, Moore to Life, a sequel to her first book and a continuation of her journey of self-love and empowerment.
She also appeared on the reality show Ladies Night and toured the country with other artists including Salt-N-Pepa, SWV and En Vogue.
In 2020, she released her eighth solo album, 1 of 4, which included the single “Fresh Love”, “Something to Remember” and “Redemption”.
She also appeared on the reality TV show The Masked Singer as Butterfly, and was unmasked in the eighth episode.
In 2021, she released her ninth solo album, Moore Love, which included the following singles “I am what you need”, “You are that person”, and “Love me well.”
She also competed on the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Atlanta, where she became friends with some of the cast members and had some run-ins with others.
net worth
Chanté Moore has an estimated net worth of $5 million. She earned her wealth from successful careers in music, television, and literature.
She has sold over 5 million albums worldwide and has received numerous accolades and nominations for her work.
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Discography
- Love takes the lead
- It doesn’t matter
- Chanté has a man
- Candlelight and You
- I see you differently
- I am what you need
- Straight up
