HER is a multi-talented R&B singer and songwriter who has conquered the world with her soulful voice and expressive lyrics.
Her stage name, which stands for “Revealing everything” reflects her desire to express herself through music rather than reveal her personal identity.
She has won many prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a Children and Family Emmy Award, and five Grammy Awards.
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- Full name: Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson
- Nickname: HER
- Date of Birth: June 27, 1997
- Age: 27
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Vallejo, California, U.S.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter
- Height: 170 cm
- Parents: None
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
The 27-year-old was born on June 27, 1997, in Vallejo, California, to a Filipino-American mother and a black father.
She grew up in a musical family, with her father being a musician in a cover band. She started playing piano at the age of five, and later learned to play guitar, drums and bass. She also sang in the church choir and participated in various talent shows and competitions.
She attended the School of Rock, a music program for young musicians, where she honed her skills and performed on various stages.
She also attended the High School of Performing and Visual Arts in New York City, studying voice. She graduated from high school in 2015.
Personal life
HER has always kept her personal life private and hasn’t revealed much about her parents, siblings, or relationships. She says she prefers to focus on her music rather than her identity.
She also said she hopes to inspire young girls, especially mixed-race girls, to pursue their dreams and have confidence in themselves.
She has been linked to several celebrities, including singer Daniel Caesar, rapper Korda, and actor Ashton Sanders, but none of these rumors have been confirmed.
She has also been spotted with singer-songwriter Bryson Tiller, but they have yet to confirm their relationship status.
She has been in relationships with Jaylen Brown (2021) and Skip Marley (2020), among others.
Profession
At the age of 14, she signed with Sony’s RCA Records and began her career. She released her first single “Something to prove” She debuted under her real name Gabriella Wilson in 2014. She has also collaborated with artists including Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj and Wyclef Jean.
In 2016, she released her first solo album under the stage name HER EP, HER Volume 1The EP received positive reviews and attention from artists such as Rihanna, Usher and Pusha T. The EP includes “Failure, Focus and “In all kinds of ways.”
She subsequently released four more EPs: HER Volume 2 (2017), HER Volume 2: The B Sides (2017), I Used to Know Her: The Prelude (2018), and I Used to Know Her: Part 2 (2018).
She released her debut compilation album, HER, in 2017. The album includes songs from her previous EPs as well as new songs such as “Best Part” (with Daniel Caesar) and “Lights on”
The album was nominated for five Grammy Awards and won two: Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance (“The Best Part”). She also performed at the 2018 Grammy Awards, impressing the audience with her vocals and guitar skills.
She released her second compilation album, I Used to Know Her, in 2019. The album includes songs from her EP I Used to Know Her as well as new songs such as “Difficult Places” and”slide” (featuring YG).
The song was nominated for five Grammy Awards and won three: Song of the Year, Best R&B Song (for “I Can’t Breathe”), and Best Traditional R&B Performance (for ” “Do everything for you“).
In 2021, she won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Captive to Love.” “Fight for you”, which was featured in the film “Judas and the Black Messiah”.
She also won a Kids and Families Emmy for her work on Barack and Michelle Obama’s animated series We the People.
She released her debut studio album, Back of My Mind, in 2021, which received positive reviews from critics and fans.
It reached number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart and included songs such as “Hurt”, “Get through” (featuring Chris Brown) and “We succeeded.“She has also collaborated with artists such as DJ Khaled, Ed Sheeran, Jazmine Sullivan and Lil Baby.
Awards
HER has received several awards during his career, including:
- Oscar for Best Original Song (“Fighting for You” from “Judas and the Black Messiah,” 2021).
- Children’s and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Song in a Children’s, Teen or Animated Program (“Changes”).
- Five Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year (“I Can’t Breathe,” 2021), Best R&B Album (HER, 2019) and Best R&B Performance (“Best Part” with Daniel Caesar, 2019).
- BET Award for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist (2020).
- Soul Train Music Award for Best Collaboration (“Slide” with YG, 2020).
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Woman Artist (2020).
- Billboard Women in Music Awards – Rule Breakers (2019).
net worth
HER’s net worth is estimated at $3 million.
The majority of her income comes from music sales, streaming royalties, touring, and endorsements.
Social Media
HER is active on social media, interacting with fans and sharing updates about her music and personal life. She has the following social media accounts:
- Instagram: @hermusicofficial
- Twitter: @HERMusicx
Filmography
She has appeared in a number of films and television shows, both as herself and as a voice actor. Some of her film credits include:
- Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) – Performer and writer of Fighting for You
- We the People (2021) – Performer and writer of The Changes.
- Yes Day (2021) – Performer and writer of Hold Us Together.
- Disney Family Sing-Along (2020) – Sings “Baby Mine.”
- The Lion King: The Gift (2019) – Performer and writer of “Water.”
- Oscar (2019) – A Hard Shot Performer.
Discography
- Back of My Mind (2021) – Studio Album
- I Used to Know Her (2019) – Compilation Album.
- HER (2017) – compilation album.
- I Used to Know Her: Part 2 (2018) – EP
- I Used to Know Her: Prelude (2018) – EP
- HER Volume 2: Side B (2017) – EP
- HER Volume 2 (2017) – EP
- HER Volume 1 (2016) – EP
- “Something to Prove” (2014) – Single.
