For hits like ‘Sweet Love,’ ‘Giving You the Best That I Got,’ ‘Body and Soul,’ and more, Queen of Quiet Storm Anita Baker is no stranger to receiving royal acclaim from industry critics, music lovers, and peers over her 40-year career.
It’s a status that shows no signs of slowing as the 8x GRAMMY winner is currently embarking on ‘The Songstress Tour’ – a North American trek showcasing her treasure chest of hits.
As she garners even more praise from fans new and old, she’s also been getting nods from some big names in the industry for her enduring impact.
Look inside to see what the likes of Lil Wayne, Nick Jones, and Missy Elliott said (or did) over the last month that got reactions from Baker.
As the Jonas Brothers are rocking arenas around the world aboard a global tour in support of their 2023 release ‘The Album,’ Nick was spotted performing live wearing a t-shirt with Anita’s ‘Compositions‘ album graphic.
The 1990 project (her third Platinum-seller) featured the hits ‘Talk to Me,’ ‘Fairy Tales,’ and ‘Soul Inspiration’ and garnered a GRAMMY for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 1991 GRAMMYs.
Just a week later the ‘Caught Up in the Rapture’ hitmaker caught wind of a shout out from Rap legend Missy Elliott, who has not been shy about praising Baker for her influence over the years.
Days later, fans brought attention to a Lil Wayne interview in which he referenced the impact the R&B diva has had on him.
Hot on the promo trail in support of ‘Welcome 2 Collegrove‘ (his joint LP with 2 Chainz), the Rap icon says he listens to Baker to “take the pain away” when he isn’t feeling well.
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