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Chante MooreAmerican R
Date of Birth: 17.02.1967
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Chante Moore: A Captivating R&B and Jazz Vocalist
- Determined to Pursue Singing
- Breakthrough Hits
- Soul Train Nomination and "Chante's Got a Man"
- High Praise for Her Vocal Range
- Marriage and Duet Album
- Theater and Subsequent Albums
- Personal Life
Chante Moore: A Captivating R&B and Jazz Vocalist
Early Life and Musical InfluencesChante Torrane Moore was born on February 17, 1967, in San Francisco, California, into a family of evangelical ministers. Growing up, she sang in church and was heavily influenced by the music of George Duke and Lee Ritenour.
Determined to Pursue Singing
In high school, Moore set her sights on becoming a singer. She excelled in beauty pageants and briefly modeled before being discovered by MCA Records executive Lill Silas at 22 years old. She signed a contract with Silas Records, a subsidiary of MCA.
Breakthrough Hits
Moore recorded several hit tracks, including "Love's Taken Over," "It's Alright," "I'm What You Need," "Old School Lovin'," and a cover of Dionne Warwick's "Free." She collaborated with Boyz II Men on the song "Your Home Is In My Heart" for the soundtrack of the 1998 film "How Stella Got Her Groove Back." Moore's soaring vocals were showcased in her rendition of "Wey U." from the 1995 film "Waiting to Exhale," which earned her critical acclaim.
Soul Train Nomination and "Chante's Got a Man"
In 2000, Moore was nominated for a Soul Train Music Award alongside Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for her song "Chante's Got a Man." It reached number 2 on Billboard's R&B chart and number 10 on the pop chart. While Lauryn Hill ultimately won the award, the single achieved gold status, selling over 500,000 copies.
High Praise for Her Vocal Range
In 2004, Moore's "20th Century Masters greatest hits" collection was released, featuring some of her most memorable songs. In the accompanying booklet, A. Scott Galloway praised her "rich, yet still agile and luxurious, five-octave vocal range."
Marriage and Duet Album
After marrying R&B singer Kenny Lattimore, Moore and her husband released a duet album in 2005 titled "Things That Lovers Do." The single "You Don't Have To Cry" was accompanied by a music video and stage show. Moore was noticeably pregnant in the video, which featured her alongside Lattimore. The album also included a remake of Minnie Riperton and Peabo Bryson's duet "Here We Go," with Moore showcasing her impressive high notes in tribute to Riperton.
Theater and Subsequent Albums
In 2007, Moore appeared in the play "By Any Means Necessary" alongside Dave Hollister, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Sher Jackson, and Danielle Mone Truitt. In June 2008, she released her fifth solo album, "Love the Woman," with the single "Ain't Supposed To Be This Way" hitting radio airwaves that May.
Personal Life
In 1996, Moore welcomed a daughter, Sophia Hardison, with actor Kadeem Hardison. They secretly married in 1997 but divorced in 2000. Moore married her current husband, Kenny Lattimore, in January 2002. The couple welcomed a son, also named Kenny, in January 2003.
