Gabi Wilson, better recognized by her artist name H.E.R., is an American singer from California now contracted under RCA Records. In addition to vocals, Gabi Wilson operates the piano and guitar. She has become an influence to every kid and Black person through her quick and prosperous journey.
| Full Name: | Gabi Wilson |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 27 June 1997 |
| Age: | 23 years |
| Net Worth: | $ 2 Million |
| Lucky Number: | 5 |
Early Life and Childhood
Gabi Wilson was conceived on June 27, 1997, in Vallejo, CA. She is also identified as Gabriella Gabi Wilson, Gabby Wilson. She was nicknamed Gabi by her folks when she was small. Her country is American and has Cancer as a birth sign. She is now a 24 years old lady of Black ethnicity.
Gabi’s dad’s name is Kenny Wilson and her mom’s name is Agnes Wilson. She picked early motivation in music from her dad, who was a member of a local California band called Urban Bushmen. Her mom was a native Filipino and a homemaker. Gabi’s parents always backed her in her efforts.
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Taking influence from her dad, she began learning and performing music at a very tender age. Gabi performed in New York City at the Apollo Theatre when she was 9 years old. It was one of her chief experiences in front of a huge crowd. She also performed in the ‘Today Show’, where she played piano for the famous Alicia Keys. Still 12, she also secured a big career breakthrough when she played two tracks at the ASCAP Awards, and next that year, she was chosen one amongst the three Radio Disney’s ‘Next Big Thing’.
Gabi was getting a lot of recognition when she was young, which although did give her a very valuable industry presentation, it also made her self-conscious and she chose to work essentially from behind the curtains. Sony Entertainment signed a deal with her when she was 14 years old. The track ‘Something to Prove’ was her first formally published song after which she took a rest for 2 years. Gabi attended Wardlaw Elementary School & North Hills Christian School.
Profession Life
Career
In the initial years of Gabi’s profession, she kept her identification hidden, which was part of a method that made her a secret figure. She made her first major presentation in ‘Today Show’ as a 12 years old girl where she played piano for Alicia Keys during one of her shows. She was then contracted by Sony Entertainment at the age of fourteen and under the big label and dropped her debut single called ‘Something to Prove.’
After having a pause for a few years, she appeared on the musical stage yet again in 2016 with her première EP called ‘H.E.R. Volume 1’. Numerous artists such as Rihanna, Usher, & Pusha T spread the word around the music album and made it a breakthrough. After dropping five EPs back to back, in late 2017 she dropped a compilation music album called ‘H.E.R.’ She had endured a mystery for the music enthusiasts and she let no details about her past/present becoming public information.
She assumed the stage name H.E.R., which represents ‘having everything revealed’, and made her recovery in late 2016 signed up with RCA Records music label. She dropped her debut EP called ‘HER Vol. 1’ without any prior buzzing or marketing whatsoever. Kehlani, K. Michelle, & Zhavia acted as executive producers on the EP which was dropped in September 2016. Originally, the music album did not pick up the speed. Alicia Keys & Bryson Tiller, who were contracted under the same label, distributed the word about the music album on their social media profiles.
Profession Life
Numerous more artists like Usher and Pusha T came in help of the EP and slowly it got a strong buzz. Rihanna was also one of the champions of the music album and she posted a clip on Instagram where one of EP’s song ‘Focus’ was playing in the background. The video got 5 million hits and the album earned more attention. As more positive reviews flooded in from the critics and the audiences, several more celebs like Kylie Jenner & Kendall Jenner came ahead to boost it.
On Spotify, the songs from the music album have been listened to more than 20 million times. On all the additional streaming sites combined, the music album was played 65 million times. NPR Radio incorporated the EP ‘H.E.R. Vol 1’ among the ‘5 Essential RnB Albums You Slept On’. NPR praised the ‘slow-burning’ quality of music and the passionate highs and lows. Forbes and The Rolling Stones magazines also listed H.E.R. on their lists of musicians to look out for.
In 2017, she dropped her sophomore EP called ‘H.E.R. Vol 2’ which was also executively created by Kehlani, K Michelle, & Zhavia. One single from the music album ‘Say it Again’ became individually prosperous and the music album topped at the seventh spot in the Hot RnB chart. A few months later she dropped the follow up to her second EP called ‘H.E.R. Volume 2, The B Sides’, which was yet another accomplishment. But it missed to make it to the top 10 list of many music charts like the past EP did.
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In August 2018, she dropped her fourth EP called ‘I Used to Know Her: The Prelude’. Published by the label RCA Records, the EP sales picked up an instantaneous pace and it made it to the US music Billboard 200 chart where it topped at the 20th spot. In the US Top RnB or Hip-Hop chart, the EP topped at the 12th position. By that time, her fan base had grown exponentially. One of her renowned stage concerts took place during the 2017 BET Experience Shows in Los Angeles. During the concert, she performed along with big artists like Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Kid Kudi, & Khalid.
In November 2018, H.E.R. dropped ‘I Used to Know Her: Part 2’, which was yet another triumphant EP which made its spot on numerous American charts. Apart from dropping her own EPs, she has also starred on other artists’ music projects from time to time. She cooperated with Daniel Caesar for his song ‘Best Part’ which made it to the top of the US Adult RnB Chart. The track was also Platinum certified by the RIAA.
Her tracks have also been used on soundtracks of many movies and Television series’. In addition, she had also emerged on the soundtracks of movies like ‘Uncle Drew’ & ‘Superfly’ with tracks ‘I Can Feel It’ and ‘This Way’ respectively. In October 2017, she dropped her debut compilation music album called ‘H.E.R.’. The album included of some picked songs from her original two EPs along with 6 other new singles. It turned out to be her most prosperous venture yet.
Awards and Net Worth
Gabi’s music album called ‘H.E.R.’ received five Grammy award appointments for ‘Best New Artist’ & ‘Album of the Year’. Her unyielding work since she was nine years old has paid the sweetest result to her. She has become a prominent and prosperous musician.
Her net worth is approximated to be $2 million. She profits from her music profession. Moreover, She often cooperates with the top musicians.
Relationship Status
Gabi Wilson prefers to keep her individual life far from the public. But it is verified that she still has prevailed to date a handsome guy. For now, she is just concentrating on her music profession.
Body Measurement and Social Media
H.E.R stands at the height of 5 feet 10 inches tall & has 50 kg of weight. Her hair is black in color and has dark brown eyes. Other data about her shoe size, dress size is not obtainable at the moment.
Gabi has over 9 million monthly audiences on Spotify. She also uses social media such as Instagram and Twitter. So, she has over 1.6 million fans on Instagram (@hermusicofficial). And her Twitter (HERMusicx) Boasts added 165k+ follower. She has become victorious to win the hearts of millions of individuals.
