Eboni Foster

Born in Sacramento, California, she became best known for her work as the lead singer of the '90s R&B group Nuttin' Nyce, and then for her solo single "Crazy for You", which became a top 40 hit on the US R&B chart in 1998.

[2] In 1993, shortly after the release of her debut solo recordings, Foster joined the Sacramento-based hip-hop girl group Nuttin' Nyce, becoming their lead singer following the departure of a former member.

[2] Also in 1995, Foster provided guest vocals on the songs "Heavy in the Game" and “Can U Get Away” by Tupac Shakur from his third studio album, Me Against the World.

[7] Foster also contributed vocals to Shakur’s 1996 album All Eyez On Me on the track “Ratha Be Ni**a”, but was mistakenly credited as “Ebony”.

[2] The single, which sampled James Brown's 1973 song "The Payback", was further promoted with a music video which was directed by Cirri Nottage, and went into rotation on The Box.

[2] To further promote the album, Foster performed as the opening act for Brian McKnight and K-Ci & Jo-Jo on tour.

Allmusic awarded the album three stars out of five, with critic Dave Connolly commending Foster's "nice voice" and singling out "Sweet Valley" as a highlight.