Born in Albany, New York and raised in southwest Florida, she began her recording career in 2004 through sessions with Funk Brothers bassist Bob Babbitt.

[2][3] Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Lee County, Florida, where she attended Fort Myers High School.

[10] Wolanin's follow-up single, "Loud and Clear" (2007), received airplay on dance and club radio and was also featured in an episode of The Hills.

[12] Later that year, Wolanin released her third EP, Let's Be Honest Part 1, as well as recording a version of "Frosty the Snowman" that would go on to reach No.

Wolanin has also directed music videos for Joy Oladokun, Alee, and The Frontmen, as commercials for Lifetime and L’Oreal.