Larrieux was born and raised in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, New York City, New York. Her African American mother, Brenda Dixon Gottschild, was a dance critic and professor. Her father is European American of French, English, and Scottish descent. Larrieux was raised in a very artistic environment and was surrounded by talented and inspirational artists. Many of her influences Read more...

Larrieux started her music career in 1995 as half of the R&B/hip hop duo Groove Theory along with Bryce Wilson. Their debut release, Groove Theory, spawned several radio hits such as "Tell Me," "Keep Tryin'," and "Baby Luv." The duo were also featured in successful motion picture soundtracks such as 1996's Sunset Park and 1997's Love Jones. Larrieux, pursuing a solo career, would not be involved Read more...

In 1996, Larrieux guested on the self-titled debut album of Sade's backing band Sweetback, yielding the top forty-five R&B entry "You Will Rise."

Larrieux co-wrote and co-produced her debut solo album Infinite Possibilities, released in early 2000 on Epic Records, along with husband Laru Larrieux; the album reached number seventy-nine on the Billboard 200 and number twenty-one on the Top Read more...