Anita Bakers biography, fact, career, awards, net worth & life story

July 03, 2024

Publish date: 2023-12-14

Source of Wealth: Music
Age: 62
Birth Place: Toledo, Ohio, United States
Height: 4′ 11″ (1.49 m)
Marital Status: Divorced (Walter Bridgforth Jr.)
Full Name: Anita Denise Baker
Nationality: American
Date of Birth: January 26, 1958
Ethnicity: African-American
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
Children: 2 (Walter Baker, Edward Carlton)

Anita Baker is an American singer and song writer with a net worth of $80 million. Her career in R&B/soul jazz has seen her win eight Grammy awards with four platinum and two gold albums credited to her.

Baker’s career began in 1975 in Detroit when she joined Chapter 8 band that featured Michael Powell who would later become instrumental in producing her solo works. “Ready for your love” and “I just wanna be your Girl” gave her and Chapter 8 the necessary platform with Ariola records.

The Songstress was Baker’s solo debut album that introduced the moderate R&B “Angle” which became a hit. In 1989, she won the song of the year with her powerful three octave range being felt in “Giving you the best I got” which established her as a household name in the music industry. Her consistency has been rewarded by a wide and loyal fan base of both young and middle aged around the globe.

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