Lil' Mo

Cynthia Karen Loving, who performs as Lil' Mo, came up in Washington, D.C. Her debut album, 'Based on a True Story,' arrived in 2001 on Elektra Records. It included the single '4ever,' a duet with Fabolous that became her most recognizable song.

Her music often dealt directly with relationships and personal struggles. Tracks like 'She Cood Neva B Me' and 'Mother Of Your Child' carried that straightforward, conversational quality. She worked with other artists from that era, including Lil' Kim on '10 Commandments.'

After that initial run, she kept recording independently. Albums like 'Pain Relieva' in 2006 and 'The Scarlet Letter' in 2017 followed, maintaining her focus on R&B and soul.