Gray, Macy (1970–)

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Gray, Macy (1970–)

African-American pop vocalist. Born Natalie Renee McIntyre on Sept 9, 1970, in Canton, Ohio; m. Tracy Hinds, 1996 (div. 1998); children: 3.

Quirky vocalist known for raspy voice and unusual wardrobe, took stage name Gray from a family friend; moved to L.A at 17 (1987); attended film school at UCLA; began singing jazz standards in local bars; recorded album for Atlantic records that was never released (1994); hosted open-mike nights at popular LA coffeehouse; worked with producer Andrew Slater on 1st released album, the triple-platinum On How Life Is (1999); scored hit with Grammy-winning single "I Try" (2000); released follow-up album The Id (2001); composed song "My Nutmeg Phantasy" for film Spider-Man (2002) and theme song to tv series "Miss Match" (2003); acted in films Training Day (1991) and Wicked Prayer (2004).

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