Kelly Price, born on April 4, 1973, in Queens, New York, is a renowned American R\&B and gospel singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her career in the early 1990s as a backing vocalist for Mariah Carey, contributing to hits like "Fantasy" and "All I Want for Christmas Is You" . Price gained wider recognition in 1997 with her uncredited vocals on The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Mo Money Mo Problems" and Mase's "Feel So Good," leading to her debut solo album, *Soul of a Woman*, in 1998. The album, featuring the hit single "Friend of Mine," achieved platinum status and showcased her powerful voice and songwriting prowess .