What is India Arie's Net Worth?
India Arie, an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and record producer, boasts a net worth of $4 million. She shines as a Grammy Award-winning artist, acknowledged for her soulful music and profound lyrics. Over her career, she has won four Grammy Awards from 23 nominations, achieved multi-platinum album sales, and sold millions of records globally. She entered the music scene with her debut album "Acoustic Soul" in 2001, featuring hit singles such as "Video," "Brown Skin," and "Ready For Love." This was followed by her second album, "Voyage to India" in 2002. Her later works include "Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship" (2006), "Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics" (2009), and "SongVersation" (2013). Arie has collaborated with numerous music legends, including Stevie Wonder, Elton John, John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Ashley Judd, and John Legend.
Early Life
India Arie was born on October 3, 1975, in Denver, Colorado, to Joyce and Ralph Simpson. Encouraged by her musically talented family, Arie embraced her artistic skills from a young age. Her mother, once a singer signed to Motown, opened for icons like Stevie Wonder and Al Green. Arie grew up with her brother J'On and sister Mary. After her parents' divorce, she moved with her mother to Atlanta, Georgia, where she further honed her musical abilities. She attended the Savannah College of Art and Design, diving deeper into her passion for guitar, singing, and songwriting.
Career
Arie co-founded the Atlanta-based independent music collective, Groovement EarthShare, in the late '90s. Her participation in the 1998 compilation album garnered attention, leading to her performance at Lilith Fair and a subsequent signing with Universal/Motown in 1999. Arie's debut album, "Acoustic Soul," released in March 2001, was a commercial triumph, debuting at number 10 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and earning double platinum certification. The singles "Video" and "Brown Skin" became fan favorites. Although she didn't win any of her seven Grammy nominations in 2002, her performance at the ceremony left a lasting impact.
Her second album, "Voyage to India," arrived in September 2002, debuting at number six on the Billboard 200. It won Best R&B Album at the 2003 Grammy Awards, while "Little Things" secured Best Urban/Alternative Performance. Arie continued her success with "Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship" in 2006 and "Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics" in 2009. Collaborations with artists like Akon on "I Am Not My Hair" marked this period.
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In 2010, Arie participated in "We Are the World: 25 for Haiti," supporting the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Her collaboration on Herbie Hancock's album "The Imagine Project" and Carlos Santana's "Guitar Heaven" further showcased her versatile vocals. Her fifth album, "SongVersation," came out in June 2013, followed by the 2015 collaboration "Christmas with Friends." In 2016, she released the single "Breathe," inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, later included in her 2017 EP "SongVersation: Medicine."
Arie’s most recent works include the single "That Magic" and her sixth studio album "Worthy," released in February 2019.
Personal Life
India Arie has chosen to keep her personal life private. Though she has never married or had children, she mentioned in a 2020 interview that she came close to marriage twice.
Real Estate
In 2003, India Arie purchased a home in Stone Mountain, Georgia, for $340,000. This 1.4-acre property remains her primary residence.
