Karyn White

Genre: R&B, Soul, Pop
Years Active: 1988-Present

Karyn White is a Grammy-nominated R&B and pop singer who rose to fame in the late 1980s with a string of chart-topping hits that helped define the New Jack Swing era. Known for her powerful vocals and signature ballad “Superwoman,” she became the first female artist to have her debut album produce four Billboard R&B top-ten singles, including “Secret Rendezvous” and the Babyface duet “Love Saw It.” Her follow-up album Ritual of Love delivered the No. 1 pop hit “Romantic,” cementing her crossover appeal. After stepping back from the industry in the late 1990s, White returned to music in the 2010s, continuing to perform and record, inspiring audiences with her timeless sound.

Career Highlights

  • Scored her breakthrough in 1988 with the platinum-selling debut album Karyn White.

  • Hit single “Superwoman” became her signature ballad and an anthem of female empowerment.

  • First female artist to have four top-ten R&B hits from a debut album.

  • Achieved a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 with “Romantic” in 1991.

  • Returned to the stage and recording in the 2010s, performing worldwide for devoted fans.

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