Louisa Gabrielle Bobb, known professionally as Gabrielle, is a British singer and songwriter. Bobb was born in Hackney, London. She released her debut single "Dreams" in 1993 and it topped the UK Singles Chart the same year. Her other singles include "Going Nowhere", "Give Me a Little More Time", "Walk On By" and "If You Ever" – a duet with East 17. After a few quiescent years Gabrielle made a comeback with "Rise", which became Gabrielle's second UK number one in 2000. The Rise album reached the top spot in the UK Albums Chart, where it stayed for three weeks. "Out of Reach" from the soundtrack to the film Bridget Jones's Diary reached number four in the UK Singles Chart. Dreams Can Come True, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 was released in 2001.
| Birth name: | Louisa Gabrielle Bobb |
| Born: | July 19, 1969, Hackney, London, England |
| Genres: | R&B, pop, urban, soul |
| Occupation(s): | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active: | 1992–present |
| Labels: | Go Beat, Island, Universal |
| Website: | Gabrielle (singer)'s Official site |
| Twitter: | Gabrielle (singer)'s Twitter profile |
| Youtube: | Gabrielle (singer)'s Youtube channel |
| IMDb: | Gabrielle (singer)'s IMDb |
About Gabrielle
Known for such chart-topping singles as "Dreams," "Walk on By," and "Out of Reach," this English rhythm & blues vocalist and songwriter received BRIT Awards in both 1994 and 1997.
Before Fame
She released her debut studio album, Find Your Way, in 1993.
Achievement
She earned United Kingdom MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards in both 1996 and 2000.
Family Life
Born Louise Gabrielle Bobb, she grew up in London, England.
Associations
Her popular song "Out of Reach," featured on the soundtrack of the Renee Zellweger blockbuster Bridget Jones's Diary, rose to a #4 position on the United Kingdom Singles Chart.
Information related to Gabrielle (singer)
- English house musicians
- English soul singers
- Black British singers
- English female pop singers
- Brit Award winners
- Ivor Novello Award winners
- Island Records artists
- Singers from London
- 20th-century English singers
