Claudette Ortiz (born July 21, 1981 in Willingboro, New Jersey) is an American soul singer of Afro Puerto-Rican descent, most famous as the soprano in the R&B group City High although she has built somewhat of a name for herself as a solo artist. is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Willingboro Township highlighted in Burlington County. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... Photograph of the once famous model Dovima A model is a person who poses or displays for purposes of art, fashion, or other products and advertising. ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Willingboro Township highlighted in Burlington County. ... “NJ” redirects here. ... City High was an American R&B/hip hop trio consisting of rappers/singers Ryan Toby, Robbie Pardlo and Claudette Ortiz. ...

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Early life

Ortiz was born and raised in Willingboro, New Jersey. She started singing at an early age and upon reaching high school age, she met future bandmates Robby Pardlo and Ryan Toby. Ryan Toby had some entertainment industry experience working on the movie Sister Act 2. Robby and Ryan were working on a record deal with Wyclef Jean. Since Booga Basement, Wyclef's record label, already had a male duo group, Wyclef suggested to bring in Robby Parldo's back up singer ( at the time) Claudette. The trio was then formed City High. Willingboro Township highlighted in Burlington County. ... Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit is a 1993 movie starring the singer Whoopi Goldberg, and directed by Bill Duke. ...

Personal life

Ryan Toby, former group mate, and Ortiz have been married for three years. Ortiz married Ryan Toby on October 14, 2004. They have 2 sons together. Ortiz's first son was born in 2003 with Toby. According to IMDB, Claudette also had a son with New Jersey rapper Malicious Jynx, born on Aug 19, 2004. Her third son Joel was born Aug. 12th 2005. Ryan Toby (born November 26, 1978 in Willingboro, New Jersey, USA) is an American soul singer, songwriter and producer, best known as the baritenor in the group City High. ...

Career

She was featured on Wyclef Jean's track "Dance Like This" on the Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights soundtrack, which was later remade by Shakira ("Hips Don't Lie") in 2006. Other artists she has worked with include Nas, Ja Rule and rapper Ma$e. Nelust Wyclef Jean (IPA pronunciation: ) (born October 17, 1972) is a Grammy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated Haitian-born American rapper, producer, and member of the hip hop trio The Fugees. ... This article is about the musician. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule is an American rapper from Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, United States. ... Mason Durrell Betha (born August 27, 1978[1] in Jacksonville, Florida),[2] known by stage name Ma$e, is an American rapper, best known as an artist on Sean Diddy Combs hip hop label Bad Boy Records during the late 1990s. ...

Singles

“Hot 100” redirects here. ... The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, formerly known as Top Soul Singles, Top Black Singles, and Top R&B Singles (before the hip-hop term was added in the late 1990s), lists the most popular songs, calculated weekly by airplay and sales, in traditionally African American venues... The Hot Rap Tracks chart lists the most popular songs, calculated weekly by airplay and sales, in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. ... “British Hit Singles” redirects here. ... See also: 2002 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2002 Record labels established in 2002 // 2002 was marked by significant trends in rock music. ... Two Wrongs is a song performed by Wyclef Jean featuring Claudette Ortiz. ... Nelust Wyclef Jean (IPA pronunciation: ) (born October 17, 1972) is a Grammy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated Haitian-born American rapper, producer, and member of the hip hop trio The Fugees. ... Masquerade is a 2002 album by Wyclef Jean. ... See also: 2006 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2006 Record labels established in 2006 Ti // January – James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ... Mason Durrell Betha (born August 27, 1978[1] in Jacksonville, Florida),[2] known by stage name Ma$e, is an American rapper, best known as an artist on Sean Diddy Combs hip hop label Bad Boy Records during the late 1990s. ...

External links

• Claudette on IMDB
• Claudette Music Myspace
• Claudette Private Myspace