Nicole Wray partnered with Missy Elliott and Timbaland to deliver some of the most cutting-edge pop of the late 20th century, and has enjoyed a second act working closely with vintage soul specialist Leon Michels. As a teenager, under her first name, the singer scored a Top Ten hit in 1998 with "Make It Hot." Despite the breakthrough, Wray encountered various roadblocks as she continued to record solo material and contribute to the output of other artists. Over time, her voice became richer and a little grittier, ideal for retro-contemporary R&B. Beside Terri Walker and in col...