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Fantasia Barrino, known professionally as Fantasia, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress who gained fame as the winner of the third season of the reality television series “American Idol” in 2004. Following her victory, she released her debut single, “I Believe,” which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Her career has since encompassed the release of several studio albums, including her platinum-certified debut, “Free Yourself” (2004), and “Back to Me” (2010), which featured the hit single “Bittersweet.” Fantasia has received numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

In addition to her music career, Fantasia has made significant contributions to film and television. She played herself in a Lifetime television film, “Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story” (2006), which became Lifetime’s second most-viewed program at the time. Her Broadway debut came in 2007 with the musical “The Color Purple,” where she portrayed Celie.

Fantasia’s career has been marked by collaborations with a variety of artists and producers that have significantly influenced her musical style and success. Notable collaborations include work with Missy Elliott and Rodney Jerkins on her album “Fantasia” (2006), and her partnership with producer Harmony Samuels for “Side Effects of You” (2013). Additionally, she has worked with musicians such as Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott on the single “Without Me,” which contributed to the critical and commercial success of her albums.