`` She was one of the greatest vocalists of our time , '' says the founder of Radio One . Berry called her a `` powerhouse performer , writer , producer and arranger . '' The singer is also a great friend to her fans and has been known for being very generous with her time. She had a three-decade career in music , and was nominated four times for a Grammy . She had worked with late funk legend Rick James , Smokey Robinson and others .
`` She was one of the greatest vocalists of our time , '' says the founder of Radio One . The singer is also a great friend to her fans and has been known for being very generous with her time. She had a three-decade career in music , and was nominated four times for a Grammy . She had worked with late funk legend Rick James , Smokey Robinson and others .