Sheila E

One of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. Her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. Following a Bay Area gig in the late ‘70s, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions—including her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City”—morphed into launching her solo career that same year. Sheila E.'s producing, arranging, and performance talents have been showcased throughout the music and film industry with appearances on, The Academy Awards, The Latin Grammy Awards, BET Awards, just to name a few.