Adriana Evans, born as Adriana Madera, is an American R&B vocalist and was among the pioneers of the late-'90s and early-2000s neo-soul movement. Raised in a musical family, she co-wrote her pioneering self-titled debut album with rapper Dred Scott, which was released on RCA/Loud Records in 1997. Following the release of her debut record, Adriana became disillusioned with the music industry and took refuge in Brazil, and didn't record a follow-up until 2004's Nomadic. Kismet arrived in 2005, followed by El Camino in 2007 and Walking with the Night in 2010. ~ Vincent Thomas