Ann Nesby

Ann Nesby

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Coming from gospel, contemporary R&B and soul singer Ann Nesby is an American singer-songwriter born Lula Ann Bennett in Chicago on July 24, 1955. Inspired by her soul idols (Aretha Franklin, Al Green and Gladys Knight), she followed the more pop and festive path of Patti LaBelle, whose backing vocals she sang in the 1980s. A five-time Grammy Award nominee since her breakthrough as a member of the Minneapolis gospel choir The Sounds of Blackness, her audience has grown steadily. After her solo debut in 1996 with her first album I'm Here for You, a younger generation discovered her through TV appearances on American Idol, in popular shows and musicals, and alongside R&B stars such as Beyoncé. Also known as Lula Lee, Ann Nesby has blossomed in a style that straddles the border between soul and hip-hop, as demonstrated by the album This Is Love (2007). In 2009, she explored a different personality with her double in The Lula Lee Project, before returning to her musical roots in 2014's Living My Life. Returning after a long absence in 2025, Ann Nesby unveils the single "My Man", taken from the album Anniversary.

Top tracks

06
I'll Do Anything For You (Album Version)
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
05:50
Composers: Terry Lewis - James "Big Jim" Wright - James Harris - Ann Nesby
17
Put It on Paper
Al Green
The Love Songs Collection
05:07
Composers: Not Documented
16
Lord How I Need You (Album Version)
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
04:37
Composers: Ann Nesby
02
My Man
Ann Nesby
ANNiversary
04:26
Composers: Robert L Huggar - Brian Jerrell Cook - Lula Ann Nesby
01
Joy (with Ann Nesby)
Bakermat
Joy (with Ann Nesby)
02:59
Writer: Lodewijk Fluttert - Lula Ann Nesby - Irvin Asbury Jr Madden - Gary Deane - Sean Stafford Spencer - Gary C Hudgins / Composers: Lodewijk Fluttert - Lula Ann Nesby - Irvin Asbury Jr Madden - Gary Deane - Sean Stafford Spencer - Gary C Hudgins
01
I Can't Explain It
Ann Nesby
This Is Love
04:34
Writer: Ann Nesby
07
Who
Ann Nesby
ANNiversary
03:08
Composers: Robert L Huggar - Brian Jerrell Cook
06
The Stone
Ann Nesby
The Fighting Temptations (Music From The Motion Picture)
01:52
Writer: Shirley Caesar / Composers: Shirley Caesar
09
Pass Me Not
Ann Nesby
In The Spirit
03:45
Writer: Ann Nesby
01
Ain't Gotta Worry
Ann Nesby
Ain't Gotta Worry
02:47
Composers: Robert L Huggar - Brian Jerrell Cook
11
Shelter
Ann Nesby
Make Me Better (Expanded Edition)
04:34
02
I'm Still Wearing Your Name
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
05:06
Composers: James "Big Jim" Wright - Ann Nesby
03
Al Green Interlude (Album Version)
Ann Nesby
Put It On Paper
00:43
02
Rise Up And Walk
Ann Nesby
In The Spirit
04:18
Writer: Ann Nesby
01
Seasons (Album Version)
Ann Nesby
Put It On Paper
04:47
Composers: Gerald Isaac
06
Lovin' Is Really My Game (Album Version)
Ann Nesby
Put It On Paper
05:15
Composers: Trenita Womack - Belita Karen Woods
11
This Weekend
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
04:24
Composers: Terry Lewis - James "Big Jim" Wright - Ann Nesby - James Harris - Tim Lee
05
Step
Ann Nesby
This Is Love
03:39
Writer: Ann Nesby
08
Higher Mountains
Ann Nesby
In The Spirit
03:04
Writer: Ann Nesby
02
I Apologize
Ann Nesby
This Is Love
04:59
Writer: Ann Nesby
16
I Feel (Spen, Thommy & Hudge Raw Allen Anthem)
Ann Nesby
The Spen & Thommy Disco Dub Anthems Vol. 1
09:32
01
Missin' You
Ann Nesby
ANNiversary
04:13
Composers: Robert L Huggar - Brian Jerrell Cook - Lula Ann Nesby
01
“Turn it Up” & “Let’s Go” (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Mash Up Vocal Mix)
Ann Nesby
“Turn It Up” & “Let’s Go”
07:28
05
(What A) Lovely Evening
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
06:02
Composers: Terry Lewis - James "Big Jim" Wright - Ann Nesby - James Harris
12
Can I Get A Witness (Album Version)
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
04:04
Composers: Terry Lewis - James "Big Jim" Wright - Steve "Silk" Hurley - James Harris - Ann Nesby
01
My Man (Radio Edit)
Ann Nesby
My Man (Radio Edit)
02:54
Composers: Ann Nesby - Robert L Huggar - Brian Jerrell Cook
06
Grandma's Hands
Ann Nesby
In The Spirit
04:45
Writer: Ann Nesby
08
Thrill Me
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
04:32
Composers: Terry Lewis - James "Big Jim" Wright - Ann Nesby - James Harris
15
Let Old Memories Be
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
04:29
Composers: Terry Lewis - James "Big Jim" Wright - Ann Nesby - James Harris - Tim Lee
08
Safe Space
Ann Nesby
ANNiversary
03:41
Composers: Robert L Huggar - Brian Jerrell Cook
13
I'm Here For You
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
05:28
Composers: James "Big Jim" Wright
02
Joy (with Ann Nesby) (Extended)
Bakermat
Joy (with Ann Nesby)
04:03
Writer: Lodewijk Fluttert - Lula Ann Nesby - Irvin Asbury Jr Madden - Gary Deane - Sean Stafford Spencer - Gary C Hudgins / Composers: Lodewijk Fluttert - Lula Ann Nesby - Irvin Asbury Jr Madden - Gary Deane - Sean Stafford Spencer - Gary C Hudgins
10
In The Spirit
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
05:33
Composers: Terry Lewis - James "Big Jim" Wright - Ann Nesby - James Harris - Kenton Nix
04
I Feel (Rhemi Shake Mix)
Ann Nesby
I Feel
08:59
11
Oh How I Love Jesus
Ann Nesby
In The Spirit
03:28
Writer: Ann Nesby
03
This Could Be Love
Ann Nesby
This Is Love
04:02
Writer: Ann Nesby
03
I Can Go To God In Prayer
Ann Nesby
Malaco 50th Celebration
04:40
Composers: Calvin Bridges
01
I Feel (Sahib Muhammad Original Mix)
Ann Nesby
I Feel
06:37
07
Tables Turn
Ann Nesby
This Is Love
04:03
Writer: Ann Nesby

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  • Discography
Albums
ANNiversary
2025 It's Time Child Records
11-04-2025
ANNiversary
01
Missin' You
Ann Nesby
ANNiversary
04:13
Composers: Robert L Huggar - Brian Jerrell Cook - Lula Ann Nesby
02
My Man
Ann Nesby
ANNiversary
04:26
Composers: Robert L Huggar - Brian Jerrell Cook - Lula Ann Nesby
03
Tell Me
Ann Nesby
ANNiversary
03:03
Composers: Robert L Huggar - Brian Jerrell Cook
04
Let's Stay Together
Ann Nesby
ANNiversary
03:16
Composers: Lula Ann Nesby - James Quenton Wright - Daniel Edward Moore II - DeDarius Quindell Hill
05
Still
Ann Nesby
ANNiversary
03:33
Composers: Robert L Huggar - Brian Jerrell Cook
06
Ain't Gotta Worry
Ann Nesby
ANNiversary
02:47
Composers: Robert L Huggar - Brian Jerrell Cook
07
Who
Ann Nesby
ANNiversary
03:08
Composers: Robert L Huggar - Brian Jerrell Cook
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“Turn It Up” & “Let’s Go”
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09-07-2021
“Turn It Up” & “Let’s Go”
01
“Turn it Up” & “Let’s Go” (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Mash Up Vocal Mix)
Ann Nesby
“Turn It Up” & “Let’s Go”
07:28
02
“Turn it Up” & “Let’s Go” (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Mash Upstrumental)
Ann Nesby
“Turn It Up” & “Let’s Go”
07:13
03
Turn It Up (MicFreak & DJ Spen Remix)
Ann Nesby
“Turn It Up” & “Let’s Go”
07:52
04
Turn It Up (MicFreak & DJ Spen Instrumental)
Ann Nesby
“Turn It Up” & “Let’s Go”
07:58
Turn It Up
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14-05-2021
Turn It Up
01
Turn It Up (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Remix)
Ann Nesby
Turn It Up
07:24
02
Turn It Up (Original Vocal Mix)
Ann Nesby
Turn It Up
07:06
03
Turn It Up (DJ Spen's Pandemic Dub Mix)
Ann Nesby
Turn It Up
05:54
04
Turn It Up (Sidney's Dub Mix)
Ann Nesby
Turn It Up
05:36
05
Turn It Up (DJ Spen's Hump Mix)
Ann Nesby
Turn It Up
05:54
06
Turn It Up (Original Instrumental Mix)
Ann Nesby
Turn It Up
07:06
I Feel (The David Morales Remixes)
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17-03-2017
I Feel (The David Morales Remixes)
01
I Feel (David Morales Def Mix)
Ann Nesby
I Feel (The David Morales Remixes)
07:49
02
I Feel (David Morales Red Zone Mix)
Ann Nesby
I Feel (The David Morales Remixes)
08:49
03
I Feel (David Morales Kings Of House Remix)
Ann Nesby
I Feel (The David Morales Remixes)
07:39
04
I Feel (David Morales Red Zone Instrumental)
Ann Nesby
I Feel (The David Morales Remixes)
08:49
I Feel
2014 Quantize Recordings
31-10-2014
I Feel
01
I Feel (Sahib Muhammad Original Mix)
Ann Nesby
I Feel
06:37
02
I Feel (Rhemi Remix)
Ann Nesby & Dj Spen
I Feel
07:24
03
I Feel (DJ Spen, Thommy Davis & Gary Hudgins Remix)
Ann Nesby
I Feel
08:57
04
I Feel (Rhemi Shake Mix)
Ann Nesby
I Feel
08:59
05
I Feel (Sahib's Playin' With Da Dub FINAL VERSION)
Ann Nesby
I Feel
06:01
Living My Life
ARROW RECORDS
03-06-2014
Living My Life
01
Living My Life
Ann Nesby
Living My Life
04:22
Writer: Kendrick Dean - Brandon Hodge - Kenyon Dixon - Asaleana Elliot / Composers: Kenyon Dixon - Asaleana Elliot
02
Remember
Ann Nesby
Living My Life
03:37
Writer: Kendrick Dean - Brandon Hodge - Kenyon Dixon - Asaleana Elliot / Composers: Kenyon Dixon - Asaleana Elliot
03
I'm Through
Ann Nesby
Living My Life
05:03
Writer: Kendrick Dean - Brandon Hodge - Kenyon Dixon / Composers: Kenyon Dixon
04
Let It Be
Ann Nesby
Living My Life
03:37
Writer: Kendrick Dean - Brandon Hodge - Kenyon Dixon - Asaleana Elliot / Composers: Kenyon Dixon - Asaleana Elliot
05
Point of View
Ann Nesby
Living My Life
04:16
Writer: Michael Snoddy - Ann Nesby - Timothy Lee - Vincent Berry - LaJon Caldwell - Aria Baker / Composers: Ann Nesby - Timothy Lee - Vincent Berry - LaJon Caldwell - Aria Baker
06
This Is The Love
Ann Nesby
Living My Life
04:02
Writer: Patrick Hayes - Jeremiah Bethea / Composers: Jeremiah Bethea
07
Cannonball
Ann Nesby
Living My Life
03:49
Writer: Ronny Svendsen - Anne Judith Wik - Nermin Harambasic - Jan Hallvard Larsen - Eirik Johansen / Composers: Ronny Svendsen - Anne Judith Wik - Nermin Harambasic - Jan Hallvard Larsen - Eirik Johansen
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Ann Nesby's Soulful Christmas
2009 It's Time Child Records
03-11-2009
Ann Nesby's Soulful Christmas
01
Jesus, What A Wonderful Child (Album)
Ann Nesby
Ann Nesby's Soulful Christmas
02:51
02
I'm Going All The Way (Album)
Ann Nesby
Ann Nesby's Soulful Christmas
03:50
03
I Found A Place (Live) (Album)
Ann Nesby
Ann Nesby's Soulful Christmas
04:00
04
I Believe (Live) (Album)
Ann Nesby
Ann Nesby's Soulful Christmas
06:04
05
It's Christmas Time/Joy To The World (Album)
Ann Nesby
Ann Nesby's Soulful Christmas
06:14
06
O Come All Ye Faithful (Album)
Ann Nesby
Ann Nesby's Soulful Christmas
03:33
07
Silent Night (Album)
Ann Nesby
Ann Nesby's Soulful Christmas
04:48
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The Lula Lee Project
2009 It's Time Child Records
31-03-2009
The Lula Lee Project
01
I Found A Place
Ann Nesby
The Lula Lee Project
04:49
02
Too Late
Ann Nesby
The Lula Lee Project
05:42
03
Sky Is The Limit
Ann Nesby
The Lula Lee Project
04:05
04
Praises Go Up
Ann Nesby
The Lula Lee Project
05:05
05
I Trust You Lord
Ann Nesby
The Lula Lee Project
06:21
06
Pressure Makes Diamonds
Ann Nesby
The Lula Lee Project
04:12
07
Say Jesus
Ann Nesby
The Lula Lee Project
03:23
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In The Spirit
â„— 2006 Shanachie
17-04-2006
In The Spirit
01
God In Prayer
Ann Nesby
In The Spirit
05:33
Writer: Ann Nesby
02
Rise Up And Walk
Ann Nesby
In The Spirit
04:18
Writer: Ann Nesby
03
10 Zillion Light Years
Ann Nesby
In The Spirit
06:07
Writer: Ann Nesby
04
In The Garden
Ann Nesby
In The Spirit
04:06
Writer: Ann Nesby
05
If It Had Not Been
Ann Nesby
In The Spirit
03:11
Writer: Ann Nesby
06
Grandma's Hands
Ann Nesby
In The Spirit
04:45
Writer: Ann Nesby
07
If I Can't Say A Word
Ann Nesby
In The Spirit
06:28
Writer: Ann Nesby
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This Is Love
â„— 2005 Shanachie
20-06-2005
This Is Love
01
I Can't Explain It
Ann Nesby
This Is Love
04:34
Writer: Ann Nesby
02
I Apologize
Ann Nesby
This Is Love
04:59
Writer: Ann Nesby
03
This Could Be Love
Ann Nesby
This Is Love
04:02
Writer: Ann Nesby
04
Special Occasion
Ann Nesby
This Is Love
03:39
Writer: Ann Nesby
05
Step
Ann Nesby
This Is Love
03:39
Writer: Ann Nesby
06
Thank God
Ann Nesby
This Is Love
04:51
Writer: Ann Nesby
07
Tables Turn
Ann Nesby
This Is Love
04:03
Writer: Ann Nesby
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Make Me Better (Expanded Edition)
2018 It's Time Child Records
22-07-2003
Make Me Better (Expanded Edition)
01
He'll Make You Wanna
Ann Nesby
Make Me Better (Expanded Edition)
04:04
02
Make Me Better (Remix)
Ann Nesby
Make Me Better (Expanded Edition)
03:28
03
Rejuvinated
Ann Nesby
Make Me Better (Expanded Edition)
03:47
04
I Get an Answer
Ann Nesby
Make Me Better (Expanded Edition)
05:14
05
Thank You Interlude
Ann Nesby
Make Me Better (Expanded Edition)
00:39
06
Thank You
Ann Nesby
Make Me Better (Expanded Edition)
04:46
07
It Won't Be Long
Ann Nesby
Make Me Better (Expanded Edition)
04:36
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Put It On Paper
â„— 2002 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
01-01-2002
Put It On Paper
01
Seasons (Album Version)
Ann Nesby
Put It On Paper
04:47
Composers: Gerald Isaac
02
She Can't Love You (Album Version)
Ann Nesby
Put It On Paper
04:43
Composers: Herb Middleton - Ann Nesby - Timothy Lee
03
Al Green Interlude (Album Version)
Ann Nesby
Put It On Paper
00:43
04
Put It On Paper (Album Version/Without Intro)
Ann Nesby
Put It On Paper
05:05
Composers: Herb Middleton - Michael Orr - Jamal Orr - Ann Nesby - Timothy Lee
05
Tonight's the Night (Royal Garden Remix)
Ann Nesby
Put It On Paper
04:05
Composers: Herb Middleton - Jamecia Bennett - Ann Nesby - Michael Nesby - Timothy Lee - Marco Quast - Oliver Dommaschk
06
Lovin' Is Really My Game (Album Version)
Ann Nesby
Put It On Paper
05:15
Composers: Trenita Womack - Belita Karen Woods
07
I Can't Get Over You
Ann Nesby
Put It On Paper
04:51
Composers: Herb Middleton - Tiffany Carlin
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I'm Here For You
â„— 1996 A&M Records
01-01-1996
I'm Here For You
01
Let The Rain Fall
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
04:33
Composers: Joseph Alan Powell - James Harris - Terry Lewis - Vanesa Powers - Ann Nesby - Osten Harvey - Craig Mack
02
I'm Still Wearing Your Name
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
05:06
Composers: James "Big Jim" Wright - Ann Nesby
03
If You Love Me
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
05:31
Composers: Terry Lewis - James "Big Jim" Wright - James Harris - Ann Nesby - James Brown - Fred Wesley - John Starks
04
The Invitation
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
00:28
Composers: Terry Lewis - James "Big Jim" Wright - James Harris - Ann Nesby
05
(What A) Lovely Evening
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
06:02
Composers: Terry Lewis - James "Big Jim" Wright - Ann Nesby - James Harris
06
I'll Do Anything For You (Album Version)
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
05:50
Composers: Terry Lewis - James "Big Jim" Wright - James Harris - Ann Nesby
07
String Interlude
Ann Nesby
I'm Here For You
00:39
Composers: James "Big Jim" Wright
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EPs
So Much Joy (Remixes)
â„— 2020 Defected Records Limited dba DFTD
02-06-2008
So Much Joy (Remixes)
01
So Much Joy (Alaia & Gallo Remix)
Ann Nesby
So Much Joy (Remixes)
03:43
Writer: Ann Nesby - Gary Hudgins - Irvin Madden - Sean Spencer - Gary Ahrens / Composers: Ann Nesby - Gary Hudgins - Irvin Madden - Sean Spencer - Gary Ahrens
02
So Much Joy (Lorenzo Spano Remix)
Ann Nesby
So Much Joy (Remixes)
03:08
Writer: Ann Nesby - Gary Hudgins - Irvin Madden - Sean Spencer - Gary Ahrens / Composers: Ann Nesby - Gary Hudgins - Irvin Madden - Sean Spencer - Gary Ahrens
03
So Much Joy (Alaia & Gallo Extended Remix)
Ann Nesby
So Much Joy (Remixes)
06:32
Writer: Ann Nesby - Gary Hudgins - Irvin Madden - Gary Ahrens - Sean Spencer / Composers: Ann Nesby - Gary Hudgins - Irvin Madden - Gary Ahrens - Sean Spencer
04
So Much Joy (Lorenzo Spano Extended Remix)
Ann Nesby
So Much Joy (Remixes)
06:15
Writer: Ann Nesby - Gary Hudgins - Irvin Madden - Sean Spencer - Gary Ahrens / Composers: Ann Nesby - Gary Hudgins - Irvin Madden - Sean Spencer - Gary Ahrens
So Much Joy
â„— 2006 Code Red Recordings
12-06-2006
So Much Joy
01
So Much Joy
Ann Nesby
So Much Joy
06:51
Writer: Ann Nesby - Gary Hudgins - Irvin Madden - Gary Ahrens - Sean Spencer / Composers: Ann Nesby - Gary Hudgins - Irvin Madden - Gary Ahrens - Sean Spencer
02
So Much Joy (Praise Party Mix)
Ann Nesby
So Much Joy
06:16
Writer: Ann Nesby / Composers: Ann Nesby
03
So Much Joy (Praise Party Beats)
Ann Nesby
So Much Joy
05:17
Writer: Ann Nesby / Composers: Ann Nesby
04
So Much Joy (Clap Mix)
Ann Nesby
So Much Joy
05:31
Writer: Ann Nesby / Composers: Ann Nesby
05
So Much Joy (Clapapella)
Ann Nesby
So Much Joy
05:30
Writer: Ann Nesby / Composers: Ann Nesby