Since her professional debut in 2002, Amerie has continued to carve out her own niche. She refuses to be relegated to any box. Singer, songwriter, producer, and actress are but a few of the nouns which can be used to classify the 26 year-old beauty. “I’m a citizen of the world,” she says jokingly. Her family background demonstrates that concept. Born to a Korean mother and an African-American father, Amerie’s first language was Korean.