10 Things You Should Know About Elle Varner

Get acquainted with the colorful Music Matters artist.

DON’T: Put a bunch of products in the hair when it’s wet. - “I always find that it’s better to let the hair dry a bit before putting in moisturizing products. This will really help keep the natural smooth.” (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Elle Varner - Anyone who's heard Elle Varner sing knows that she's extremely talented. However, there's much more to this New York City-based songbird than what meets the ear.  Get to know Music Matters artist Elle Varner as she debuts the video for her new single "Only Wanna Give It To You" featuring J. Cole on 106 and Park tonight. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

Keys Open Doors - The multi-talented musican got her break opening shows for the great Alicia Keys. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Keys Open Doors - The multi-talented musican got her break opening shows for the great Alicia Keys. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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California Love - Elle was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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California Love - Elle was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Born Ready - Destined for stardom, Elle Varner was born to parents who were both published songwriters.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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School Daze - Elle attended L.A.'s Alexander Hamiton High School's Academy of Music, also attended by singers Fiona Apple, and Omarion as well as rapper Murs. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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School Daze - Elle attended L.A.'s Alexander Hamiton High School's Academy of Music, also attended by singers Fiona Apple, and Omarion as well as rapper Murs. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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A Likely Favorite - Varner was named "most likely to get signed" and "most likely to win a Grammy" in her class at the Clive Davis Program of Recorded Music at NYU.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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A Likely Favorite - Varner was named "most likely to get signed" and "most likely to win a Grammy" in her class at the Clive Davis Program of Recorded Music at NYU.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Old Friends Connect - Elle met J. Cole through mutual college friends in New York, before later reuniting in the hallways of Sony Records shortly after they signed their record deals.(Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Old Friends Connect - Elle met J. Cole through mutual college friends in New York, before later reuniting in the hallways of Sony Records shortly after they signed their record deals.(Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

Multi-talented - Elle plays the guitar, flute and piano.(Photo: ElleVarner.com)

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Multi-talented - Elle plays the guitar, flute and piano.(Photo: ElleVarner.com)

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Follow The Legends - Although she puts Sade at the very top of her list, Elle's other favorites singers include Prince, Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Brandy. (Photo: ElleVarner.com)

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Follow The Legends - Although she puts Sade at the very top of her list, Elle's other favorites singers include Prince, Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Brandy. (Photo: ElleVarner.com)

True Colors - Elle says her personal style is most influence by colors and says Betsey Johnson and Patricia Fields are her favorite designers. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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True Colors - Elle says her personal style is most influence by colors and says Betsey Johnson and Patricia Fields are her favorite designers. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Hair Story - Elle Varner’s hairstylist Daryon Haylock admits that when it comes to natural hair, “there’s been so many misconceptions about what does and doesn’t work," but Haylock reassures us that "it’s really all about a simple regimen." Here are some of the key tips and tricks he suggests for any type of natural hair. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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What the Flick? - Elle's favorite movies are Life is Beautiful and Pulp Fiction. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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