10 Things You Should Know About Elle Varner

Don't miss Elle Varner tonight on 106 & Park!

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. Don't miss Elle Varner co-hosting 106 & Park tonight alongside of Terrence J at 6P/5C!(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. Don't miss Elle Varner tonight on 106 & Park as she celebrates the release of her debut album Perfectly Imperfect at 6P/5C!!(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 was born to parents who are both published songwriters.(photo: John Ricard / BET)

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

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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Huxtable Inspired\r  - Elle gives us Denise Huxtable chic in her oversized sweater, glasses and belt.\r(Photo: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

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A Likely Favorite - Elle Varner attends the 2011 Surround Sound of Fashion concert and fashion show at the Harris Theater on December 17, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

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)

What the Flick? - Elle's favorite movies are Life is Beautiful and Pulp Fiction.(Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

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What the Flick? - Elle's favorite movies are Life is Beautiful and Pulp Fiction.(Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)