| 2004 | Dropped debut album 'The 18th Day' on V2 Records in the UK, charting in the Top 40 with singles '1980' and 'Free' and announcing a West London voice built for both rap and soul. |
| 2007 | Took home the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for 'American Boy,' which was also certified 2x-platinum by the RIAA for US digital sales exceeding two million. |
| 2007 | Performed 'American Boy' live at Apple Music Studios for the new Apple Music series 'The One,' pairing cinematic visuals with an intimate reimagining of her signature global hit. |
| 2008 | 'Shine,' executive produced by John Legend and Atlantic Records Chairman Craig Kallman, delivered the global crossover hit 'American Boy (feat. Kanye West),' which reached #1 in the UK and topped European Airplay charts in France, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, and Ireland. |
| 2012 | Followed 'Shine' with 'All of Me,' featuring the Grammy-nominated single 'Thank You' and expanding her audience across the US and UK. |
| 2013 | Joined Cartoon Network's 'Steven Universe' as the speaking and singing voice of Garnet, a lead character whose depth and emotional arc made the casting one of the most praised in modern animated television. |
| 2018 | Returned to her roots with 'Lovers Rock,' a reggae-soul album that drew glowing critical reviews and showcased range far beyond the club-ready sound of 'American Boy.' |
| 2019 | Reprised Garnet for 'Steven Universe: The Movie' and the follow-up limited series 'Steven Universe Future,' cementing the character as a landmark representation in children's media. |
| 2025 | Released 'Stay Alta,' her sixth studio album, featuring collaborators D-Nice, Joi, Teedra Moses, and Durand Bernarr across a predominantly uptempo set that reasserted her as a versatile, forward-moving artist. |
| 2025 | Released the single 'Live, Love, Learn,' continuing the creative momentum of 'Stay Alta' and keeping her profile active with new material for international audiences. |