We first met Alexis Jordan on "America's Got Talent." The then-14-year-old South Carolina singer wowed audiences (and Simon Cowell) with her rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing." And she hasn't stopped wowing since.
Whether it was in live performance or on one of her many, popular YouTube videos (such as her version of Beyoncé's "Halo"), Jordan's talent has been undeniable. Eventually, her pipes -- far more soulful and emotionally articulate than one would expect from a girl her age -- caught the ears of Stargate (the production team behind Rihanna's "Take A Bow" and a bunch of Ne-Yo's best-known material), and Jordan landed a record deal with StarRoc/Roc Nation.
Now 18, Jordan is currently finishing up her debut album with Stargate. And if her debut single, "Happiness," is anything to go by, we're in for a real treat. Featuring the production team's trademark dance-soul backing track, she shows off some maturity on this sleek single.
Check out "Happiness" below. Alexis Jordan's debut album is due out later this year.