Gabrielle, born Louisa Gabriella Bobb in 1969 in Hackney, London, is a celebrated English singer and songwriter. She first rose to fame in 1993 with her debut single "Dreams," which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. Known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, she followed up with hits like "Going Nowhere," "Give Me a Little More Time," "Walk On By," and the duet "If You Ever" with East 17. After a brief break from music, Gabrielle returned in 2000 with the chart-topping single "Rise" and a successful album of the same name. Her hit "Out of Reach" from the Bridget Jones's Diary soundtrack further cemented her popularity, and in 2001 she released her greatest hits collection, Dreams Can Come True.