Editing Sheila E. (section)

==Career==
===1976–1983: Beginnings===
In 1976, Escovedo debuted on [[jazz]] bassist [[Alphonso Johnson]] on ''[[Yesterday's Dreams (Alphonso Johnson album)|Yesterday's Dream]]''. In 1977, Escovedo and her father Pete Escovedo released an album called ''Solo Two'', credited to Pete and Sheila Escovedo. In the same year, she joined [[George Duke|The George Duke Band]] as their percussionist. Escovedo appeared Duke's albums, including ''Don't Let Go'' (1978), ''Follow the Rainbow'' (1979), ''Master of the Game'' (1979), and ''A Brazilian Love Affair'' (1980). In 1978, Escovedo and her father released their second album ''Happy Together'' on [[Fantasy Records]]. In 1979, she contributed percussion to [[Michael Jackson]]'s song "[[Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough]]". In 1980, she appeared on [[Herbie Hancock]]'s album [[Monster (Herbie Hancock album)|''Monster'']]. In 1983, she joined [[Marvin Gaye]]'s final tour ''[[Midnight Love|Midnight Love Tour]]'' as one of his percussionists.

===1984–1992: ''The Glamorous Life'' and career breakthrough===
[[file:Sheila E. 1985.jpg|thumb|upright|Sheila E. in 1985]]
In early 1984, Escovedo signed a record deal with [[Warner Bros. Records]] and adopted the stage name '''Sheila E. ''' She began recording her first solo album with singer and musician [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], whom she met at a concert when she was performing with her father in 1977. On June 4, 1984, she released her debut solo album ''[[The Glamorous Life (album)|The Glamorous Life]]''. The album peaked at number 28 on the U.S. [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and sold over 500,000 copies in the United States,<ref name="billboardchart">[https://www.billboard.com/artist/sheila-e/ Sheila E. Billboard Chart History]. Billboard. Retrieved on February 21, 2025</ref> becoming certified [[RIAA certification|gold]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref name="riaa">{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=Sheila+E.#search_section|title=Gold & Platinum – RIAA|website=Riaa.com|access-date=October 13, 2019}}</ref> The album's lead single "[[The Glamorous Life]]" peaked in the top-ten on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|Hot 100]] and at number one on the US [[Dance Club Songs|Dance]] chart.<ref name="billboardchart"/> The album's second single, "[[The Belle of St. Mark]]", became a moderate hit, peaking at number 34 on the Hot 100.<ref name="billboardchart"/> The song also became ''[[NME]]'''s "Single of the Week".<ref name="Parsons">[[Tony Parsons (British journalist)|Parsons, Tony]] (1978) "Single of the Week", ''[[NME]]'', February 2, 1985, p. 14</ref> The album earned four nominations at the [[27th Annual Grammy Awards]] including [[Grammy Award for Best New Artist|Best New Artist]], [[Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance|Best R&B Instrumental Performance]] for "Strawberry Shortcake", and [[Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance|Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]] as well as [[Grammy Award for Best R&B Song|Best R&B Song]] for "The Glamorous Life".<ref name="grammy">[https://www.grammy.com/artists/sheila-e/2014 Sheila E. Grammy Awards and Nominations]. Grammy.com. Retrieved on February 21, 2025</ref> She also performed "[[Baby I'm a Star]]" with Prince during the ceremony. In July 1984, she appeared on Prince's song "[[Erotic City]]". In November 1984, Sheila began touring as the opening act of [[Purple Rain Tour]]. Shortly after the tour, she signed with Prince's record label [[Paisley Park Records]].

In March 1985, she appeared on the [[USA for Africa]]'s song ''[[We Are the World]]''. Sheila released her second album ''[[Romance 1600]]'' on August 26, 1985.<ref name="riaa"/> It sold over 500,000 copies in the United States, becoming certified [[RIAA certification|gold]] by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).<ref name="riaa"/> The album's lead single "[[Sister Fate]]" was released to moderated success, peaking in the top-forty on the US [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|R&B]] chart.<ref name="billboardchart"/> The second single [[A Love Bizarre]]" was a commercial success, reaching number eleven in the United States.<ref name="billboardchart"/> In November 1985, Sheila appeared as the female lead in the [[musical film|musical]] [[comedy-drama]] film ''[[Krush Groove]]'', which spent its first weekend at number two on the U.S. box office and grossed $11 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=krushgroove.htm|title=Krush Groove (1985) – Box Office Mojo|website=www.boxofficemojo.com|access-date=22 November 2017}}</ref> Sheila released "[[Holly Rock]]" as a single from its [[Krush Groove#soundtrack|soundtrack album]] which entered the top ten in the Belgium and the Netherlands.

On February 24, 1987, Sheila released her [[Sheila E. (album)|eponymous third studio album]]. The album featured the single "[[Hold Me (Sheila E. song)|Hold Me]]", a R&B ballad that peaked at number three on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|R&B chart]].<ref name="billboardchart"/> The second single "Koo Koo" peaked in the top forty of the R&B chart. In June 1987, Sheila served as the musical director for Prince's [[Sign o' the Times (film)|Sign o' the Times Tour]]. She also served as musical director during his Lovesexy Tour in 1988 and 1989. On April 10, 1991, she released her fourth album ''[[Sex Cymbal]]''. The album's lead single "[[Sex Cymbal (song)|Sex Cymbal]]" became a moderate hit on the R&B chart, peaking at number thirty-two.<ref name="billboardchart"/>

===1994–2005: Music production and directing===
[[File:Shiela E.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Sheila E. in 2000]]
In 1994, Sheila was a featured percussionist for [[Gloria Estefan]]'s album ''[[Mi Tierra]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/m%C3%AD-tierra-mw0000098094/credits|title=Mí Tierra - Gloria Estefan &#124; Credits &#124; AllMusic|via=allmusic.com}}</ref> In July 1996, Sheila appeared as a percussionist and background vocalist on Japanese singer [[Namie Amuro]]'s album ''[[Sweet 19 Blues]]''. She also toured as the drummer and background vocalist for Amuro's Sweet 19 Blues Tour. In 1998, she played percussion on the [[Phil Collins]] cover of "True Colors". In the same year, she began the music director for [[Magic Johnson]]'s talk show, ''[[The Magic Hour (talk show)|The Magic Hour]]''; making her the first female musical director in television. She released her fifth album ''Writes of Passage'' on October 10, 2000. On August 28, 2001, she released her sixth album ''Heaven''.

In 2001, she began a member of [[Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band]] and toured with the band in 2001, 2003, and 2006. In 2002, Sheila appeared on the [[Beyoncé]] song "[[Work It Out (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Work It Out]]". In 2002, she reunited and performed with Prince during his [[One Nite Alone... Live!|One Nite Alone... Tour]]. In November 2003, she provided the musical arrangements for [[Cyndi Lauper]]'s cover version of "[[Stay (Maurice Williams song)|Stay]]". In 2004, she joined Mexican-American musician [[Abraham Laboriel]] for his New Zealand Tour as drummer and percussionist. In May 2004, she appeared on [[Tonex]]'s song "Todos Juntos" which is featured on his ''[[Out the Box (Tonéx album)|Out the Box]]'' album. She appeared as the music director for [[Amerie]]'s [[2005 World Music Awards|World Music Awards]] and [[Soul Train Awards|The Lady Of Soul]] performances in 2005. 

===2006–2012: C.O.E.D. and The E. Family===
In February 2006, she performed with Prince at the [[The BRIT Awards|BRIT Awards]] and on the ''[[Good Morning (New Zealand show)|Good Morning]]'' show in June 2006. She also performed at the Sonoma Jazz Festival in 2006 as part of Herbie Hancock's band. In the same year, Sheila formed her female band called C.O.E.D. (acronym for Chronicles of Every Diva). The band performed on several live televised shows and also recorded an album that was never released. 

She performed at the 2007 [[8th Annual Latin Grammy Awards|Latin Grammy Awards]] with [[Juan Luis Guerra]]. In mid-2007, she toured with Prince. In October 2007, she appeared as a judge on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] network's ''[[The Next Great American Band]]''. On April 9, 2008, she appeared on the [[Emmy Award|Emmy]] winning program ''[[Idol Gives Back]]''. She took part in the show opener, "[[Get on Your Feet]]", with [[Gloria Estefan]] while the ''[[So You Think You Can Dance (U.S. TV series)|So You Think You Can Dance]]'' finalists dance troupe joined them on stage. On April 26, 2008, she performed with Prince at the [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella Music Festival]]. From May 2 to 6, 2008, she played four sold-out shows at [[Blue Note Tokyo]], the most frequented jazz music club in Tokyo, Japan. On June 14, 2008, Sheila E. performed at the Rhythm on the Vine Music and Wine Festival at the South Coast Winery in Temecula, California for [[Shriners Hospital for Children]].<ref name="aboutrotv">Shriners Hospitals for Children, [http://www.rhythmonthevine.org/index.cfm/id/2/About-ROTV/ "About Rhythm on the Vine,"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101228092600/http://www.rhythmonthevine.org/index.cfm/id/2/About-ROTV/ |date=December 28, 2010 }} Rhythm on the Vine, 2008.</ref>

On May 30, 2009, Sheila E. and the E Family Band performed at Rhythm on the Vine at Gainey Vineyard in Santa Ynez, California for the Hot Latin Beats concert. Also performing at the concert was [[Poncho Sanchez]].<ref>Shriners Hospitals for Children, [http://www.rhythmonthevine.org/index.cfm/id/23/Hot-Latin-Beat/ "Hot Latin Beat"], Rhythm on the Vine, 2009.</ref> On December 13, 2009, Sheila E. performed at the Deryck Walcott produced Christmas Jazz held at the Plantation Restaurant in Barbados. In 2009, Sheila E. participated and won the [[Country Music Television|CMT]] reality show, ''[[Gone Country (TV series)|Gone Country]]''. This gave her an opportunity to make country music aided by the country producer, writer, and singer [[John Rich (musician)|John Rich]]. Sheila E.'s first song in the country market was "Glorious Train". A video for the song debuted on CMT on March 7, 2009, following the airing of the episode of ''Gone Country'' in which Sheila E. was announced the winner.

Sheila E. performed two shows at Yoshi's in Oakland, California, on August 15, 2010. At her merchandise stand, she sold an EP ''From E 2 U''.  She toured on Prince's [[20Ten Tour]] and [[Welcome 2 America]] tours.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.drfunkenberry.com/2010/10/25/sheila-e-is-out-for-rest-of-prince-tour/ |title=Sheila E. Is Out For Rest Of Prince Tour |publisher=Drfunkenberry.com |date=October 25, 2010 |access-date=February 20, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.drfunkenberry.com/2010/10/14/audio-of-princes-welcome-2-america-press-conference-confusion/ |title=Audio & Video Of Prince's "Welcome 2 America" Press Confusion…Er Conference |publisher=Drfunkenberry.com |date=October 14, 2010 |access-date=February 20, 2011}}</ref> In 2010, she joined forces with Avon as a celebrity judge for Avon Voices,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avonvoices.com |title=Welcome to Avon Voices |publisher=Avonvoices.com |access-date=February 20, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110311025653/http://www.avonvoices.com/ |archive-date=March 11, 2011 }}</ref> Avon's first global, online singing talent search for women and songwriting competition for men and women.

On May 25, 2011, Sheila performed alongside [[Marc Anthony]] on the 10th-season finale of ''[[American Idol (season 10)|American Idol]]''. On June 7, 2011, she performed on the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'' as a part of the show's first "Drum Solo Week". In September 2011, The E. Family consisting of Pete Escovedo, Peter Michael Escovedo III, Juan Escovedo, and Sheila released an album ''Now & Forever''. The album spawned the singles "Do What It Do" and "I Like It". On February 26, 2012, Sheila performed at the 2012 Academy Awards alongside [[Pharrell Williams]] and [[Hans Zimmer]], playing the into and out of commercial segments.<ref name="Vessell">{{cite web |last=Vessell |first=Matt |title=News |url=http://www.sheilae.com |publisher=mtvessell Design Studio}}</ref> On April 17, 2012, Sheila was featured with "Macy's Stars of Dance" on the ''[[Dancing with the Stars]]'' results show.<ref name="Vessell" /> On June 16, Sheila headlined the 2012 [[Playboy Jazz Festival]] at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California.<ref name="Vessell" /> Sheila joined Dave Koz on his 2012 Christmas Tour.

===2013–2022: ''Icon'' and ''Iconic: Message 4 America''===
[[File:Sheila E. 9 06 2014 -2 (14978107358).jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Sheila E. performing in 2014]]
In November 2013, she released her album ''[[Icon (Sheila E. album)|Icon]]'' on her own recording label Stilettoflats Music. In September 2014, she released her autobiography ''Beat of My Own Drum''.<ref name="Vessell" /> In 2016, Sheila provided drums for the orchestral soundtrack to the blockbuster superhero films ''[[Man of Steel (film)|Man of Steel]]'' and ''[[Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice]]''. On June 26, 2016, Sheila and [[The New Power Generation]] led a musical tribute to late singer Prince at the [[BET Awards 2016|2016 BET Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/video/betawards/2016/performances/sheila-e-medley-prince-tribute.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627130500/http://www.bet.com/video/betawards/2016/performances/sheila-e-medley-prince-tribute.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 27, 2016|title=Sheila E.'s Prince Tribute Is EPIC|website=BET.com|access-date=July 4, 2016}}</ref> The next day, she released a single titled "Girl Meets Boy" in honor of Prince.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/article/sheila-e-honors-prince-with-new-song-girl-meets-boy|title=WATCH: Sheila E. Honors Prince in Emotional New Song 'Girl Meets Boy' Inspired by the Latetest Icon|access-date=July 4, 2016}}</ref> In 2017, she was the featured percussionist for the soundtrack to the film ''[[The Boss Baby]]'', which was also co-produced by Zimmer. She was featured in Fred Armisen's 2018 Netflix comedy special ''Stand Up for Drummers''. Sheila played percussion on [[Gary Clark Jr.]]'s album ''This Land''. She performed and served as music director for Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince concert at the [[Staples Center]] on January 28, 2020.

On April 17, 2020, she released the single "Lemon Cake" which was available as an audio track on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9359539/sheila-e-lemon-cake-prince|title=Sheila E. Sweetly Honors Prince With 'Lemon Cake': Listen|magazine=Billboard|date=April 16, 2020}}</ref> On May 14, 2020, Sheila E. premiered the official video for "Lemon Cake" on Rated R&B.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Premiere: Sheila E. Releases 'Lemon Cake' Video|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2020/05/premiere-sheila-e-releases-lemon-cake-video/|website=ratedrnb.com|date=May 14, 2020|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> In July 2020, Sheila E. collaborated with [[MasterClass]] to create "Sheila E. Teaches Drumming and Percussion"<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/6VY1tcHoHTI Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20201106142508/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VY1tcHoHTI&feature=youtu.be Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VY1tcHoHTI|title=Sheila E. Teaches Drumming and Percussion &#124; Official Trailer &#124; MasterClass|date=July 9, 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref> 

===2022–present: ''Bailar''===
In 2023, Sheila was featured on [[Kelly Clarkson]]'s song "That's Right" which appears on her album [[Chemistry (Kelly Clarkson album)|''Chemistry'']] (2023).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/mine-kelly-clarkson-releases-two-144022318.html|title='mine / me': Kelly Clarkson releases two singles from forthcoming post-divorce album|last=O'Donnell|first=Eoghan|date=14 April 2023|access-date=15 April 2023}}</ref> Sheila became the music director for the 2023 CBS bilingual, multicultural [[game show]] ''[[Lotería Loca]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQndhvSvnKc|title=Sheila E serves as band leader on Lotería Loca|via=www.youtube.com|date=16 October 2023|access-date=17 October 2023}}</ref> In April 2024, she released her ninth album ''Bailar''. The album earned a nomination at [[67th Annual Grammy Awards]] for [[Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album|Best Tropical Latin Album]] and the album's single "Bemba Colorá" won the [[Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance]].<ref name="grammy"/>