Dance pop diva Rockell was born Rachel Alexandra Mercaldo on March 4, 1977, on Long Island; discovered in a bar while singing along with a recording of "k**ing Me Softly with His Song," she was brought to the attention of producer Ewart A. Wilson, Jr., who helmed her 1996 debut single, "I Fell in Love." After scoring a hit a year later with "In a Dream," Rockell issued her debut LP, What Are You Lookin' At?, in 1998. Two years later she returned with Instant Pleasure, which featured producers like Hex Hector and Tony Moran. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide