The daughter of Jazz chanteuse Ann Marie Schofield and Jazz pianist Walter Davis, Jr., Alana Davis made her own stand as a singer and songwriter. Originally signed by Elektra, she released her first single, a remake of Ani DiFranco's "32 Flavors", and reached the top forty of Billboard's "Hot 100" in early 1998. The single's success also led to an invitation to participate in the Lilith Fair and H.O.R.D.E. tours. Her sophomore effort, "Fortune Cookies featured production from Pharrell Williams, peaked at #34 on Billboard's Heat seekers Chart in addition to picking up a Grammy nomination in the process. 2005's "Surrender Dorothy" garnered critical acclaim along with expanding her fan base with it's powerful, original and unique presence. This deluxe re-issue of "Surrender Dorothy" marks the end of her musical hiatus with the addition of three bonus tracks, including the un-released, "Mama" with Alana's expressive, honeyed vocals leading the way.