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Canela Cox

1984–

United States

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Canela Cox, known mononynously as Canela (pronounced Kuh-NAY-luh), is an American R&B singer and songwriter. She is best known in the mixtape circuit for her DJ Clue-remixed song, "Sponsor", and for co-writing Anastacia's worldwide top 20 hit "Why'd You Lie to Me". She once recorded an album in 2001, however it was shelved after her label folded.

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