Rachel Lauren Stevens (born 9 April 1978) is an English singer-songwriter, actress, television presenter, model and businesswoman. She was a member of the pop group
S Club between 1999 and 2003. She released her solo debut studio album
Funky Dory in September 2003. The album reached number nine on the
UK album chart and the
British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded it with a
gold certification in October 2003. Two singles, "
Sweet Dreams My LA Ex" and "
Funky Dory", were initially released from the album: "Sweet Dreams My LA Ex" peaked at number two in the UK and received a silver certification from the BPI. In July 2004, Stevens released the single "
Some Girls" as a
charity record for
Sport Relief, and the single's success prompted Polydor to re-issue
Funky Dory with three new songs.
Come and Get It, her second studio album, was released in October 2005. It peaked at #28 in the UK, and two of its three singles reached the Top 10.