“Cause I only wanna give it to you…” sings Elle Varner on her 2011 debut single, “Only Wanna Give It To You” featuring J. Cole. The song was became a top 20 Billboard R&B hit, introducing the curly-haired singer/songwriter to the masses.

Now, the one-time BET Music Matters artist has now been named the latest Centric Selects artist, following behind the likes of Marsha Ambrosius, Aloe Blacc and Robert Glasper.

Varner is gearing up for her debut album, Perfectly Imperfect, slated for release later this year.

TAGS: Aloe Blacc, BET MUSIC MATTERS, Centric Selects, Elle Varner, J Cole, Marsha Ambrosius, Robert Glasper