Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading (born in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on 9th December 1950) and brought up in Birmingham, England, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Armatrading has mixed eclectic musical styles over decades of recording and performing. She has had several British hit singles, the biggest of which were \"Love & Affection\", \"Me Myself I\", and \"Drop the Pilot\". Her music is generally pop, with forays into rock, folk, jazz, and even reggae. Her popularity is primarily as an album artist.