Adina Howard, born November 14, 1973, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and chef. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and began her music career in 1995 with the release of her debut album “Do You Wanna Ride?” Howard’s hit single, ‘Freak Like Me,’ is one of the well-known songs that has gained her the recognition she has today. In addition to several singles and albums, Howard is an actress and has performed in several stage plays and films. She is also a professional chef and earned her degree in Culinary Arts in 2012.