Conversation so far:
How did Macy Gray start her musical career ?
While studying at USC, Macy Gray wrote songs for a friend, and when the vocalist failed to appear to record a demo, Macy Gray sang the songs herself
What is the name of the friend who asked Macy Gray to be part of his band ?
Where did Macy Gray meet her friend who asked her to be in his band ?
is there anything else interesting about Macy Gray's musical career ?
Macy Gray was dropped from Atlantic Records, but in 1998, she landed a record deal with Epic Records
Which projects did Joe Solo and Macy Gray work on together ?
Together, they wrote a collection of songs and recorded them in Solo's studio
Name one of the songs Joe Solo and Macy Gray worked on together ?
Macy Gray and Solo Joe co-wrote the song I'm So Glad You're Here“
How did working with Joe Solo help Macy's musical career ?
The demo tape gave Gray the opportunity to sing at jazz cafés in Los Angeles

Question: in which year did Atlantic Records sign Macy Gray ?
Self-contained rewrite: in which year did Atlantic Records sign Macy Gray ?