Everyone loves a Cinderella story. In 2006, the glass slipper belongs to Cassie, thanks to her smash debut single, "Me&U." Its infectious, seductive sound has taken radio, clubs, and iTunes by storm. Cassie’s also the first artist to break on such a large scale after being discovered from her MySpace page. With the summer release of her debut Bad Boy/NextSelection album, Cassie is ready to prove that she’s much more than a pretty face or a one hit wonder.

She might be the new girl on the scene but 19-year-old Cassie has some serious supporters in her corner: namely industry legends Tommy Mottola (who counts among his discoveries Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez) and Sean "Diddy" Combs who signed Cassie to his Bad Boy roster.

Asked about her exploding career, the soft-spoken singer/model says, "Everything has been beyond my wildest expectations. I feel very lucky. I'm really happy my music is affecting so many people. It’s fun music and I think that’s what people are responding to."

Working with Ryan Leslie (Britney Spears, Beyonce) and his NextSelection crew, Cassie is about to unleash a CD that showcases her depth. "I’m hoping to show I can do a wide range of things. We have slow jams, the pop side, a little rock ‘n’ roll, and I actually rap! The album’s really for everyone." Among the CD’s highlights are the gently sexy "Just One Night" and the hushed and romantic "Can’t Do Without It." "The whole album really just goes back to love songs," Cassie explains.