Although she grew up in Canada, Nelly Furtado's parents were Portuguese immigrants, and she was raised surrounded by the exotic rhythms of their music. Still drawn to the beat years later, Furtado gravitated toward the popular rap and contemporary R&B groups of the day. Like many teenagers, she used music not only as a means of escape, but also as a way to fan the flames of her dreams. After graduating from high school, Furtado headed to Toronto, where she formed the hip-hop duo Nel...  [+]