H.E.R.s real name is Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson. She initially appeared and recorded singles under her real name, but she debuted as H.E.R. in 2016, releasing her first EP, H.E.R. Volume 1, under RCA. H.E.R. stands for "Having Everything Revealed," which is an ironic moniker for someone who would rather remain unknown. While she went to great lengths to remain lowkey, her identity was revealed after fans dug through SoundCloud, and Janet Jackson and Drake both raved about her and revealed her identity on social media. Since then, she has continued to use the stage name H.E.R. and has become one of the most acclaimed R&B artists.