The discography of American R&B and soul singer Macy Gray comprises ten studio albums, one live album, three compilation albums, thirty‑two singles (including seven as a featured artist), seven promotional singles, and twenty‑one music videos. Gray’s recordings have earned five Grammy Award nominations, of which she won one, and have achieved multi‑platinum sales worldwide.
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Record label | Formats | Notable chart positions* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | On How Life Is | Epic | CD, LP, cassette, MD | US #4, AUS #1, CAN #2, FRA #24, UK #3 (3 × Platinum US) |
| 2001 | The Id | Epic | CD, LP, cassette | US #11, AUS #3, CAN #6, UK #1 (Gold US) |
| 2003 | The Trouble with Being Yourself | Epic | CD, LP | US #44, AUS #23, CAN #88, UK #10 |
| 2007 | Big | Will.i.am / Geffen | CD, digital download | US #39, AUS #57, UK #56 |
| 2010 | The Sellout | Concord | CD, digital download | US #38, AUS #97, UK #76 |
| 2012 | Covered | 429 | CD, digital download | — |
| 2012 | Talking Book (tribute) | 429 | CD, digital download | — |
| 2014 | The Way | Kobalt | CD, digital download | — |
| 2016 | Stripped | Chesky | CD, LP, digital download | — |
| 2018 | Ruby | Mack Avenue | CD, LP, digital download | US #41 |
*Only selected territories are shown; “—” indicates the album did not chart in that territory.
Live album
- Live in Las Vegas (2005) – NuTech Digital (CD, DVD)
Compilation albums
- The Very Best of Macy Gray (2004) – Epic
- I Try: The Macy Gray Collection (2008) – Sony BMG
- Original Album Classics (2012) – Legacy/Epic (3‑CD box set)
Singles (lead artist)
Gray has released thirty‑two singles as a primary artist. The most commercially successful is “I Try” (1999), which reached US #5, AUS #1, CAN #1, and earned a Platinum certification in the United States and a 2 × Platinum certification in the United Kingdom.
Other notable singles include “Do Something” (1999), “Sexual Revolution” (2001), “When I See You” (2003), “Shoo Be Doo” (2007), “Beauty in the World” (2010), and “Sugar Daddy” (2018).
Featured appearances
Gray appears as a guest vocalist on at least seven charting singles by other artists, such as Fatboy Slim’s “Demons” (2001) and Black Eyed Peas’ “Request + Line” (2005).
Promotional singles and music videos
Seven promotional singles have been issued, and Gray has produced twenty‑one official music videos to accompany her singles and album tracks.
Overall impact
Macy Gray’s discography reflects a career that blends R&B, soul, and pop influences, highlighted by a distinctive raspy vocal style. Her debut album On How Life Is remains her best‑selling release, achieving multi‑platinum status worldwide. Subsequent releases have continued to chart internationally, securing her place as a notable figure in contemporary R&B and soul music.