Nelly Furtado's trilling 2000 debut single “I'm Like a Bird” only hinted at the potential that the Canadian-Portuguese singer would display over the years to come. Furtado's career has been defined by her fearlessness in following her creative muse, which inspired her to bring banjos together with rapid-fire drums on “Forca” and flirt over chilly Timbaland-produced beats on “Promiscuous.” Her sinuous voice and indestructible spirit ignite on record whether she's sighing over lost love or touting her status as a “Maneater.”