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Springfield OH, United States (2004 – present)

John Legend (born John Stephens on December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio) is an American Grammy winning R&B singer, songwriter, and pianist. His debut album, the platinum selling Get Lifted produced by Kanye West, was released in December 2004. Legend also played the piano on Lauryn Hill’s “Everything is Everything” and sang background vocals on Jay-Z’s “Encore” and Alicia Keys’ “You Don’t Know My Name”. Legend frequently cites gospel, R&B, and hip hop music as his main musical influences.

Legend released his critically acclaimed and Billboard Top Ten second album, Once Again, in October 2006. Produced by Raphael Saadiq, Kanye West and will.i.am, it is again a mixture of gospel and classic soul showcasing his extraordinary voice, particularly on “Show Me”.

Grammy Award Wins:
*2005 Best New Artist
*2005 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: “Ordinary People”
*2005 Best R&B Album- Get Lifted
*2007 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Heaven
*2007 Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: Family Affair

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Neo-soul singer and pianist John Legend combined the raw fervor of contemporaries Cody ChesnuTT and the burning precision of D’Angelo. Born John Stephens, Legend was a child prodigy who grew up in Ohio, where he began singing gospel and playing piano at the tender age of five. Legend left Ohio at 16 to attend college in Philadelphia, and it was there that he first found a larger audience.

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1	Save Room full track	1,568
2	Ordinary People full track	1,368
3	Everybody Knows full track	1,218
4	P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care) full track	989
5	Green Light (feat. Andre 3000)	816
6	Used to Love U full track	789
7	Heaven full track	751
8	Stay With You full track	720
9	This Time full track	708
10	Stereo full track	688
11	If You're Out There full track	674
12	Show Me full track	637
13	Let's Get Lifted full track	631
14	Cross The Line full track	594
15	Slow Dance full track	593

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breannakate wrote:
Thursday evening

A collab between him and Alicia Keys would be fantastic! [4]

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Truth_KP wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

Nice

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Yawalrus wrote:
Tuesday evening

Once Again is like my favorite album ever.

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cherryzombie wrote:
last week

i love him!!!!!!

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WallasOliveira wrote:
last week

Quickly is his best song!

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Johnnycakez0rz wrote:
last week

new music video MSTRKRFT Ft. John Legend - Heartbreaker http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdONki3VVww

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seanChristoper wrote:
last week

New! Consequence Ft. Kanye West & John Legend http://sicktingz.net/2009/07/01/new-consequence-ft-kanye-west-john-legend/

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kenisefrye wrote:
last month

hey john legend did u see the fireworks from canada before your big concert i would love to see u but i cant get in the cascino but good luck i will watch u from across the water.

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Nwaiizar wrote:
last month

GREAT VOICE, GOOD LOOKS, GREAT BOD........ONE IN A MILLION

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Bbmin7b5 wrote:
last month

great music!

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johanwearsprada wrote:
last month

A collab between him and Alicia Keys would be fantastic! [3]

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chimkas wrote:
last month

Someday! he is so unique..

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Rascott03 wrote:
last month

I didn't enjoy his last album.

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alex_carioca wrote:
last month

I like Green light *-*

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yigitbrkl wrote:
last month

A collab between him and Alicia Keys would be fantastic! [2]

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onitorment wrote:
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A collab between him and Alicia Keys would be fantastic!

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MaybeMike wrote:
last month

The best thing going on in mainstream music today

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broski1000 wrote:
last month

Support the Musicians you Love! Support Black Music Month! www.sonymusic.com

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kruszynka87 wrote:
last month

Zapraszam wszystkich polskich fanów John'a Legend'a :)) http://www.lastfm.pl/group/John+Legend+%5Bpl%5D

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WallasOliveira wrote:
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Quickly

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A John Legend concert is a special occasion. You can make it even more memorable with special Hot Seat and Hot Sound ticket packages available for these upcoming concerts: Temecula, California, on Sept. 19: Hot Seat & Sound …

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