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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.
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
Added version 11to version 10
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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Once Again
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Get Lifted
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Evolver
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Live From Philadelphia
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Ordinary People
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Save Room
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Everybody Knows
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P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care)
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Used To Love U
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Heaven
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Stereo
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Let's Get Lifted
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Stay With You
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Show Me
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Slow Dance
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This Time
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If You're Out There
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Each Day Gets Better
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Shoutbox
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LesjuhSwa wrote:
Amazing music, I love it :3
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ania444 wrote:
green light !
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RippedtGhraphiX wrote:
SO Great!! [Another Again]
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teacupz wrote:
AMAZING :).
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miyuukick wrote:
This time <3
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dgk3188 wrote:
Get Lifted>Once Again>Evolver
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essaux wrote:
i soooooo love his voice. he's so awesome!
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paulfranco wrote:
if u like john legend, please join my group for support! http://www.last.fm/group/i%2B%25E2%2599%25A5%2BR%2526B
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jlegend369 wrote:
I can't wait for a new album from John! And by the way, Once Again = Get Lifted = Evolver = INSTANT CLASSICS!
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Acenate wrote:
Once Again > Get Lifted > Evolver
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WallasOliveira wrote:
If you're out there <333
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DeeJayIV wrote:
He was talking all that shit about "Quickly" being a single, That's the only reason I got the album. the bastard
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kellywhite wrote:
is there a way to download this for free
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Chameleon_Boy wrote:
John's voice is amazing.
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holodnoe_moloko wrote:
save room (: It is pleasant))))
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Moonjika wrote:
<3
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paulefty wrote:
Great voice :P
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Stef2687 wrote:
Quickly as a single plzzzz
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Aimeerey wrote:
check out this interview on John Legend right before he goes on stage talking about Chicago needs to host the 2016 Chicago Olympics! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJKKuqAbqDY
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superwomanL wrote:
agree with Anqxxx :-)
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Events
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News
John Legend 'Feels Like The Luckiest Kid In The World': MTV News
30 Oct 2009 | from www.johnlegend.com/us/news_old
from MTV News Legend sang the national anthem at the World Series and performed with Stevie Wonder on the same night. By Kyle Anderson For any singer, performing the national anthem at a World Series game is a pretty big deal. …
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John Legend Performs The National Anthem (Live At The World Series 2009 Game 2)
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JOHN LEGEND TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM PRIOR TO GAME TWO OF THE 2009 WORLD SERIES
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Hammond, Indiana -- 12/30/09 -- An Evening With John Legend
23 Oct 2009 | from www.johnlegend.com/us/news_old
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