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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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Top Tracks
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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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Let's Get Lifted
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Stereo
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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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Alright
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Shoutbox
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jonpwnsu wrote:
no homo
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jonpwnsu wrote:
Simply put, he's amazing.
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marys_bg wrote:
fofinho
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lizluvzmuzic wrote:
gosh, he's amazing!
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HeLLife wrote:
Hello, very good your music, I'm a fan of yours here in Brazil, and even saw when you were here a few days. I would like to place an order, has a song of his that no clip, and I wanted to clip it. I wonder if you could do or not Thank you very much inroads bye
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LionessJT wrote:
Greenlight (Y)
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revanchist wrote:
so highhhhhhh...
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mvcaugusto wrote:
Heaven Only Knows
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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
Videos
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Events
- Dec 30 John Legend The Venue, Hammond, Chicago, United States
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News
Apple.com Features Article about John's Stage Sound
9 Nov 2009 | from www.johnlegend.com/us/news_old
Apple.com has published a fascinating article about how John and his music director Eugene "Man-Man" Roberts use technology to enhance the sound and arrangements of John's live performances. …
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John Legend 'Feels Like The Luckiest Kid In The World': MTV News
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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
29 Oct 2009 | from www.johnlegend.com/us/news_old
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