John Legend

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Springfield OH, United States (1998 – present)

John Stephens (born December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio), better known as John Legend, is a Grammy award winning R&B singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet and actor signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label. Prior to the release of his debut album Get Lifted in 2004, Legend’s career gained momentum through a series of successful collaborations with multiple established artists such as Jay-Z, Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill. He released his second album, Once Again in 2006, and his latest release, 2008’s Evolver showcased a more experimental and upbeat side of Legend. He is the recipient of six Grammy Awards, and in 2007 he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Legend also played the piano on Lauryn Hill’s 1998 song “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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  • monis272

    love him

    4 hours ago
  • ajcmusic

    "I will stay with you through the ups and the downs. I will stay with you when no one else is around" - his music is so beautiful. He just played a show at my university and gave a talk. What an intelligent, talented artist. And his rendition of Again live was one of the most incredible pieces I have ever heard at a live show.

    Wednesday evening
  • juan_melo

    Someday, Someday, We'll be together, Someday

    Monday evening
  • IagoD

    Amazing

    last week
  • balmungkite

    great musician

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  • beebbycak

    It Don't Have to Change (feat. The Stephens Family) - such a beautiful song! *-*

    last week
  • bawsy

    WHEN'S THE NEW ALBUM????

    18 days ago
  • Witchpenis

    straight up. end of.

    20 days ago
  • jackyfuforever

    Tonight (Best You Ever Had) - amazing♥ [8] I luv his voice soooooo much

    20 days ago
  • withpassion

    such a beautiful soul

    23 days ago
  • fatethelife

    Tonight (Best You Ever Had) - amazing♥ [7] he is a true legend!!

    23 days ago
  • duhmeyreles2

    Tonight (Best You Ever Had) - amazing♥ [6]

    23 days ago
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    Tonight (Best You Ever Had) - amazing♥ [5]

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    Tonight (Best You Ever Had) - amazing♥ [4]

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    Tonigth (Best You Ever Had) - amazing♥ [3]

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  • nistelki

    rip get lifted

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  • gabrielfram

    Tonigth (Best You Ever Had) - amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [2]

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  • babooie

    Tonigth (Best You Ever Had) - amazing!

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  • emdozet

    definitely need his new solo album!!!!!111

    last month
  • beebbycak

    Tonight (Best You Ever Had) (feat. Ludacris) - such a beautiful song! ♥

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