John Legend

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Biography

John Legend's brand of classy, soulful and politically-engaged music filled a niche on the contemporary R&B scene, beginning with his critically successful debut album Get Lifted (2004). The album marked the first time that mainstream music lovers heard Legend's smooth vocals bringing a certain suavity to hip-hop soul, most notably in the hit single "Ordinary People." Legend's sophomore release, Once Again (2006), exceeded the commercial and …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Music

Born

John Stephens on December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio, USA

Awards

2002

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For a Series in Real Time with Bill Maher

2003

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For a Series in Real Time with Bill Maher

2004

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For a Series in Real Time with Bill Maher

2005

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For a Series in Real Time with Bill Maher

2006

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For a Series in Real Time with Bill Maher

2008

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For a Series in Real Time with Bill Maher

2010

Critics' Choice Award for Best Song in Waiting for ‘Superman’

2012

Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration