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John Legend
Sony Music
25 Madison Avenue
19th floor
New York, NY 10010
USA
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Sony Music
(Record Label)
25 Madison Avenue
19th floor
New York, NY 10010
USA
John Legend, born John Roger Stephens on December 28, 1978, in Springfield, Ohio, is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, producer, and actor known for his soulful voice, poetic lyrics, and dedication to social justice. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Legend has become one of the most recognizable and celebrated voices in modern music, blending elements of R&B, soul, pop, and gospel to create songs that resonate across generations. He has received numerous awards for his work, including multiple Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and an Emmy Award, making him one of the few artists to achieve the prestigious EGOT status.
Legend grew up in a musical family, learning to play the piano at age four and singing in his church choir from a young age. His musical talents were nurtured by his family and community, and he excelled academically as well. At 16, he graduated as a salutatorian from high school and attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied English with a focus on African-American literature and culture. While in college, Legend was active in the music scene, serving as the president and musical director of the co-ed a cappella group Counterparts. His rendition of Joan Osborne’s One of Us with the group gained attention, and he began to seriously consider a music career.
After graduating, Legend moved to New York City, where he worked as a management consultant by day and pursued music by night. His big break came when he met Lauryn Hill, who invited him to play piano on her iconic song Everything Is Everything in 1998. He soon connected with Kanye West, who was then an up-and-coming producer. West signed Legend to his label, G.O.O.D. Music, in the early 2000s. West encouraged Legend to embrace his own musical identity and was instrumental in producing Legend’s debut album, Get Lifted, released in 2004. The album was a commercial and critical success, with hit singles like Ordinary People, Used to Love U, and So High. Get Lifted earned Legend three Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, and solidified his place as a rising star in the music industry.
