deep, melodic, soulful gem of an album that showcases Alicia in all her universal glory. Though most of the album- including the luminous "Fallin'" and the moving "Troubles" - was written and produced by Alicia Keys, the artist collaborates with Jermaine Dupri on "Girlfriend" and with Isaac Hayes on "Rock Wit U" from the Shaft soundtrack. Her debut album, Songs in A Minor, is set for release on J Records in late June. Born and raised in Manhattan, the stunning, bi-racial Alicia Keys recognizes a
Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana on August 29, 1958. He was the son of Katherine and Joseph Jackson. Michael had eight siblings. They all had their share in the music industry. His father was a crane operator but had a passion for music. The children heard music all the time. Joseph put together a musical group called The Jackson 5. Katherine Jackson noticed that Michael had an incredible talent in music. Michael loved dancing and singing. Michael became the lead vocalist at the age of five
Born on May 26, 1949 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Hank Williams Jr. was performing Hank Sr.'s songs on stage at age 8. In the 1970s, he created his own musical identity, combining country with Southern rock and blues. Williams was severely injured in a mountain-climbing accident in 1975. He spent two years recovering from his injuries. By the 1980s, Williams had become one of country music's top performers. Williams made his stage debut at the age of 8 and his first appearance at Nashville's famed Grand
Robert James Ritchie, known professionally as Kid Rock, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actor. His 1998 album Devil Without a Cause sold 14 million copies worldwide. The song that made Kid Rock a star was “Bawitdaba” from his breakout album Devil Without a Cause. It was the third single released from the album and really established Kid Rock as the king of rap metal. The song earned Kid Rock two Grammy nominations as it reached 10th on the mainstream rock
Janet Jackson was born in Gary Indiana on May 16, 1966. She is a member of the Jackson Family musical dynasty. 	Her most famous family members include Jermaine, Stephen, Jackie, Tito, Marlon,and Michael whom were all part of the musical group the Jackson 5. The most famous of the brothers is Michael whom helped Janet begin her musical career. Like many of the women in show business today, Janet has been faced with many obstacles in her life. Despite all of the problems, Janet has overcome most
What began at a house in Detroit exploded into an influential force in music and American society. This brief profile explores Motown's development, the guiding force of its founder, the musicians and artists, their top hits, the "sound" of their music and their close family relationships. Motown Company Development and the Influence of Berry Gordy On January 12, 1959, a young African-American songwriter, Berry Gordy, Jr., borrowed $800 from his family and founded a new record company. At that time
Michael Jackson inspired the world with his music, also with the way he dressed, he changed millions of lives with his attitude. Michael Jackson has change the pop chart because no African American artist has ever achieved a high level of success like him. Also he change the way people view music and clothes. Michael Jackson change society by his music, some of his music was to inspired humans to do something about the world. He also help a lot of people, but some of the things he did didn’t make
his time, and even after his unfortunate death in 2009. Michael Jackson created when he was an adult, and when he was a child. As a child, he was in a Pop/R&B group called the Jackson 5. This consisted of Michael and his brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon. Under the influence and management of their father, the group signed with the record label Motown in
Jackson's contributions to music and dance made him a global figure in popular culture for decades. He was apart of a family with ten children. Him and his brother made their professional debut in 1964. His brothers were Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon and they were all apart of The Jackson Five. He started his solo career in 1971 at Motown Records. In the 1980s, he became an influential figure in popular music. He made many videos that were considered with breaking racial barriers
Michael Jackson was born in August 29th, 1950 in a small town in Indiana called Gary. He was one out of ten children and grew up in a strict home but his family was very talented. Michael’s older brothers (Jackie, Tito and Jermaine) formed a band in 1964 called The Jackson’s. Michael and younger brother Marlon would soon join after; and when the younger brothers joined the band formerly known as The Jackson’s it would become the band that today we all know and love The Jackson Five. With Michael
Hank Williams Jr as we know him was born Hank Randall Williams, born in small town Shreveport, Louisiana, on May 26, 1949. Hank Jr was only three when his father Hank died, but that did not stop his music dream. At just the age of 8 Hank Jr began singing his dad songs on stage. “Williams made his stage debut at the age of 8 and his first appearance at Nashville's famed Grand Ole Opry at age 11. At age 15, Williams had his first Top 5 hit on the country charts. " (http://www.biography.com/) Even
Bruno Mars was born on October 8th, 1985 in Honolulu, Hawaii. As a young boy Bruno Mars impersonated Elvis Presley. He impersonated Elvis Presley in his family musical and from there he started getting into playing instruments, listening to different types of music like Michael Jackson and Elvis. His music has been known for displaying a wide variety of musical genres, styles, and really just a mix of everything. His music gives us a little of him, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and other great
and learned many things from his brothers and father. Joseph Jackson thought that his sons were very talented; therefore, he helped shape them into a music group known as the “Jackson 5.” Starting out, it was just Michael’s older brothers, Tito, Jermaine, Jackie and Marlon. When Michael turned 5, he became the lead vocalist of the group. The group was very successful and became popular quickly. As a child, Michael was He was injured while performing and suffered from burns to his face and head. He
Elvis Presley, born January 8, 1935 was one very talented boy. As in his young years Presley did not know of what talents he had been blessed with but yet he was soon to know what he had been born to do. As you all know Elvis Presley became an amazing singer that changed the music culture as a whole forever. Now how Elvis changed the music culture has been argued if it was for the good or if it was for the worst. Elvis is in the top 100 most influential people and many argue that he should be taken
"Cho Kyuhyun is a South Korean singer, actor and host. He is one of the members of the popular K-pop group Super Junior as well as its sub-units Super Junior-M and Super Junior-K.R.Y. He is also a former member of S.M. The Ballad. Aside from promoting with Super Junior, Kyuhyun is also known for hosting the shows “Radio Star” and “Mamma Mia.”" Kyuhyun is born on February 3, 1988 and is currently 28 years old. His zodiac sign in Aquarius. He stands 5’9 ft. (180 cm) tall and weighs 68 kg (150 lbs)
One Direction is a band that was formed on the ITV reality show The X Factor in 2010. Each member of the group auditioned on the show as solo contestants but failed to succeed past the bootcamp stage of the show. Simon Cowell, the executive and head judge of the show, then decided to form a group out of the boys, who later went on to finish third in the competition. Like other finalists from the past years, the band were offered a contract under Simon Cowell’s record label Syco, and within a year
“I just love to sing at the good times and the bad times and nothing will get in my way of me doing that,” said Michael Jackson.What about your skin?asked the reporter.”Don’t ask,” said Michael. Michael noticed a spot on his wrist and covered it with his sleeve and walked away. Michael Jackson also known as the king of pop had a skin disease called Vitiligo butt it did not stop him from doing the things that he loved. Michael Jackson had vitiligo at a very young age and nobody knew about it.
MiChael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. People around the world called him the king of pop. Michael Jackson made his first appearance in 1964 with his older brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson Five. He later started his solo career in 1971 with Motown Records. Michael Jackson had many titles from singer, actor, composer to husband and father. He had a lot of ups and downs in his life that I will review in
Stevie Wonder is one of the country’s most influential and celebrated pop/R&B artists of the past half-century. He has produced a cumulative 28 albums that span from his earliest years at Motown records to present day. While his desire and ability to produce music has been somewhat of a constant for the better part of five decades, Wonder’s content and sound has been anything but. Wonder overcame a transition in the latter part of the 1960’s that changed the outlook and scope of his career. As Little
nurture his musical talents and in 1999 at the age of 21, earn his first production credit with the song "Get Done" by Houston based band, Ideal. While interning at Noontime, Bryan met two more people who forever shape him in his musical journey; Jermaine Dupri and Sam Thomas.