December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio) is a five-time Grammy Award winning R B singer, songwriter, and pianist. His debut studio album, the platinum-selling , was released in late 2004, and features collaborations with rap artist and producer Kanye West as well as rapper Snoop Dogg. produced two singles: "Used to Love U" (US top 100, UK top 30) and "Ordinary People" (US and UK top 30).
Prior to the release of his debut album, Legend's career gained momentum through a series of successful collaborations with more established artists. Notably, Legend sang the hooks for hits by Slum Village ("Selfish", also featuring Kanye West), Jay-Z ("Encore"), and Dilated Peoples ("This Way"); played piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything is Everything"; and sang background vocals on Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name" and Fort Minor's "High Road." Legend's brother, Vaughn Anthony, is also a singer.
Legend's career began at the age of 4, when his grandmother began teaching him to play gospel piano. By the time he was 7 years old, Legend was singing with the church choir and taking lessons in classical music. Legend attended Springfield North High School, graduating as Salutatorian at 16.
He was also prom king and president of the student council. December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio) is a five-time Grammy Award winning R B singer, songwriter, and pianist.
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