John Legend

About

John Roger Stephens, known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, record producer, and actor. He began his musical career working behind the scenes for other artists, playing piano on Lauryn Hill’s “Everything Is Everything,” and performing as an uncredited backing vocalist on Jay-Z’s “Encore” and Alicia Keys’ “You Don’t Know My Name”. He was the first artist to sign with Kanye West’s GOOD Music, through which he released his debut studio album, Get Lifted (2004). The album reached the top ten of the Billboard 200, received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and spawned his first hit song, “Ordinary People.”

Albums/Songs:

  • A Legendary Christmas
  • Solo Sessions, Volume 1: Live at the Knitting Factory
  • Evolver
  • Live at Jimmy’s Uptown, Harlem NY
  • Wake Up!
  • Love in the Future
  • Darkness and Light
  • LEGEND
  • Live From Philadelphia
  • Live at the House of Blues
  • My Favorite Dream
  • Bigger Love
  • Once Again
  • Live at SOB’s New York City
  • Get Lifted
  • John Stephens

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