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'''Tevin Jermod Campbell''' (born [[November 12]], [[1978]] in [[Dallas, Texas]]) is an [[African-American]] [[R&B]] [[singer]]. |
'''Tevin Jermod Campbell''' (born [[November 12]], [[1978]] in [[Dallas, Texas]]) is an [[African-American]] [[R&B]] [[singer]]. Campbell scored a string of R&B hits as a teenager in the early 1990s before his success waned as he struggled to make the transition into an adult music artist. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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==Music Career== |
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[[Image:Camp1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Tevin Campbell in 1990.]] |
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Tevin Campbell exploded onto the music scene as a protege of the legendary producer Quincy Jones in early 1990. Campbell's debut single was "Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)" which reached number 12 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]] and number 1 on the [[Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hip Singles]] chart in 1990. It was the lead single from [[Quincy Jones]]'s critically acclaimed ensemble LP "[[Back on the Block]]" which won the Grammy Award for [[Grammy Award for Album of the Year|Album of the Year]] in 1991. |
Tevin Campbell exploded onto the music scene as a protege of the legendary producer Quincy Jones in early 1990. Campbell's debut single was "Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)" which reached number 12 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]] and number 1 on the [[Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hip Singles]] chart in 1990. It was the lead single from [[Quincy Jones]]'s critically acclaimed ensemble LP "[[Back on the Block]]" which won the Grammy Award for [[Grammy Award for Album of the Year|Album of the Year]] in 1991. |
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After working with Quincy Jones and his co-hort of writers and producers including Siedah Garrett, Campbell recorded a string of hits in the [[1990s]] |
After working with Quincy Jones and his co-hort of writers and producers including Siedah Garrett, Campbell recorded a string of hits in the [[1990s]]--many of them produced by [[Babyface]]--including "Round and Round" (produced by Prince), a Billboard Hot 100 top ten hit in 1990. "Tell Me What You Want Me To Do," "Can We Talk," "Always in My Heart", and "I'm Ready." Campbell has sold over 8 million albums and singles worldwide, and has been nominated for five [[Grammy Awards]] and two [[American Music Awards]]. Making a guest appearance on ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]'', Campbell played himself as Ashley's boyfriend in the episode "Just Infatuation" from the first season of the show. |
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--many of them produced by [[Babyface]]--including "Round and Round" (produced by Prince), a Billboard Hot 100 top ten hit in 1990. "Tell Me What You Want Me To Do," "Can We Talk," "Always in My Heart", and "I'm Ready." Campbell has sold over 8 million albums and singles worldwide, and has been nominated for five [[Grammy Awards]] and two [[American Music Awards]]. Making a guest appearance on ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]'', Campbell played himself as Ashley's boyfriend in the episode "Just Infatuation" from the first season of the show. |
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Campbell also sang two songs for Disney's ''[[A Goofy Movie]]''. He played a popular singer named Powerline. "Stand Out" and "I2I" were the two songs sung by Campbell in the movie. |
Campbell also sang two songs for Disney's ''[[A Goofy Movie]]''. He played a popular singer named Powerline. "Stand Out" and "I2I" were the two songs sung by Campbell in the movie. |
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==Public Image and Personal Life== |
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Campbell had long denied rumors that he was a [[homosexual]], but in [[1999]] was arrested after offering to perform a sexual favor on a male undercover police officer, and shortly after, he was raped by four men outside a gay club. |
Campbell had long denied rumors that he was a [[homosexual]], but in [[1999]] was arrested after offering to perform a sexual favor on a male undercover police officer, and shortly after, he was raped by four men outside a gay club. |
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==Career In Decline== |
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By 1996 Campbell had lost his radio magic. |
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In December of 2005, Campbell made his Broadway debut in the role of Seaweed J. Stubbs in the hit musical ''[[Hairspray (musical)|Hairspray]].'' |
In December of 2005, Campbell made his Broadway debut in the role of Seaweed J. Stubbs in the hit musical ''[[Hairspray (musical)|Hairspray]].'' |
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Revision as of 22:26, 14 March 2006
Tevin Jermod Campbell (born November 12, 1978 in Dallas, Texas) is an African-American R&B singer. Campbell scored a string of R&B hits as a teenager in the early 1990s before his success waned as he struggled to make the transition into an adult music artist.
Biography
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Music Career
Tevin Campbell exploded onto the music scene as a protege of the legendary producer Quincy Jones in early 1990. Campbell's debut single was "Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)" which reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hip Singles chart in 1990. It was the lead single from Quincy Jones's critically acclaimed ensemble LP "Back on the Block" which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1991.
After working with Quincy Jones and his co-hort of writers and producers including Siedah Garrett, Campbell recorded a string of hits in the 1990s--many of them produced by Babyface--including "Round and Round" (produced by Prince), a Billboard Hot 100 top ten hit in 1990. "Tell Me What You Want Me To Do," "Can We Talk," "Always in My Heart", and "I'm Ready." Campbell has sold over 8 million albums and singles worldwide, and has been nominated for five Grammy Awards and two American Music Awards. Making a guest appearance on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Campbell played himself as Ashley's boyfriend in the episode "Just Infatuation" from the first season of the show.
Campbell also sang two songs for Disney's A Goofy Movie. He played a popular singer named Powerline. "Stand Out" and "I2I" were the two songs sung by Campbell in the movie.
Public Image and Personal Life
Campbell had long denied rumors that he was a homosexual, but in 1999 was arrested after offering to perform a sexual favor on a male undercover police officer, and shortly after, he was raped by four men outside a gay club.
Career In Decline
By 1996 Campbell had lost his radio magic.
In December of 2005, Campbell made his Broadway debut in the role of Seaweed J. Stubbs in the hit musical Hairspray.
Discography
Albums
- 1991: T.E.V.I.N. Pop #38, R&B #5 (3x platinum)
- 1993: I'm Ready Pop #18, R&B #3 (Double platinum)
- 1996: Back To The World Pop #46, R&B #11 (platinum)
- 1999: Another Way Pop #88, R&B #31 (platinum)
Singles
- 1990: "Round And Round" (produced by Prince)
- 1991: "Just Ask Me To"
- 1991: "Tell Me What You Want Me To Do"
- 1992: "Goodbye"
- 1992: "Strawberry Letter 23"
- 1992: "Alone With You"
- 1993: "Confused"
- 1993: "Can We Talk"
- 1994: "I'm Ready"
- 1994: "Always In My Heart"
- 1994: "Don't Say Goodbye Girl"
- 1996: "Back To The World"
- 1996: "I Got It Bad"
- 1998: "Another Way"
- 1998: "Could You Learn To Love"
Awards
- 1989: Won Young Artists Awards Favorite New Recording Artist("Round and Round") [1]
- 1990: Nominated Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Male ("Round and Round").
- 1991: Nominated Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Male ("T.E.V.I.N.").
- 1992 Nominated American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist - Soul / Rhythm & Blues.
- 1993: Nominated Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Male ("Can We Talk").
- 1993: Won Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single - Male ("Can We Talk").
- 1994: Nominated for 2 Grammy Awards, Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Male ("I'm Ready") and Best Rhythm & Blues Album ("I'm Ready").
- 1994: Nominated American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist - Soul / Rhythm & Blues
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