Calvin Richardson
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Calvin Richardson | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Calvin Richardson |
Born | Monroe, North Carolina[1] | December 16, 1976
Origin | Charlotte, North Carolina |
Genres | R&B, soul, neo soul |
Occupation(s) | Singer-
Kids—- single songwriter, record producer, musician |
Years active | 1995–present |
Labels | Primary Wave Music |
Website | Iamcalvinrichardson.com |
Calvin Richardson (born December 16, 1976[2]) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter. In 1999, he released his debut solo album Country Boy.
Career
In the mid 1990s, Richardson went solo and signed with
On September 16, 2003, he released his second album,
Richardson then co-wrote and performed on the track "Excuse Me", from Saadiq's 2002
Richardson released his third album, When Love Comes, on May 27, 2008, on Shanachie Records. In 2009, he was chosen to record a
As of 2013, he has joined the upcoming reality series "Come Back Kings" with
In January 2014, it was announced that Richardson signed a new deal with Eric Benét's label Jordan House Records
In April 2014, Richardson released the first single from his album "I Am Calvin" entitled "We Gon' Love Tonite".[8]"
On September 30, 2014, Richardson released his fifth studio album I Am Calvin on Jordan House/Primary Wave Music/BMG Rights Management.
In January 2015, following the lead single 'We Gon' Love Tonite,' Richardson released the second single from his album 'Hearsay.'[9]
Artistry
Influences
Richardson cites
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak positions | ||
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US [11] |
US R&B [12] |
US Indie [13] | ||
Country Boy |
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— | 27 | — |
2:35 PM |
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65 | 8 | — |
When Love Comes |
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— | 17 | 25 |
Facts of Life: The Soul of Bobby Womack |
|
— | 30 | 50 |
America's Most Wanted |
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— | 38 | 49 |
I Am Calvin |
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— | 34 | — |
All or Nothing |
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— | — | — |
Gold Dust |
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— | — | — |
Awards
Grammy Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2010
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"Love Has Finally Come At Last" | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Nominated |
Woman Gotta Have It | Best Traditional R&B Performance | Nominated | |
2011
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"You're So Amazing" | Best Traditional R&B Performance | Nominated |
References
- ^ Balestrino, Claudio. "Just Soul – Calvin Richardson". Just Soul. Retrieved January 3, 2009.
- ^ Nero, Mark Edward. "Calvin Richardson Biography". about.com. About Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 14, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- ^ "Come back kings – Home". November 9, 2013. Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "Come Back Kings (@ComeBackKingsTV) | Twitter". Twitter.com. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "Come Back Kings". Facebook.com. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "YKIGS Live: Eric Benet Talks Signing Calvin Richardson & Goapele, Finding Stars in the Subway, New Music". Youknowigotsoul.com. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- ^ "News: Eric Benet, Calvin Richardson & Goapele Sign with BMG/Primary Wave to Release New Albums". Youknowigotsoul.com. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- ^ "Calvin Richardson Debuts New Song, 'We Gon' Love Tonite'". Essence.com. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "Premiere: Calvin Richardson 'Hearsay'". Vibe.com. September 30, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "N.C. Music Hall of Fame inductee Calvin Richardson shares highs, lows and inspirations". October 15, 2018.
- ^ "Calvin Richardson > Billboard > Billboard 200". Billboard.com. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Calvin Richardson > Billboard > Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard.com. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Calvin Richardson > Billboard > Independent Albums". Billboard.com. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
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