
Download the crystal reports for net framework 20 redistributable package x86. Musiq Soulchild Biography by Andy Kellman Philly neo-soul wunderkind who debuted with fanfare in 2000, then hung around as the genre grew.
Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Early life [ ] Musiq was born in, and raised in a strict Muslim household. During his teenage years he built a reputation for being musically gifted, beat boxing for MCs free styling on the open mic circuit, scatting at jazz clubs or just performing an a cappella for strangers on the streets, which is where he got the name 'Musiq' and later added 'Soulchild'. He cites as his inspiration such icons as,, and as his most influential musical icons. He dropped out of high school to pursue a career in music. 'There were people who knew of me but they didn't really know me; they just knew me as 'that music dude.' So after getting that so much, I was like 'Just call me Musiq.' It was so fresh to me because if I had to be called anything, I would have wanted to be called Music.
That's how much I dug it; when you see me, I want you to automatically think of music. The stage name 'Musiq Soulchild' is techinally two ideas. 'Musiq' is the front man and 'Soulchild' is the idea behind it. It's basically me as an artist in this generation, representing the traditions and the legacies of the past soul stars.' Career [ ] 2000–2004: Def Soul Recordings [ ] Musiq Soulchild released his debut album,, in 2000. Its lead single was 'Just Friends (Sunny)'. Musiq's second single 'Love' spent 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Musiq's second album, 2002's, debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 and went platinum; it also debuted number one on the and all-genre Billboard 200 charts. The singles were 'Halfcrazy' and 'Dontchange', which were top tens. In 2003, Musiq released his third album,, which went gold. It included the singles 'Forthenight' and 'Whoknows'. Musiq took a four-year break and changed his management to Solqi Management, as well as his record label from to. 2006–2012: Atlantic Records [ ] In March 2007, Musiq's released his fourth album.
Its singles were 'B.U.D.D.Y.' An uptempo track, 'Teachme', and 'Makeyouhappy'. His fifth album was released on December 2, 2008. The lead single 'Radio' was a complete contrast to the usual smooth neo soul Musiq fans were accustomed to. The following singles were the duet featuring; and the ballad.
'SoBeautiful' marked the first collaboration between Musiq and the producer, after Hutson had spent 'about eight months' trying to get Musiq to come by his studio. According to Hutson, the two plan to work together again. In May 2010, he changed management to Victor Grieg. His last album for Atlantic was released on May 3, 2011, available on CDs and also as a digital download. The first single was 'Anything' featuring, followed by 'Yes'.