John Legend - Live Music Monday*
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John Stephens (born December 28, 1978), better known by his stage name John Legend , is a Grammy Award-winning American soul singer, songwriter , and pianist . His debut studio album, the multi platinum -selling Get Lifted , was released in late 2004, and features collaborations with rapper and producer Kanye West as well as Snoop Dogg . Get Lifted produced two singles : " Used to Love U " (US top 100, UK top 30) and " Ordinary People " (US and UK top 30). Legend has won five Grammy Awards . Prior to the release of his debut album, Legend's career gained momentum through a series of successful collaborations with multiple 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", also featuring Kanye West); 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."
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