Tevin Jermod Campbell (born November 12, 1976 in Dallas, Texas) is an American male R&B singer.
Campbell scored a string of R&B hits as a teenager in the early '90s. Like Usher and Marques Houston, Campbell transitioned from child singer to adult R&B crooner, and is a recognizable figure from the new jack swing era of black music.
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Contents
- 1 Music career
- 2 Acting career
- 3 Arrest
- 4 Discography
- 5 Awards
- 6 External links
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Music career
Tevin Campbell was introduced to the music scene as a protegé of legendary producer Quincy Jones in early 1990. Campbell's debut single was "Tomorrow (A Better You Better Me)" which reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles chart in May, 1990. It was the lead single from Quincy Jones' critically acclaimed ensemble LP Back on the Block which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1991. After working with Jones and writers and producers including Siedah Garrett, Campbell worked with producers Narada Michael Walden, Al B. Sure, Babyface, and others to record additional music.
- Campbell's first solo hit was "Round and Round", which was produced by Prince and was featured in Prince's film Graffiti Bridge.
- Campbell followed the success of his first two singles by releasing his debut album, T.E.V.I.N, in 1991 which featured the R&B hit singles "Tell Me What You Want Me To Do", "Alone With You", and "Goodbye".
- His sophomore effort, "I'm Ready" yielded the R&B hits "Can We Talk", "I'm Ready" and "Always In My Heart". He also scored a Top 30 hit with "Don't Say Goodbye Girl" on the R&B charts.
- In 1994 Campbell also scored an R&B hit with the single "U Will Know" as part of the R&B supergroup "Black Men United", a group that also included singer Usher.
1996 saw the release of his third album, Back To The World(#11 R&B). The title track was a success (hiting the R&B Top 20), but additional singles failed to make an impact on the chart. His 1999 self-titled album was found Campbell venturing into the neo-soul venue. Unfortunately, the project charted below the R&B Top 30, with only one single charting, a Top 30 song called "Another Way".
Campbell was nominated for five Grammy Awards and two American Music Awards.
In December 2005, Campbell made his Broadway debut in the role of Seaweed J. Stubbs in the hit musical Hairspray.
Campbell returned to the studios in 2006, working with producers Scott Storch, The Underdogs, Krucial Keys, Bryan Michael Cox, Rodney Jerkins, and Ryan Leslie.
Acting career
Campbell made a guest appearance on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, playing himself. He was Ashley's celebrity crush (and date) in the episode "Just Infatuation" from the first season of the show.
Campbell also sang two songs for Disney's A Goofy Movie, "Stand Out" and "I2I", Powerline.
Arrest
In 1999, Campbell was arrested after soliciting oral sex from a undercover policeman, and for marijuana residue found in his car.
He was ordered to attend Narcotics Anonymous and an AIDS awareness class after he pleaded no contest to solicitation.
Campbell was also fined $ 1,080.00 for the misdemeanor conviction. He also was ordered to return to court in February 2000 to show proof that he has completed the requirements of his sentence. [1]
Discography
Albums
- 1991: T.E.V.I.N. US #38, R&B #5 (Platinum)
- 1993: I'm Ready US #18, R&B #3 (Double platinum)
- 1996: Back To The World US #46, R&B #11
- 1999: Tevin Campbell US #88, R&B #31
Singles
- 1990: "Tomorrow" (with Quincy Jones) #75 US #1 US R&B
- 1990: "Round And Round" (produced by Prince) #12 US #3 US R&B
- 1991: "Just Ask Me To" #88 US #9 US R&B
- 1991: "Tell Me What You Want Me To Do" #6 US #1 US R&B
- 1992: "Goodbye" #85 US #2 US R&B
- 1992: "Strawberry Letter 23" #53 US #40 US R&B
- 1992: "Alone With You" #72 US #1 US R&B
- 1993: "Confused" #33 US R&B
- 1993: "Can We Talk" #9 US #1 US R&B
- 1994: "I'm Ready" #9 US #2 US R&B
- 1994: "Always In My Heart" #20 US #6 US R&B
- 1994: "Don't Say Goodbye Girl" #71 US #28 US R&B
- 1996: "Back To The World" #47 US #16 US R&B
- 1996: "I Got It Bad" #41 US R&B
- 1997: "Could You Learn To Love" #73 US R&B
- 1998: "Another Way" #100 US #25 US R&B
- 1999: "Losing All Control" #83 US R&B
- 1999: "For Your Love" #54 US R&B
Awards
- 1989: Won Young Artists Awards Favorite New Recording Artist("Round and Round") [2]
- 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
External links
- Billboard
- Singles
- MTV.com article on Tevin Campbell's arrest
Categories: 1976 births | Living people | African-American singers | American male singers | American rhythm and blues singers | People from Dallas