Tank (singer)
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- For other uses, see Tank (disambiguation).
Tank is the stage name of an American R&B singer, songwriter, musician, and producer.
Tank, whose real name is Durrell Babbs, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and raised in Clinton, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Tank took an instant interest in singing and playing the piano, partially due to his alliance to religion — his cousin directed the church choir and helped the aspiring vocalist foster his singing talent from an early age. His stage name comes from his chiseled physique. A multi-sport athlete in high school, he had the opportunity to play college football. However, Tank decided to focus on music, and his talent eventually led him to an opportunity to sing background vocals for Ginuwine during one of Ginuwine's tours. Next, he found himself singing with Aaliyah and then Blackground Records founder Barry Hankerson, and his son (and company president) Jomo Hankerson took notice, offering Tank the opportunity to become a solo artist. In 2001, Tank realized his ambitions, seeing his debut album, Force of Nature, released to a national audience. This LP rendered the Top 10 R&B ballad, "Maybe I Deserve".
The next year, Tank released his second album, One Man. The single of the same name had chart success as well.
Tank has also made a name for himself as a producer, working with artists such as Dave Hollister, Marques Houston, Omarion, Jamie Foxx, Donell Jones, Monica among others. The latest news on Tank is that he recently sold what was to be the lead single to his 3rd album, "I Luv Dem Girls", to Marques Houston who renamed it "Strip Club". Also, Tank is working on Kelly Rowland's highly anticipated second album including confirmed tracks 'The Show' featuring Kelly and Tank and 'Ghetto' featuring Kelly and Snoop Dogg.
[edit] Discography
- Force of Nature (2001)
- One Man (2002)
- Love Machine (2007) (tentative)
[edit] Credits
These are just a few of the many songs that credit Durrell Babbs. He either co-wrote, did background vocals, or did instruments in the songs.
| Year | Song Title | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "Interlude (I'm Not Complete)" | Dave Hollister | Chicago '85... The Movie |
| 2000 | "Doin' Wrong" | Dave Hollister | Chicago '85... The Movie |
| 2000 | "On The Side" | Dave Hollister | Chicago '85... The Movie |
| 2000 | "I'm Not Complete" | Dave Hollister | Chicago '85... The Movie |
| 2001 | "Forever" | Dave Hollister | The Brothers Soundtrack |
| 2001 | "Race Against Time Part 2" | Tank | The Fast & The Furious Soundtrack |
| 2001 | "I'm Not Complete" | Dave Hollister | Chicago '85... The Movie |
| 2001 | "I Can Be" | Aaliyah | Aaliyah |
| 2002 | "Dun Put Up Too Long" | Sharissa | No Half Steppin' |
| 2002 | "Things in the Game Done Changed" | Dave Hollister | Things in the Game Done Changed |
| 2002 | "Love Hate Relationship" | Dave Hollister | Things in the Game Done Changed |
| 2002 | "I'm Wrong" | Dave Hollister | Things in the Game Done Changed |
| 2002 | "Come Over" | Aaliyah | I Care 4 U |
| 2003 | "Good Enough" | Brian McKnight | U-Turn |
| 2003 | "Tonight, I'm Yours" | Lil' Zane | The Big Zane Theory |
| 2003 | "The Big Payback" | Dave Hollister | Real Talk |
| 2003 | "Reason With Your Body" | Dave Hollister | Real Talk |
| 2003 | "Winning With You" | Dave Hollister | Real Talk |
| 2003 | "Karma" | Dave Hollister | Real Talk |
| 2003 | "Case Is Closed" | Dave Hollister | Real Talk |
| 2003 | "I Lied" | Dave Hollister | Real Talk |
| 2003 | "Pleased Tonight" | Dave Hollister | Real Talk |
| 2004 | "Lately" | Jon B | Stronger Everyday |
| 2004 | "Stronger Everyday" | Jon B | Stronger Everyday |
| 2004 | "Ain't Gon' Beg You" | Fantasia Barrino | Free Yourself |
| 2004 | "This Is Me" | Fantasia Barrino | Free Yourself |
| 2005 | "O" | Omarion | O |
| 2005 | "I'm Tryna" | Omarion | O |
| 2005 | "Sex With You" | Marques Houston | Naked |
| 2005 | "Naked" | Marques Houston | Naked |
| 2005 | "What If I'm The One" | Charlie Wilson | Charlie Last Name, Wilson |
| 2005 | "You Can Do Better" | Sharissa | Every Beat of My Heart |
| 2005 | "With You" | Jamie Foxx | Unpredictable |
| 2005 | "VIP" | Jamie Foxx | Unpredictable |
| 2005 | "Do What It Do" | Jamie Foxx | Unpredictable |
| 2005 | "Wish You Were Here" | Jamie Foxx | Unpredictable |
| 2005 | "This Love" | Jamie Foxx | Unpredictable |
| 2006 | "Ooh Na Na" | Donell Jones | Journey Of A Gemini |
| 2006 | "Cuttin' Me Off" | Donell Jones | Journey Of A Gemini |
| 2006 | "Change Me" | Ruben Studdard | The Return |
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