Tevin Campbell
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| Tevin Campbell | |
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| Birth name | Tevin Jermod Campbell |
| Also known as | T.C., Tevvy Tev |
| Born | November 12, 1976 |
| Origin | Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. |
| Genre(s) | Dance-pop R&B New Jack Swing Urban |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Label(s) | Qwest/Warner Bros. |
Tevin Jermod Campbell (born November 12, 1976 in Dallas, Texas) is a five-time Grammy-nominated American R&B singer-songwriter.
Campbell scored a string of R&B chart hits as a teenager in the early-mid 1990s. Like Usher and Marques Houston, Campbell transitioned from child singer to adult R&B crooner, and is a recognizable figure in the New Jack Swing genre of music.
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[edit] Music career
Tevin Campbell was introduced to the R&B by Quincy Jones in August 1989. 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 November, 1989. 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 1990. 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 charted at #5 on R&B charts in September 1990 and #12 in pop in April 1991 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 November 1991 which featured the R&B hit singles and Tevin's only #1 Adult Contemporary hit: "Tell Me What You Want Me To Do" followed by:, "Alone With You", and "Goodbye". His second album, I'm Ready released October 1993, yielded the #1 R&B hit and #9 pop single "Can We Talk" in December 1993, "I'm Ready", "Always In My Heart" which charted at #2 on the R&B chart and #6 on the pop charts in June 1994 received a lot of air play on the R&B radio and the sensual, "SHHH". He also scored a Top 30 hit with "Don't Say Goodbye Girl" on the R&B charts. In September 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.
The year 1996 saw the release of his third album, Back To The World (#11 R&B). The title track was a success (hitting the R&B Top 20), but additional singles failed to make an impact on the chart. His early 1999 self-titled album was found Campbell venturing into the neo-soul venue. Unfortunately, the project was rushed, and as a result charted below the R&B Top 30, with only one single charting, a Top 30 song called "Another Way".
Campbell returned to the studios in 2006, working with producers Scott Storch, The Underdogs, Krucial Keys, Bryan Michael Cox, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, and Ryan Leslie and his longtime associate KeArt. The comeback album is waiting to be published and will be released in 2008.[citation needed]
[edit] Acting career
Campbell made a guest appearance on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, playing fictional teen idol, "Little T". He was Ashley's celebrity crush (and date) in the episode "Just Infatuation" from the first season. Campbell also voiced the character Powerline in Disney's A Goofy Movie, singing the songs "Stand Out" and "I 2 I".He also starred in Sarafina (South African movie) as Thabo (1992).
Campbell also made a guest appearance on the hit show "Moesha" along side Brandy Norwood. The episode's title was "Rite Stuff" He just played a student involved in the ball.
Campbell is currently playing the role of Seaweed J. Stubbs in the Broadway musical Hairspray. He has been with the cast since December 2005.
[edit] Arrest
In 1999, Campbell was arrested after soliciting oral sex from an undercover police officer posing as a prostitute during a sting operation in Van Nuys, California. According to police reports, marijuana residue was also found in Campbell's car during the arrest.
The sting operation was reportedly conducted in an area near Van Nuys High School, where there had been numerous complaints from the public about cruising and solicitation.
Campbell pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor of solicitation, and as a result was ordered to pay $1080.50 in fines, attend meetings of Narcotics Anonymous and participate in a court-sanctioned AIDS awareness class. He returned to court in February 2000 to provide proof that he had completed the requirements of his sentence. To date, Campbell has not commented publicly on the matter.[1][2][3]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 1991: T.E.V.I.N. The Billboard 200 #38, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums #5 (Platinum)
- 1993: I'm Ready The Billboard 200 #18, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums #3 (Double Platinum)
- 1996: Back to the World The Billboard 200 #46, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums #11 (3x Platinum)
- 1999: Tevin Campbell The Billboard 200 #88, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums #31 (Gold)
- 2008: Back to Love[citation needed]
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Album | US | US R&B | AUS | |
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| 1989 | "Tomorrow (A Better You, A Better Me) With Quincy Jones" | Back on the Block | 75 | 1 | - | |
| 1990 | "Round and Round" | T.E.V.I.N. | 12 | 3 | - | |
| 1991 | "Just Ask Me To" | T.E.V.I.N. | 88 | 9 | - | |
| 1991 | "Tell Me What You Want Me to Do" | T.E.V.I.N. | 6 | 1 | - | |
| 1992 | "Goodbye" | T.E.V.I.N. | 85 | 2 | - | |
| 1992 | "Strawberry Letter 23" | T.E.V.I.N. | 53 | 40 | - | |
| 1992 | "Alone With You" | T.E.V.I.N. | 72 | 1 | - | |
| 1993 | "Confused" | T.E.V.I.N. | - | 33 | - | |
| 1993 | "One Song" | T.E.V.I.N. | - | - | - | |
| 1993 | "Can We Talk" | I'm Ready | 9 | 1 | 12 | |
| 1994 | "I'm Ready" | I'm Ready | 9 | 2 | 21 | |
| 1994 | "Always In My Heart" | I'm Ready | 20 | 6 | - | |
| 1995 | "Don't Say Goodbye Girl" | I'm Ready | 71 | 28 | - | |
| 1996 | "Back To The World" | Back To The World | 47 | 16 | 31 | |
| 1996 | "I Got It Bad" | Back To The World | - | 41 | - | |
| 1997 | "You Don't Have to Worry" | Back To The World | - | 58 | - | |
| 1997 | "Could You Learn To Love" | Back To The World | - | 73 | - | |
| 1998 | "Another Way" | Tevin Campbell | 100 | 25 | - | |
| 1999 | "For Your Love" | Tevin Campbell | - | 54 | - | |
| 1999 | "Losing All Control" | Tevin Campbell | 83 | - | ||
| 2008 | "All of My Heart | Back to Love | - | |||
| 2008 | "Tonight | Back to Love | - | - |
[edit] Awards
- 1990: Won Young Artists Awards Favorite New Recording Artist ("Tomorrow A Better You Better Me") [4]
- 1991: Nominated Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Male ("Round and Round").
- 1992: Nominated Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Male ("Tell Me What You Want Me To Do").
- 1992: Nominated American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist - Soul / Rhythm & Blues.
- 1994: Nominated Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Male ("Can We Talk").
- 1994: Won Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single - Male ("Can We Talk").
- 1994: Nominated American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist - Soul / Rhythm & Blues
- 1995: Nominated for 2 Grammy Awards, Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Male ("I'm Ready") and Best Rhythm & Blues Album ("I'm Ready").
- 1996: Nominated Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Male ("Back To The World").
- 1997: Nominated Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Male ("Could You Learn To Love") and Best Rhythm & Blues Album ("Back To The World").
[edit] References
- ^ News - Articles - 1426856 - 19991110
- ^ Singer Tevin Campbell Arrested On Solicitation, Marijuana Charges In Los Angeles - Brief Article | Jet | Find Articles at BNET.com
- ^ Tevin Campbell Sentenced To Classes On AIDS And Narcotics For Sex Solicitation Charge - Brief Article | Jet | Find Articles at BNET.com
- ^ http://www.goldderby.com/lostmind/year/1989/1989ya.htm
