Calvin Richardson
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| Calvin Richardson | |
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| Origin | Monroe, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Jazz Neo soul |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Label(s) | Reele Soul Hollywood Records Universal Records Shanachie Records |
Calvin Richardson (born in Monroe, North Carolina), is an American "neo soul" and jazz singer & songwriter. In 1999 he released his first solo album Country Boy.
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[edit] Background
In the early 90's he was signed to Tommy Boy Records. He was the lead singer of the R&B group, Undacova. Undacova appeared on the song "Love Slave" from the soundtrack of the movie New Jersey Drive, released in 1995. An album by the group never surfaced.
In the mid 90's Calvin Richardson went solo and signed with Universal Records. In 1999, his debut album, Country Boy, was released, selling a 100.000 units. Due to poor sales, he was dropped by Universal. Shortly thereafter, he signed a contract with Hollywood Records.
In September 2003, he released his second album, "2:35 PM". It featured the minor R&B hit "More Than A Woman" featuring Angie Stone. The single was nominated for a Grammy. The album also included hits such as "Keep On Pushin" & "You've Got Me High" featuring Slum Village. The album was produced by The Underdogs, Jake & Trevor, Young RJ and Raphael Saadiq. He then co-wrote and performed on the Grammy nominated album Instant Vintage by Raphael Saadiq.
According to Richardsons Myspace page, he is set to release third album, 'When Love Comes' in May 2008. The album is released following new single, 'Sang No More'.
[edit] Family Ties
Calvin is the half brother of music act Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey & Joel "Jo-Jo" Hailey of Jodeci, and cousin of Dave Hollister & Fantasia Barrino winner of the third season of the television series American Idol
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 1999 - Country Boy (Universal Records)
- 2003 - 2:35 PM (Hollywood Records)
- 2008 - When Love Comes (Shanachie Records)
[edit] Singles
- 1999 - True Love (featuring Chico DeBarge)
- 2000 - I'll Take Her (featuring K-Ci Hailey)
- 2002 - More Than a Woman (with Angie Stone)
- 2003 - Keep on Pushin
- 2003 - Not Like This
- 2003 - I've Got To Move
- 2008 - Sang No More
[edit] Other Appearances
- 2002 - Excuse Me (with Raphael Saadiq & Angie Stone) (Instant Vintage)
- 2003 - I Put A Spell On You (Haunted Mansion Soundtrack)
- 2003 - Next To You (Bringing Down The House Soundtrack)
- 2004 - If You Don't Know Me By Now (with Claudette Ortiz) (Mr. 3000 Soundtrack)
