Musiq Soulchild
Taalib Johnson
Musiq Soulchild is an American singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1998.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter
- From
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Born
- September 16, 1977
- Years active
- 1998–present
Early life
A Philadelphia native, Taalib Johnson honed his craft busking on the city's streets within its rich neo-soul scene.
Career
His debut "Aijuswanaseing," with the hit "Just Friends (Sunny)," and follow-ups like "Soulstar" made him a neo-soul staple, with hits including "Love."
Major achievements
He charted multiple gold and platinum albums as a leading neo-soul artist.
Legacy
Musiq Soulchild helped carry the Philadelphia neo-soul tradition into the mainstream 2000s.
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