Charlie Wilson (musician)
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Charles Kent "Charlie" Wilson (born January 29, 1953) is an American
R&B
singer-songwriter-producer and the former lead vocalist for the Gap Band
. As a solo artist he has been nominated for four Grammy awards, received a 2009 Soul Train Icon Award, and a recipient of a BMI Icon Award in 2005. In 2009, he was named Billboard Magazine's #1 Adult R&B Artist, and his song "There Goes My Baby"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd0T5BuIl0c was named the #1 Urban Adult Song for 2009 in Billboard Magazine.
Wilson is the national spokesperson for the Prostate Cancer Foundation
. As of July 2009, the PCF has raised over $380 million for research and funded more than 1,500 research projects at nearly 200 institutions worldwide. The PCF has set up a Creativity Award in Charlie's name which donates hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to researchers across the country. The Creativity Award allows for the development of creative science which conforms to PCF funding principles but is short-term and designed to allow development of otherwise unfunded but good ideas.
According to Wilson's website, www.unclecharliewilson.com, he is also known as "Uncle Charlie". This name was given to him by rapper Snoop Dogg
, with whom he is good friends. Snoop and his wife, Shante, renewed their vows in April 2008 at Wilson's 20 acre ranch outside of Los Angeles, CA. The event inspired the music video to Wilson's hit "There Goes My Baby"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd0T5BuIl0c which featured Snoop and his wife and was given to them as a gift symbolizing their relationship.
Wilson has been managed by Michael Paran, CEO of P Music Group http://www.pmusicgroup.com for the past 14 years. After years of mismanagement, Paran was responsible for rebranding the GAP Band in 1997 and repositioned them as one of the top R&B touring groups.
A few years later, Paran persuaded Wilson to embark on a solo career even though the odds were against them at the time. They independently released Wilson’s first solo album Bridging The Gap, which scored them Wilson’s first #1 Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary single, “Without You.”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luW1nyw3k0U. In 2004, Paran successfully negotiated a multi-album deal for Wilson with Jive Records. The first album from that deal, Charlie Last Name Wilson, debuted in the fall of 2005 featuring production from various hit-making producers including R. Kelly
, Justin Timberlake
, Will.i.am
, the Underdogs, Kay Gee and The Platinum Brothers
. The album, which was certified Gold by the R.I.A.A., produced the ubiquitous hit single, “Charlie Last Name Wilson.”
Since then Charlie has consistently topped the Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary chart with singles from his follow up albums through P Music/Jive Records. His 2009 CD, Uncle Charlie, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 200 and #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart and received two 2010 Grammy nominations, Best R&B Album and Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male for "There Goes My Baby.”
In December 2010, Just Charlie, was released and spawned the hit single “You Are"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOcBMh3p-AM which held the #1 spot on the Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary chart for 13 weeks as well as 15 weeks consecutively on the Mediabase chart. Wilson's delivery of this beautiful song and its performance at radio have confirmed that it is a wedding classic for years to come.
Wilson has been a sought after vocalist and contributor/collaborator to dozens of songs in the Hip-Hop, Rap, and R&B communities. Wilson appeared on The Biggie Duets together with R. Kelly on the song "Mi Casa". He has worked with Snoop Dogg
on numerous projects. Their first collaboration was Snoop's 1996 album Tha Doggfather
, on which Wilson appeared on four songs: "Doggfather", "Snoop Bounce", "Groupie" (also featuring 213 and Tha Dogg Pound
), and "Snoop's Upside Ya Head
". He was also featured on the Grammy-nominated single "Beautiful
" (together with Pharrell) from Snoop's 2002 album Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. Wilson appeared on "Signs" (with Justin Timberlake
) and "Perfect", both songs from Snoop's 2004 album R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta) The Masterpiece
. He was also featured on Ego Trippin'
, the 2008 album by Snoop Dogg
, on the songs "SD is Out" and "Can't Say Goodbye", the latter was also performed live with Snoop and Wilson at 2008's American Idol Gives Back charity concert.
Wilson also appeared on Mystikal
's Ghetto Fabulous album
in 1998 and in 2 songs on UGK
's 2007 Underground Kingz album: "Quit Hatin' the South" and "How Long Can It Last".
In 2011, chart-topping producer/artist, Kanye West
, reached out to include Wilson on his highly anticipated CD, My Dark Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Wilson recorded over a dozen songs with Kanye and appeared on the following songs:
"See Me Now," with Kanye West featuring Beyoncé; "All of the Lights," with Kanye West featuring Rihanna
; "Lost in the World," "Runaway," and "Monster" with Kanye West featuring Jay-Z
, Nicki Minaj
and Rick Ross
. In addition to these songs, Wilson also appeared on five of the G.O.O.D. Friday Releases to promote the new CD including, "Lord, Lord, Lord" with Kanye West featuring Mos Def
, Swizz Beatz
, Raekwon
and "Good Friday" with Common
, Pusha T
, Kid Cudi
and Big Sean
.
In 2008 Wilson also participated and performed on the ABC Television Special, America United: Supporting Our Troops which was taped at Camp Pendleton in California.
As of 2011 Wilson has had 17 years of sobriety. His music continues to resonate with generations of musicians and rappers, many of whom clamor to recreate his soaring vocals, collaborate with him, or just achieve the level of artistic quality that he has maintained. He is recognized as a true ‘living legend’ and his chart-topping solo career has now surpassed the success that he earned with the GAP Band.
Wilson was diagnosed with prostate cancer
in September 2008. Fortunately, the cancer was detected early, so he was able to begin treatment immediately. In typical Wilson fashion, he and his wife, Mahin, took this challenge head on and because he received an early diagnosis and was treated properly, he is now cancer free. However, he chose not to keep his diagnosis private. According to Wilson, "I've always been performing but now its time for me to start informing."
Beyond music, Wilson remains committed to promoting awareness and testing for prostate cancer. As a survivor of a disease that afflicts one in six American men—and one in three African American men—Wilson teamed with the Prostate Cancer Foundation
in 2008 . “When I learned that the PCF had helped to build a global research enterprise of nearly $10 billion and funded more than 1500 programs at nearly 200 research centers in 12 countries, I knew I wanted to support their efforts,” stated Wilson.
Today he continues to speak at events around the country, educating and encouraging men to get screened for the disease. He also supports the PCF through the sale of his signature fedora hats at his concerts and on his website at www.unclecharliewilson.com/shop.
With music and his work to combat prostate cancer, Wilson has been able to sustain the passion and drive that have been hallmarks of his legendary career. “I’m still living this dream,” Wilson says. “I’m still going to the stage and I’m still having fun. I’m not there just to pick up the check. It’s about the passion and the respect that I have for the game. It keeps me going.”
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
R&B
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues, often abbreviated to R&B, is a genre of popular African American music that originated in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly to urban African Americans, at a time when "urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a...
singer-songwriter-producer and the former lead vocalist for the Gap Band
Gap Band
The Gap Band was an American funk band, who rose to fame during the 1970s and 1980s. Comprising brothers Charlie, Ronnie and Robert Wilson, the band first formed as the Greenwood, Archer and Pine Street Band in 1967 in their hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The group shortened its name to The Gap Band...
. As a solo artist he has been nominated for four Grammy awards, received a 2009 Soul Train Icon Award, and a recipient of a BMI Icon Award in 2005. In 2009, he was named Billboard Magazine's #1 Adult R&B Artist, and his song "There Goes My Baby"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd0T5BuIl0c was named the #1 Urban Adult Song for 2009 in Billboard Magazine.
Wilson is the national spokesperson for the Prostate Cancer Foundation
Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation , formerly known as CaP CURE, is the world’s largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research. PCF was founded in 1993 in order to discover better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer...
. As of July 2009, the PCF has raised over $380 million for research and funded more than 1,500 research projects at nearly 200 institutions worldwide. The PCF has set up a Creativity Award in Charlie's name which donates hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to researchers across the country. The Creativity Award allows for the development of creative science which conforms to PCF funding principles but is short-term and designed to allow development of otherwise unfunded but good ideas.
Early life
He was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At age 3, he was taught to sing in church which led the way for him to sing in his junior high school's choir, which was a precursor to his musical career with The Gap Band and later his solo career.The Gap Band
From the start of his career, Charlie and his brothers, Robert and Ronnie, helped define and popularize an upbeat form of funk music that was infectious and lasting with their group The Gap Band. The group's songs like “Outstanding”, "Party Train", "Yearning For Your Love", "Burn Rubber on Me", “You Dropped A Bomb on Me”, and “Oops Upside Your Head” are among their immense catalog and some of the most sampled songs in music history. After 15 albums The Gap Band announced their retirement in 2010.Solo
When you hear Grammy-nominated artist Charlie Wilson’s voice it reminds you of both the past and the present. He is one of the few artists whose vocal style and performance continue to influence some of today’s most popular artists including R. Kelly, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, and Kanye West.According to Wilson's website, www.unclecharliewilson.com, he is also known as "Uncle Charlie". This name was given to him by rapper Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, with whom he is good friends. Snoop and his wife, Shante, renewed their vows in April 2008 at Wilson's 20 acre ranch outside of Los Angeles, CA. The event inspired the music video to Wilson's hit "There Goes My Baby"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd0T5BuIl0c which featured Snoop and his wife and was given to them as a gift symbolizing their relationship.
Wilson has been managed by Michael Paran, CEO of P Music Group http://www.pmusicgroup.com for the past 14 years. After years of mismanagement, Paran was responsible for rebranding the GAP Band in 1997 and repositioned them as one of the top R&B touring groups.
A few years later, Paran persuaded Wilson to embark on a solo career even though the odds were against them at the time. They independently released Wilson’s first solo album Bridging The Gap, which scored them Wilson’s first #1 Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary single, “Without You.”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luW1nyw3k0U. In 2004, Paran successfully negotiated a multi-album deal for Wilson with Jive Records. The first album from that deal, Charlie Last Name Wilson, debuted in the fall of 2005 featuring production from various hit-making producers including R. Kelly
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play...
, Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake is an American pop musician and actor. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez...
, Will.i.am
Will.i.am
William James Adams, Jr. , better known by his stage name will.i.am and occasionally by his other stage name Zuper Blahq, is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, actor and producer...
, the Underdogs, Kay Gee and The Platinum Brothers
The Platinum Brothers
The Platinum Brothers are an American record production duo based in Atlanta, Georgia. Consisting of Adam Gibbs and Mike Chesser, the duo produced "Let's Chill" and "So Hot" from Charlie Wilson's album Charlie, Last Name Wilson which has gone on to sell over 300,000 copies.In 2002, The Platinum...
. The album, which was certified Gold by the R.I.A.A., produced the ubiquitous hit single, “Charlie Last Name Wilson.”
Since then Charlie has consistently topped the Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary chart with singles from his follow up albums through P Music/Jive Records. His 2009 CD, Uncle Charlie, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 200 and #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart and received two 2010 Grammy nominations, Best R&B Album and Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male for "There Goes My Baby.”
In December 2010, Just Charlie, was released and spawned the hit single “You Are"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOcBMh3p-AM which held the #1 spot on the Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary chart for 13 weeks as well as 15 weeks consecutively on the Mediabase chart. Wilson's delivery of this beautiful song and its performance at radio have confirmed that it is a wedding classic for years to come.
Wilson has been a sought after vocalist and contributor/collaborator to dozens of songs in the Hip-Hop, Rap, and R&B communities. Wilson appeared on The Biggie Duets together with R. Kelly on the song "Mi Casa". He has worked with Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
on numerous projects. Their first collaboration was Snoop's 1996 album Tha Doggfather
Tha Doggfather
Tha Doggfather is the second studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg; released by Death Row/Interscope Records on November 12, 1996. The album was re-released July 11, 2005. Snoop spent much of 1995 preparing for the case, which finally went to trial in late 1995. In February 1996, he was...
, on which Wilson appeared on four songs: "Doggfather", "Snoop Bounce", "Groupie" (also featuring 213 and Tha Dogg Pound
Tha Dogg Pound
Tha Dogg Pound is a rap group made up of Daz Dillinger and Kurupt. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and were key to the label's success. The group made their 1992 rap debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, on various songs. They also appeared on Snoop Dogg's debut album...
), and "Snoop's Upside Ya Head
Snoop's Upside Ya Head
"Snoop's Upside Ya Head" is the second European hit and the first single release of Snoop Doggy Dogg's 1996 sophomore album Tha Doggfather...
". He was also featured on the Grammy-nominated single "Beautiful
Beautiful (Snoop Dogg song)
"Beautiful" is a 2003 single by Snoop Dogg from his album Paid Tha Cost To Be Da Bo$$. The song was produced by The Neptunes and features Charlie Wilson and Pharrell Williams. The music video was filmed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The single peaked at #6 on the U.S...
" (together with Pharrell) from Snoop's 2002 album Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. Wilson appeared on "Signs" (with Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake is an American pop musician and actor. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez...
) and "Perfect", both songs from Snoop's 2004 album R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta) The Masterpiece
R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta) The Masterpiece
R&G : The Masterpiece is the seventh studio album by rapper Snoop Dogg; released by Star Trak/Geffen Records on November 16, 2004. The album features production by The Neptunes...
. He was also featured on Ego Trippin'
Ego Trippin'
Ego Trippin' is the ninth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg; released by Geffen Records on March 11, 2008 and featured production from QDT .- Background :...
, the 2008 album by Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, on the songs "SD is Out" and "Can't Say Goodbye", the latter was also performed live with Snoop and Wilson at 2008's American Idol Gives Back charity concert.
Wilson also appeared on Mystikal
Mystikal
Michael Lawrence Tyler , better known by his stage name Mystikal, is an American rapper, and actor from New Orleans.-1993-1994: Early career:...
's Ghetto Fabulous album
Ghetto Fabulous (album)
Ghetto Fabulous is the third studio album by rapper, Mystikal. It was released on December 15, 1998 through No Limit Records and was produced by Beats By the Pound...
in 1998 and in 2 songs on UGK
UGK
UGK was an American hip hop duo from Port Arthur, Texas formed in 1987 by the late Chad "Pimp C" Butler . He then joined with Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, who became his longtime partner...
's 2007 Underground Kingz album: "Quit Hatin' the South" and "How Long Can It Last".
In 2011, chart-topping producer/artist, Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
, reached out to include Wilson on his highly anticipated CD, My Dark Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Wilson recorded over a dozen songs with Kanye and appeared on the following songs:
"See Me Now," with Kanye West featuring Beyoncé; "All of the Lights," with Kanye West featuring Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
; "Lost in the World," "Runaway," and "Monster" with Kanye West featuring Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
, Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj , better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj; ), is a Trinidadian-born American recording artist...
and Rick Ross
Rick Ross (rapper)
William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection...
. In addition to these songs, Wilson also appeared on five of the G.O.O.D. Friday Releases to promote the new CD including, "Lord, Lord, Lord" with Kanye West featuring Mos Def
Mos Def
Dante Terrell Smith is an American actor and Emcee known by the stage names Mos Def and Yasiin Bey. He started his hip hop career in a group called Urban Thermo Dynamics, after which he appeared on albums by Da Bush Babees and De La Soul. With Talib Kweli, he formed the duo Black Star, which...
, Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
, Raekwon
Raekwon
Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with...
and "Good Friday" with Common
Common
Common may refer to:* COMMON, the largest association of users of mid-range IBM computers* Common , a British Thoroughbred racehorse* Common , a part of certain Christian liturgy* Commoner, someone does not hold a title of peerage...
, Pusha T
Pusha T
Terrence Thornton better known by his stage name Pusha T is an American recording artist, occasional actor and one half of the critically acclaimed hip hop duo Clipse. He is also the co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Re-Up Records along with his brother Gene 'Malice' Thornton...
, Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi , better known by his stage name Kid Cudi , sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He first gained major attention after the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi. In 2009, his single "Day 'n' Nite" reached the top five of the...
and Big Sean
Big Sean
Sean Michael Anderson , better known by his stage name Big Sean, is an American rapper. Big Sean signed with Kanye West's G.O.O.D...
.
Support for the Troops
Wilson has also opted to make it his personal mission to support American troops especially in the Middle East. Wilson and his band have traveled to Kuwait and Iraq three times (2009, 2010 and 2011) taking his critically acclaimed, high energy show to dozens of bases throughout both countries and giving our service men and women a “little taste of home.” A short video clip of the tour can be seen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO6mXnT3RrgIn 2008 Wilson also participated and performed on the ABC Television Special, America United: Supporting Our Troops which was taped at Camp Pendleton in California.
Personal life
Wilson’s struggle with alcohol and drug addiction consumed him in the late 80s and mid-90s after the breakup of the GAP Band. In 1994 he decided to enter rehabilitation and turn his life around seeking to live a clean and sober life which in turn would give him a new perspective on life. In rehab he met social worker Mahin. They married in 1995.As of 2011 Wilson has had 17 years of sobriety. His music continues to resonate with generations of musicians and rappers, many of whom clamor to recreate his soaring vocals, collaborate with him, or just achieve the level of artistic quality that he has maintained. He is recognized as a true ‘living legend’ and his chart-topping solo career has now surpassed the success that he earned with the GAP Band.
Wilson was diagnosed with prostate cancer
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers are slow growing; however, there are cases of aggressive prostate cancers. The cancer cells may metastasize from the prostate to other parts of the body, particularly...
in September 2008. Fortunately, the cancer was detected early, so he was able to begin treatment immediately. In typical Wilson fashion, he and his wife, Mahin, took this challenge head on and because he received an early diagnosis and was treated properly, he is now cancer free. However, he chose not to keep his diagnosis private. According to Wilson, "I've always been performing but now its time for me to start informing."
Beyond music, Wilson remains committed to promoting awareness and testing for prostate cancer. As a survivor of a disease that afflicts one in six American men—and one in three African American men—Wilson teamed with the Prostate Cancer Foundation
Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation , formerly known as CaP CURE, is the world’s largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research. PCF was founded in 1993 in order to discover better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer...
in 2008 . “When I learned that the PCF had helped to build a global research enterprise of nearly $10 billion and funded more than 1500 programs at nearly 200 research centers in 12 countries, I knew I wanted to support their efforts,” stated Wilson.
Today he continues to speak at events around the country, educating and encouraging men to get screened for the disease. He also supports the PCF through the sale of his signature fedora hats at his concerts and on his website at www.unclecharliewilson.com/shop.
With music and his work to combat prostate cancer, Wilson has been able to sustain the passion and drive that have been hallmarks of his legendary career. “I’m still living this dream,” Wilson says. “I’m still going to the stage and I’m still having fun. I’m not there just to pick up the check. It’s about the passion and the respect that I have for the game. It keeps me going.”
Grammys
Wilson has been nominated for four Grammy Awards.- 2010 Grammy Nomination - Best R&B Album for Uncle CharlieUncle CharlieUncle Charlie is fourth studio album by Charlie Wilson and was released on February 17, 2009. It features production from Gregg Pagani, The Underdogs, Bigg D, T-Pain and L.O.S. da Maestro. It features guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and T-Pain...
- 2010 Grammy Nomination - Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "There Goes My Baby"
- 2003 Grammy Nomination - Best Rap/Song Collaboration (with Pharrell & Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
) for "Beautiful" - 1997 Grammy Nomination - Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (with Luke, Mr. X, Melle MelMelle MelGrandmaster Mele Mel , also known as Melle Mel , is an American hip-hop musician — one of the pioneers of old school hip hop as lead rapper and main songwriter for Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.- Biography :...
, Yo-YoYo-Yo (rapper)Yo-Yo is a Grammy-nominated American hardcore rapper and actress. Much of her music has advocated female empowerment, denouncing the frequent sexism found in hip-hop music. She is the protege of gangsta rapper Ice Cube...
, Chaka KhanChaka KhanChaka Khan , frequently known as the Queen of Funk, is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus. While still a member of the group in 1978, Khan embarked on a successful solo career...
, Da Luniz, Shaquille O'NealShaquille O'NealShaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA...
, Quincy JonesQuincy JonesQuincy Delightt Jones, Jr. is an American record producer and musician. A conductor, musical arranger, film composer, television producer, and trumpeter. His career spans five decades in the entertainment industry and a record 79 Grammy Award nominations, 27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend...
& CoolioCoolioArtis Leon Ivey Jr. , better known by the stage name Coolio, is an American musician, rapper, actor and record producer.-Late 80s:He recorded two singles in the late 80s, titled "Watcha Gonna Do" and "You're Gonna Miss Me"...
) for "Stomp"
Honors/Awards
- February 2010 - NAACP Image Award Nomination for Outstanding Male Artist
- December 2009 - Billboard Magazine names Charlie Wilson #1 Adult R&B Artist for 2009
- December 2009 - Billboard Magazine names "There Goes My Baby" the #1 Urban Adult Song for 2009
- November 2009 - Soul Train Icon Award presented to Charlie Wilson
- September 2005 - BMI Icon Award presented to Charlie Wilson
Acknowledgements
- May 8, 2011 - The County of Allegenhy, PA, declares "Charlie Wilson Day" by Councilman Bill Robinson
- May 7, 2011 - Atlantic City, NJ - Charlie Wilson receives Key to the City by Mayor Lorenzo Langford
- May 6, 2011 - The City of St. Louis, declares "Charlie Wilson Day" and includes a resolution in its minutes commemorating Charlie Wilson's success and accomplishments
- May 14, 2010 - The City Council of the City of Pittsburgh declared May 14 “Charlie Wilson Day” for his continued commitment to educating men about the importance of yearly checkups and early screening for prostate cancer.
- April 1, 2010 - The Cook County Board of Commissioners in Cook County, IL and Mayor Richard Daly declared April 1 "Charlie Wilson Day."
- February 17–27, 2010 - United States Certificate of Appreciation from the Area Support Group – Kuwait, Southeast Asia Tour for Outstanding Support of the Troops
- February 18, 2010 - Certificate of Appreciation from the Military Headquarters, Camp Buehring for Outstanding Support to the Troops in Kuwait
- November 27, 2009 - City of Buffalo, Executive Chamber Proclamation names November 27, "Charlie Wilson Day"
- November 27, 2009 - 100 Black Men Greater Buffalo Chapter Making A Difference Health Award presented to Charlie Wilson
- November 2009 - The Soldiers of Fort Hood present a plaque to Charlie Wilson “For Outstanding Support during ‘Your Salute to the Troops.’”
- July 31, 2009 - Proclamation from the City of Cincinnati to Charlie Wilson for “Pampering the Spirit Of Cancer Survivors and Caregivers.”
- July 16, 2009 - Indiana Black Expo presented the Rev. Charles R. Williams Excellence Award to Charlie Wilson for his commitment to educating the African American Community about Prostate Cancer.
- June, 2009 - Tulsa, OK Key To The City presented to Charlie Wilson and the Gap Band
- June, 2009 - City of Los Angeles, State of California presents The Trailblazer Award to Charlie Wilson
- April 6, 2009 - The Prostate Cancer Foundation created The Charlie Wilson Creativity Award which was presented to Adam Dicker, MD, PhD, Karen Knudsen, PhD – Thomas Jefferson University for their work on “Self-Seeding and Radiation Therapy: A New Strategy Against Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Preventing Circulating Prostate Cancer Cells from ‘Re-seeding’ in the Prostate May Change Behavior of Metastatic Cells.
- February 20 – March 1, 2009 - United States Certificate of Appreciation from the Area Support Group – Kuwait, Southeast Asia Tour for Contribution to significantly enhance the morale of the military and civilian personnel assigned and attached to the Area Support Group – Kuwait
- February 12, 2009 - Certificate of Appreciation presented to Charlie Wilson from the 3D Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Calvary Division For Outstanding Support to the Soldiers of the 3DC “Greywolf” Heavy Brigade Combat Team 1st Calvary Division
- June 5, 2008 - American Society of Young Musicians presented the Trailblazer Award to Hall of Fame Inductee Charlie Wilson
- June 25, 2005 - Museum of African American History present a plaque to Charlie Wilson and the Gap Band for their Tribute to Black Excellence
- February 8, 2004 - 23rd AMIC Grammy Celebration Honors the Gap Band
- May 11, 2002 - Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Acting Through Langston University presented to Charlie Wilson an Honorary Master of Fine Arts Degree
- June 19, 2001 - Sound City Music Achievement Award (KRNB Radio 105.7) to Charlie Wilson, “In Recognition of Your Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry”
- June 18, 2001 - Distinguished Alumnus Award from Langston University, Langston, OK presented to Charles Kent Wilson
- June 18, 2001 - Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame presented to The Gap Band the Award for the Arts & Humanities “In Honor Of Your 25th Year in the Entertainment and Music Industry.
- February 19, 2001 - County of Los Angeles Commendation to Charlie Wilson. Congratulations as an honoree of The 20th Annual Pre-Grammy Party
Albums
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| US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US R&B Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
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| 1992 | You Turn My Life Around
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| 2000 | Bridging the Gap Bridging the Gap (Charlie Wilson album) Bridging the Gap is the second studio album by Charlie Wilson, a member of the R&B group The Gap Band. The album debuted at #184 on the Billboard 200 and managed to peak at #152 on the chart... Interscope Records Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:... |
152 | 30 | |
| 2005 | Charlie, Last Name Wilson Charlie, Last Name Wilson Charlie, Last Name Wilson is the third studio album by Charlie Wilson and includes production from several R&B hitmakers including R. Kelly, Will.I.Am, Justin Timberlake, KayGee & Terence "Tramp-Baby" Abney, The Underdogs and The Platinum Brothers.... Jive Records Jive Records was a record label based in New York City, operating under RCA Music Group. Jive was primarily known for a string of successes with hip hop artists in the 1980s, and in teen pop and boy bands in the late 1990s. The word "jive" was inspired by Township Jive, a form of South African... |
10 | 3 | Gold |
| 2008 | Uncle Charlie Uncle Charlie Uncle Charlie is fourth studio album by Charlie Wilson and was released on February 17, 2009. It features production from Gregg Pagani, The Underdogs, Bigg D, T-Pain and L.O.S. da Maestro. It features guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and T-Pain... |
2 | 1 | |
| 2010 | Just Charlie Just Charlie -Release history:... |
19 | 6 | |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||
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| Urban AC | US R&B Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
US Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
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| 1992 1992 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992.-January–February:*January 11**Nirvana's Nevermind album goes to #1 in the US Billboard 200 chart, establishing the widespread popularity of the Grunge movement of the 1990s.... |
"You Turn My Life Around" | - | 78 | - | You Turn My Life Around |
| "Sprung on Me" | - | 23 | - | ||
| 2000 2000 in music See also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List.... |
"Without You" | 1 (2 weeks) | 26 | - | Bridging the Gap |
| "Big Pimpin'" (featuring Nate Dogg Nate Dogg Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk... ) |
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| 2005 2005 in music -Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:... |
"Charlie, Last Name Wilson" | 1 (8 weeks) | 11 | 67 | Charlie, Last Name Wilson |
| "Magic" | 1 (2 weeks) | 27 | - | ||
| 2008 2008 in music 2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such... |
"Supa Sexy" (featuring T-Pain T-Pain Faheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,... & Jamie Foxx Jamie Foxx Eric Marlon Bishop , professionally known as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, singer-songwriter, stand-up comedian, and talk radio host. As an actor, his work in the film Ray earned him the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a... ) |
10 | 53 | - | Uncle Charlie |
| 2009 2009 in music The following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year... |
"There Goes My Baby There Goes My Baby (Charlie Wilson song) There Goes My Baby is a grammy nominated 2009 song from Charlie Wilson. It appears on the album Uncle Charlie, and peaked at #98 on The Billboard Hot 100 and at #15 on The Billboard US R&B/Hip-Hop. The song was written by Babyface, Daryl Simmons, Kenneth Copeland, Marvin Eugene Smith, Gregg Pagani,... " |
1 (10 weeks) | 15 | 98 | |
| "Can't Live Without You" | 1 | 19 | - | ||
| 2010 2010 in music 2010 in music may refer to:*2010 in American music*2010 in Australian music*2010 in British music*2010 in Canadian music*2010 in European music *2010 in Irish music*2010 in Japanese music*2010 in New Zealand music... |
"You Are" | 1 (15 weeks) | 13 | 103 | Just Charlie |
| 2011 | "I Wanna Be Your Man" (featuring Fantasia Fantasia Barrino Fantasia Monique Barrino commonly known as Fantasia, is an American R&B singer, Broadway and television actress who rose to fame as the winner of the third season of the reality television series American Idol in 2004. Following her victory, she released her debut single, "I Believe", which... ) |
23 | 74 | - | |
| "Life of the Party" | 1 | 20 | 120 |
Featured Collaborations
| Year | Song | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "More Than You'll Ever Know" | Boyz II Men Feat. Charlie Wilson | Twenty | MSM |
| 2011 | "That's My Bitch" | Kanye West & Jay-Z Feat. Elly Jackson & Charlie Wilson | Watch the Throne | Def Jam |
| 2011 | "Beautiful Dancer" | New Boyz ft. Charlie Wilson | Too Cool To Care | Warner |
| 2010 | "See Me Now" | Kanye West ft. Beyoncé and Big Sean | My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy | Def Jam |
| 2010 | "All of the Lights" | Kanye West | My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy | Def Jam |
| 2010 | "Lost in the World" | Kanye West ft. Bon Iver | My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy | Def Jam |
| 2010 | "Runaway" | Kanye West | My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy | Def Jam |
| 2010 | "Monster" | Kanye West ft. Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross | My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy | Def Jam |
| 2010 | "Lord, Lord, Lord" | Kanye West ft. Charlie Wilson, Mos Def, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon | G.O.O.D. Friday Release | Def Jam |
| 2010 | "Good Friday" | Kanye West ft. Charlie Wilson, Common, Pusha T, Kid Cudi, Big Sean | G.O.O.D. Friday Release | Def Jam |
| 2008 | "Snoop Dogg is Out" | Snoop Dogg ft. Charlie Wilson | Ego Trippin | Geffen |
| 2008 | "Can't Say Goodbye" | Snoop Dogg ft. Charlie Wilson | Ego Trippin | Geffen |
| 2007 | "How Long Can it Last" | U.G.K. ft. Charlie Wilson | Underground Kings | Jive |
| 2007 | "Quit Hatin' the South" | U.G.K. ft. Charlie Wilson | Underground Kings | Jive |
| 2007 | "Quit Hatin' the South" | U.G.K. ft. Charlie Wilson | Underground Kings | Jive |
| 2006 | "That Girl" | Pharrell ft. Charlie Wilson | In My Mind | Interscope |
| 2005 | "Mi Casa" | Biggie Smalls ft. Charlie Wilson | Duets: The Final Chapter | Bad Boy |
| 2005 | "Crack Music" | Kanye West | Late Registration | Rock-A-Fella |
| 2004 | "Perfect" | Snoop Dogg ft. Charlie Wilson | Rhythm and Gangsta | Geffen |
| 2004 | "Signs" | Snoop Dogg ft. Charlie Wilson and Justin Timberlake | R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece | Geffen |
| 2002 | "You Got What I Want" | Snoop Dogg ft. Charlie Wilson | Paid Tha Cost To Be Tha Boss | Priority |
| 2002 | "Beautiful" | Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell and Uncle Charlie Wilson | Paid Tha Cost to Be Tha Boss | Priority |
| 2002 | "One Way Street" | Avant and Charlie Wilson | Ecstacy | MCA |
| 1999 | "Pretty Lady" | Mint Condition ft. Charlie Wilson | Life's Aquarium | Elektra |
| 1998 | "Whatcha Wanna Do" | Mia X ft. Charlie Wilson | Mama Drama | No Limit |
| 1998 | "Ghetto Fabulous" | Mystikal ft. Charlie Wilson | Ghetto Fabulous | Jive |
| 1998 | "Show Me Love" | Snoop Dogg ft. Charlie Wilson | Da Game Is To Be Sold | Priority |
| 1997 | "Off the Hook" | Soundtrack | Gridlock'd | Interscope |
| 1996 | "Snoop Bounce" | Snoop Dogg | Tha Doggfather | Death Row |
| 1996 | "Snoop's Upside Your Head" | Snoop Dogg ft. Charlie Wilson | Tha Doggfather | Death Row |
| 1996 | "Up Jump Tha Boogie" | Snoop Dogg | Tha Doggfather | Death Row |
| 1996 | "Groupie" | Snoop Dogg ft. 213, Tha Dogg Pound and Charlie Wilson | Tha Doggfather | Death Row |
| 1994 | "Stuff Like That" | Quincy Jones | Q's Jook Joint | Warner |
| 1994 | "Heaven's Girl" | Quincy Jones, Charlie Wilson, R. Kelly, Ron Isley, Aaron Hall | Q's Jook Joint | Warner |
| 1996 | "Snoop Bounce" | Snoop Dogg | Tha Doggfather | Death Row |
| 1992 | "Its Gonna Be Alright" | Charlie Wilson and Aaron Hall | Boomerang Soundtrack | Arista |
| 1985 | "Computer Love" | Zapp and Roger ft. Charlie Wilson | The New Zapp IV | Warner |