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collaborations with established artists like Kanye West and guest appearances singing with performers like Alicia Keys. Before his debut CD, he’d recorded with Lauryn Hill and Jay-Z among others. His single “All of Me” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has been Legend’s sole number- one hit to date. All Released Solo Albums to Date: Discography J OHN S TEPHENS (Released 2000) John Legend’s first release was a self-produced and self-published one under his birth name. It allowed him to shop his songwriting and offered an opportunity to educate record executives about his developing talents as a gospel-infused rhythm and blues artist. Few copies of the original release remain, but the tracks were later re- released under his pseudonym before he was signed to a record deal. L IVE AT J IMMY ’ S U PTOWN (Released 2001) Like many artists today, John Legend began his career by self-producing and self-publishing his early works. Legend recorded many of his early shows and released them as live CDs. This CD contains material recorded at Jimmy’s Uptown in 2001.

Scan here to watch “Stereo.” John Legend met his future wife, model Chrissy Teigen, while making it. The video features Teigen as his love interest.

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