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Ahmir
OriginBoston
GenresRock
Years active2006–present
LabelsRobbins Entertainment
MembersSing- sing
Michael ‘Big Mike’
Leon Jones
KC.
Websiteahmirmusic.com

Ahmir is a group of four male R&B/pop singers who are based out of Boston, MA.[1] Ahmir is mainly known for their appearance on America's Got Talent (season 2);[2] as well as their YouTube channel. With over seventy million views, they are one of the most viewed R&B groups on YouTube.[3][4][5] The group's members are Sing- sing, Big Mike, Leon Jones and KC.[6] The band was originally named One Love, but changed to Ahmir (Arabic for "prince" for copyright issues.[7][8]

History

Sing-Sing Started his career at Berklee College of Music before he met up with the group in Boston. Big Mike started by being in a Boys Choir in Harlem, and then continued his career at Boston University,[8] majoring in music. KC and Mr. Jones grew from their raw talent and through training in church. The group then went on to join NBC's America's Got Talent.[9] After Americas Got Talent, the group then released their first hit single in 2006 Welcome To My Party this single came out at #82 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[10] They have currently been signed on to Robbins Entertainment RED/Sony Music as of September 22.[11]

Albums

  • The Covers Collection- 2011
  • The Best Ahmir Love Songs- 2011
  • The Gift- 2007
  • Debut Single "War"- 2012

References

  1. ^ "Ahmir". Last.fm. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  2. ^ "AGT's most wanted returning contestants: #20: Ahmir". Examiner.com. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  3. ^ "Robbins Entertainment's Ahmir Perform Tonight On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon". All Access Music Group. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  4. ^ Golding, Shenequa A. "R&B Group AHMIR Sings "Silent Night" Like Never Before". The Urban Daily. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  5. ^ Platon, Adelle. "Ahmir Gives Back Through Song". The Torch. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  6. ^ "Share16 Tweet20 Ahmir - Jealous (Nick Jonas Cover)". Singersroom. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  7. ^ "Ahmir: Climbing to new heights". The Star Scoop. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  8. ^ a b Carter, Lauren. "The perfect 'Gift': Ahmir welcomes fans to its party at Harpers Ferry". Boston Herald. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  9. ^ Jibrail, Merna. "12 YouTube Musicians Who Deserve Your Love". ANDPOP. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  10. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard.com. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  11. ^ "R&B Group Ahmir Signs to Robbins Entertainment". Billboard.com. Retrieved 21 October 2015.