Ahmir (band)
Ahmir | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Boston |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Robbins Entertainment |
| Members | Sing- sing Michael ‘Big Mike’ Leon Jones KC. |
| Website | ahmirmusic |
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 season 2[2] as well as their YouTube channel of America's Got Talent. With over seventy million views, they are one of the most viewed R&B groups on YouTube.[3][4][5][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.[11]
Albums
- The Covers Collection- 2011
- The Best Ahmir Love Songs- 2011
- The Gift- 2007
- Debut Single "War"- 2012
References
- ^ "Ahmir". Last.fm. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ "AGT's most wanted returning contestants: #20: Ahmir". Examiner.com.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Robbins Entertainment's Ahmir Perform Tonight On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon". All Access Music Group. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ Golding, Shenequa A. "R&B Group AHMIR Sings "Silent Night" Like Never Before". The Urban Daily. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ Platon, Adelle. "Ahmir Gives Back Through Song". The Torch. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ "Share16 Tweet20 Ahmir - Jealous (Nick Jonas Cover)". Singersroom. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ "Ahmir: Climbing to new heights". The Star Scoop. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ a b Carter, Lauren. "The perfect 'Gift': Ahmir welcomes fans to its party at Harpers Ferry". Boston Herald. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ Jibrail, Merna. "12 YouTube Musicians Who Deserve Your Love". ANDPOP. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard.com. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ "R&B Group Ahmir Signs to Robbins Entertainment". Billboard.com. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
External links
- Ahmir Official website
- YHP Interviews Male R&B group, AHMIR
- Most Popular R&B Group on YouTube? Review by Spin or Bin Music