Ahmir (band)
Ahmir | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Boston |
| Genres | R&B |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Robbins Entertainment |
| Members | Sing-Sing Big Mike Mr. 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 eighty 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 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. The group then went on to join NBC's America's Got Talent.[9][10] They have currently been signed on to Robbins Entertainment RED/Sony Music.[11] In 2013, group performed with Jimmy Fallon[3]
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) - ^ a b "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.