Antwaun Stanley
Antwaun Stanley | |
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| Born | circa 1987 Flint, Michigan |
| Genres | R&B, soul, gospel, funk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Independent, Bajada |
Antwaun Stanley is an American R&B singer and songwriter based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Career
Stanley grew up in Flint, Michigan. He sang at an early age and took part in talent competitions including the Queen Latifah Show and Showtime at the Apollo.[1] He signed with Bajada records, an independent record label, and studied at the University of Michigan. In college he released an album titled I Can Do Anything.[2][3] The album reached number 22 on the U.S. Gospel Albums chart.[4] The album's third track, "Teach Me", reached number 29 on the U.S. Gospel Songs chart.[5] In 2008 he was nominated for Stellar Awards in the category New Artist of the Year.[6] In college he performed with the funk band Groove Spoon. Stanley performs with Vulfpeck as featured vocalist. He performs with Ann Street Soul and with Video 7, a genre-free musical collective. In 2015 he opened for hip-hop artist Common.[2]
Discography
- Studio albums
- I Can Do Anything (2006)
- With Ann Street Soul
- Ann Street Soul EP (2013)
- "Getaway" (2015)
- With Vulfpeck
- "Wait for the Moment" (2013)
- "1612" (2014)
- "Funky Duck" (2015)
References
- ^ "Antwaun Stanley Bio – 2006". ChristianMusic.com. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ a b "Common's openers will shatter assumptions". michigandaily.com. April 9, 2015. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ "Antwaun Stanley's New CD 'I Can Do Anything' Debuts at #22 on Billboard". DetroitGospel.com. October 6, 2006. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ "Allmusic: I Can Do Anything – awards". Allmusic.com. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ "Billboard: Antwaun Stanley – hot gospel songs chart". Billboard magazine. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ "23rd Annual Stellar Award Winners (2008)". gospelflava.com. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
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