Musiq Soulchild

Musiq Soulchild
Musiq Soulchild in 2016
Background information
Also known as
  • The Husel
  • Purple Wondaluv
Born
Taalib Hassan Johnson

(1977-09-16) September 16, 1977
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active1998–present
Labels
Websitemusiqsoulchild.com
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Taalib Hassan Johnson (born September 16, 1977), better known by his stage name Musiq Soulchild (or simply Musiq; pronounced "music") is an American singer-songwriter. His music blends R&B, funk, blues, jazz, and gospel influences fused with hip hop.

He signed with Def Soul to release his debut studio album, Aijuswanaseing (2000). It moderately entered the Billboard 200, while his second album, Juslisen (2002), peaked atop the chart and spawned the single "Halfcrazy", his highest entry—at number 16—on the Billboard Hot 100. He released third album, Soulstar (2003), before parting ways with the label in favor of Atlantic Records. The label released his fourth album, Luvanmusiq (2007), which peaked atop the Billboard 200 once more.