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Brian McKnight grew up in a family where music came naturally. He was a member of the church choir along with his immediate family; his grandfather was the director. With a gospel upbringing, McKnight explored other genres of music. Still in his early teens, he exercised his writing ambitions by penning instrumentals (soft jazz, easy listening). He formed a band and began performing his originals at local venues. By the age of 18, McKnight had secured a publishing deal. His calling to the national scene manifested itself when his older brother Claude and the group he was a member of, Take 6, signed a recording contract with a major label.

After sending out numerous demos to various record companies, McKnight's tape drew the interest of Mercury Records president Ed Eckstine (son of Billy Eckstine). Eckstine was so impressed with McKnight's sound that the young artist was signed to a deal within two weeks. McKnight's first release on Mercury was "The Way Love Goes," peaking at number 11 after 19 weeks on the Billboard R&B charts. His two follow-up singles barely cracked the Billboard R&B Top 60, including "Love Is," a duet with Vanessa Williams featured on Beverly Hills 90210. Ironically, that single peaked at number three on the Billboard pop charts, introducing McKnight to a crossover audience.

In addition to being a singer, McKnight is a songwriter, multi-talented musician, arranger, and producer. The success he has achieved as producer and songwriter on his own projects has facilitated his popularity as a producer and songwriter for other artists. However, the Buffalo native retained the services of hip-hop producer Sean "Puffy" Combs on the release of his 1997 CD Anytime, which features the club-flavored single "You Should Be Mine." A Christmas album, Bethlehem, followed in 1998, and a year later McKnight returned with Back at One. Superhero from 2001 kicked off with the surprisingly rock title track while 2003's U Turn was a fairly straightforward and ballad-filled affair. A divorce and some time playing guard for the California ABA basketball team the Ontario Warriors kept McKnight out of the musical picture for a couple years before 2005's lush Gemini marked his return. Ten followed in 2006. ~ Craig Lytle, All Music GuideMore

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Brian McKnight
Brian McKnight grew up in a family where music came naturally. He was a member of the church choir a...
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The Only One For Me
(Duration: 3:37)
Jul 22nd, 7:11pm
Anytime
(Duration: 4:03)
Jul 14th, 10:08pm
Love Of My Life
(Duration: 4:07)
Jul 15th, 11:41pm
Crazy Love
(Duration: 4:18)
Jul 22nd, 12:15am
Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda
(Duration: 3:50)
Jul 28th, 7:27am
Let Me Love You
(Duration: 3:29)
Jul 14th, 11:18pm
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Oct 14th, 10:43pm Last edited Nov 2nd, 10:39am.
brian i just want you to know that i love your music. your songs had help me to cry out all the pain that was trapped inside of me. thanks
Sep 28th, 9:21pm
Love your work. I've been a fan for about 14 or 15 years now. Vocally, you never cease to amaze me. As a vocalist myself, you have inspired me. May God continue to bless and keep you and your family.
Aug 29th, 12:30am
What a beautiful man with such a beautiful soul...
Jul 1st, 11:53pm
I have always loved you.. and your music has put me in places I don't want to get out of. Your earlier pieces are the ones I love the most, 1st and 2nd albumn. Thank you for being you...REAL....I love you so much...I wanted to tell you NOW, while I could. I never got a chane to tell Michael.
Jun 30th, 7:53pm
Love to you always!!!
Jun 12th, 1:02am
Love the music, so sensual and easy to listen to....
Jun 10th, 4:42am
addictive!
May 15th, 8:01pm
I SAW YOU IN MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA AND YOU WAS OFF THE CHAIN HOOK. YOU HAVE SOME FAN CLUBS ON BLACKPLANET.COM TAKE CARE AND CONTINUE THE GOOD MUSIC YOU MAKE.