Robin Thicke is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and occasional actor. Thicke was born to vocalist Gloria Loring and Canadian entertainer Alan Thicke (best known for his role on the sitcom Growing Pains). At the age of 16, Robin struck a deal with the fledgling Nu America Records, a subsidiary of Interscope Records. Thicke has since produced singles for artists such as Usher, Christina Aguilera, Mya, Brandy and even Michael Jackson. In 2005, Robin won a grammy for his collaboration with Usher on his album ‘Confessions’.
In 2002, Thicke released his debut single “When I Get You Alone”. The album gained some success in the United States but became an international hit single in countries like Italy, Australia and the Netherlands.In 2005, Thicke performed as a guest on the remix of Will Smith’s international hit, “Switch”. He signed a deal with the Neptunes own record label, ‘Star Trak’ and began to work on his next album entitled ‘The Evolution of Robin Thicke’. His second album was released on October 3, 2006. To promote the album, Thicke toured with R&B artists India Arie and John Legend in late 2006. His second single, the ballad “Lost Without U” reached as high as number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100, and number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.Robin will be appearing on 50 Cent’s new album “Curtis”, coming out June 25, 2007.
Thicke is also slated to guest on R&B singer Ashanti’s fourth studio album “Incredible” set to be released in mid to late 2007. He has also been announced as the opening act on Beyonce’s upcoming North American tour. Be sure to check out Robin Thicke’s hit single “Lost Without You” in our BoobNewb Jukebox and go buy his album “The Evolution of Robin Thicke” which is in stores now.
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