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Seal
Seal in Frankfurt (Germany) (2006)
Background information
Birth name	Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel
Born	February 19, 1963 (1963-02-19) (age 45)
Origin	London, England
Genre(s)	Contemporary R&B, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Funk, House, Dance
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar, bass guitar
Years active	1989–present
Website	http://www.seal.com

Seal (Sealhenry) Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel (born February 19, 1963 in Paddington, London) is a British soul singer and songwriter of Nigerian ancestry. ^[1] His name Olusegun means "God is victorious".^[2] Known professionally by his first name, Seal is known for his numerous international hits and his marriage to supermodel Heidi Klum. // Look up seal in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... [[Media:Italic text]]{| style=float:right; |- | |- | |} is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1963 (disambiguation). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Contemporary R&B is a music genre of American popular music, the current iteration of the genre that began in the 1940s as rhythm and blues music. ... R&B redirects here. ... For other uses, see Soul music (disambiguation). ... For other uses, including related musical genres, see Funk (disambiguation). ... House music is a style of electronic dance music that was developed by dance club DJs in Chicago in the early to mid-1980s. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... Harry Belafonte singing, photograph by C. van Vechten Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with speech. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... A sunburst-colored Fender Precision Bass The electric bass guitar (or electric bass[1][2]; pronounced , as in base) is a bass stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers (either by plucking, slapping, popping, or tapping) or using a pick. ... [[Media:Italic text]]{| style=float:right; |- | |- | |} is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1963 (disambiguation). ... For other places with the same name, see Paddington (disambiguation). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... For other uses, see Soul music (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... The Federal Republic of Nigeria is a country in West Africa and, by far, the most populated nation in Africa. ... Heidi Klum (pronounced ; born June 1, 1973[1]) is a German supermodel, actress, TV presenter, fashion designer, television producer and occasional singer. ...

Childhood and Early Life

Seal was born Sealhenry Olumide Samuel in Paddington, a district of the City of Westminster in inner London He is of mixed ancestry, his father is Nigerian while his mother is Brazilian. He graduated with a degree in architecture, and worked in various jobs in the London area. For other places with the same name, see Paddington (disambiguation). ... The City of Westminster is a borough of London, England with city status. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... This article is about building architecture. ...

Seal got his characteristic facial scars as a result of discoid lupus, which in addition, has caused some hair loss. ^[3]

Music Career

Early Career

After a short time singing in local clubs and bars, in the 1980s he joined Push, a British funk band, and toured with them in Japan. In Asia, he joined a blues band in Thailand for a while before separating from the group and journeying throughout India on his own. When Seal arrived back in England, he met Adamski, a producer who was impressed by him. He was given the lyrics of the song "Killer", which was a huge hit in 1990. Look up Push in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... Blues music redirects here. ... Adamski (born Adam Tinley, 4 December 1967, in the New Forest, England) is a English dance music producer, prominent at the time of acid house for his tracks N-R-G and Killer (a collaboration with Seal). ...

Seal [1991]

Main article: Seal (1991 album)

Seal first came to public attention as vocalist on the Adamski single "Killer" in 1990. The single eventually reached number one in 1990 in the UK. Seal subsequently signed to ZTT Records and released his debut album (produced by Trevor Horn), self-titled Seal, in 1991. Two versions of the album are known to be in circulation: the original "premix" version and a second, more common version with an updated mix. This is attributed to the demand for a produced single rushing the final album edit, and as Seal puts it, his and producer Horn's "inability to let go."^[4] Seal was Seals eponymous 1991 debut album and contained the UK singles: Killer (originally performed with Adamski), Crazy (both reaching number one in the UK) and Future Love Paradise. Confusingly, Seals next album, released in 1994, would also be named Seal - usually referred to as Seal II. The... Adamski (born Adam Tinley, 4 December 1967, in the New Forest, England) is a English dance music producer, prominent at the time of acid house for his tracks N-R-G and Killer (a collaboration with Seal). ... Killer is a popular song by Seal. ... This article is about the year. ... This article is about the year. ... ZTT Records is a record label founded in 1983 by NME journalist Paul Morley, record producer Trevor Horn, producer/engineer Gary Langan and businesswoman Jill Sinclair. ... Trevor Charles Horn, born July 15, 1949 in Durham, England, is a British pop music record producer, songwriter and musician. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ...

Seal was positively received by critics. The singles "Crazy", "Future Love Paradise", and his own rendition of "Killer" performed well on the charts. In particular, "Crazy" became a hit in the United States in 1991, reaching number seven on the Billboard Music Charts and number 15 in the U.K. ^[5]. Crazy is a song written by English soul artist Seal, and produced by Trevor Horn for Seals debut album Seal (1991). ...

Seal [1994]

Main article: Seal (1994 album)

His second album, Seal, was released in 1994. A success, the album featured the singles "Prayer for the Dying" and "Newborn Friend", later receiving a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. A third single, "Kiss from a Rose", performed modestly when released but was later featured in the film Batman Forever. "Kiss from a Rose" won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1996, becoming Seal's best performing single on the US market. Later, he recorded a cover of Steve Miller Band's "Fly Like an Eagle" for the Space Jam soundtrack. Seal is Seals second self-titled album which was released in 1994. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... 1995 re-release Kiss from a Rose is a song from Seals second eponymous album Seal, subsequently featured on the Batman Forever (1995) film soundtrack. ... Batman Forever is a 1995 superhero film. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Record of the Year is an award created by record producer Jonathan King voted for by the UK public. ... The Song of the Year is one of the two most prestigious awards in the Grammies, if not in all of the music industry. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Steve Miller (born October 5, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American blues and rock and roll guitarist and performer. ... This article is about the motion picture. ...

Human Being

Main article: Human Being (album)

After the release of his previous album, in 1998, Seal released Human Being. The album was the product of a turbulent time in his life, including a split and later reconciliation with producer Horn as well as Seal's parting with ZTT Records and his signing with Warner Bros. Records in 1997. The record was panned upon its release. However, it received Gold record certification by the RIAA just two months after its release date.^[6] The album provided three singles, "Human Beings", "Latest Craze", and "Lost My Faith". Human Being is an album by Seal that was released in 1998. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Warner Bros. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... The RIAA Logo. ...

Togetherland

Main article: Togetherland

In 2001, fans awaited the arrival of a new album, announced as Togetherland. However, after a protracted post-production period the album was cancelled. The official word was that Seal simply didn't think it made the grade, although this conflicts with other reports that said the album was turned down by the label because producers felt the album wouldn't be commercially successful. Although one single was released from the album. "This Could Be Heaven" was released in the US and featured on The Family Man soundtrack. Since December 2006, Seal has indicated that he has plans to excerpt cuts from Togetherland and make them available for streaming download. The complete or edited versions of the songs "All I Wanted To Say," "Elise" (also known as "Eliz"), "Love Is Better," and "This Could Be Heaven", are available as streaming audio only on Togetherland co-producer Henry Jackman's website. Togetherland was originally intended to be Seals fourth album and was to be released back in 2001. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... The Family Man is a 2000 Brett Ratner film starring Nicolas Cage (as Jack Campbell) and Téa Leoni, about a man who is given a glimpse at what could have been, if he had made a different decision 13 years ago. ... December 2006 is the twelfth and final month of the year and will begin in 2 day(s). ...

Meanwhile, Seal co-wrote and provided vocals for the hit single "My Vision" from Jakatta in 2002. He also recorded a successful duet with French icon Mylène Farmer called "Les Mots" during that same period. Joey Negro is the most known pseudonym of British DJ and house music producer Dave Lee. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Mylène Farmer (French IPA: ) (September 12, 1961), born Mylène Jeanne Gautier,[1] is a Canadian-born French singer and songwriter. ...

Seal IV

Main article: Seal (2003 album)

In 2003, Seal released his fourth album, which was again self-titled, except for Australia, where it was released under Seal IV. Although it did not sell as well as either of his first two albums, this release brought him back into the public eye in the United States and continental Europe. Singles from the album included "Waiting For You", "Get It Together", and "Love's Divine" (released in 2004, and a big hit in several European countries). Seal (2003) is the fourth album (and third self-titled album) by Seal. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

Greatest Hits Album: Best 1991-2004

Main article: Best 1991-2004 (album)

In 2004, a greatest hits album entitled Seal: Best 1991-2004 was released, including a cover of the Bacharach / David classic "Walk on By" and a cover of Echo and the Bunnymen 's song "Lips Like Sugar". Also for a small additional fee the album could be bought with a limited edition accoustic CD with accoustic covers of songs such as "Killer" And "Kiss from a rose" as well as a very relaxed and laid back song named "Colour". Best 1991-2004 is a 2004 compilation album by Seal, released by Warner Bros. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This biographical article needs additional references for verification. ... Hal David (born May 25, 1921 in New York City, New York) is an American lyricist and songwriterFicticiousbyMichaelAlfredMontalbano. ... Echo & the Bunnymen is a British rock group formed in Liverpool in 1978. ...

Live in Paris

Also in 2004, Seal performed a couple of shows at the Olympia Theatre in Paris, France. The July 6, 2004 show was recorded and released about one year after as CD/DVD package, simply titled Live in Paris. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Olympias entrance and billboard Paris Olympia is a music hall at 28, Blvd. ... is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

One Night to Remember

In June 2005, Seal recorded a special concert which was subsequently released in 2006 entitled, One Night to Remember as CD/DVD combination. The DVD includes a special "the making of" documentary in addition to the live performance. Recorded in a historic steel mill, the Altes Kesselhaus ("old boiler house"), in Düsseldorf, Germany, this performance includes a special version of Brahms' Lullaby which Seal sings in German and then in English for the exclusive audience. Unlike earlier recordings in which Seal is accompanied by his band, a full orchestra and choir comprised of 52 musicians accompanies the singer. 2005 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December- → Deaths in June June 27: Shelby Foote June 27: John T. Walton June 26: Richard Whiteley June 25: John Fiedler June 25: Chet Helms June 24: Paul Winchell June 21: Jaime Cardinal Sin June 20: Jack Kilby... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Düsseldorf (IPA: ) is the capital city of the German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and one of the economic and cultural centres of Germany and western Europe. ...

System

Main article: System (Seal album)

System was released in the UK on November 12, 2007 and in the U.S. on November 13, 2007.^[7] . Seal describes the album as more dance-oriented, apparently a return to the roots of his first album. On the track titled "Wedding Day", Seal sings a duet with his wife, Heidi Klum. The album's first single, "Amazing", was released on September 25, 2007, and was nominated for the "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" Grammy at the 2007 50th Annual Grammy Awards.^[8] System is the fifth album by British musician Seal, scheduled for release on November 13, 2007. ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 317th day of the year (318th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Heidi Klum (pronounced ; born June 1, 1973[1]) is a German supermodel, actress, TV presenter, fashion designer, television producer and occasional singer. ... is the 268th day of the year (269th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Seal performed "Amazing" and the Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" at the 2007 Royal Variety Performance. The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 as part of their first tour of the United States, promoting their first hit single there, I Want To Hold Your Hand. ... Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is a song written mainly by John Lennon (credited to Lennon/McCartney) and recorded by The Beatles for their 1967 album Sgt. ...

Seal also performed "Amazing" at the 2007 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in December along with a duet of "Wedding Day" with wife and Victoria's Secret model Heidi Klum. Other performers at the 2007 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show include the Spice Girls and will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas. For the Sonata Arctica single, see Victorias Secret (song) Victorias Secret is an American retailer of lingerie and beauty products. ... Heidi Klum (pronounced ; born June 1, 1973[1]) is a German supermodel, actress, TV presenter, fashion designer, television producer and occasional singer. ... The Spice Girls are a girl pop group formed in 1994, consisting of Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm. ... For other persons named William Adams, see William Adams (disambiguation). ... This article is about the American hip hop group. ...

Discography

Further information: Seal discography

This is the discography of English Soul/Pop-singer Seal // Category: ...

Studio albums

• 1991 Seal (ZTT/Sire Records) #1 UK
• 1994 Seal (ZTT Zang Tuum Tumb) #1 UK, #15 U.S., #25 Germany
• 1998 Human Being (Sire Records) #44 UK, #22 US, #24 Germany
• 2001 Togetherland unreleased
• 2003 Seal IV (Sire Records) #4 UK, #3 US, #5 France, #2 Germany
• 2007 System (Warner Bros. Records) #37 UK, #30 US

Seal was Seals eponymous 1991 debut album and contained the UK singles: Killer (originally performed with Adamski), Crazy (both reaching number one in the UK) and Future Love Paradise. Confusingly, Seals next album, released in 1994, would also be named Seal - usually referred to as Seal II. The... ZTT, Futurist slogan and sound poem ZTT is an abbreviation for Marinettis sound poem Zang tumb tumb which was to become a futurist slogan during the early 1920s. ... Sire Records Company is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group and distributed through Warner Bros. ... The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the G8, the European Union, and NATO. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, the UK, or (inaccurately) as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent... Seal is Seals second self-titled album which was released in 1994. ... ZTT, Futurist slogan and sound poem ZTT is an abbreviation for Marinettis sound poem Zang tumb tumb which was to become a futurist slogan during the early 1920s. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... Human Being is an album by Seal that was released in 1998. ... Sire Records Company is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group and distributed through Warner Bros. ... Togetherland was originally intended to be Seals fourth album and was to be released back in 2001. ... Seal (2003) is the fourth album (and third self-titled album) by Seal. ... Sire Records Company is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group and distributed through Warner Bros. ... System is the fifth album by British musician Seal, scheduled for release on November 13, 2007. ... Warner Bros. ...

See also

• List of musicians with multiple self-titled albums
• List of number-one hits (United States)
• List of artists who reached number one on the Hot 100 (U.S.)
• List of number-one dance hits (United States)
• List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance chart

This is a list of musicians who have released multiple albums named after themselves. ... This is a list of number-one hits in the United States by year from the Billboard Hot 100. ... This is a list of recording artists who have reached number one on Billboard magazines weekly pop singles chart(s). ... This is a list of number-one dance hits as recorded by Billboard Magazine’s Hot Dance Club Play chart — a weekly national survey of popular songs in U.S. dance clubs. ... This is a list of recording artists who have reached number one on Billboard magazines Hot Dance Club Play chart. ...

References

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External links

http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Seal-Biography/EF48F8D0C64B6923482568950029333A Seal's Biography.

Sources:

Entertainment Weekly, June 3, 1994.
Guitar Player, October 1994.
The Independent, May 12, 1994.
Metro Times (Detroit), June 22, 1994.
Q, July 1994.
Rolling Stone, November 28, 1991; August 25, 1994.

• Seal.com
• Seal discography at MusicBrainz
• Seal at the Internet Movie Database
• Seal's imeem page featuring his entire catalog
• Seal at MySpace