Glenn Lewis
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Glenn Lewis, Jr. (born March 13, 1975), also known as Glenn Lewis, is a Canadian neo soul musician/songwriter.
Lewis received a Grammy Award nomination in 2004 and has also been nominated for a Juno Award with a total of six nominations.
Early life
Lewis was born in Kitchener, Ontario, and raised in Toronto by a Trinidadian mother and Jamaican father, Glennon "Glen" Ricketts Sr. Both of his parents were musicians; his father, who was the lead singer of Crack of Dawn in the 1970s, was a protégé of late Donny Hathaway's and appeared under the stage name "Glen Ricks." Lewis lived in Trinidad from the age of eight to fourteen before heading back to Toronto. Lewis, who had intended to work in animation as an adolescent, instead decided on music. He attended high school at Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute, where he won a talent competition by reporting Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called to Say I Love You." Lewis has cited Wonder as his greatest inspiration, and he's often compared to him due to their tones' similarity. Lewis began performing at nightclubs and becoming a well-known celebrity in the region after high school.
Career
Lewis parlayed his success in Toronto to the unveiling of his first album, "The Thing to Do," on Beat Factory/BMG Music Canada in 1997. The artist received the Juno Award for Best R&B/Soul Recording. "Bout Your Love," his second single, was launched in 1998 and received his second consecutive Juno award. He appeared on Maestro's "Stick to Your Vision" remixed earlier this year. He appeared on the track "What It Takes" on fellow Canadian singer Jazmin's debut album Better Be Well in 1999. Lewis was featured on Baby Blue Soundcrew's single "Only Be in Love" from their compilation album Private Party Collectors Edition in 2013, earning him his third consecutive Juno nomination. He eventually signed Epic Records after this exposure.
On March 19, 2002, Lewis' debut album on Epic Records, World Outside My Window, was released. The album, which earned him a Juno for Best R&B/Soul Recording, debuted at number one on the Billboard charts, fuelled by his hit single "Don't You Forget It." Alicia Keys and Twitter, among other things, promoted the album. The album released "It's Not Fair" as the album's second single, which debuted at Number 90 on the R&B charts.
Lewis performed a cover version of "Superstition" for the tribute album Conception: An Interpretation of Stevie Wonder's Songs in 2002. He appeared in the 2002 film Maid in Manhattan starring Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes, but the film's soundtrack included his song "Fall Again," which was written by Walter Afanasieff and Robin Thicke for Michael Jackson's Invincible album, but did not make it to the track list. On the Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection CD set was a demo of the song by Michael Jackson. Glenn Lewis Live, his first concert DVD, will be released later this year.
Lewis' sophomore album Back for More was released in 2003. The first single, "Back for More" and starring rapper Kardinal Offishall, was released on radio, and a video was released. Nevertheless, the album was later shelved by his manufacturer.
Lewis earned a Grammy nomination for his contribution to Stanley Clarke's "Where Is the Love," a duet starring Amel Larrieux later this year. At the SOCAN Awards in Toronto, Lewis was also the recipient of an International Achievement Award for his song "Don't Forget It."
In 2006, he signed with Underdog Entertainment and started a new project with The Underdogs titled Remember Me, which was supposed to be released in 2007. In October 2006, he premiered "Storm," which generated a lot of buzz in the underground soul music scene. Lewis was fired by the Underdogs just short of being fired in 2007.
Lewis appeared internationally during his time, especially in London, where he established a large following.
Lewis reunited with Andre Harris and Vidal Davis, the makers of his first album, "World Outside My Window," in 2009. Leading Lewis to officially launch the album "Good One" on December 14, 2010. In September 2011, he first released the official music video. Lewis signed with Ruffhouse Entertainment for his forthcoming album project, which will be distributed in Capitol/Caroline on November 9, 2011.
Lewis' single "Can't Say Love" debuted on April 29, 2013, the most popular at Urban AC Radio and landed at #25 on BDS.
Moment of Truth was released on October 15, 2013, and it features production from Grammy Award-winning duo Dre & Vidal, DJ Camper, Carvin Haggins & Ivan Barias, Certified and up-and-coming producers Matrax, as well as a duet with Roc Nation vocalist Melanie Fiona.
In 2017, he collaborated with DJ Jazzy Jeff on a concept album called Chasing Goosebumps, which was recorded and mixed in 7 days.