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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 music 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.
Musiq's second album, 2002's Juslisen, debuted at number one on both the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, reaching platinum-sales status. The singles were "Halfcrazy" and "Dontchange", which were top ten hits.
In 2003, Musiq released his third album, Soulstar, which went gold. It included the singles "Forthenight" and "Whoknows".
Musiq took a four-year break and changed his management to Solqi Management. In 2006, media outlets circulated that Musiq was involved in a de facto record label trade, transitioning from Def Soul's master label Def Jam Recordings to Atlantic Records, and sending rapper Fabolous from Atlantic to Def Jam.
His fifth album OnMyRadio was released on December 2, 2008. The lead single "Radio" was a complete contrast to the usual smooth neo soul Musiq fans were accustomed to. The following singles were the duet "IfULeave" featuring Mary J. Blige, and the ballad "SoBeautiful". The latter marked the first collaboration between Musiq and producer JR Hutson, after Hutson had spent "about eight months" trying to get Musiq to come by his studio. According to Hutson, the two planned to work together again.
In May 2010, he changed management to Victor Grieg.
His last album for Atlantic MusiqInTheMagiq was released on May 3, 2011, available on CDs and also as a digital download. The first single was "Anything" featuring Swizz Beatz, followed by "Yes".
Also in September 2013, Musiq announced his departure from Atlantic Records and becoming an independent artist. He revealed he is now signed to record producer Warryn Campbell's label My Block Records. Musiq previously worked with Campbell on his first two albums on Atlantic – 2007's Luvanmusiq and 2008's OnMyRadio.
He released an EP titled The Husel through DatPiff on July 30, 2014.
In April 2016, he released his first independent solo album through My Block/E1 Music, Life on Earth. The lead single is "I Do". Shortly after, he moved to a new label, with eOne/SoulStar Music Company.
In 2017, he released two new singles "Simple Things" and "Start Over" set for a new album titled Feel the Real due on September 15, 2017. He premiered music videos for the tracks in April 2017.
He also lent a song from his March 2007 album Luvanmusiq to the soundtrack for Perry's later movie Why Did I Get Married?, released October 2007.
He then recorded a remake of Arrested Development's song "People Everyday" with British rapper and singer Estelle for the soundtrack to Tyler Perry's March 2008 Meet the Browns titled "People Everyday (Metamorphosis Mix)".
On June 25, 2012, Musiq released a book on love and relationships, titled 143 – Love According To Musiq.
In 2009, he had a son with 702 singer Kameelah Williams. He also has a daughter named Satori, born in 2017, with Ashley "Tiyumba" Wright. Musiq resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
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He has also received awards from BET and the ASCAP among others.
Soulchild has also received 13 Grammy nominations, including three for his 2007 album Luvanmusiq.
|- | align="center" | ASCAP Awards | Musiq Soulchild | Best Male R&B Artist | |-
|- | align="center" | 2001 | Musiq Soulchild | Best Male R&B Artist | |- | align="center" | 2001 | Musiq Soulchild | Best New Artist | |- | align="center" | 2003 | Musiq Soulchild | Best Male R&B Artist | |- | align="center" | 2007 | Musiq Soulchild | BET Centric Award | |- | align="center" | 2009 | Musiq Soulchild | BET J Award | |-
|- | align="center" | 2002 | Musiq Soulchild | Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist | |-
|- | align="center" | 2002 | "Love" | Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | |- | align="center" rowspan="2"| 2003 | "Halfcrazy" | Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | |- | Juslisen | Best R&B Album | |- | align="center" | 2004 | "Forthenight" | Best Urban/Alternative Performance | |- | align="center" | 2005 | "Are You Experienced?" | Best Urban/Alternative Performance | |- | align="center" rowspan="2"| 2008 | "B.U.D.D.Y." | Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | |- | Luvanmusiq | Best R&B Album | |- | align="center" rowspan="3"| 2010 | "SoBeautiful" | Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | |- | "IfULeave" (feat. Mary J. Blige) | rowspan="2"| Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | |- | "Chocolate High" (with India.Arie) | |- | align="center" | 2011 | "We're Still Friends" | Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | |- | align="center" | 2017 | "I Do" | Best R&B Performance | |- | align="center" rowspan="1"| 2018 | Feel the Real | Best R&B Album | |-
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