Antwaun Stanley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Antwaun Stanley
Stanley in 2017
Background information
Born	Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	R&B, soul, gospel, funk
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2006–present
Labels	Independent, Bajada
Associated acts	Vulfpeck Ann Street Soul Cory Wong

Antwaun Stanley is an American R&B singer and songwriter. He is known for his powerful voice. Antwaun lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

His Music Journey

Early Life and Talent Shows

Antwaun Stanley grew up in Flint, Michigan. He started singing when he was just three years old. As a kid, he entered many talent competitions. He even appeared on famous TV shows like The Queen Latifah Show and Showtime at the Apollo. He finished high school at Flint Central High School in 2005.

First Album and College Days

After high school, Antwaun signed with Bajada Records. This is an independent record label, meaning it's not owned by a big music company. He also studied at the University of Michigan. While in college, he released his first album called I Can Do Anything. This album did very well! It reached number 22 on the U.S. Gospel Albums chart. One song from the album, "Teach Me," reached number 29 on the U.S. Gospel Songs chart. In 2008, he was even nominated for a Stellar Awards as "New Artist of the Year."

Working with Other Musicians

During his college years, Antwaun performed with a funk band called Groove Spoon. He also sang with an a cappella group named Dicks and Janes. Antwaun often works with the popular funk group Vulfpeck. Many members of Vulfpeck also went to the University of Michigan. He also performs with Ann Street Soul and a group called Video 7. In 2015, he opened a show for the famous hip-hop artist Common. In 2021, Antwaun announced a new project. It was a shorter album, called an EP, with musician Tyler Duncan. This EP was named Ascension.

Songs and Albums

Studio Albums

• I Can Do Anything (2006)

With Ann Street Soul

• Ann Street Soul EP (2013)
• "Getaway" (2015)
• "Sunny" (2015)

With Vulfpeck

• "Wait for the Moment" (2013)
• "1612" (2014)
• "Funky Duck" (2015)
• "1 for 1, DiMaggio" (2016)
• "Aunt Leslie" (2016)
• "Birds of a Feather, We Rock Together" (2017)
• "Grandma" (2017)
• "Business Casual" (2017)
• "Darwin Derby" (2018)
• "3 on E" (2020)
• "New Guru" (2022)
• "Simple Step" (2022)
• "In Heaven" (2022)
• "Serve Somebody" (2022)
• "What Did You Mean By Love?" (2022)
• "Lord Will Make a Way" (2023)

With Groove Spoon

• Live From the Dude (11.8.09) EP (2010)
• "You're Time" (2010)

With Cory Wong

• "Work It Out" (2017)
• "Pleasin'" (2017)
• "Jumbotron Hype Song" (2018)
• "United" (2021)

With Tyler Duncan

• "Ascension" (2021)
• "Lost in Translation" (2021)