Jaheim facts for kids
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Jaheim
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| Birth name | Jaheim H. Hoagland |
| Also known as | Jaheim, Jah (Jah) |
| Born | May 26, 1978 New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, producer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records, Atlantic Records, BMG, Julie's Dream Music Group |
Jaheim H. Hoagland (born May 26, 1978), known simply as Jaheim, is an American R&B singer. He became famous for his soulful voice.
Jaheim signed with Divine Mill Records in 2000. This record label was part of Warner Bros. Records. He released his first album, Ghetto Love, in 2001.
His second album, Still Ghetto, came out in 2002. It included popular songs like "Put That Woman First" and "Fabulous." Both of these songs sold very well.
Jaheim's third album, Ghetto Classics, was released on February 14, 2006. This album was a big success. It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. It sold over 153,000 copies in its first week.
Jaheim's Music Journey
Jaheim recorded a demo tape that led to his first record deal. On his first album, he worked with other artists like RL from Next and the group Blackstreet.
His second album, Still Ghetto, was released on November 5, 2002. This album also made it into the top ten on the music charts. It had two songs, "Fabulous" and "Anything," that became top 40 hits.
Ghetto Classics followed in early 2006. This album was his first to reach the number one spot. In 2007, Jaheim signed with Atlantic Records. He then released his fourth album, The Makings of a Man, in December 2007.
In late 2009, he released the song "Ain't Leavin Without You." This song came before his 2010 album, Another Round. In 2013, Jaheim returned to music with a new song called "Age Ain't a Factor." His sixth album, Appreciation Day, was released on September 3, 2013.
In 2014, Jaheim restarted his own music company called "Julie's Dream Music Group." He had first started this company in 1997 and then again in 2002.
After restarting his label, Jaheim signed a new deal with BMG Records in February 2015. This happened after he left Atlantic Records. In June 2015, Jaheim released a new song called "Back in My Arms." He also announced his seventh album, Struggle Love. Struggle Love was released on March 18, 2016. So far, Jaheim has sold 5 million records around the world. He has also been nominated for three Grammy Awards.
About Jaheim
Jaheim lives in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey. He is the grandson of Hoagy Lands, a soul singer from the 1960s.
His Music Albums
- Studio albums
- Ghetto Love (2001)
- Still Ghetto (2002)
- Ghetto Classics (2006)
- The Makings of a Man (2007)
- Another Round (2010)
- Appreciation Day (2013)
- Struggle Love (2016)
- Compilations
- Classic Jaheim, Vol. 1 (2008)
Awards and Achievements
Jaheim has been recognized for his music with several awards and nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2003 | N/A | Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist | Nominated |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2011 | Another Round | Best R&B Album | Nominated |
| "Finding My Way Back" | Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| Best R&B Song | Nominated |
- Soul Train Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2002 | "Just in Case" | Best R&B/Soul Single, Male | Nominated |
| Ghetto love | Best R&B/Soul Album, Male | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Still Ghetto | Best R&B/Soul Album, Male | Nominated |
| 2004 | "Put That Woman First" | Best R&B/Soul Single, Male | Nominated |
| 2010 | Himself | Best Male R&B/Soul Artist | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Jaheim para niños
