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Rahsaan Patterson
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| Born | January 11, 1974 |
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| Years active | 1983–present |
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Rahsaan Patterson (born January 11, 1974) is an American singer and actor. He is well-known for playing "The Kid" on the 1980s TV show Kids Incorporated. He has also had a successful career as a singer and songwriter.
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Rahsaan Patterson's Journey in Entertainment
Starting Out on TV: Kids Incorporated
Rahsaan Patterson began his journey in entertainment at a young age. In 1984, after showing his talent at a school show, he tried out for the TV series Kids Incorporated. He got the part of "The Kid" and stayed on the show for several years. During this time, he worked alongside other young stars who later became famous, like Fergie and Mario Lopez.
Building a Music Career
After his time on Kids Incorporated, Rahsaan continued to work in music. He started as a backup singer for different artists. He also showed his skills as a songwriter, creating popular songs for other musicians. For example, he wrote "Baby" for Brandy and "Back to the World" for Tevin Campbell.
First Album: Rahsaan Patterson
In 1995, Rahsaan Patterson signed with MCA Records. He worked with talented producers like Keith Crouch and Jamey Jaz to create his first album. This self-titled album, Rahsaan Patterson, was released on January 28, 1997. It received good reviews from music critics. Two songs from the album, "Stop By" and "Where You Are", became popular on R&B radio. "Where You Are" was also featured in the 1996 movie Bulletproof.
Next Steps: Love in Stereo and SoundTracks
Rahsaan released his second album, Love in Stereo, in 1999. This album also received positive reviews. He toured across the U.S. and Europe to support the album. Even after leaving MCA Records, Rahsaan stayed busy. He continued to perform live and worked as a session singer. He also contributed songs to movie soundtracks, like Brown Sugar.
New Music and His Own Label
Rahsaan's third album, After Hours, came out internationally in 2004. He then formed his own music label to release After Hours in the U.S. later that year.
His album, Wines & Spirits, was released on September 24, 2007. This album was very successful, reaching a high spot on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. His friend and fellow R&B singer, Ledisi, described Rahsaan's talent as "uninhibited," meaning he is very honest and free in his music.
In August 2008, Rahsaan Patterson released a Christmas album called The Ultimate Gift. Later that year, he won a BET J award for Underground Artist of the Year.
Forming SugaRush Beat Company
In 2008, Rahsaan joined with Australian producer Jarrad 'Jaz' Rogers and Danish singer Ida Corr. Together, they formed a group called SugaRush Beat Company. This trio released their self-titled album in the summer of 2008.
Recent Work: Bleuphoria and Heroes & Gods
After Wines & Spirits, Rahsaan continued to tour and work with other artists. In 2010, he released a new song called "Easier Said Than Done". This song was the first single from his album Bleuphoria, which came out in 2011.
In 2019, Rahsaan released another new single, "Sent from Heaven." He also announced his album Heroes & Gods, which was released on May 17 of that year. Rahsaan Patterson continues to create and share his unique music with fans around the world.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Rahsaan Patterson (1997)
- Love in Stereo (1999)
- After Hours (2004)
- Wines & Spirits (2007)
- The Ultimate Gift (2008)
- Bleuphoria (2011)
- Heroes & Gods (2019)
