Uncle Sam (singer) facts for kids

Uncle Sam (whose real name is Sam Turner) is an American singer. He was born on May 31, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. He is known for his R&B (Rhythm and Blues) and Pop music.

Uncle Sam became well-known in the late 1990s. He signed with Stonecreek Records, a music label owned by the famous group Boyz II Men. His music was distributed by Epic Records, a big record company.

One of his most popular songs was "I Don't Ever Want to See You Again". This song was written by Nathan Morris and came out on October 14, 1997. It was a huge hit! The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, which lists the most popular songs in the U.S. It also went to number 2 on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 1997. In May 1998, the song also became popular in the United Kingdom, reaching number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.

This song sold over one million copies! When a song sells that many copies, it earns a special award called "Platinum status." This shows just how popular "I Don't Ever Want to See You Again" was.

Uncle Sam's Music Albums

Uncle Sam released his first album, also called Uncle Sam, on October 17, 1997. This album was released by Epic Records. It was very successful and reached number 7 on the main U.S. album chart, the Billboard 200. It also climbed to number 10 on the U.S. R&B album chart, which lists popular R&B and Hip-Hop albums.

His album also received an award! It earned "Gold status" from the RIAA. This means the album sold over 500,000 copies, which is a great achievement for a music artist.

Uncle Sam's Hit Songs (Singles)

Uncle Sam is most famous for his single "I Don't Ever Want to See You Again." This song was released in 1998 and became a hit in several countries. It reached high positions on music charts around the world.

• In the U.S., it reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• In Australia, it was number 36 on the ARIA Charts.
• In the Netherlands, it reached number 21 on the Dutch Single Top 100.
• In New Zealand, it was a top 10 hit, reaching number 8 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart.
• In the UK, it reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.

These chart positions show how popular his music was with listeners in different parts of the world.