Carl Thomas
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Carl Thomas is an African R&B singer from Illinois. His famous songs are "I Wish" and "Emotional". He was also nominated for Grammy Award along with Chaka Khan, Yolanda Adams, and Gerald Levert.
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About
Carl Thomas was born on June 15, 1972 in Aurora, Chicago, Illinois. He moved to New York to start his music career. Thomas starting performing during opem-mike night at clubs. In 1997, Sean "Puffy" Combs was impressed by his performance and signed him in with Bad Boy Records. He is featured in a number of other fellow artists such as Notorious B.I.G., Noreaga and R. Kelly.
Carl Thomas' single "I Wish" was being confused by Stevie Wonder's version. In 2000, he released his debut album, Emotional, under Bad Boy Records. In 2004, he released his follow-up album, Let's Talk About It.
Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Emotional | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 2004 | Let's Talk About It | Certified Gold in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Emotional | 8 | 47 | Emotional |
| 2000 | I Wish | 1 | 20 | Emotional |
| 2000 | Summer Rain | 18 | 80 | Emotional |
| 2004 | Make It Alright | 33 | Let's Talk About It | |
| 2004 | She Is | 56 | Let's Talk About It |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for this artist.
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | I Wish | Bad Boy | Emotional |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- He was featured on Amerie's album "Touch".
- He was part of "The Formula".
- He is best known as an artist on P. Diddy Bad Boy Entertainment record label.
Reviews
Carl Thomas is a great singer. His soulful voice and sense of great lyrics make his songs beautiful. His flow is so great that you'll think he's singing to you. Thomas' single "I Wish" is unforgettable, there is nothing like it. --Mimi 01:00, 31 March 2007 (PST)
External Links
Categories: Artist | Rap | R&B
