Dwele
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Dwele is an R&B artist and a songwriter. is debut album Subject was released in 2003 and his second album Some Kinda in 2005.
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[edit] About
[edit] Early Life
RnB singer Dwele (Andwele Gardner) came from Detroit Michigan. At the age of 10 years old, Dwele started writing songs. He grew up listening to Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Dwele studied music for a year. In 1998, a demo tape called The Rize was a hit on the radio. He started spending his time working with Slum Village and rapper Bahamadia.
[edit] Early Career
Dwele signed in with Virgin Records and released his debut album, Subject, in 2003. He won majority of the European audiences. It was followed by an extensive tour. In 2005, his sophomore album, Some Kinda, came out.
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Find A Way | 42 | 93 | Subject |
| 2004 | Hold On | 53 | Subject | |
| 2005 | I Think I Love U | 53 | Some Kinda... |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for this artist.
[edit] Announcements
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 May 20, 2003 Virgin |
 October 04, 2005 Virgin |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Find A Way | Virgin | Subject |
| 2005 | I Think I Love U | Virgin | Some Kinda... |
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[edit] Trivia
- His father was murdered outside his home.
- He was a favorite on Gilles Peterson's influential Radio 1 program.
[edit] Reviews
Dwele is a one of a kind artist who knows neo soul very well. He is a beautiful lyricist. Dwele has a great voice that goes well with the piano and great grooves. -Mimi 08:30, 19 April 2007 (PST)
