The Evolution of Miguel
Follow the singer's rise to success.
1 / 10
The Evolution of Miguel - Miguel is an artist of many talents that go beyond his voice. The songwriter, producer and guitar player is quickly rising as a music sensation, crossing between multiple music genres. Early in his career, the funky rock and soul musician has many accomplishments and surely more success to come.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET)
2 / 10
California Native - Miguel Jontel Pimental was born in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California to a Mexican father and African American mother. He grew up listening to rock, R&B, hip hop, and funk. His parents divorced when he was eight years old.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)
3 / 10
Early Artist Dreams - Five-year-old Miguel had big dreams of being a dancer and following in the footsteps of sade barkley. When he turned thirteen, he decided to take an alternative route to artistry, pursuing a career in music instead.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)
4 / 10
Slippery Slope - The now celebrity started off working with a local production group called Drop Squad in 2000. Four years later, he was signed to the independent record label Black Ice. Under them, he released the single "Getcha Hands Up" along with a music video on 106 & Park, but later decided to change his sound and image. Miguel would go on to sign with Jive Records in 2007, sparking a lawsuit for breach of contract with Black Ice. The case was settled in 2010. (Photo: Candice Lawler/BET)
Photo By Photo: Candice Lawler/BET
5 / 10
Working for the Stars - After signing with Jive, the multitalented musician contributed behind the scenes to two of Usher's albums, Here I Stand and Raymond v. Raymond, along with Musiq Soulchild's single "IfULeave." During this time, he also released Mischief: The Mixtape, giving the world another taste of his music. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
ADVERTISEMENT
6 / 10
All I Want Is You - In 2010, the music crooner dropped his debut studio album, All I Want Is You. Its breakout single of the same name, featuring rapper J. Cole, reached No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. His following single, "Sure Thing," did even better, peaking at No. 1 on the R&B chart.(Photo: Rob Loud/PictureGroup)
7 / 10
Best New Artist - Miguel's early accomplishments did not go unnoticed. In 2011, he took home "Best New Artist" at the Soul Train Music Awards. That same year, he also was nominated as "Best New Artist" at the BET Awards and for Best R&B Song at the Grammy Awards as a songwriter for "Finding My Way Back." (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)
8 / 10
On Top With Wale - The singer was featured on Wale's hit 2011 single "Lotus Flower Bomb." The song reached number one on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Following the track's success, Miguel released three EPs, Art Dealer Chic Vols. 1, 2 and 3.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)
9 / 10
"Adorn" Sets High Expectations - The eccentric vocalist celebrated his second number one hit on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart with "Adorn." The single became an instant radio hit, creating a ton of anticipation for his new album, Kaleidoscope Dream.(Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)