In computer networks, to ''download'' (may be referred as DL or dl in internet terms as opposed to UL-upload) means to receive data to a local system from a remote system, or to initiate such a data transfer. Examples of a remote system from which a download might be performed include a webserver, FTP server, email server, or other similar systems. It is important to note that the true definition of download and upload, refers to the size of the systems involved not necessarily the direction of transfer. For example, a file is downloaded from a server to a PC, but a file is also downloaded from a PC to a smaller device such as a Programmable Logic Controller.

A ''download'' can mean either any file that is offered for downloading or that has been downloaded, or the process of receiving such a file.

It has become more common to mistake and confuse the meaning of downloading and installing or simply combine them incorrectly together.

The inverse operation, ''uploading'', can refer to the sending of data from a local system to a remote system such as a server or another client with the intent that the remote system should store a copy of the data being transferred, or the initiation of such a process. The words first came into popular usage among computer users with the increased popularity of Bulletin Board Systems (BBSs), facilitated by the widespread distribution and implementation of dial-up access the in the 1970s.

Download

The use of the terms uploading and downloading often imply that the data sent or received is to be stored permanently, or at least stored more than temporarily. In contrast, the term downloading is distinguished from the related concept of ''streaming'', which indicates the receiving of data that is used near immediately as it is received, while the transmission is still in progress and which may not be stored long-term, whereas in a process described using the term downloading, this would imply that the data is only usable when it has been received in its entirety. Increasingly, websites that offer streaming media or media displayed in-browser, such as YouTube, and which place restrictions on the ability of users to save these materials to their computers after they have been received, say that ''downloading'' is not permitted. In this context, "download" implies specifically "receive and save" instead of simply "receive". However, it is also important to note that "downloading" is not the same as "transferring" (i.e., sending/receiving data between two storage devices would be a transferral of data, but receiving data from the Internet would be considered a download of data).

Sideload

When applied to local transfers (sending data from one local system to another local system), it is often difficult to decide if it is an upload or download, as both source and destination are in the local control of the user. Technically if the user uses the receiving device to initiate the transfer then it would be a download and if they used the sending device to initiate it would be an upload. However, as most non-technical users tend to use the term download to refer to any data transfer, the term "sideload" is sometimes being used to cover all local to local transfers to end this confusion.

Remote upload

When there is a transfer of data from a remote system to another remote system, the process is called "remote uploading". This is used by some online file hosting services.

Remote uploading is also used in situations where the computers that need to share data are located on a distant high speed local area network, and the remote control is being performed using a comparatively slow dialup modem connection.

For example:

The user remotely accesses a file hosting service at MyRemoteHost.

The user finds a public file at PublicRemoteHost and wants to keep a copy in their MyRemoteHost.

To have it done they "remote upload" the file from PublicRemoteHost to MyRemoteHost.

None of the hosts are located on the user's local network.

Without remote uploading functionality, the user would be required to download the file first to their local host and then re-upload it to the remote file hosting server.

Where the connection to the remote computers is via a dialup connection, the transfer time required to download locally and then re-upload could increase from seconds, to hours or days.

See also

BitTorrent (protocol)

Bulletin Board System

Digital Pack Rat

Download manager

MediaFire

Metalink

Music download

Peer-to-peer

References

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name	Ralph Tresvant
background	solo_singer
birth name	Ralph Edward Tresvant Jr.
alias
born	May 16, 1968
origin	Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States
instrument	Vocals
genre	R&B;, New Jack Swing
occupation	Singer, actor, producer
years active	1980–present
label	Xzault Media GroupMCA RecordsGeffen RecordsInterscope Records
associated acts	New Edition, Heads of State
website	http://www.ralphtresvant.com
notable instruments	}}

Ralph Tresvant, aka Rizz (born Ralph Edward Tresvant, Jr. on May 16, 1968) is an American tenor singer, best known as one of the lead singers in New Edition.

Biography

New Edition

Tresvant () sang lead on many of the New Edition lead singles including "Candy Girl", "Cool It Now" and "If It Isn't Love". Tresvant led the group from 1983 to 1989.

Solo career

Despite the success of groupmates Bobby Brown, Bell Biv DeVoe, and Johnny Gill, Tresvant was cautious about his own solo career. Signing to MCA Records, Tresvant let his apprehension be known in several interviews.

Nevertheless, well-known producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis were confident in his abilities after having worked with him on the album ''Heartbreak''. They wrote the song "Sensitivity" for him which hit #1 on the R&B; charts, #4 on the Hot 100 and it went gold. His self-titled album released shortly after in 1990 and went platinum as well, topping the R&B; charts. The album scored two more hits with "Stone Cold Gentleman" reaching #3 on the R&B; charts and "Do What I Gotta Do" which reached #2.

Tresvant appeared in the movie ''House Party 2'' in 1991, performing the song 'Yo Baby Yo' from the House Party 2 Movie Soundtrack. The following year, he scored his fourth and final solo top 3 R&B; hit to date, "Money Can't Buy You Love", from the ''Mo' Money'' soundtrack. In 1993, he released his second album, ''It's Goin' Down''. The album featured greater involvement from Tresvant as he produced many of the tracks himself. However, the album failed to perform as well as the debut.

In 1996, he reunited with the other members of New Edition for the release of ''Home Again'' which became a success. The album was released on September 10, 1996 and debuted at #1 on both the Billboard Pop and R&B; Charts.

In October 2004 "Sensitivity" appeared in popular videogame Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on R&B;/Soul radio station CSR 103.9.

Ralph's third solo album, ''Rizz-Wa-Faire'', was released March 7, 2006. The first single and video from the album was "My Homegirl".

Heads of State

As of September 27, 2008, he began touring with Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill in a new group named Heads of State.

Other work

Tresvant will portray Reverend Kenneth Winter in the 2011 film, ''Mama, I Want to Sing!'', starring Ciara who will play the main character Amara Winter, the daughter of Tresvant's character.

Personal life

On September 18, 2004 he married Amber Serrano. They live in Acworth, Georgia. He is currently signed to Geffen Records and Interscope Records.

Discography

Studio albums

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions						! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"
		1990	align="left"	* Release date: November 27, 1990	* Label: [[MCA Records">Music recording sales certification
! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"
1990	align="left"	* Release date: November 27, 1990	* Label: [[MCA Records	17	1	42	22	37		Recording Industry Association of America>US: Platinum
1994	align="left"	* Release date: 1994	* Label: MCA Records	131	24	—	—	—
2006		* Release date: March 7, 2006	* Label: Xzault Records	—	88	—	—	—

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions							Album
		! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"	CAN Dance	! width="30"	! width="30"
1990	align="left"	4	1	19	21	8	6	18		US">Music recording sales certification	Album
! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"	CAN Dance	! width="30"	! width="30"
1990	align="left"	4	1	19	21	8	6	18		US: Gold
		34	3	28	—	—	25	78
	—	2	26	—	—	—	—
	—	69	—	—	—	—	—
	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		align="left"
1992		54	2	—	—	—	—	—		align="left"
1993		—	35	—	—	—	—	—
1994		—	45	—	—	—	—	—
2006		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2009		—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Guest singles

! Year	! Single	! Artist	! width="30"	! width="30"	! Album
1991	"Voices That Care"	Various			single only

Music videos

! Year	! Video	! Director
1991	"Voices That Care"(Various)	David S. Jackson

Filmography

1985: ''Krush Groove'' as New Edition

2004: ''Barbershop Blues Jake

2006 '' Triple Cross Sonny

2008 Behind RizzWaFaire

2009: ''Mama, I Want to Sing!''

References

External links

Ralph Tresvant Official Site

Official Myspace Page

Official Twitter Page

R&B; Haven

Ralph Tresvant 2006 Interview on ''Sidewalks Entertainment''

''Singersroom''

Category:African American singers Category:American rhythm and blues singers Category:American male singers Category:1968 births Category:Living people Category:New Edition members Category:People from Boston, Massachusetts Category:Geffen Records artists Category:Interscope Records artists Category:MCA Records artists

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name	Bobby Brown
background	solo_singer
birth name	Robert Barisford Brown
birth date	February 05, 1969
origin	Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
genre	R&B;New jack swingHip hopDance-pop
occupation	Singer-songwriter Dancer
years active	1978–present
label	MCA (1986-1998)Bronx Bridge Entertainment (2011-present)
associated acts	New EditionHeads of State Whitney Houston Damien Marley
website	www.bobbybrownonline.com }}

Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B; singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. After success in pop group New Edition, Brown began his solo career in 1987 and had a string of Top 10 ''Billboard'' hits, culminating in a Grammy Award. He was a pioneer of New Jack Swing music, a fusion of hip hop and R&B.; His second album, ''Don't Be Cruel'', included popular songs such as "My Prerogative". Brown is the ex-husband of pop singer Whitney Houston and starred in the reality show ''Being Bobby Brown''.

Music career

New Edition

Bobby Brown began his music career as a member of the R&B; boy band New Edition which he founded along with childhood friend Michael Bivins. He is the youngest member of the group since the inception. The group's hits with Brown included "Candy Girl", "Cool It Now", and "Mr. Telephone Man". Brown was voted out of New Edition in 1986 when the other four members felt that their careers would be jeopardized by Bobby's lewd, line-crossing on-stage antics. Throughout the ''All for Love'' tour, he feuded with Ralph Tresvant and cut in on Tresvant's lead vocals. In 1996, Brown rejoined the group for New Edition's comeback album, ''Home Again''. In the middle of the tour, he engaged in further racy on-stage antics. He extended his solo set and cut into Bell Biv Devoe's time. Once again, he left New Edition. In the fall of 2005, New Edition performed at BET's 25th Anniversary Special. The group performed a medley of its greatest hits, and even brought Bobby Brown on stage for a rendition of "Mr. Telephone Man". It was later announced on BET and Inside Hollywood that Bobby had rejoined the group and would be on the next group album. In January 2006, New Edition announced that the group would launch a new album and tour in 2008. Bobby also appeared at a concert in Columbia, South Carolina that New Edition had filmed for a future DVD release.

Solo career

After leaving New Edition in 1985, Brown stayed with the group manager Steven Machat and Machat secured from MCA, the groups record label, a record deal guaranteed for Browns solo career if Brown agreed to leave the New Edition. MCA released his first solo album, ''King of Stage'', in 1986. This album included "Girlfriend", a minor hit which went to #1 on the Billboard R&B; charts and #57 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other than that, ''King of Stage'' did not garner much attention. However, Brown's next album, 1988's ''Don't Be Cruel'' with Machat overseeing the entire production and styling of Brown with Louil Silas, MCA's rep, rocketed him to super stardom. Working with the writing/producing team of L.A. Reid and Babyface, as well as Teddy Riley, ''Don't Be Cruel'' spawned five Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles: "Don't Be Cruel" (#8), "Every Little Step" (#3), "Rock Wit' Cha" (#7), "My Prerogative" (#1), and "Roni" (#3). The album would eventually be certified 8x platinum (8,000,000 units sold).

In 1989, he contributed two songs (including "On Our Own", which reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100) to the ''Ghostbusters II'' soundtrack, in addition to making a cameo in the film. Brown has subsequently dabbled in acting.

In between the "On Our Own" single and the release of Brown's next album, a remix album, ''Dance! Ya Know It!'' was released to capitalise on Brown's huge success at the time. A non-album "megamix" single was released to promote the project. The European dance-oriented version (sampling beats by Snap!) was titled "The Freestyle Megamix" and was a hit in the UK, reaching #14 on the Gallup charts. A more R'n'B oriented version called "Every Little Hit Mix" (b/w "Roni) was released in Australia.

Brown's third album, ''Bobby'', did not arrive until 1992. It reached #2 on the Billboard album charts and produced the hit singles "Humpin' Around" (#3 on the Billboard Hot 100) and "Good Enough" (#7) as well as a smaller hit in "Get Away" (#14). The album was eventually certified 1x platinum (1,000,000 units sold). However, it did not come close to matching the album sales or singles chart success of its predecessor.

Brown waited until late 1997 to release his next (and to date, last) album of original material, ''Forever''. The album was originally titled ''Bobby II'' and was supposed to be produced by such luminaries as R.Kelly, Teddy Riley, Sean Combs and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. However, Brown negotiated 100% creative control of the album and decided to write all the songs himself. It only managed to climb to #61 on the Billboard Hot 200 album charts and produced no charting singles.

In 2006 Brown appeared on "Beautiful", the third single from Damian Marley's album ''Welcome to Jamrock''.

2010 Bobby Brown surprised his fans by dueting with American R&B; and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress Macy Gray on her new album titled The Sellout. Together they did a song "Real Love". Macy Gray divulged the pleasure of working with Bobby Brown to Essence Magazine on the project, saying that "actually he came to the studio, since he doesn't live far, and knocked out his recording in two hours. We're friends and his one-year-old son is my godson. His fiance is one of my best friends in the whole world. I met Bobby a long time ago, but we really got to know each other through her."

Heads of State

As of September 27, 2008, Brown began touring with fellow New Edition members Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill in a new group named Heads of State. The group continues to tour worldwide. They are currently recording an album.

Movies

While always maintaining his focus on music, Brown has also been venturing into the movie side of showbiz. In 1996, Brown co-starred in the hit movie, ''A Thin Line Between Love and Hate'', along with Martin Lawrence and Lynn Whitfield. and in more recent years he has appeared in the films ''Two Can Play That Game'', along with Vivica A. Fox and Morris Chestnut; ''Go for Broke''; and ''Gang of Roses'' starring Lil' Kim, Lisa Raye, Stacey Dash, and Marie Matiko. After those he was in ''Nora's Hair Salon''.

Bobby Brown had cameo guest appearances in many movies. ''Panther'' (1995) starring Courtney B. Vance and Chris Rock. Earlier, he played all three characters of Three Blind Mice in ''Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme'' (1990). In 1989 was Brown's first solo guest cameo appearance in ''Ghostbusters II'' playing the Mayor's Doorman.

1985 Krush Groove Character Name: Himself

1989 Ghostbusters II Played The Mayor's Doorman

1989 His Prerogative Interview and Videos

1990 Mother Goose Rock 'N' Rhymes Character Name: Three Blind Mice

1992 Bobby Brown: Humpin' Around Making of the Video

1993 Bobby Brown: Bobby Played Himself

1995 Panther Character Name: Rose

1996 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate Character Name: Tee

2001 Two Can Play That Game Character Name: Michael

2002 Go For Broke Character Name: Jive

2003 Gang of Roses Character Name: Left Eye Watkins

2004 Nora's Hair Salon Character Name: Bennie

2008 Nora's Hair Salon II Character Name: Old Man Butter

Personal life

In June 2007, Brown took part in the ITV television series "24 hours with...", a chat show format as celebrity and interviewer spend an intense 24 hours locked in a room together. The show's host, Jamie Campbell, asked Brown questions about his career and private life, and infamously joked about making "sexual moves" towards the singer. Brown was furious and threatened to beat Campbell up live on air.

He has been appearing on cable-televised reality T.V. shows such as ''Celebrity Fit Club'', ''Gone Country'', and his own show entitled ''Being Bobby Brown''.

Family

Brown has a total of five biological children. In chronological order the oldest being his son Landon Brown, La'princia Brown, Robert (Bobby) Brown Jr., Bobbi Kristina Brown, and Cassius Brown. Brown married Whitney Houston in July 1992. Together they have one daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, born 1993. On September 13, 2006, Houston's publicist announced that after 14 years of marriage, Houston had filed for a legal separation from Brown. One month later, Houston officially filed for a divorce from Brown. It was ruled by a judge on April 4, 2007 that their marriage would be definitively dissolved on April 24, 2007, and that Whitney would receive custody of their then 14-year-old daughter.

Brown's eldest son, Landon Brown, appeared on the MTV show Rock the Cradle. On February 3, 2009, it was announced Brown was expecting his fifth child with his then girlfriend. His fifth son, a boy named Cassius, was born May 30, 2009.

On May 7, 2010, Brown proposed to his long time girlfriend while performing at the Funk Fest in Jacksonville, Fla. He asked her to marry him while giving his performance on stage. He got down on one knee and when she joined him on stage along with their child she accepted his proposal. He is currently signed to Bronx Bridge Entertainment.

Substance abuse and legal problems

Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Brown's legal and substance abuse troubles threatened to overshadow his music. In late 2003, Brown was arrested for misdemeanor battery, allegedly for striking Houston while shouting epithets. In February 2004, Brown was arrested and jailed in Georgia on a parole violation related to a previous drunk driving conviction. Whitney Houston has also publicly stated that Brown's choice of drug was marijuana laced with cocaine.

Bobby Brown made a guest appearance on ''The Monique Show'' with fellow group mates Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant to promote their ongoing tour across the globe to sold out shows. Bobby also discussed how he overcame his struggles. The trio Heads of State performed medleys of their classic legendary hits to an audience full of die hard New Edition fans.

Discography

Studio albums

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions							! rowspan="2"
		! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"
1986				* Released: December 11, 1986	* Label: MCA Records	88	12	40	—	—	—	—
1988	align="left"			* Released: June 20, 1988	* Label: MCA Records	1	1	3	5	20	—	—		RIAA>US: 7× Platinum	British Phonographic Industry>UK: 2× Platinum	CRIA>CAN: 3× Platinum
1992	align="left"			* Released: August 25, 1992	* Label: MCA Records	2	1	11	2	4	26	18		* US: 2× Platinum	* CAN: 2× Platinum
1997	align="left"			* Released: November 4, 1997	* Label: MCA Records	61	15	—	—	—	—	—
2011	align="left"			* Released: September 6, 2011	* Label: Bronx Bridge Entertainment	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Remix albums

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions				Certifications(sales threshold)
		US	USR&B;	UK	AUS
1989				* Released: 1989	* Label: MCA Records	9	7	26	14		* US: Platinum	* UK: Gold	* CAN: Gold
1993				* Released: 1993	* Label: MCA Records	—	72	—	—

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions						RIAA	Album
		! width="35"	! width="35"	! width="35"	! width="35"	! width="35"	! width="35"
1986		57	1	—	—	—	—	—
1987		—	31	—	—	—	—	—
	align="left"	8	1	—	—	42	—	Gold
	1	1	71	—	6	40	Gold
		—	—	—	—	13	—	—
	3	2	1	—	21	—	Gold
	3	1	17	—	6	8	Gold
align="left"	2	1	15	—	4	22	Platinum
	7	3	—	28	33	—	Gold
		—	—	—	—	14	—	—
	—	—	—	—	—	21	—
		3	1	15	—	19	1	Gold
	7	5	—	—	41	39	Gold
		14	3	3	—	—	—	—
align="left"	57	9	31	—	56	—	—
	—	—	—	—	16	—	—
1994	align="left"	—	—	—	—	38	—	—
		—	—	—	—	3	—	—
	—	—	—	—	8	—	—
	—	—	—	—	17	—	—
1996		—	—	—	—	25	—	—
1997		—	42	—	—	40	—	—
2006		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2009		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2011		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"—" denotes releases that did not chart or not certified

Featured singles

Year	Single	Artist	Peak chart positions					Album
			US	US R&B;	US Dance	UK	AUS
1990		Glenn Medeiros	1	43	—	12	8
2002		Ja Rule	42	16	10	15	7	align="left"
2006		Damian Marley	—	—	—	39	—
2010		Macy Gray	—	—	—	—	—

References

External links

Bobby Brown Online

NEW Bobby Brown HD interview April 2010

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Name	Johnny Gill
Background	solo_singer
Birth date	May 22, 1966
Origin	Washington, D.C., USA
Instrument	Vocal, keyboards, guitar, percussion
Genre	R&B;, new jack swing
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1983–present
Label	Cotillion / Atlantic (1982-1985)Motown (1989-1999)MCA (1986-1997)Notifi (2010-present)
Associated acts	New Edition, LSG, Stacy Lattisaw, Heads of State
Notable instruments	}}

Johnny Gill (born May 22, 1966) is an American R&B; singer-songwriter best known for his romantic ballads and as a member of New Edition. His signature song "My, My, My" has been included on numerous romantic compilations.

Life and work

Gill was born on May 22, 1966 in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of a minister. He started singing at age five in a family gospel group called "Wings Faith" which included his brothers Bobby, Jeff, and Randy Gill (himself a solo recording artist and member of the group II D Extreme). His recording career began in 1983 when his childhood friend, singer Stacy Lattisaw, convinced him to record a demo. This demo fell into the hands of the president of Atlantic Records, and his self-titled debut album was released shortly thereafter, featuring the minor hit, "Super Love." On this album, Gill played guitar, bass, bongos, and drums in addition to performing lead and background vocals. Gill then teamed up with Stacy for a duet album, which featured their first hit together, "Perfect Combination." A second album on Atlantic Records, yielded the song "Half Crazy," which is still a fan favorite.

Gill began a new chapter in his career in 1987, when he was recruited by Michael Bivins to join New Edition to be the replacement for lead singer Ralph Tresvant, who was rumored at the time to be leaving to pursue a solo career.

With Gill, the oldest member, as one of the lead singers (along with Tresvant, who ended up staying with New Edition and delaying the launch of his solo career) on the album Heart Break, the group developed a more mature, adult sound, hitting the charts with songs such as "Can You Stand The Rain," "N.E. Heartbreak," "If It Isn't Love," and the Gill-led "Boys To Men."

Continuing his role as a romantic balladeer while emerging as a New Jack Swing star, he released a second self-titled album in 1990 which included the hits "My, My, My," "Rub You the Right Way," "Fairweather Friend" and "Wrap My Body Tight". In 1991, he was featured in Perri "Pebbles" Reid's hit single "Always" from the album of the same name, along with Pebbles' cousin, R&B; singer, Cherrelle. The single made the R&B; Top 20 shortly after its release.

In 1993, Gill released another solo project, ''Provocative,'' which included the songs "Quiet Time to Play," "A Cute, Sweet, Love Addiction," and a moving gospel, "I Know Where I Stand." In 1996, Gill was reunited with New Edition, including Brown, as they recorded ''Home Again,'' an album noted for the singles "Hit Me Off" and "Still In Love". The title song, "Home Again," although not released as a single is one of the most impressive vocal performances recorded by the group to date.

In 1996, Gill also released ''Let's Get the Mood Right,'' which included the title song, "Love In an Elevator," and "Maybe" which is considered by many to be one of his greatest vocal performances ever. The following year, he collaborated with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat to form the supergroup ''LSG'' (Levert/Sweat/Gill) which resulted in the multi platinum debut album, ''Levert-Sweat-Gill,'' and a follow-up album in 2003 entitled ''LSG2.''

Gill, the only member of New Edition who is not from Boston, was raised in Washington DC where he attended Kimball Elementary, Sousa Junior High, and Duke Ellington School of the Arts. His career dictated that he complete his high school education through the services of a tutor. Gill had planned to attend college and pursue a degree in electrical engineering, but his career came first.

His latest recording, "You For Me (The Wedding Song)" from the ''Madea's Family Reunion'' soundtrack received strong reviews from music critics as well as the general public. In 2008, Gill, as a member of New Edition, was the recipient of the Golden Note Award at ASCAP's 21st Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.

On September 27, 2008, he began touring with Ralph Tresvant and Bobby Brown in a new group named Heads of State.

With over 80 television and film appearances as a singer and actor, Gill earned much acclaim for his cameo role on the hit TV show, Family Matters (TV series) and recently thrilled audiences singing "You For Me" in the movie "Madea's Family Reunion."

In October 2004 ''Rub You The Right Way'' appeared in popular videogame Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on R&B;, Soul radio station CSR 103.9. Gill most recently starred in the 2009 stage play "A Mother's Prayer", which also stars Robin Givens, Shirley Murdock and Jermaine Crawford. In July 2010 Notifi Records based out of St. Louis, MO signed Gill to a recording contract with new music due in 2011.

Personal life

Gill, who has never been married, is the father of a son, Isiah Gill, born in 2006 to a Washington DC journalist. He has been romantically linked to Stacy Lattisaw, and Janet Jackson in the past and currently Carissa Rosario, a singer and model.

Discography

Studio albums

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions						! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"	! width="30"
		1983	align="left"			* First studio album		* Release date: January 16, 1983	* Label: [[Cotillion Records	—	64	—	—	—
1985	align="left"			* Second studio album	* Release date: April 22, 1985	* Label: Cotillion / Atlantic	—	51	—	—	—
1990	align="left"			* Third studio album	* Release date: April 17, 1990	Motown">Music recording sales certification
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1983	align="left"			* First studio album	* Release date: January 16, 1983	* Label: [[Cotillion Records	—	64	—	—	—
1985	align="left"			* Second studio album	* Release date: April 22, 1985	* Label: Cotillion / Atlantic	—	51	—	—	—
1990	align="left"			* Third studio album	* Release date: April 17, 1990	Motown	8	1	—	47	—		Recording Industry Association of America>US: 2× Multi-Platinum	Canadian Recording Industry Association>CAN: Gold
1993	align="left"			* Fourth studio album	* Release date: June 8, 1993	* Label: Motown	14	4	42	—	31		* US: Gold
1996				* Fifth studio album	* Release date: October 8, 1996	* Label: Motown	32	7	—	—	—		* US: Gold
2011				* Sixth studio album	* Release date: September 20, 2011	* Label: Notifi/Fontana	—	—	—	—	—		* US:

Collaboration albums

Year	Album details	Peak chartpositions
		US	US R&B;
1984				* with Stacy Lattisaw	* Release date: February 27, 1984	* Label: Cotillion / Atlantic	139	27

Compilation albums

! Year	! Album details
1997	align="left"			* First compilation album	* Release date: November 11, 1997	* Label: Motown
2002	align="left"			* Second compilation album	* Release date: March 26, 2002	Hip-O Records>Hip-O
2003	align="left"			* Third compilation album	* Release date: June 17, 2003	* Label: Motown
2005	align="left"			* Fourth compilation album	* Release date: January 11, 2005	* Label: Motown

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions						Album
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		—	29	—	—	—	—
	—	57	—	—	—	—
		75	10	—	—	—	—
	102	37	—	—	—	—
	—	63	48	—	—	—
		—	26	—	—	—	—
	—	49	—	—	—	—
		—	1	—	—	—	—
		3	1	16	77	41	59
	10	1	—	89	31	—
	28	2	19	—	—	—
		84	1	48	57	—	—
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		31	4	—	—	—	—
	—	56	—	—	—	—	align="left" rowspan="1"
	—	21	—	—	—	—	align="left"
	33	4	—	17	—	—
		56	11	49	53	29	6
	—	35	—	—	—	—
	—	42	—	—	—	—
		111	25	—	—	—	—
	—	—	—	46	—	89
1996		53	17	—	—	—	—
		43	19	—	—	—	—
	104	59	—	—	—	—
		—	71	—	—	—	—
		—	41	—	—	—	—

References

External links

Johnny Gill at VH1

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name	Declan Galbraith
background	solo_singer
birth name	Declan John Galbraith
birth date	December 19, 1991
origin	Hoo St Werburgh, Kent, England
instrument	Vocals, guitar, piano
genre	Pop
occupation	Singer
years active	2002–2010
label	Starwatch Music (2006 - 2008) EMI (2002–2006)
website	Official website
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Declan John Galbraith (born 19 December 1991, Hoo St Werburgh, Kent) is an English singer. He is best known for his 2002 hit single, "Tell Me Why", which peaked at #29 in the UK Singles Chart.

Early influence

When Galbraith was small, his grandfather, who played several instruments in a band, took Galbraith to Fleadhs (concerts) he was participating in, and the mix of Scottish and Irish musical traditions. Declan knew that he wanted to be a singer when he saw his grandfather in his band.

Musical career

Galbraith's talent was publicly acknowledged for the first time when at just 7 years old. He insisted on performing spontaneously at the annual Rochester Dickens Festival, a two-day extravaganza where people were invited to dress up in Victorian costumes to celebrate the life and times of the famous author Charles Dickens and his links with their town. Galbraith, dressed up as a chimney sweep, started singing and the crowd went wild. Soon after this he started to enter local talent contests and within a year he had won 15 titles and more than £1,000.00.

As a result of his success in the talent shows, the major recording companies soon heard about Galbraith and he was signed to his first recording contract in England. His first recording was "Walking in the Air", which was released on a special Christmas Hits album, also featuring Westlife, Elton John and Elvis Presley. Galbraith loves to sing to live audiences and among some of his most memorable performances are, the Queen's Jubilee at St Paul's Cathedral, when he sang "Amazing Grace" accompanied by the St Paul's Choir and a performance in front of more than 22,000 people at an Elton John concert.

His first self-titled album, ''Declan'', with Irish traditional songs and some specially written material became a big success and charted in the U.K. and Ireland. Within the year of release, it had soon sold 200,000 copies in Germany.

Another big success came during a nationwide tour of Young Voices concerts when breaking the Guinness World Record. It was at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast in December 2002 when he sang live with some 10,000 children and was also simultaneously linked, by radio and satellite, with more than 80,000 children in their schools all over the UK, who accompanied him in achieving the world’s largest choral sing.

Galbraith's talent and reputation came to the attention of media mogul Haim Saban and his music President, Ron Kenan, who signed Galbraith to Saban Music Group's new record label. They have chosen Germany to be the very first territory in the world to launch their first produced album, via the Starwatch Music label.

Galbraith amicably parted company with his management in February 2010. He is currently battling major contractual issues that prevent any releases for the time being. Galbraith is said to be returning to full time education, which he had to partly give up when he was 14 years old, due to his musical obligations.

In July 2010, it was announced on his official forum that he has joined up with the Route 66 theatre show casts to tour England from July to September 2010.

Fame

Although Galbraith is a British citizen and singer, he is more famous and well-known abroad, especially in China, whereas his songs were chosen as part of the Chinese education curriculum for learning English. Galbraith's songs are used to help Chinese children learn English as his songs are easy to remember and suitable for children. In May 2008, Galbraith undertook a successful two cities tour in China, the cities included were Beijing and ShenZhen.

Discography

Albums

''Declan'' (2002)

''Thank You'' (2006)

''You and Me'' (2007)

Singles

"Tell Me Why" (2002)

"Love of My Life" (2007)

"Ego You" (2007)

Covers

"Tears in Heaven" (2006)

"Love of My Life" (2007)

"((An Angel))

References

External links

Declan Galbraith FOD members on Facebook

Declan Galbraith Official Website

Declan Galbraith Official Forum

Category:English child singers Category:English male singers Category:English people of Irish descent Category:English people of Scottish descent Category:English television actors Category:1991 births Category:Living people

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