John Legend frolicked at Vevo Studios in Los Angeles, California, to advertise his newest album, LEGEND.
Stationed behind a piano, carrying a burnt orange polyester shirt, the EGOT winner delivered a shocking efficiency of “Surprise Girl.”
Legend’s current go to to Vevo Studios comes on the heels of releasing LEGEND (Solo Piano Model), a piano-based model of songs from final 12 months’s LEGEND.
The 12-song album additionally featured covers of songs by Sade and Simon & Garfunkel.
“After releasing LEGEND final fall, a number of of the songs stored coming again to me, desirous to tackle a brand new type,” Legend shared.
“I’m excited to share LEGEND (Solo Piano Model) with you at present – simply me and my piano. I hope these renditions can function a reminder that we’re all ever-evolving.”
Legend made his Republic Data debut in September 2022 with LEGEND. The double album, divided into two sides, had many visitor appearances, from Ledisi and Jazmine Sullivan to JID and Rick Ross.
Muni Lengthy additionally appeared on the album for “Honey,” a candy single that peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Grownup R&B Airplay chart. It additionally was a success at R&B radio.
LEGEND opened at No. 10 on Billboard’s High R&B Albums chart, giving him his fifth consecutive high 10 debut since its 2012 launch.
Concerning the inspiration behind the album’s title, Legend mentioned, “Till this level, I’ve by no means used a side of my title because the title of an album. I needed to earn that, to stay as much as it by delivering within the efficiency and the music. And that is me saying, I’m happy with who I’m, I’m assured within the work I’ve achieved, and I’m simply going to declare it.”
Another factor about LEGEND. It was amongst Rated R&B’s 30 Finest R&B Albums of 2022.
Legend, the proprietor of a brand new skincare line, was a part of the sixty fifth Grammy Awards festivities. He helped shut the present with a efficiency of “GOD DID” together with collaborators DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, JAY-Z and Fridayy.
“GOD DID” was nominated for 3 awards, Music of the Yr, Finest Rap Efficiency and Finest Rap Music.
On Feb. 13 and Feb. 14, Legend will carry out back-to-back nights in Los Angeles, California, to rejoice Valentine’s Day. An Night With John Legend will happen at Walt Disney Live performance Corridor. Tickets can be found now.
Watch John Legend’s efficiency of “Surprise Girl” beneath.
