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After graduation, he switched gears and worked for Boston Consulting Group, but continued to perform in nightclubs in New York City. He was soon introduced to up-and-coming hip-hop artist Kanye West, and the two musicians collaborated on one another's demos.

Legend's debut album, 's Get Lifted , went platinum thanks in part to the hit single "Ordinary People," a song he originally penned for the Black Eyed Peas. Legend's sophomore effort, Once Again , was released in Legend's musical talent has made him a mainstream star. He soon released several new albums, including Evolver That same year, Legend stepped in front of the cameras with a supporting role in the comedy Soul Men , starring Bernie Mac and Samuel L. In , Legend released Wake Up!

The album received raves from music critics and tackled tunes made famous by the likes of Marvin Gaye and Nina Simone. The Curtis Mayfield-penned "Hard Times" was one of the record's main singles; another hit, "Shine," Legend's own composition, earned him a Grammy Award.

Legend tried his hand at reality television with the singing competition Duets during the summer of The musical stars coached and performed with the contestants on the show. The tune also won a Grammy and an Academy Award, with both artists using their Oscar acceptance speeches to highlight contemporary issues that connected to the Civil Rights Movement.

So happy to be part of this team. So honored they trusted me to play Jesus Christ. So amazed to be in such rarefied air. October brought the release of A Legendary Christmas , a mix of traditional and original holiday songs that included an assist from Stevie Wonder on "What Christmas Means to Me.