Our hero today is Asher, whose songs are listened to by millions of people around the world. Want to know where he was born and studied? How was his personal life? We are ready to provide the necessary information about him.
Asher: biography of a black singer. Childhood
He was born October 14, 1978 in the city of Dallas, located in the US state called Texas. Asher was brought up in an incomplete family. Father left when the boy was 1 year old. Mother took upon herself the responsibility of raising her son. She worked hard to ensure a decent life for her boy.
Most of Asher’s childhood was spent in the town of Chattanooga (Tennessee). From an early age, the boy showed a love of music and singing. This was noticed by the grandmother. It was she who gave her grandson to the church choir.
Soon the family moved to Atlanta (Georgia). Mother and grandmother felt that in this city their boy will have more opportunities for developing talent.
Creative activity
At the age of 11, our hero began performing as a member of the NuBeginnings group. The guys recorded 10 songs in the style of R'n'B. In 1993, Asher left the team. If you think that the guy temporarily abandoned the music, then you are greatly mistaken. In the same year, he participated in the show Star Search ("Looking for a Star"). Asher was noticed by representatives of the record company LaFace Records. They offered the guy mutually beneficial cooperation. Our hero could not miss such a chance.
R'n'B-artist Asher: albums
The American singer released his first studio album in 1994. The disc is called Usher. The circulation was small, but it was completely sold out.
In 1997, Asher's second album, My Way, appeared on sale. This time the singer was waiting for great success. His record became platinum 6 times. Especially popular was the composition You Make Me Wanna.
In 1999, singer Asher released his first live album, Live. American listeners literally dared the entire circulation from the shelves. Our hero did not expect such success.
Achievements
During his career, singer Asher has released 7 studio discs. Over 65 million copies of his records have been sold worldwide. He has repeatedly won prestigious awards such as the Grammy Awards, American Music Award, World Music Awards and others. Successful producers from the USA and Europe offered him cooperation.
In 2002, Usher created his own music label, US Records. The singer not only knows how to make money, but also knows where to invest it. Most recently, he launched a line of perfumery water for men and women. And that is not all. Usher acquired a stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball Club. His money investments not only fully paid off, but also began to bring tangible income.
Asher also owns several restaurants located in major US cities. All its establishments are intended for wealthy and famous visitors.
Personal life
In his youth, the singer Asher was not popular with representatives of the opposite sex. At school, he fell in love with a girl who did not reciprocate. The guy was worried about this. Then Asher began to write love songs.
The personal life of our hero was adjusted only after he released the third studio album. In 2001, the singer met Rosanda Thomas. The girl performed as part of the TLC group. Their romance had a rapid development. One day, Asher suggested that Rosanda live together. The girl agreed. It would seem that this is a wedding. But in 2003, the couple announced a breakup.
The handsome black man did not have the status of a bachelor for long. Asher began an affair with Tameka Foster, a stylist who worked with his group. In January 2007, he made a sweetheart proposal. Tameka agreed to become the legal wife of the singer.
In August 2007, Tameka gave birth to her first child. The son was named in honor of his father - Asher. Our hero tried to spend as much time with his family as possible. But a tight work schedule did not always allow this. In December 2008, an addition occurred in the Asher family. The second son was born. He received the name Nevid Eli. Unfortunately, family happiness did not last long. In 2009, singer Asher and his wife officially divorced. They managed to maintain friendly relations for the sake of common children.
Finally
The biography, career and personal life of singer Asher were examined in detail by us. Today, he is one of the most successful R'n'B artists with dark skin color. Usher is not going to stop there. He continues to record songs and delight his fans with new videos.