While the rest of the group returned to Detroit, Magnum stayed and worked for Wyclef as a writer. For 2 years they worked diligently on an album, but unfortunately the group broke up. In 2002, they signed to Wyclef Jean’s record label, which lead them to New Jersey. Magnum and some of his friends formed the group, D.A.T. Later, he became a background dancer for Karen Clark Sheard from the legendary Clark Sisters, multi-platinum recording artist, Kierra Sheard, and Lexi, who is signed to Holy Records.Īs Magnum got a taste of the high life, he felt it was his time to focus more on his singing career. He taught Hip Hop dance classes at Grosse Pointe Dance Center, in Grosse Point, MI for about a year. He starred in such plays as, “The Devil Made Me Do It”, “Which Way Did I Turn”, and, “Tell it to the Judge”, also staring: Judge Mathis, multi platinum recording artist, Ralf Tresvant of New Edition Comic View’s, Kenny Howl and the legendary Grammy nominated Gospel singer, Derek Brinkly.Īs time progressed, Magnum picked up dancing. Over time, the group dismembered, but that didn’t stop Magnum from reaching his goal.Īfter the split of the group, Magnum found himself in a familiar spot when he started to perform in gospel plays. Their second single, “Feelin It”, was produced by Bilal of the hit group Transitions, which appeared on the motion picture soundtrack, “Our Friend Martin”. After their first single was released, they signed to Universal Records. The group also started modeling for Pelle Pelle, and Da Da. They appeared in major magazines such as: Sister 2 Sister, Vibe, and Right On. Their first single, “Dance with Me”, aired on BET, MTV, VH1, The Box, and was voted number one on The Zone. They signed to Motown, and became The Biv 10 Pee Wee All Stars. Out of 3,000 people, Magnum and Atlantic recording artist, Rashad Morgan made the cut. It was an audition for a group that Mike Bivans of New Edition was putting together. At one of the shows, he received a flyer from a local Detroit rapper. In 1998, at the age of 14, he starred in the theater play, “Crack in the Backstreet”, written by Kenneth Greenwood. Magnum made history by being the youngest African American male to perform the National Anthem at the opening game of the season. During a performance, a player from the Detroit Tigers thought Magnum should perform the National Anthem at the opening game of the Tiger’s season. With Kenny, he participated in an Annual Christmas concert, held in Detroit for two years. It wasn’t long before he found himself working with the legendary country singer, Kenny Rogers. It was official, he had now stepped into the world of Hip- Hop and R&B. Instead of the gospel and Christian music, Magnum became interested in the world of Hip Hop something he had not experienced in Germany. One of the skills Magnum took with him to Detroit was his love of music. However, Magnum started to understand and adapt to life in Detroit. The adjustment from life in Germany to the Detroit lifestyle was a drastic change for him. This left him with the decision to either stay in Germany with his father, or go to Detroit with his mother and sister. He expanded his musical background by directing the choir and participating in various vocal competitions.When Magnum was 11, his parents got a divorce. As a child, Magnum spent most of his time in the church, since his father was a pastor. At the age of two, his family moved to Augsburg, Germany. Robert Curry Aka Magnum A native of Detroit, Michigan, Magnum was born on Septemto Delisa and Robert Curry. Tracks Albums Pictures Videos Events Biography Similar Artists Charts Tags Listeners Journal News Groups
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