We’re taking a look at the celebrities who made it big after starting off as backup singers. You may be surprised to find some of the biggest singers of all-time started as back up singers.
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1. Mary J. Blige
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Before Mary J. Blige became a solo artist for Uptown records, she was a background singer for the label.
2. Mariah Carey
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Mariah Carey was a background singer for an artist named Brenda K when her vocals were notice by Tommy Mottola… we know how this turned out.
3. Luther Vandross
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Vandross did background vocals for Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, and Roberta Flack and more.
4. Faith Evans
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Faith Evans was a background singer for Al B. Sure and Christopher Williams before signing with Puff Daddy aka Diddy.
5. Keri Hilson at Gold Room
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Hilson had an extensive career writing and singing background for artists before breaking out as a solo artist.
6. Tamar Braxton
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Tamar Braxton did background vocals for her sister Toni Braxton and one of Lady Gaga’s biggest hits.
7. Whitney Houston
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Whitney Houston sang back-up for the likes of Chaka Khan, Lou Rawls and Jermaine Jackson.
8. John Legend
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John Legend worked as a background singer for Kanye West and Alicia Keys before hitting it big. He also played piano on Lauryn Hill’s “Everything is Everything”.
