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
Before Mary J. Blige became a solo artist for Uptown records, she was a background singer for the label.
2. Mariah Carey
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
Vandross did background vocals for Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, and Roberta Flack and more.
4. Faith Evans
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
Hilson had an extensive career writing and singing background for artists before breaking out as a solo artist.
6. Tamar Braxton
Tamar Braxton did background vocals for her sister Toni Braxton and one of Lady Gaga’s biggest hits.
7. Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston sang back-up for the likes of Chaka Khan, Lou Rawls and Jermaine Jackson.
8. John Legend
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”.