| 词条 | Iman (singer) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| name = Iman Jordan (formerly Mateo) | image = Iman in LA.jpg | landscape = yes | alt = | caption = | background = solo_singer | birth_name = Iman Jordan | birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1986|8|13}} | birth_place = Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | origin = Los Angeles, California | genre = Pop, R&B, Soul, Alternative | occupation = Singer, songwriter | instrument = vocals, piano | years_active = 2007–present | label = MySpace Records, Interscope Records | associated_acts = Kerry Brothers, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats | website = {{URL|http://www.listentoiman.com/}} }}Iman Jordan (born August 13, 1986) formerly known by his stage name Mateo, is an American pop/R&B singer-songwriter from Cincinnati, Ohio. He was formerly signed to the Krucial Noise imprint on Interscope Records, label imprint of Alicia Keys producer Kerry "Krucial" Brothers.[1] Personal lifeIman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio into a musical family. His grandfather, Freddy Jordan was a jazz and session guitarist at the historic King Records where he played for the likes of James Brown, Freddie King, and Charles Brown.[2][3] His grandmother was a singer who toured Canada and the northeastern United States. Iman started singing at an early age and playing classical piano at age 5. He attended Morehouse College, majoring in music and business.[4][3] After graduation, Iman moved to New York City where he briefly worked as a strategy consultant.[3] On June 21, 2016, Iman publicly came out as gay via his Instagram. He wrote, "Over the years, I've created so many faces and have done so many costume changes just to hide the simple fact that I am who I am. I've changed my name. I've worn clothes I didn't like. I've written songs about my most meaningful relationships and changed the pronouns. All for what...to meet my assumed expectation of others." Shortly after, he changed his artist name from Mateo to his birth given name, Iman. Early music career2008–10: Beginnings in Los Angeles and MySpace RecordsIman eventually moved to Los Angeles, in California, where he began performing under the name Mateo and pursued a career in the music industry. He met with former MTV VJ, Quddus.[5]{{Failed verification|date=February 2013}}, who was working at MySpace Records quickly took interest and brought Iman over to the label which signed him nearly on the spot.[8][6] While on MySpace records, he released a three part mixtape series entitled "Underneath the Sky", which garnered critical acclaim. The mixtape series included features from Kardinal Offishall, Teairra Mari, Fashawn, and Shawn Chrystopher.[7][8][9] On August 13, 2009, Iman recorded a live EP entitled Get To Know Me: Live at Swing House. His video, "Get to Know Me", from the live EP was featured by MTVU, Fuse, and Music Choice. After a year and a half stint at MySpace Records, Iman decided to part ways with the label in 2010.[4][10][11] 2010–2012: Krucial Noise signing, Love & Stadiums and Say It's SoIn September 2010, he signed to Krucial Noise, the label imprint of Alicia Keys longtime producer and songwriting partner, Kerry "Krucial" Brothers. Brothers met him through Quddus during the MySpace Records days. He released his fourth mixtape Love & Stadiums on March 30, 2011 to critical acclaim.{{Citation needed|date=February 2013}} The mixtape serves as his first release under Krucial Noise and includes features from Goapele, Pusha T, Ab-Liva, Gilbere Forte, and Kardinal Offishall.[1][3][12] Iman released his debut single, "Say It's So", on September 21, 2011 off his EP Love & Stadiums II. The single is produced by Kerry Brothers and features additional vocals from Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz.[13] In September 2011, Iman shot a video for "Say Its So" in New York City, directed by David "Dahveed" Telles.[14] The single charted independently on the Billboard 100 and reached #40 on the Urban chart, which garnered attention from Larry Jackson and John Ehman at Interscope Records.{{Citation needed|date=February 2013}} 2012–2015: Interscope Signing, Suite 823 , and "We've Met Before"In April 2012, he officially signed to Interscope Records. While working with Kerry "Krucial" Brothers on the upcoming album, they decided to release an all original mixtape project for the summer, entitled Suite 823. The mixtape was released on August 1, 2012 to rave reviews, featuring an appearance by Motown recording artist, Stacy Barthe.[15] On August 13, 2013, he released an EP entitled, "We've Met Before" which peaked at #3 on the iTunes R&B charts.[16] "How Good is Your Love" was the official single released from the EP. The video for the single peaked at #6 on BET's 106 and Park and in February 2014, he performed the song on VH-1's "Single Ladies".[17] In February 2015, he parted ways with Interscope and Krucial Noise. 2016: Sony ATV Signing and Self Entitled EP ReleaseAfter leaving Interscope and Krucial Noise, Iman was signed to a publishing deal with Sony ATV. He garnered several high profile placements, they include Rihanna's "Desperado”, an artist feature on Robin Shulz "Uncovered" album, four songs on the critically acclaimed FOX TV show "Empire", one of which being performed by Alicia Keys and the new DJDS single, featuring Khalid. In October 2018, he independently released his first song, called Therapy, from his upcoming EP which is slated to release at the top of 2019. This is his first music release under the name Iman and since leaving Interscope. The entire EP is produced by Glashaus, the production duo consisting of Dan Glashausser and Tom Glashausser. DiscographyAlbums
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References1. ^1 2 New Music: Mateo – ‘Love & Stadiums’ [Mixtape], Rap-Up, March 30, 2011, accessed June 18, 2011. 2. ^Tracy, Steven. "Going To Cincinnati: A History of the Blues in the Queen City". University of Illinois Press, 1993, p. 148. 3. ^1 2 3 Salaam, Khalid. Kerry Brothers’ Newest Signee Steps To The Plate, XXL Magazine, June 3, 2011, accessed June 18, 2011. 4. ^1 Jackson, Eboyne.The Method: Mateo, HoneyMag, July 29, 2010, accessed June 18, 2011. 5. ^MTV VJs, MTV, accessed June 18, 2011. 6. ^Marie, Michelle.YH Buzz Meter: Mateo, YoungHollywood, accessed June 18, 2011. 7. ^1 Shake. Mick Boogie Presents Mateo – Underneath the Sky (Mixtape), 2DopeBoyz, March 5, 2009, accessed June 18, 2011. 8. ^1 Shamz. Mateo – Underneath The Sky Chapter 2 [Mixtape], Okayplayer, June 10, 2009, accessed June 18, 2011. 9. ^1 Angel. NEW MUSIC: MATEO RELEASES HIS NEW MIXTAPE, “UNDERNEATH THE SKY {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100927073134/http://concreteloop.com/2010/03/new-music-mateo-releases-his-new-mixtape-underneath-the-sky |date=2010-09-27 }}, ConcreteLoop, March 3, 2010, accessed June 18, 2011. 10. ^1 Angel. ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: MATEO {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111112112458/http://concreteloop.com/2009/09/artist-spotlight-mateo |date=2011-11-12 }}, ConcreteLoop, September 11, 2009, accessed June 18, 2011. 11. ^Mateo Moves Forward With 'Sky Mixtape' Post Myspace Split, SingersRoom, March 4, 2010, accessed June 18, 2011. 12. ^ , Vibe, March 24, 2011, accessed June 18, 2011. 13. ^FRESH MEAT: Mateo's "Say Its So" Ft. Alicia Keys, TheYBF, September 22, 2011, accessed September 22, 2011. 14. ^EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: MATEO – “SAY IT’S SO” {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111112221057/http://concreteloop.com/2011/11/exclusive-video-premiere-mateo-say-its-so |date=2011-11-12 }}, ConcreteLoop, November 10, 2011, accessed September 25, 2012. 15. ^1 Mateo Dishes on Krucial's New Label, First Dates, and 'Suite 823' Mixtape, Singersroom, July 25, 2012, accessed September 25, 2012. 16. ^ , You Know I Got Soul, August 13, 2013, accessed May 23, 2014. 17. ^BET's 106 & Park, BET Countdown, Nov 22, 2013, accessed May 23, 2014. External links
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