Sterling Simms

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Musical artist

Sterling Lauren Simms (born July 7, 1982),^[1] is an American R&B singer-songwriter. His debut album, Yours, Mine & The Truth was released on December 23, 2008, by Def Jam Records.^[2]

Biography and career

Sterling recorded his first song with his grandfather at the age of 6. His grandfather, a musician himself, introduced him to the sounds of Sam Cooke. When he was 15, his mother moved the family of four children to Atlanta. There Sterling began to make the rounds with Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri and other music makers in the city.

After a period struggling, Sterling began to focus on writing, putting his artist ambitions aside. Returning to Philadelphia, Sterling reconnected with Kenny Gamble. Back in Atlanta, Sterling met up with producer Teddy Bishop, who liked the songs Sterling was working on. Bishop asked, "Who was the voice behind the songs?" At Teddy's prompting Sterling decided to pursue becoming a performer again. He sang for Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles and a group of other influential music executives, giving them Sam Cooke's "A Long Time Coming." They were impressed with Sterling and by this time Warner Bros and Atlantic were very interested in signing him. While waiting for an offer, Sterling traveled to Miami with Bishop to the VMAs. Bishop played Sterling's music for industry veteran George Robinson. Robinson recognized his talent at once and convinced the partners of One Recordings to make Sterling their first release.

Sterling signed with One Recordings and began finishing his album and eventually a meeting was set up with L.A. Reid at Island/Def Jam. Two months later One Recordings signed a deal with Island/Def Jam to jointly release Sterling Simms. Sterling's musical influences include Boyz II Men, Aaliyah, Sade, Brian McKnight, Mario, New Edition, Usher and Latin music generally. In 2009, Sterling co-wrote "Robot Love," a song on Allison Iraheta's debut album "Just Like You," which will be released on December 1, 2009.

In early 2011, Sterling signed a recording deal with RCA Records and is currently working on his second effort.

Discography

Studio albums

Yours, Mine & The Truth (2008)
July's Finest (2011)

Mixtapes

July's Finest (2011)^[3]
Mary & Molly (2012)

Guest appearances

12. "Dig A Hole" (with Jay-Z) on "Kingdom Come" (2006)
03. "Was It Worth It" (with Kid Ink) on "Almost Home" (2013)

Singles

Year	Single	Chart positions			Album
Year	Single	US Hot 100	US R&B/ Hip-Hop	Rhythmic Top 40	Album
2007	"Jump Off" (featuring Sean P)	—	56^[4]	39^[5]	Yours, Mine & The Truth
2007	"Nasty Girl"	—	117^[6]	—	Non-Album Track
2008	"All I Need" (featuring Jadakiss & The-Dream)	—	123^[7]	—	Yours, Mine & The Truth
2012	"Tell Her Again" (featuring Meek Mill)	—	62	—	11 Missed Calls
2013	"I Know Love" (featuring Pusha T)	—	—	—	11 Missed Calls

References

^ "ACE Repertory". Ascap.com. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
^ "Check Out New Sterling Simms Images In The Picture Gallery". Def Jam Recordings. December 5, 2008. Archived from the original on March 10, 2009. Retrieved January 16, 2009.
^ "Sterling Simms – July's Finest". Singersroom.com. August 1, 2011.
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Jump Off – Sterling Simms Featuring Sean P." Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Archived from the original on June 9, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2007.
^ "Rhythmic Top 40 – Jump Off – Sterling Simms Featuring Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2008.
^ "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles – Nasty Girl – Sterling Simms". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved May 26, 2007. ^{[dead link]}
^ "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles – All I Need (I Need Love) – Sterling Featuring (:Jadakiss". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved December 13, 2008. ^{[dead link]}