Lemar

About

British R&B singer who finished in the top three of the Fame Academy Show and released several hit singles, including "Dance (With U)." After releasing five studio albums, three of which are certified platinum, and 20 singles, he is seen as one of the most successful artists to come out of a reality TV show.

Before Fame

He was 17 when he had his first concert at the Junior Jam at 'The Temple' in Tottenham. Joining BBC Fame Academy in 2002, he impressed the judges with his version of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together."

Trivia

Since his rise on Fame Academy, he has sold two million albums and has seen more than a half-dozen singles make the British charts. He has also won more than three British Urban Act awards.

Family Life

He grew up in Tottenham, North London, and his cousin Jonathan Obika played for the hometown Hotspur team in the Premier League. He and Charmaine Powell have a daughter and son together.

Associated With

He was the opening act for Justin Timberlake during the American singer's U.K. tour.