John Stephens (born December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio), better known as John Legend, is a Grammy award winning R&B singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet and actor signed to Kanye West\'s G.O.O.D. Music label. Prior to the release of his debut album Get Lifted in 2004, Legend\'s career gained momentum through a series of successful collaborations with multiple established artists such as Jay-Z, Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill. He released his second album, Once Again in 2006, and his latest release, 2008\'s Evolver showcased a more experimental and upbeat side of Legend.