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Bilal Sayeed Oliver (born August 23 1979 ), also known by the Stage Name of just '''Bilal''', is an American " Neo Soul " and Jazz Singer , who is also member of the Musical Collective known as Soulquarians . In 2001 , his debut album, '' 1st Born Second '', was released on the Interscope record label. BACKGROUND Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , Oliver attended the Philadelphia High School For Creative And Performing Arts as a vocal major in the class of 1997. Bilal's classical training at the Mannes Music Conservatory in New York was instrumental to his conversance with Jazz , Voice , and Big Band arrangements. Bilal reportedly can sing opera in seven languages and writes both music and lyrics. In 1995 , Bilal met brothers Faulu and Damu Mtume, the sons of James Mtume and founders of Moyo Entertainment, at a Barber Shop in Philadelphia. His plans to produce Film Score s was shelved after he handed the brothers a Demo recording; they were so impressed that they successfully convinced him to record commercially. Bilal has also frequently collaborated and performed with several ''. His second full-length recording, '' Love For Sale '', was reportedly shelved in 2005 due to the album being leaked and illegally downloaded. DISCOGRAPHY Albums
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