Ultimately, he stuck with music and landed an opportunity tour as a background vocalist for Aaliyah and Ginuwine. In his teens, Tank became interested in sports as well as music, and considered playing college football. As a youth, he was able to develop his singing ability at his local church, where his cousin was choir director. suburb of Clinton, Maryland, Tank became interested in music at an early age. Tank delivered his tenth album, R&B Money, in 2022.īorn Durrell Babbs in Milwaukee before later moving to the Washington, D.C. Among his most well-known songs as a writer or featured singer are Pleasure P's Top Five R&B/hip-hop hit 'Under' and Chris Brown's 'Take My Time,' both of which were nominated for Grammy awards in the R&B field. One factor in Tank's enduring relevance has been his collaborative work behind the scenes, frequently in support of younger vocalists. He's a longtime favorite of urban adult contemporary radio stations, having topped the Adult R&B chart with singles ranging from 'Please Don't Go' (2007) to 'Can't Let It Show' (2021). Contrary to his reputation as a niche artist, Tank has hit the Top Ten of the Billboard 200 with Force of Nature (his 2001 debut), the Grammy-nominated Sex Love & Pain (2007), and This Is How I Feel (2012), and achieved the feat a fourth time with Three Kings (2013), as one-third of TGT, beside peers Tyrese and Ginuwine. Tank might not be a superstar, but as a rare and unwavering proponent of gospel- and soul-rooted commercial R&B, the singer, songwriter, and producer has stood out since his debut at the turn of the 21st century.

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