About
Carl Thomas (born June 15, 1972 in Aurora, Chicago, Illinois, United States) is an African-American R&B singer. He attended Aurora East High School. Although Thomas was originally part of "The Formula" (Epic Records) who released a song, "Pass it Over." He is best known as an artist on Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment record label. Among his most popular hits are "I Wish" and "Emotional", both from his 1999 debut LP, Emotional. His latest effort Let's Talk About It (2004) includes songs "She Is" featuring rap vocals by LL Cool J Read more on Last.fm
Genres
- contemporary r&b
- r&b
- urban contemporary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was Carl Thomas' biggest hit?
- Carl Thomas' biggest hit is undoubtedly "I Wish,"
- Why did Carl Thomas stop making music?
- Carl Thomas never officially "stopped"
- When did Carl Thomas come out?
- Carl Thomas emerged as a solo artist in the late 1990s, officially breaking onto the mainstream music scene in 1999. He signed with Bad Boy Records, the influential label founded by Sean "Diddy"
- What group was Carl Thomas in?
- Before launching his solo career, Carl Thomas was part of a Chicago-based R&B group called The Formula. The group performed locally, allowing Thomas to develop his vocal skills and gain experience in the industry. While The Formula never achieved national fame, the experience was instrumental in helping Carl Thomas refine his sound and stage presence. After leaving the group and relocating to New York City, Thomas performed at open-mic nights, which eventually led to his signing with Bad Boy Records. Although Carl Thomas is best known as a solo artist, his early group experience played a crucial role in shaping his musical trajectory and preparing him for the success he would achieve with songs like "I Wish"
- What song is Carl Thomas known for?
- Carl Thomas is best known for his hit song "I Wish."