John Legend: Sharing the Spotlight

Published: December 12, 2007, 11:09 pm

Tags: upcoming television appearance, estelle, bailey s get togethers, homeschool records, da field

By Jonathan ReyesIn the new world of old-school revival R&B, John Legend is essential in that ensemble. In efforts to set himself apart, he's dipping into the business end of things. Proof that this musician is on his businessman tip, Legend has teamed up with Atlantic Records and erected his new record label Homeschool Records. On the night he met with us, he would introduce artists on the Home roster to New York City the British reggae influenced singer Estelle, his brother Vaughn Anthony, and The James Gang.While working on his artists' debut albums, this Ohio native still adds to his wrap sheet: John is recording his third album that's said to be out next summer. In a yellow-lit dressing room that had a few members of John's crew steaming hung garments, the laid-back and deep monotone voiced (seemingly preoccupied) R&B star sat down with us before his Bailey's sponsored concert at Hammerstein Ballroom, which was also televised by TV One. John revealed what was behind

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