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Released in 2004, "Get Lifted" is a standout single from American R&B singer-songwriter John Legend's debut studio album, "Get Lifted". The song, which features a guest verse from Ludacris, was a commercial success and helped establish Legend as a rising star in the music industry.

But there was a void for something more organic. Kanye West, fresh off the success of The College Dropout , saw that void and poured John Legend into it. Legend, then known as John Stephens, had been a behind-the-scenes session pianist for the likes of Lauryn Hill and Alicia Keys. Get Lifted was his thesis statement: that a multi-octave piano man could rap about street-level struggle and seduction with equal authenticity. john legend get lifted 2004zip

: Born John Stephens, he was given the name "John Legend" by J. Ivy and Kanye's crew because his soulful sound reminded them of "old school" legends. Legend initially hesitated but eventually embraced the name as a bold statement to live up to. GOOD Music : Legend became the first artist signed to Kanye's GOOD Music label , with West serving as executive producer for Get Lifted The Magic of "Ordinary People" The album’s standout hit, "Ordinary People," Released in 2004, "Get Lifted" is a standout

"Get Lifted" peaked at number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song was certified platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) and has been streamed millions of times on platforms like Spotify and YouTube. Kanye West, fresh off the success of The