[Rerun] Developing Your Voice | John Legend on Street You Grew Up On

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This week on Street You Grew Up On, we look back on our episode featuring EGOT winner, John Legend. We circle back to the midwest to visit his hometown of Springfield, Ohio. John was raised in the church, playing piano and singing in the choir. Coming from a strict Pentecostal background, he and his three siblings weren’t exposed to pop and secular music. After growing up, John began to explore different music mediums to help find his voice in music in combination with his historical soul sound. He has pulled inspiration from artists like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Aretha Franklin to develop the voice he has today.

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About Street You Grew Up On: Simpson Street is where our journey begins. It’s the street that Kerry Washington’s mom grew up on in The Bronx, NY. Through this social series, Kerry Washington interviews artists, influencers, and industry experts to uncover their origin stories, amplify our common humanity and affirm the value of every individuals' journey, beginning with the “street they grew up on...”
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You Are The Prize | Taraji P. Henson on Street You Grew Up On: bit.ly/3Uxec6C
Making It To Your Destination | Robin Thede on Street You Grew Up On: bit.ly/49cBVNl
The Freedom to Be | Kendrick Sampson on Street You Grew Up On: bit.ly/3vyBU85
Being Fearless | Jane Fonda on Street You Grew Up On: bit.ly/48wibnP
Finding Where You Belong | Bobby Berk on Street You Grew Up On: bit.ly/484uhUU
Be Yourself, Love | Dominique Fishback on Street You Grew Up On: bit.ly/3sXXEJx
Becoming Undeniable | Elizabeth Banks on Street You Grew Up On: bit.ly/3T2exxj
Following Your Intuition | Jay Shetty on Street You Grew Up On: bit.ly/3s6vlbn
The Power of Sisterhood | Kelly Rowland on Street You Grew Up On: bit.ly/45pUAmH
Live From The Bronx with Tarana Burke: bit.ly/45ijNPU
Season 3, Let’s Go!: bit.ly/3tc52kc

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All Comments (21)

@kerrywashingtonvideo 5 months ago

Gotta pay homage to the ancestors 🙏🏾What are some Black gospel songs that has helped get you through hard times?
@OvSpP 5 months ago

EGOTa be kidding me with these guest!
@wm8673 5 months ago

He is GRAND! ( compliment folks)
@adrina911 5 months ago

John Legend have a ton of good songs, but his song “Heaven only knows” I love that song. It make me think about my friend Nisha, she used to blast it on the radio and dance to it. God I miss her 💕💕💕🕊️🕊️🕊️ Rip Nisha
@adriennenash9048 5 months ago

Kerry and John, Ms. Washington and Mr. Legend! I LITERALLY felt my heart open during this interview! Thank You Both! Cheers and Well Done! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
@cbreez40 5 months ago

Happy Valentine's Day ms Kerry..thank you for creating a safe calm place for us to be..You are appreciated
@mildredhennings8428 4 months ago

Lovely
@Monica31667 5 months ago

Wonderful to see you Kerry...
@arlenestuart1144 5 months ago

Part II please. This enterview left me wanting to know more about young John! Thank you Kerry.
@bethmuiruri7884 5 months ago

I just love the work you put in everything Ms.Kerry, much much love from Kenya, Africa.
@TheTonyAndreas 5 months ago

I wasn't ready for Matlock! I used to watch that with my mom! LOL Great ep Kerry! More of these musical greats plz! JL is so underrated.
@dlfortune 5 months ago

I love his laugh.
@stephanies1053 5 months ago

So Happy you speaking, on the Bigger picture with Beyonce doing Country, when Darius Rucker crossed over,along with others nothing was said,also Mickey Guyton and other Black female Country truly are welcoming her
@moniquetate2376 5 months ago

Kerry these episodes are GREAT love the concept. BTW: I have a unique DNA story too. I wish you continued success on all of your endeavors!
@zulikashanaz 5 months ago

The level of iconic😧
@bluezy710 5 months ago

I've always known John was a child of God, work in progress in God's hands :)
@jamallandry2339 3 months ago

Yall gone have JLo? I wanna see the block she been talking about
@ResonatedLife 5 months ago

yåll knøw...King...ONE myFavorite & if eYe could ill have him sinG at myWedding...{his voice a classic soulfood fëël if thåt makes sense}...✨
@lacyp837 5 months ago

Father I Stretch My Hands to Thee
@Pbagz1 3 months ago

I forgot everything about him and his wonderful wife after this, definitely not a pedo