Houston Summers IV
Houston Summers IV (born October 26, 1983 in Los Angeles , California ), also known as Houston , is an American R&B singer ; not to be confused with Marques Houston , who is also an R&B singer.
life and career
Houston comes from a strictly Christian family that initially despised his decision to make secular music . From a young age, Houston performed on the streets of Los Angeles with his friends. While his friends were rapping , Houston quickly noticed his talent as a singer . His big breakthrough came in 2004 with the hit I Like That , which climbed to number 11 on the American Billboard charts .
Houston caused a stir in 2005 when he went through severe psychosis . Shortly before his appearance in London , he is said to have attempted suicide under the influence of drugs , but one of his bodyguards stopped him. In the hotel room Houston subsequently locked himself in, he ripped out his left eye in a fit of frenzy . Houston's other tour was then canceled by his management, and Houston returned to his family in Los Angeles.
Discography
Studio albums
year | title |
Top ranking, total weeks, awardChart placementsChart placements (Year, title, rankings, weeks, awards, notes) |
Remarks | ||||
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DE | AT | CH | UK | US | |||
2004 | It's already written |
DE77 (1 week) DE |
- |
CH50 (3 weeks) CH |
- |
US14 (8 weeks) US |
First published: August 10, 2004
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Singles
year | Title album |
Top ranking, total weeks, awardChart placementsChart placements (Year, title, album , rankings, weeks, awards, notes) |
Remarks | ||||
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DE | AT | CH | UK | US | |||
2004 | I Like That It's Already Written |
DE18 (14 weeks) DE |
- |
CH5 (19 weeks) CH |
UK11 (6 weeks) UK |
US11 (20 weeks) US |
|
2005 | Ain't Nothing Wrong It's Already Written |
- | - | - |
UK33 (3 weeks) UK |
- |
First published: January 2005
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personal data | |
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SURNAME | Summers, Houston IV |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Houston |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American R&B singer |
DATE OF BIRTH | October 26, 1983 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Los Angeles , California |