Lemar


Biography Profile	Full name: Lemar Obika Date and place of birth: 04.04.78, London First record: SWV 'Right Here', album was R Kelly 12 Play Posters on wall as a kid: I didn't have any - it was my brother's room First performance: My brothers and me pretending to be the Jacksons, we just made up the song and performed to my mother and my father First professional performance: Was with Usher Raymond, at Junior Jam, at the Temple in Tottenham Musical heroes: Marvin Gaye because 'Sexual Healing' is amazing; Michael Jackson, as an artist he's impeccable - wow! Other influences: R Kelly as a songwriter, he's continually getting songs in the club and collaborating with different people; Jodeci because K-Ci and Jo-Jo's voices are amazing; Stevie Wonder because he's an amazing writer, ridiculously prolific; Al Green - just an amazing voice and because he came up with 'Let's Stay Together'. Ideal duet: Alicia Keys, I've seen her perform and she was absolutely amazing. Ultimate party tracks: Andre 3000 from Outkast. It's mad, it's funny. Ultimate chillout tracks: I like Coldplay tracks: 'Clocks'. Other interests: My favourite book is One Flew Over The Cuckoo Nest; I love Scarface and I used to watch EastEnders, though it's been a while since I've caught up. Motto: Try, try and try again. last updated: 15-08-2006