Miguel (singer)

This article is about the American singer. For other singers named "Miguel", see Miguel Bose, Miguel Cancel, and Miguel Ríos. For other uses, see Miguel.

Miguel
Miguel performing in 2022
Born
Miguel Jontel Pimentel

(1985-10-23) October 23, 1985 (age 39)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]
Other names
  • Miguel Jontel
  • Jontel Johnson[2]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • actor
Years active2000–present
Agents
Works
Spouse
​
​
(m. 2018; div. 2022)​
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
Websiteofficialmiguel.com

Miguel Jontel Pimentel (born October 23, 1985) is an American singer and songwriter who specializes in contemporary and alternative R&B. Raised in San Pedro, California, he began pursuing a music career at age thirteen. After signing to Jive Records in 2007, Miguel released his debut studio album, All I Want Is You, in November 2010. Although it was underpromoted upon its release, the album became a sleeper hit and helped Miguel garner commercial standing.[7][8] The album’s second single, "Sure Thing" reached further success in 2023, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ultimately becoming his most commercially successful song to date.

After Jive's dissolution in 2011, he moved to RCA Records and released his second studio album, Kaleidoscope Dream (2012) to continued success, spawning the hit single "Adorn." His third and fourth albums, Wildheart (2015) and War & Leisure (2017) further experimented with psychedelic and alternative influences; the former peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 while latter contained the single "Sky Walker" (featuring Travis Scott), which received triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Miguel incorporates R&B, funk, hip hop, pop, rock and electronic styles into his music, and has been compared to vocalists Babyface and Prince.

  1. ^ Jeddah, Birth Index, 1905–1985
  2. ^ "Johnson&Jonson feat. Miguel Jontel as Jontel Johnson on TIDAL". Archived from the original on February 19, 2020.
  3. ^ Jeffries, David. "Miguel – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Nero was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ Carley, Brennan (August 22, 2012). "Frank Ocean, Miguel, and Holy Other Usher in PBR&B 2.0". Spin. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  6. ^ "Miguel - Getcha Hands up". Discogs. November 6, 2023.
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference Rytlewski was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ Graham, Nadine (March 24, 2011). "Q&A: Miguel". Soul Train. Retrieved October 17, 2012.