Seal
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Early Life and Background
Seal, born Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel on February 19, 1963, in London, England, is a British singer and songwriter of Nigerian and Brazilian heritage. His mother was Nigerian, and his father was Brazilian. Seal experienced a difficult upbringing and left home at fifteen due to an abusive family environment. During his early years, he lived in various temporary arrangements, including staying with friends, and worked jobs such as a bicycle messenger and in fast food establishments.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 19 Feb, 1963
- Age
- 57 yrs
- Occupations
- Singer-songwriter
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- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birth Place
- Paddington
- residence
- Paddington
Los Angeles - Gender
- Male
- Description
- British singer-songwriter
- Spouse
- Heidi Klum[2005-2014]
- Net Worth 2021
- 40 million
Early Music Career
Seal began performing in local clubs and bars, eventually touring Japan in the mid-1980s with a Thai blues band. His breakthrough came after he met producer Adam Paul Tinley, popularly known as Adamski. Their collaboration on the track "Killer" proved to be transformative for Seal's career. The single became a major hit in the United Kingdom, spending four weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart and selling over 400,000 copies.
Mainstream Success and Awards
Following the success of "Killer," Seal launched a solo career that established him as an international artist. He has sold over 20 million records worldwide. His most iconic song, "Kiss from a Rose," brought him widespread acclaim and earned him three Grammy Awards in 1996: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. The track, originally released in 1994, gained popularity after being featured in the film "Batman Forever."
Marriage to Heidi Klum and Family Life
In 2005, Seal married German supermodel Heidi Klum. The couple had three children together and became known for their high-profile public appearances and frequent media attention. Despite their eventual divorce in 2014, they have remained on amicable terms and continue to co-parent their children with mutual respect.
