Miguel's Rise to Fame

Don't miss Miguel on 106 Monday night at 6P/5C!

Miguel's Rise to Fame - In 2010, Miguel came on the scene with his debut single, "All I Want Is You," featuring J. Cole. Soon after he released his album, All I Want Is You, and took the world of R&B by storm. Take a look at Miguel's rise to fame and don't miss the R&B crooner on 106 & Park  Monday night to chat about Music Matters, what it's meant to him and for his New Joint, "How Many Drinks." Don't miss a minute at 6P/5C!(Photo: Jive Records)

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Miguel's Rise to Fame - In 2010, Miguel came on the scene with his debut single, "All I Want Is You," featuring J. Cole. Soon after he released his album, All I Want Is You, and took the world of R&B by storm. Take a look at Miguel's rise to fame and don't miss the R&B crooner on 106 & Park  Monday night to chat about Music Matters, what it's meant to him and for his New Joint, "How Many Drinks." Don't miss a minute at 6P/5C!(Photo: Jive Records)

My Name Is... - When Miguel was known as the singer Miguel Jontel he released a mixtape titled Mischief: The Mixtape to get his eclectic sound out there while he was simultaneously writing tunes for Usher, Musiq Soulchild and Asher Roth to name a few.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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My Name Is... - When Miguel was known as the singer Miguel Jontel he released a mixtape titled Mischief: The Mixtape to get his eclectic sound out there while he was simultaneously writing tunes for Usher, Musiq Soulchild and Asher Roth to name a few.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Not A Waste of Time (or Money) - Miguel has managed to put together a fun and enticing album bursting with creativity. He's a rare original in a sea of artists following trends. Sound and lyrics fuel the power of his new album, and the mashup has created a Kaleidoscope Dream. (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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He's a Sure Thing - It would seem like a follow-up single to "All I Want Is You" would be difficult to choose, but Miguel decided to go the romantic route and deliver "Sure Thing." The love song captured the hearts of women everywhere and landed Miguel at No. 1 on the Hip Hop/R&B charts.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

Fashion Master - Sure, there are a lot of stylish dudes in music, but Miguel takes fashion to another level. From his hair to his sunglasses to the clothes that he rocks, everything is always different, but fly.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Fashion Master - Sure, there are a lot of stylish dudes in music, but Miguel takes fashion to another level. From his hair to his sunglasses to the clothes that he rocks, everything is always different, but fly.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

3. Black & Yellow - Someone should have cued Wiz Khalifa's "Black & Yellow" when Miguel hit the red carpet of the VMAs since he wore an all black outfit highlighted by a yellow cardigan. He completed the look with a bowtie and gave us one of his more tame and conservative outfits.(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

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Musical Prodigy - Miguel has always been influenced by music. He started dancing when he was 5, songwriting when he was 8, producing when he was 11, and then by the time he was 13 he signed his very first production deal. Not too shabby!(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

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Love and Romance - In case you were wondering what inspired the album All I Want Is You, Miguel has said that it's based off three very serious relationships that he had. You love, you live, and you learn.(Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

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Love and Romance - In case you were wondering what inspired the album All I Want Is You, Miguel has said that it's based off three very serious relationships that he had. You love, you live, and you learn.(Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

Miguel  - Hip hop soul singer Miguel's smooth crooning on the hook for Wale's hit ballad "Lotus Flower Bomb" earned him a nomination for Best R&B/Soul Male Artist.   (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

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Art Dealer Chic Vol. 1-3 - In order to get fans ready for his sophomore album, Miguel put together the Art Dealer Chic mixtapes volumes 1 through 3 as a pretty sweet teaser.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

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Ain't Nothing to It - As a BET Music Matters alum, Miguel is already familiar with how we do things at our showcase. He was ready to go well before showtime.    (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)

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Forward-Thinking - Miguel's upcoming album, Kaleidescope Dream, is being released in three parts and then as a full set in October. Leave it to Miguel to figure out how to keep everything fresh and relevant.(Photo: Candice Lawler/BET)

Go Retro - Earlier this week, Elton John expressed his interest in doing some hip hop music and it looks like he's already started. With the re-release of his classic album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, there are a few remakes, one being "Bennie and the Jets" by Miguel and Wale. Let's just say that the stars do the original justice and then some. Listen here. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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"Lotus Flower Bomb" - "Lotus Flower Bomb" may have been Wale featuring Miguel, but we'll venture to say that Miguel's contribution made the song as amazing as it is. Hey, it even won Best Collaboration at this year's BET Awards!(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

Kaleidoscop Dream - Don't miss Miguel on 106 & Park Monday night with "How Many Drinks" featuring Kendrick Lamar 6P/5C!(Photo: RCA Records)

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Kaleidoscop Dream - Don't miss Miguel on 106 & Park Monday night with "How Many Drinks" featuring Kendrick Lamar 6P/5C!(Photo: RCA Records)

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