Robin Thicke: Road to the BET Awards
Robin Thicke returns to the stage at the BET Awards.
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He's Back - After wowing viewers with an energy-infused and seamlessly played out performance in 2013, Robin Thicke returns to the BET Awards stage ready to serve up new music and a live showing that's sure to set the social web ablaze. Ahead of the "Blurred Lines" belter taking the stage, we take a look at the phenomenal and noteworthy year that has led the singer/songwriter back to the stage he ignited just a year ago.(Photo: Interscope Records)
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July 2013 – "Blurred Lines" Chart Domination - "Blurred Lines," Robin Thicke's most successful single to date topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs and Billboard Hot 100 charts. The infectious single also experienced similar success internationally, securing it's position as the summer song of 2013. (Photo: Interscope Records)
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July 30, 2013 – "Blurred Lines," the Album - On the heels of the success of his "Blurred Lines" single, Robin Thicke released his sixth studio album of the same name. The emotion-filled production on the album saw listeners diving in and loving not only the single but the body of work in it's entirety. (Photo: Interscope Records)
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August 23, 2013 – "Give It 2 U" - On August 23, the Diane Martel-directed visual for "Give It 2 U" was released. Acting as the second single released from the critically-accliamed Blurred Lines album, the song featured hip hop front-runners Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz. (Photo: Interscope Records)
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August 25, 2013 – Blurry Reviews - On August 25, 2013, it was lights, camera, action at the 2013 VMAs in Brooklyn. While the locale of the show screamed cool, Thicke's Miley Cyrus-assisted performance left many with arched eyebrows and criticizing the 37-year-old for being twerked on by the 23-year-old former Disney star.(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/WireImage)
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January 26, 2014 – The Grammys - Celebrating a magical night which saw him nominated in three categories, including Record of the Year, Robin Thicke took the stage at the 56th Annual Grammys, where he performed "Blurred Lines" alongside everyone's favorite rock band with horns, Chicago. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
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February 27, 2014 – Platinum Status - The true measure of a hit record is when supporters show up in numbers to purchase it. Thicke saw what this meant in action when the RIAA presented him with a platinum plaque for "Blurred Lines," which sold 6 million plus records. (Photo: Courtesy of RIAA)
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May 2014 – New Swag - This year, Robin Thicke continued to evolve, and his image was evidence. The "Get Her Back" singer is now rocking an even, low cut fade that will perhaps be the 'do and style he takes on for his eigth studio album. (Photo: Splash News)
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May 22, 2013 – New Album - After a heartfelt and impressive performance of "Get Her BacK" at the Billboard Awards, Thicke announced his untitled forthcoming album, which is due out on July 1. (Photo: PacificCoastNews)