Antwaun Stanley
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Antwaun Stanley | |
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 Stanley in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Independent, Bajada |
Antwaun Stanley is an American singer-songwriter based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is known for being a recurring vocalist for the funk band Vulfpeck. His most recent extended play Ascension, with musician Tyler Duncan, was released in 2021.
Stanley grew up in Flint, Michigan. He began singing at age three and took part in talent competitions including The Queen Latifah Show and Showtime at the Apollo.[1] He attended high school at Flint Central High School and graduated in 2005.[2] He signed with Bajada records, an independent record label, and studied at the University of Michigan. In college he released an album titled I Can Do Anything.[3][4] The album reached number 22 on the U.S. Gospel Albums chart.[5] The album's third track, "Teach Me", reached number 29 on the U.S. Gospel Songs chart.[6] In 2008 he was nominated for Stellar Awards in the category New Artist of the Year.[7] In college he performed with funk band Groove Spoon and a cappella group Dicks and Janes. Stanley is a recurring member and vocalist with the funk band Vulfpeck, which is also composed largely of University of Michigan alums. He performs with Ann Street Soul and with Video 7, a genre-free musical collective. In 2015 he opened for hip-hop artist Common.[3][8]
In June 2021, Stanley announced the collaborative EP Ascension with musician and producer Tyler Duncan.[9]
In 2024, Stanley and guitarist Cory Wong performed the song, Many Sounds, One Band, from the children's television series Yo Gabba GabbaLand!.
