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	'''Eugene Allen Booker, Jr.'''<ref name="soul">{{cite web\|title=Chuckii Booker Page\|url=http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Chuckii%20Booker.html \|website=Soulwalking.co.uk\|access-date=24 October 2021}}</ref> (born December 19, 1962),<ref name="soul"/><ref name="allmusic">{{cite book\|last1=Ruhlman\|first1=William\|title=All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul\|date=2003\|publisher=All Media Guide\|isbn=0-87930-744-7\|page=69\|edition=Paperback\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o552g5xRRiwC&q=chuckii+booker+tease&pg=PA69\|accessdate=2015-02-10}}</ref> known professionally as '''Chuckii Booker''', is an American producer, ], ], ] and ].		'''Eugene Allen Booker, Jr.'''<ref name="soul">{{cite web\|title=Chuckii Booker Page\|url=http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Chuckii%20Booker.html \|website=Soulwalking.co.uk\|access-date=24 October 2021}}</ref> (born December 19, 1962),<ref name="soul"/><ref name="allmusic">{{cite book\|last1=Ruhlman\|first1=William\|title=All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul\|date=2003\|publisher=All Media Guide\|isbn=0-87930-744-7\|page=69\|edition=Paperback\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o552g5xRRiwC&q=chuckii+booker+tease&pg=PA69\|accessdate=2015-02-10}}</ref> known professionally as '''Chuckii Booker''', is an American producer, ], ], ] and ] from ].

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	Booker emerged in the late 1980s as ~~a prominent~~ urban contemporary ] artist and producer. He began recording music after being signed by his godfather, ], to his production company in 1984. Later, he played keyboards with the short-lived ] band ] for three years.<ref name="allmusic"/>		Booker emerged in the late 1980s as an urban contemporary ] artist and producer. He began recording music after being signed by his godfather, ], to his production company in 1984. Later, he played keyboards with the short-lived ] band ] for three years.<ref name="allmusic"/>

	Booker received his recording contract in an unlikely manner. He gave his demo tape to the manager of ] to showcase his skills as a musician, but had forgotten about the songs on the other side of the tape that contained original songs with his vocals. As a result, he was offered a recording contract with ].<ref name="inquirer">{{cite web\|last1=Milward\|first1=John\|date=August 16, 1990\|title=Chuckii Booker: On Janet Jackson Tour, He's Key At The Spectrum, You Can See Him Playing Keyboards And Performing. Here's What The "Turned Away" Singer Sees From The Stage.\|url=http://articles.philly.com/1990-08-16/entertainment/25931229_1_chuckii-booker-concerts-musical-director\|work=]\|accessdate=2014-11-22\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104055304/http://articles.philly.com/1990-08-16/entertainment/25931229_1_chuckii-booker-concerts-musical-director\|archive-date=January 4, 2014}}</ref>		Booker received his recording contract in an unlikely manner. He gave his demo tape to the manager of ] to showcase his skills as a musician, but had forgotten about the songs on the other side of the tape that contained original songs with his vocals. As a result, he was offered a recording contract with ].<ref name="inquirer">{{cite web\|last1=Milward\|first1=John\|date=August 16, 1990\|title=Chuckii Booker: On Janet Jackson Tour, He's Key At The Spectrum, You Can See Him Playing Keyboards And Performing. Here's What The "Turned Away" Singer Sees From The Stage.\|url=http://articles.philly.com/1990-08-16/entertainment/25931229_1_chuckii-booker-concerts-musical-director\|work=]\|accessdate=2014-11-22\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104055304/http://articles.philly.com/1990-08-16/entertainment/25931229_1_chuckii-booker-concerts-musical-director\|archive-date=January 4, 2014}}</ref>

	Booker signed a recording contract with Atlantic to release his debut album ''Chuckii'' in 1989 in which he played all the instruments and sang all vocals. The album fared well on the strength of hit singles "(Don't U Know) I Love U" and the #1 R&B single "Turned Away".<ref name="VF"/> The follow-up final album ''Niice 'N Wiild'' was released in 1992<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web\|last1=Wynn\|first1=Ron\|title=Artist Biography\|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/chuckii-booker-mn0000125569/biography\|publisher=]\|access-date=24 October 2021}}</ref> and yielded another chart-topping R&B hit "]".<ref name="VF"/>		Booker signed a recording contract with Atlantic to release his debut album ''Chuckii'' in 1989 in which he played all the instruments and sang all vocals. The album fared well on the strength of hit singles "(Don't U Know) I Love U" and the #1 R&B single "Turned Away".<ref name="VF"/> The follow-up and its final studio album to date (as of 2024) ''Niice 'N Wiild'' was released in 1992<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web\|last1=Wynn\|first1=Ron\|title=Artist Biography\|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/chuckii-booker-mn0000125569/biography\|publisher=]\|access-date=24 October 2021}}</ref> and yielded another chart-topping R&B hit "]".<ref name="VF"/> After the release of ''Niice 'N Wiild'', Booker retired from recording music.

	Booker produced for several recording artists throughout the years, including ], which yielded two #1 singles ("]" & "]"), his godfather ], ], ]], ] and many more. He was the musical director, producer and keyboardist for ]'s ] as well as the opening act.<ref>{{cite magazine\|title=Word of the Week: Chuckii Booker\|magazine=]\|date=April 2, 1990\|volume=77\|issue=25\|issn=0021-5996\|publisher=Johnson Publishing Company\|page=40\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3b0DAAAAMBAJ&dq=Chuckii+Booker&pg=PA40}}</ref> Booker got the gig after he was invited by Jackson to the premiere of her long-form video ''Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814''. Although Booker went to the premiere to mingle with celebrities, he was caught off guard when Jackson asked him after the screening to be her musical director for the tour.<ref name="inquirer"/>		Booker produced for several recording artists throughout the years, including ], which yielded two #1 singles ("]" & "]"), his godfather ], ], ], ], ] and many more. He was the musical director, producer and keyboardist for ]'s ] as well as the opening act.<ref>{{cite magazine\|title=Word of the Week: Chuckii Booker\|magazine=]\|date=April 2, 1990\|volume=77\|issue=25\|issn=0021-5996\|publisher=Johnson Publishing Company\|page=40\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3b0DAAAAMBAJ&dq=Chuckii+Booker&pg=PA40}}</ref> Booker got the gig after he was invited by Jackson to the premiere of her long-form video ''Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814''. Although Booker went to the premiere to mingle with celebrities, he was caught off guard when Jackson asked him after the screening to be her musical director for the tour.<ref name="inquirer"/>

	Booker has ~~carved~~ ~~a sizeable niche for himself as a record producer~~ for artists such as ], ],<ref>{{cite magazine\|title=R&B Trooper\|date=January 25, 2003\|magazine=]\|volume=115\|issue=4\|issn=0006-2510\|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.\|page=32\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8w4EAAAAMBAJ&dq=Chuckii+Booker&pg=PA32}}</ref> ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="inquirer"/>		Booker has produced records for artists such as ], ],<ref>{{cite magazine\|title=R&B Trooper\|date=January 25, 2003\|magazine=]\|volume=115\|issue=4\|issn=0006-2510\|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.\|page=32\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8w4EAAAAMBAJ&dq=Chuckii+Booker&pg=PA32}}</ref> ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="inquirer"/>

			==Personal life==
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			Booker has never married and has no children.<ref name="unsung">{{cite episode\|title=All-New Unsung Tells the Story of Chuckii Booker's Iconic Career\|series=]\|url=https://tvone.tv/videos/all-new-unsung-tells-the-story-of-chuckii-bookers-iconic-career-on-sunday-march-17\|network=]\|time=21.00\|airdate=March 17, 2024}} Retrieved {{start date\|2024\|3\|19}}.</ref>

	==Discography==		==Discography==
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American singer-songwriter

Chuckii Booker
Born	(1962-12-19) December 19, 1962 (age 62) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	R&B, new jack swing
Occupation(s)	Musician, producer, bandleader
Instrument(s)	Vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards
Years active	1983–present
Labels	Atlantic Records

Musical artist

Eugene Allen Booker, Jr. (born December 19, 1962), known professionally as Chuckii Booker, is an American producer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader from Los Angeles, California.

Biography

Booker emerged in the late 1980s as an urban contemporary R&B artist and producer. He began recording music after being signed by his godfather, Barry White, to his production company in 1984. Later, he played keyboards with the short-lived Epic Records band Tease for three years.

Booker received his recording contract in an unlikely manner. He gave his demo tape to the manager of Gerald Albright to showcase his skills as a musician, but had forgotten about the songs on the other side of the tape that contained original songs with his vocals. As a result, he was offered a recording contract with Atlantic Records.

Booker signed a recording contract with Atlantic to release his debut album Chuckii in 1989 in which he played all the instruments and sang all vocals. The album fared well on the strength of hit singles "(Don't U Know) I Love U" and the #1 R&B single "Turned Away". The follow-up and its final studio album to date (as of 2024) Niice 'N Wiild was released in 1992 and yielded another chart-topping R&B hit "Games". After the release of Niice 'N Wiild, Booker retired from recording music.

Booker produced for several recording artists throughout the years, including Troop, which yielded two #1 singles ("All I Do Is Think of You" & "Spread My Wings"), his godfather Barry White, Janet Jackson, Vanessa Williams, Demetrius Ross, Kool & the Gang and many more. He was the musical director, producer and keyboardist for Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation World Tour as well as the opening act. Booker got the gig after he was invited by Jackson to the premiere of her long-form video Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814. Although Booker went to the premiere to mingle with celebrities, he was caught off guard when Jackson asked him after the screening to be her musical director for the tour.

Booker has produced records for artists such as Lalah Hathaway, Troop, En Vogue, Angela Winbush, Diana Ross, Anastacia, Commissioned, Rihanna, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, and Bette Midler.

Personal life

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Booker has never married and has no children.

Discography

Albums

Tease (as keyboardist and songwriter):

1986: Tease (Epic)

As solo artist:

Year	Title	Label	Chart positions
Year	Title	Label	US R&B	US
1989	Chuckii	Atlantic	18	116
1992	Niice 'n Wiild	Atlantic	13	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles

Year	Title	Chart positions
Year	Title	US R&B	US Pop
1989	"That's My Honey"	—	—
	"Touch"	13	—
	"(Don't U Know) I Love U"	4	—
	"Turned Away"	1	42
1992	"Games"	1	68
1992	"I Should Have Loved You"	38	—
1993	"With All My Heart"	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

References

^ "Chuckii Booker Page". Soulwalking.co.uk. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
^ Ruhlman, William (2003). All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul (Paperback ed.). All Media Guide. p. 69. ISBN 0-87930-744-7. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
^ Milward, John (August 16, 1990). "Chuckii Booker: On Janet Jackson Tour, He's Key At The Spectrum, You Can See Him Playing Keyboards And Performing. Here's What The "Turned Away" Singer Sees From The Stage". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
^ "Chuckii Booker Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography". Music VF. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
Wynn, Ron. "Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
"Word of the Week: Chuckii Booker". Jet. Vol. 77, no. 25. Johnson Publishing Company. April 2, 1990. p. 40. ISSN 0021-5996.
"R&B Trooper". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 4. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. January 25, 2003. p. 32. ISSN 0006-2510.
"All-New Unsung Tells the Story of Chuckii Booker's Iconic Career". Unsung. March 17, 2024. Event occurs at 21.00. TV One. Retrieved March 19, 2024 (2024-03-19).
^ "Chuckii Booker - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 13, 2012. Retrieved September 28, 2022.

External links

Chuckii Booker discography at Discogs
Chuckii Booker at IMDb

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