Alexander O’Neal

Alexander O’Neal, born on 15 November 1953 in Natchez, Mississippi, is an American soul and R&B singer‑songwriter who began his career in the mid‑1980s. After honing his craft in local gospel and R&B circles, he signed with Tabu Records and released his self‑titled debut album on 8 March 1985, featuring the single "If You Were Here Tonight", which reached the Top 10 on the U.S. R&B chart. The following year he issued Hearsay (29 July 1987), produced largely by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and the singles "What Is It About You" and "You Made Me Love You" both attained high positions on R&B listings, establishing him as a consistent chart presence. Subsequent releases-All True Man (25 January 1991), Love Makes No Sense (9 February 1993), and Lovers Again (1998)-continued to deliver hit singles such as "All True Man", "What Is This Thing Called Love?" and "Love Makes No Sense" while he supported extensive U.S. and European tours. In the 2000s he issued live and compilation projects, including Live at the Hammersmith Apollo – London (12 July 2005) and Greatest Hits (24 August 2004), and explored newer material with 5 Questions – The New Journey (27 July 2010). His legacy was revisited with Hearsay 30 (1 December 2017), a 30th‑anniversary edition, and the 2023 studio release Is This Seat Taken, which added to his catalog of contemporary R&B releases.

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