Tank (American singer)

Tank
Birth name Durrell Babbs
Also known as The General
Born (1976-01-01) January 1, 1976
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Origin Washington, D.C., U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instruments
Years active 2000–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website www.TheRealTank.com

Durrell Babbs (born January 1, 1976),[1] better known by his stage name Tank, is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.

Early life

Tank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin[2] and moved with his family as a child to Washington, D.C.. He was a multisport athlete at Crossland High School and was offered the opportunity to play college football.[1] However, Tank decided to focus on music and his talent eventually led him to an opportunity to sing background vocals for Ginuwine during one of Ginuwine's tours.[1]

Music career

In 2001, following Ginuwine's successful tour, Tank released his debut album Force of Nature which spawned the R&B Top Ten single "Maybe I Deserve". In 2002, Tank released his second album One Man and a single of the same name.

Tank released his third solo album entitled Sex, Love & Pain on May 15, 2007. The lead single was intended to be "I Luv Dem Girls", but for unknown reasons the song was given to Marques Houston who renamed it "Strip Club" and subsequently did not release it on his own album "Veteran." Tank's first single off this third album was the Timbaland remix to "I Luv Dem Girls". The second single was "Please Don't Go". Later in the year Tank, Ginuwine and Tyrese Gibson formed a group called TGT. Their first single was a remix of "Please Don't Go". The group was put on hold due to contractual issues, but would go on to sign a contract with Atlantic Records in September 2012.

Tank released his fourth studio album, Now or Never, on December 14, 2010. Tank collaborated with artists who included Chris Brown, Drake, Letoya Luckett on this project. The singles were "Sex Music", "I Can't Make You Love Me", and "Emergency".

Tank released his fifth studio album entitled This Is How I Feel on May 8, 2012. Tank collaborated with the artists Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, T.I. and Kris Stephens on the album. The song "Compliments", featuring Kris Stephens and T.I., was released as the lead single on October 17, 2011. The song "Next Breath" was released on January 3, 2012 as the second single off the album.

On September 14, 2013, Tank sang the U.S. national anthem before the Floyd Mayweather vs. Saúl Álvarez fight in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Other ventures

Writing and producing

Tank's songwriting and production credits include working with Aaliyah, Beyonce, Dave Hollister, Kelly Rowland, Marques Houston, Omarion, Jamie Foxx, Pitbull, Donell Jones and Monica[2] as a member of the production team The Underdogs and with his own team, Song Dynasty.

Acting

He was a contributor to the score of the film adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, in which he had a cameo. He was also featured in the movie Preacher's Kid. Tank had also co-starred in "It Ain't Easy" which featured rapper Mack 10.

Personal life

Tank is the father of five children: Jordan, Ryen, Zoey, Durrell Jr., and Zion.[3]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[4]
US R&B
[5]
Force of Nature 7 1
One Man 20 4
Sex, Love & Pain 2 1
Now or Never 35 10
This Is How I Feel 9 1
Three Kings
(with Ginuwine and Tyrese as TGT)
  • Released: August 20, 2013
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Format: CD, digital download
3 1
Stronger
  • Released: August 12, 2014
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Format: CD, digital download
13 1
Sex Love & Pain II 15 1

Mixtapes

Tank's mixtapes and details
Title Mixtape details
Diary Of A Mad Man[7]
  • Released: September 29, 2011
High Piano Dreams
  • Released: TBA, 2014
If You Were Mine
  • Released: February 10, 2015

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US R&B US Adult
"Freaky"
(featuring Do or Die)
2000 non-album single
"Maybe I Deserve" 2001 38 7 Force of Nature
"Slowly" 43
"One Man" 2002 107 25 One Man
"Let Me Live"
(featuring Mannie Fresh and Jazze Pha)
82
"I Love Them Girls"
(featuring Lil Wayne)
2005 Sex, Love & Pain
"Please Don't Go" 2007 42 2 1
"Heartbreaker" 37
"Sex Music" 2010 29 20 Now or Never
"I Can't Make You Love Me" 64 27
"Emergency" 121 23 7
"Celebration"
(featuring Drake)
2011 73 29
"Compliments"
(featuring Kris Stephens and T.I.)
75 This Is How I Feel
"Next Breath" 2012 27 1
"Sex Never Felt Better"
(with Ginuwine and Tyrese as TGT)
2013 13 Three Kings
"Shots Fired"
(featuring Chris Brown)
High Piano Dreams (mixtape)
"I Need"
(with Ginuwine and Tyrese as TGT)
15 Three Kings
"You're My Star" 2014 7 6 Stronger
"Stronger" 16 13
"You Don't Know"
(featuring Wale)
2015 Sex, Love & Pain II
"#BDAY"
(featuring Chris Brown, Siya and Sage the Gemini)
2016
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US R&B
"Come Over"
(Aaliyah featuring Tank and Changing Faces)
2002 32 9 I Care 4 U
"Tonite, I'm Yours"
(Lil Zane featuring Tank)
2003 87 The Big Zane Theory
"She Don't Put It Down"
(Joe Budden featuring Tank and Lil Wayne)
2011 96 32 No Love Lost
"Let Me In"
(David Banner featuring Tank)
2012 Sex, Drugs & Video Games
"High"
(Kevin McCall featuring Tank)
2013 Definition
"Love Like This (Remix)"
(Olivia featuring Tank)
non-album single

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Race Against Time II" 2001 Ja Rule The Fast & The Furious
"Good Enough" 2003 Brian McKnight, Joe, Carl Thomas, Tyrese U-Turn
"Stronger Everyday" 2004 Jon B. Stronger Everyday
"Let Me See It" 2005 Master P, C-Los, Pop, Black, Lil' D, Ruga Ghetto Bill: The Best Hustler in the Game
"Shake What Ya Got" Master P, C-Los, Black, Pop
"Hood Starr" Master P, Lil' D, C-Los, Black
"The Show" 2007 Kelly Rowland Ms. Kelly
"If You Dream" 2009 Tyrese, Toni Braxton, Jordin Sparks, Omarion, Faith Evans, JoJo, Charlie Wilson, Tamar Braxton, Steve Russell More Than A Game
"Take My Time" Chris Brown Graffiti
"On My Grind" 2010 Omarion Ollusion
"Tonight Is The Night" N/A Preacher's Kid
"Take Good Care Of Your Heart" LeToya
"Tired of Doing Me" Keyshia Cole Calling All Hearts
"Special Occasion" 2012 Diggy Simmons Unexpected Arrival
"Over" Willie Taylor The Reintroduction Of Willie Taylor
"Admire" Omarion, Problem Care Package
"See No Evil" Game, Kendrick Lamar Jesus Piece
"High" 2013 Kevin McCall Definition
"Let Go" Iamsu! Kilt II
"We Aint The Same"[8] Los, Twista Becoming King
"Lay Your Head Back"[9] Problem, Chris Brown, Terrace Martin The Separation
"Pretty Gang 2" 2014 Red Cafe, Jeremih, Fabolous In Us We Trust
"Prior to You" 2015 Tyrese Black Rose
"Turn Down for You" Eric Bellinger, Aroc! Cuffing Season
"Back To Sleep (Remix)" 2016 Chris Brown, R. Kelly, Anthony Hamilton N/A

Awards

References

  1. 1 2 3 Nero, Mark Edward. "Tank: Bodybuilding R&B Singer". about.com. About Entertainment. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Birchmeier, Jason. "Tank Bio". mtv.com. MTV. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  3. CBB Exclusive: Introducing Zoey Mykhale Babbs – Moms & Babies – Celebrity Babies and Kids – Moms & Babies – People.com. Celebritybabies.people.com (January 21, 2008). Retrieved on 2015-07-18.
  4. "Tank Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 10, 2011.
  5. "Tank Album & Song Chart History – R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 10, 2011.
  6. "Search Results". Billboard.com. Billboard. January 21, 2001. Retrieved January 21, 2011.
  7. Tank. "Diary Of A Mad Man". MixBoot. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  8. "Los' "Becoming King" Mixtape Is Out Now". Complex. April 25, 2013. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
  9. Problem "The Separation" Mixtape Tracklist, Cover Art | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales. HipHopDX (June 13, 2013). Retrieved on 2015-07-18.

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