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1. He was born Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel
Seal was born in Paddington, London, in 1963 to Nigerian and Brazilian heritage. He grew up in the capital.
2. He has discoid lupus scars
He developed the skin condition as a teenager, leaving scars on his face. He has spoken about it in interviews.
3. He trained in architecture
Before music he studied architecture and held a number of jobs. He sang in clubs at night.
4. Adamski discovered him
The producer invited him to sing on Killer in 1990. It reached number one in the UK.
5. Crazy was his own breakthrough
The 1990 song became a worldwide hit. It was produced by Trevor Horn.
6. The debut album was produced by Trevor Horn
Seal appeared in 1991 and sold millions. The sound blended soul, pop and dance.
7. Kiss from a Rose came out before the movie
The song was on his 1994 album but became a hit after it was used in Batman Forever. It won Grammys for Record and Song of the Year.
8. Prayer for the Dying was a stirring single
It was another hit from the 1994 album. It showed his socially conscious side.
9. He made soul cover albums
Soul in 2008 and Soul 2 in 2011 revisited classics. They were produced by David Foster.
10. He has sold tens of millions of records
His albums have been a global success. He is one of Britain's most successful male soul-pop singers.
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