Seal: Biography of the British Singer-Songwriter
Seal is a celebrated British singer, songwriter, and record producer renowned for his soulful baritone voice, distinctive facial scarring, and Grammy Award-winning hits.Born in London to Nigerian and Brazilian parents, Seal overcame a challenging childhood and skin condition. His breakthrough came with the Adamski collaboration 'Killer' (1990) and his self-titled debut album (1991), featuring the global hit 'Crazy'. His second album (1994) included the iconic 'Kiss from a Rose', which won Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Grammys after featuring in 'Batman Forever'. Seal has released multiple successful albums, won four Grammys total, and is known for his sophisticated blend of soul, pop, and dance music.He gained significant public attention for his high-profile marriage to model Heidi Klum (2005-2014) and his advocacy related to lupus and vitiligo, which caused his distinctive scars.
- Seal developed discoid lupus erythematosus in his teens, causing the severe facial scarring that became his trademark. He has spoken openly about the bullying he endured and later became an advocate for others with skin conditions.
- His marriage to supermodel Heidi Klum was a major media event. They had three biological children and adopted one before their divorce in 2014, which was followed by a public and reportedly contentious custody battle.
- Seal's hit 'Kiss from a Rose' was initially a modest success upon release in 1994. Its inclusion on the 'Batman Forever' soundtrack over a year later catapulted it to global fame, spending a week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning three Grammys in 1996.