Charles "Charlie" Otto Puth is a popular American pop singer and songwriter. He began to gain fame by posting his original songs and covers on his YouTube channel. After his talents were introduced to the world, he was signed by Ellen DeGeneres to a record label. From that moment began his successful career.
His debut studio album was released in January 2016 by American record label Atlantic Records. Although it received negative reviews from critics, it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200, published by Billboard magazine. A deluxe edition was also released in November which contained three more songs.
Puth wrote, produced and sang Wiz Khalifa's hip hop track "See You Again", featured on the Furious 7 soundtrack. And it became his huge hit, reaching number one in almost 90 countries around the world, and also reached number one in the US on the Billboard Hot 100, Shazam, iTunes and Spotify, undoubtedly becoming one of the strongest singles of his career.
According to Puth, his marital status is not wealthy, and as a child, his family had to struggle to make ends meet. He expressed his gratitude to his parents who worked hard to help him continue his musical goals. As well as being a vocalist, but also a producer, songwriter and instrumentalist, Puth is certainly a talented celebrity.
Charlie's childhood and youth
Charlie Puth was born on December 2, 1991 in Rumson, New Jersey, in the United States. His mother is Debra, a music teacher who also wrote commercials for HBO, and his father is Charles Puth, a builder and real estate agent. They have three children, Charlie is the oldest of them.
When he was only two years old, he survived a near-fatal dog bite incident. And from that moment on, his right eyebrow received a permanent scar. By the way, it is believed that this is his raisin.
He attended Holy Cross School and Forrestdale High School before graduating from Rumson-Fair Haven High School in 2010. During his school years, he began playing the piano. Along with regular teaching, he attended the Manhattan School of Music prior to college as a specialist in jazz piano and classical instruction.
With a degree in music production and engineering, he graduated in 2013 from Berklee College of Music.
According to Puth, he originally wanted to be a jazz musician, but his parents, who had a huge interest in pop music, began to develop his interest in pop music as well. He recorded and released his own Christmas album when he was only in sixth grade.
Selling copies door to door in his city, he earned $600, which he donated to the local church. Soon after, he started writing his own songs and posted them on YouTube along with covers of other popular songs.
Charlie Puth: a successful career
He opened his own YouTube channel in September 2009. It was called "Charlies Vlogs". He started by posting comedy cover videos. His first music video was released in 2010. Later that year, he released his debut film "Otto Tunes" Extended Play.
In 2011, he won an online video competition sponsored by American TV presenter Perez Hilton. His prize recording was a version of Adele's "Someone Like You", which he performed with Emily Luther.
After enjoying Puth's performance of "Someone Like You", Ellen DeGeneres announced that she had signed him to her Eleven label. This proved to be a huge turning point in Charlie Puth's career. This has increased his fan base both online and offline, all over the world. According to Puth, this helped him reach a new level, which, in his opinion, was beyond him.
His second extended play single "Ego" was released in October 2013. He has also written songs and singles for some of his fellow YouTubers.
Contract with Atlantic Records
He later signed with Atlantic Records in early 2015, after which his first song "Marvin Gaye" was released. This song topped the charts in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland as well as the UK. At number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100, it became one of the most popular works of his career.
He appeared in the music video for "Dear Future Husband" where he played the love character of famous American singer Meghan Trainor. The video shows them on an online dating service, after which Puth comes to Traynor's house with pizza. Trenor, impressed by the Way, invites him inside.
His debut album, Nine Track Mind, was released on January 29, 2016, although it was originally supposed to be released on November 6, 2015. It received mostly negative reviews but still peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200. One of its singles also topped the charts in various countries such as France and the United Kingdom.
Main works of Charlie Puth
Charlie Puth's debut album "Nine Track Mind" can be considered the most significant work in his career. It peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard 200.
The album's lead single, "Marvin Gaye", which was released in February 2015, proved to be a huge hit in several countries, peaking at number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Another single "One Call Away" was also a hit. It peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100. However, despite its popularity, the album was largely negatively received by critics.
Puth has also worked in television. In 2016, he played a supporting role in the TV show Undateable. The series is about the love and sex life of Danny Burton, a 34-year-old bachelor and carefree guy. Puth appeared as himself in one of the episodes.
Awards and achievements
In 2011, Charlie Puth won the Pop Crush Music Award for Best Cover Song for "Someone Like You".
For the song in the film "See you again", he received the "Hollywood music in the media" award. As well as the Critics' Choice Award for Best Song in 2015. He was also awarded a billboard for the same work. Music Award for Best Rap Song in 2016.
Charlie Puth's personal life
As for Charlie's relationship, he is currently single, but he has been single for a long time and his Twitter status proves it. “I need a girl. I'm always on the road, it's hard to meet new people...". But this lasted until the appearance in his life of actress Halston Sage. The 25-year-old actress Holston is best known for her role in the sci-fi series The Orville, but has starred in films such as The Ringing Ring and Bad Neighbors.
Charlie's Instagram posts showed the couple making loving eye contact and holding hands, so we don't know how many more people really need proof that these two are completely one.
Previously, Charlie Puth has been linked to various celebrities such as Hailee Steinfeld, Meghan Trainor, Selena Gomez and Bella Thorne. But none of these celebrities have confirmed their relationship with him.
