Robin Thicke's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Robin Thicke.
Robin Thicke is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, famous for his hit song "Blurred Lines" released in 2013. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100, achieved diamond certification by the RIAA, and became one of the best-selling singles ever. It also garnered Grammy nominations for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
1988: George Michael Topped R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart
In 2006, Robin Thicke's "Lost Without U" hit number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart making him the first white male artist to top that chart since 1988 when George Michael did so with "One More Try".
2002: Release of Debut Single "When I Get You Alone"
In 2002, Robin Thicke released his debut single "When I Get You Alone", which samples Walter Murphy's "A Fifth of Beethoven". The song achieved chart success globally, peaking in the Top 20 in Australia, Belgium, and Italy, and reaching the Top 10 in New Zealand and the Top 3 of the Dutch Top 40 in the Netherlands.
2005: Confessions won Grammy Award
In 2005 Usher's album Confessions, for which Robin Thicke co-wrote "Can U Handle It?", won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.
2006: Release of 'The Evolution of Robin Thicke'
In 2006, Robin Thicke released his second album, The Evolution of Robin Thicke, under Star Trak Entertainment. The album debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 and included the single "Lost Without U," which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a commercial breakthrough for Thicke.
February 24, 2007: Thicke tops four Billboard charts
On February 24, 2007, Robin Thicke topped four Billboard charts simultaneously: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and Adult R&B Songs.
March 23, 2007: 'The Evolution of Robin Thicke' Certified Platinum
On March 23, 2007, Robin Thicke's album The Evolution of Robin Thicke was certified Platinum by the RIAA, marking a commercial success with over 1.5 million copies sold domestically in the United States.
2008: Playing piano on "Love in This Club"
In 2008, Robin Thicke played piano on the hit Usher track "Love in This Club", which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
March 2010: "Sex Therapy" Tops Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart
In March 2010, Robin Thicke's song "Sex Therapy" became his second song to top the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
December 6, 2013: Performance at The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! and Grammy nominations
On December 6, 2013, Robin Thicke performed "Blurred Lines" with T.I. and Earth, Wind & Fire at The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! and received three Grammy nominations: Best Pop Vocal Album for "Blurred Lines" and Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for the album's single "Blurred Lines".
2013: Release and Success of "Blurred Lines"
In 2013, Robin Thicke released the single "Blurred Lines" (featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams). The song peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, received diamond certification by the RIAA, and became one of the best-selling singles of all time. The single "Blurred Lines" was nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
January 26, 2014: Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards
On January 26, 2014, Robin Thicke performed live with Chicago at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, celebrating Chicago's induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. They performed a medley including "Blurred Lines".
May 19, 2014: Release of Get Her Back and Billboard Music Awards performance
On May 19, 2014, Robin Thicke released "Get Her Back", the lead single from his album "Paula", dedicated to his estranged wife, Paula Patton. He also performed the song and won four awards at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.
2015: Featured on Flo Rida's "I Don't Like It, I Love It"
In 2015, Robin Thicke was featured alongside Verdine White on Flo Rida's song "I Don't Like It, I Love It," which achieved international success.
August 21, 2021: "Look Easy" Tops Adult R&B Airplay Chart
On August 21, 2021, Robin Thicke's song "Look Easy" achieved his sixth No. 1 position on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart.
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