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Lucas Eugene Scott (born December 24th 1987) is an American singer, songwriter and producer. He began his career in 2005 when he signed to a production and songwriting deal with Timbaland's Mosely Music Group. After working on music for several artists and Timbaland himself, he signed a joint deal with MMG and Jive Records in 2007 to produce his first studio album.

Justified sold over 10 million copies worldwide and launched Scott as a global success but it was his second record "FutureSex/LoveSounds" that propelled him to the next level. The album spawned four #1 singles in the US and UK and went on to sell over 30 million copies worldwide becoming the best selling album worldwide in both 2011 and 2012 and in the UK became the fourth best-selling album of all time and best-selling album of the 21st Century. His third studio album, a double album entitled "The 20/20 Experience", is due to be released on November 20th 2015.

The lead single from his third album, "Mirrors", made history by having the best weekly digital sales of all time in the United States selling 1.112 million copies in its first week to become his sixth US #1 single, the first ever song to sell over 1 million digital downloads.

Songwriting for Mosely Music Group
In October 2005, at just 17 years old, Scott was discovered by record producer Timbaland. A month later, he had signed a two year development deal with Timbaland's Mosely Music Group which saw him leave his home in Tree Hill. His first major hit was 50 Cent's "Ayo Technology" which became the first song released containing his vocals. He would be a major contributor to Timbaland's 2007 album "Shock Value" as well as working with Nelly Furtado, Macy Gray and Reba McEntire throughout 2007. In 2008, he co-wrote five songs on Madonna's "Hard Candy" record, appearing on the UK #1 single "4 Minutes".

Signing To Jive & Justified (2007-09)
In early 2007, Scott signed a three album deal with Timbaland's MMG and Jive Records with the hope of releasing his debut album in 2008. The lead single "Like I Love You" was released in October 2007 and was a top ten hit in the UK and Ireland whilst peaking at #11 in the US. The song continued the success he had found by appearing on songs by other artists but the second single "Cry Me A River" went on to be the album's major success, becoming a top ten hit all around the world. Two further singles, "Rock Your Body" and "Senorita", were also released to lesser success but all four singles reached #2 in the UK.

Scott's debut album "Justifed" was released worldwide on January 28th 2008, hitting #1 in the UK, #2 in Ireland and #4 in the United States. The album later went on to sell over 10 million copies worldwide, finding renewed success in 2011 with the release of his second studio album "FutureSex/LoveSounds". The success of the album led to Scott winning the Best New Artist award at the 2009 Grammy Awards with "Cry Me A River" winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and was nominated for the Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year awards. The album itself won the "Best Pop Vocal Album" and was nominated for Album Of The Year.

Between January 2008 and July 2009, Scott embarked on the Justified World Tour that saw dates throughout Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Guest Appearances and FutureSex/LoveSounds (2009-12)
Throughout 2009 and 2010, Scott worked with T.I, Timbaland and Esmee Denters on their material whilst also beginning writing his second studio album. Writing of the album began in October 2009, taking place in Los Angeles and New York for the most part with additional sessions taking place in London and Virginia.

In early January 2011, teasers began to air on radio and television advertisements before the lead single "SexyBack" was released worldwide. The track became his first #1 single in the US, UK and Ireland whilst also hitting the top spot in several other countries. As with his debut album, it was the second single that propelled the album's success. "What Goes Around... Comes Around" was a worldwide #1 single. "My Love" continued the success becoming his third consecutive #1 single in the US. Two following singles "LoveStoned" and "Until The End Of Time" became UK and US #1 singles with "Summer Love" hitting #1 in the UK and #6 in the US. The singles also found success throughout the world, with four single hitting #1 in Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

"FutureSex/LoveSounds" was released through RCA Records and MMG on January 24th 2011. The album spent 24 weeks at #1 in the US and 23 weeks at #1 in the UK. Scott became the first living act since The Beatles in 1964 to hold two top five albums and singles simultaneously. It also became the best-selling album of the 21st Century and later the fourth best-selling album of all time in the UK. As of August 2015, the album had sold 4.75 million copies in the UK. In the US, Scott became the first artist since Usher in 2004 to sell over 9 million copies of an album. It spent a record 39 consecutive weeks in the US top five album chart. As of August 2015, the album had sold over 30 million copies worldwide making it one of the best-selling albums of all time and was the best-selling album worldwide in both 2011 and 2012.

The album also continued Scott's run of Grammy success. "FutureSex/LoveSounds" won both the Album Of The Year and Best Pop Vocal Album awards at the 2012 event. "SexyBack" won the Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Short Form Music Video awards with "What Goes Around... Comes Around" winning the "Best Pop Solo Performance". "My Love" won the award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration giving Scott 7 wins out of 7 nominations. At the 2012, he was nominated in the Best Dance Recording category for "LoveStoned" and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Summer Love", winning both nominations.