Robin Thicke is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his soulful R&B style. He was born in Los Angeles to actor Alan Thicke and actress Gloria Loring. Thicke began his career in the music industry as a songwriter for artists such as Brandy, Brian McKnight, and Christina Aguilera. He released his debut album, A Beautiful World, in 2003 under the name Thicke. His breakthrough came with his second album, The Evolution of Robin Thicke, which featured the hit single Lost Without U. He gained international superstardom in 2013 with the release of his controversial and highly successful single Blurred Lines. The song topped the charts in numerous countries but also sparked significant public debate regarding its lyrics and music video. Throughout his career, he has received multiple Grammy Award nominations for his work. Thicke served as a coach on the reality singing competition show The Masked Singer starting in 2019. He has released several studio albums, including Sex Therapy and Paula, the latter of which was dedicated to his former wife, Paula Patton. He continues to be an active figure in the contemporary R&B and pop music scenes. His musical influences include Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Prince.