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New York — When record executive Mark Pitts heard "Sure Thing," a song Miguel wrote for possible inclusion on an album by Usher, Pitts felt there was something special about the young songwriter. Then he heard "Quickie," another song from Miguel, and Pitts knew he had to meet the man behind these infectious R&B jams.
"He came and performed and just had no fear. I loved him," said Pitts, president of urban music at RCA Records. "He was like Elvis. He was all over the place at the time, but it was just different. With a little tweaking, this could be special."
Instead of giving the songs to Usher, Pitts gave Miguel a recording contract. The 25-year-old kept the songs for his 2010 debut album, "All I Want Is You," and the tracks became R&B hits. "Sure Thing" was 2011's top R&B song.
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