Antwaun Stanley

Antwaun Stanley
Stanley in 2017
Stanley in 2017
Background information
Bornc. 1987 (age 38–39)
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2006–present
LabelsIndependent, Bajada

Antwaun Stanley (born c. 1987)[1] is an American singer and songwriter based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is the recurring vocalist of the funk band Vulfpeck. His solo album, titled I Can Do Anything, charted on the Billboard Gospel charts in 2006. His most recent extended play Ascension, with musician Tyler Duncan, was released in 2021.

Career

Stanley grew up in Flint, Michigan. He began singing at age three and took part in talent competitions including The Queen Latifah Show and Showtime at the Apollo.[2] He attended Flint Central High School and graduated in 2005.[3] He signed with Bajada records, an independent record label, and studied at the University of Michigan. In college he released an album titled I Can Do Anything and took time off to pursue music.[1][4][5] The album reached number 22 on the U.S. Gospel Albums chart.[6] The album's third track, "Teach Me", reached number 29 on the U.S. Gospel Songs chart.[7] In 2008 he was nominated for a Stellar Award in the category New Artist of the Year.[8] In college he performed with the funk band Groove Spoon and with a cappella group Dicks and Janes.[4][9]

After graduating from college in 2011, Stanley has been a recurring member and vocalist of the funk band Vulfpeck, which is composed largely of University of Michigan alums. In early 2010s, he performed and recorded with Ann Street Soul and with Video 7, a genre-free musical collective. In 2015 he opened for hip-hop artist Common.[1][4]

In 2021, he released a collaborative EP, titled Ascension, with musician-producer Tyler Duncan.[10] In 2024, Stanley and guitarist Cory Wong performed the song "Many Sounds, One Band" for the children's television series Yo Gabba GabbaLand!.[11]

Discography

Solo albums

  • I Can Do Anything (2006)

With Tyler Duncan

  • Ascension EP (2021)

With Ann Street Soul

  • Ann Street Soul EP (2013)
  • "Getaway" (2015)
  • "Sunny" (2015)

With Vulfpeck

  • "Wait for the Moment" (2013)
  • "1612" (2014)
  • "Funky Duck" (2015)
  • The Beautiful Game (2016)
  • Mr Finish Line (2017)
  • "Darwin Derby" (2018)
  • "3 on E" (2020)
  • Schvitz (2022)
  • Clarity of Cal (2025)

With Vulfmon

  • "Lord Will Make a Way" (2023)
  • "It Feels Good to Write a Song" (2024)

With Groove Spoon

  • Live From the Dude (11.8.09) EP (2010)
  • "You're Time" (2010)

With Cory Wong

  • "Work It Out" (2017)
  • "Pleasin'" (2017)
  • "Jumbotron Hype Song" (2018)
  • "United" (2021)

With Magic City Hippies

  • "Little Bit of Love" (2025)

References

  1. 1 2 3 Gregory Lucas-Myers (Summer 2016). "Young Alumnus of the Month: Antwaun Stanley, '11". University of Michigan Alumni Association. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2026. I released my gospel project 'I Can Do Anything' in 2006, my sophomore year, and took some time off to pursue music.
  2. ↑ "Antwaun Stanley Bio – 2006". ChristianMusic.com. Archived from the original on July 9, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  3. ↑ Morrison, Julie (August 14, 2008). "Activities planned for Flint Back to School Rally on Saturday". mlive.com. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 Amelia Zak (April 9, 2015). "Common's openers will shatter assumptions". michigandaily.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  5. ↑ Bill Carpenter (October 6, 2006). "Antwaun Stanley's New CD 'I Can Do Anything' Debuts at #22 on Billboard". DetroitGospel.com. Archived from the original on November 19, 2015. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Billboard: Antwaun Stanley – top gospel albums chart". Billboard magazine. Archived from the original on May 16, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Billboard: Antwaun Stanley – hot gospel songs chart". Billboard magazine. Archived from the original on May 16, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  8. ↑ "23rd Annual Stellar Award Winners (2008)". gospelflava.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  9. ↑ "The history of the Dicks and Janes". dicksandjanes.com. Archived from the original on June 30, 2017. Retrieved May 29, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Antwaun Stanley & Tyler Duncan: The Making of Ascension". Tyler Duncan. June 18, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Apple Music: Yo Gabba Gabba – Yo Gabba GabbaLand!". Apple Music. 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
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