Curtis Kinnard Hairston was born on 10 October 1961. Duriong his freshman year at WSSU, he won the Mr. Ram contest. As a result he got a record deal and became a professional vocalist. He recorded for Pretty Pearl Productions, Atlantic Records and the BB&Q Label. Hairston's talent was also noticed by Luther Vandross, who sang background vocals on his first album. Hairston's health deteriorated in 1995 and he returned home from New York, where he had lived during his musical career. Curtis Hairston died of kidney failure on 18 January 1996 at the North-Carolina Baptist Hospital.

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D i s c o g r a p h y

I want you (all tonight)	1983	R.C.A records
We all are one	1984	Pretty Pearl
I want your lovin' (just a little bit)	1985	Pretty Pearl
Chillin' out	1986	Atlantic
Hold on (for me)	1986	Atlantic
Take charge & let's make love tonight	1986	Atlantic
Curtis Hairston	1986	Atlantic
The morning after	1987	Atlantic