Nick Brewer
| Nick Brewer | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1989 (age 26–27) Leytonstone, London, England |
| Genres | Hip hop, Grime |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Associated acts |
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| Website |
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Nick Brewer (born 1989)[1] is a rapper from East London. His 2015 song, "Talk To Me", charted at #19 on the UK Singles Chart.
Background
Brewer was born in Leytonstone in 1989 but lived in Ilford during his tenure at Essex University, where he studied history, and now operates out of a studio in Brick Lane.[2] He once had a job as a youth worker.[3] He grew up in a church near Ilford. Nick Brewer started off as a Christian Grime artist.
Brewer has released four EPs in collaboration with The Confect; 2010's Alone With My Thoughts, 2011's Alone With My Thoughts Part 2, 2013's Flat 10 and 2014's 4 Miles Further, the latter taking its name from the movement of The Confect's home studios to their new set up in Brick Lane.[2] His 2014 single, Fall From Here, featured Naomi Scott.[4]
His 2015 single, "Talk to Me", was written by Brewer and Bibi Bourelly. The song samples "Gypsy Woman" by Crystal Waters.[5] In an interview, Brewer said that Bourelly had been invited in to the studio after Brewer found out through a mutual friend that she was in town writing for Ellie Goulding.[6] The song charted at #19 on the UK Singles Chart.[7] It will serve as the lead single from his forthcoming debut album Recreation,[6] and is due to be featured on Now That's What I Call Music! 92.[8]
Awards & Nominations
MOBO Awards
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Nick Brewer | Best Newcomer[9] | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Yeung, Neil Z. "Nick Brewer". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- 1 2 "Nick Brewer". Island Records.
- ↑ "New band of the day (1,563)". The Guardian.
- ↑ "Premiere: Nick Brewer and Naomi Scott in 'Fall From Here' music video". Digital Spy.
- ↑ "Sam Smith heading for first ever Number 1 James Bond theme". The Official Charts Company.
- 1 2 "Nick Brewer: "It took a long time to realize who I actually was"". Gay Times.
- ↑ "NICK BREWER FT BIBI BOURELLY". The Official Charts Company.
- ↑ Now That's What I Call Music! 92 (Media notes). EMI. 20 November 2015.
- ↑ Mobo Awards, https://voting.mobo.com/categories/newcomer (2015)