Tinashe Fazakerley

This article is about the British male singer. For the American female singer and actress, see Tinashe.
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Tinashe Fazakerley
Born (1984-04-04) April 4, 1984
Highfield, Harare, Zimbabwe
Genres Indie pop, synthpop, R&B, acoustic
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, producer
Instruments Singing, synthesizer, guitar, mbira
Labels Best Laid Plans, Warner Music UK, Universal Island
Associated acts Bastille, Jakwob, Noisettes
Website iamrationale.com

Tinashe Fazakerley (born April 4, 1984),[1] now professionally known as Rationale is a Zimbabwe-born British singer-songwriter, formerly known as Tinashé.[2] His alias Tinashé was known for his synth-pop sound[2] and his African influences.[3]

Early life

Fazakerley was born in the Harare township of Highfield. At the age of 9, he and his three siblings moved to the United Kingdom in the Camberwell district of London, where his single mother was working as a nurse. Later, at the age of 11, he moved to the London borough of Hackney and music began to play a more significant role in his life as he learned to play the guitar. His influences were varying, ranging from Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Pat Metheny, Donnie Hathaway and Al Green, to Tupac Shakur, A Tribe Called Quest and the Notorious B.I.G.[1]

Career - Tinashé

In 2010, Fazakerley released the album Saved under the stage name Tinashé, but it had limited success.

Career - Songwriter

He went on to become a songwriter, writing songs for an up-coming blues artist known as Rag 'N' Bone Man and for the Swiss version of The Voice talent show.[4]

Career - Rationale

In 2015, he relaunched his career as Rationale, releasing songs such as "Fast Lane" and "Something for Nothing" on Soundcloud and Spotify. It was on these streaming platforms that he gained notable recognition, with a mention by Pharrell Williams on his Apple Music Beats1 radio show, OTHERtone, calling him someone who had "found the beauty in their voice".[5] This elevated Fast Lane to No. 2 within its first week on the Spotify Global Viral Chart, reached No. 1 on Hype Machine, and amassed more than 1.3 million views on Soundcloud. Rationale also received praise from Justin Timberlake and Elton John.[6]

Discography

Singles - As Tinashé

Singles - As Rationale

Albums - As Tinashé

Albums - As Rationale

EPs - As Tinashé

EPs - As Rationale

References

  1. 1 2 Smyth, David (2016-06-07). "Rationale, interview: 'I'm a very pessimistic character, which helps to write the songs I want to write'". Standard.co.uk.
  2. 1 2 Lester, Paul (2010-01-21). "New band of the day: Tinashé (No 709)". Guardian.co.uk.
  3. ↑ Richman, Simmy (2010-08-22). "Album: Tinashé, Saved (Island)". The Independent.
  4. ↑ Studarus, Laura (2016-06-07). "Dinner and a Show: Get to know Bastille's first signee, The Rationale". Live Nation TV.
  5. ↑ Pell, Mike (2016-06-08). "Pharrell Williams Loves Him. We Love Him. Get To Know Rationale...". MTV UK.
  6. ↑ Earls, John (2016-06-08). "Meet Rationale: The new Brit soulman loved by Pharrell, Timberlake and Elton". Loaded Magazine.
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