Ed Drewett
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Ed Drewett is a singer-songwriter
signed to EMI Virgin Records
. Drewett first came to public attention in 2007 on the BBC television show Any Dream Will Do
but he did not make the final 12 chosen for the live shows. He is best-known, however, for the single "I Need You Tonight
" produced by The ThundaCatz and was a collaboration with Professor Green
. The single reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart
. Drewett's second single has been announced as the solo track "Champagne Lemonade".
and Virgin Records
in February 2009. He began recording his debut album working with producers Wayne Hector
, Cutfather
and JJ
, Fraser T. Smith
, and The ThundaCatz. In early 2010, he was featured on Professor Green
's first debut single, "I Need You Tonight
", which charted at number three in the UK singles charts and number 15 in Ireland. The single remained in the UK Top 10 for four weeks. Drewett also co-wrote The Wanted
's debut single, "All Time Low
". The single went straight to number one in the UK top 40. Drewett released his first debut single, "Champagne Lemonade
" on 31 October 2010, which he co-wrote with Tim Powell
. However this flopped as it only reached 84 in the charts. Ed studied at the prestigious 'Tech Music School' on the 1 Year Diploma.
Ed has Co-written two UK number 1's for The Wanted
with Wayne Hector
and Steve Mac
.
Ed Drewett was released from his label early in 2011 and subsequently parted company with his management company shortly after. Ed is in the process of taking charge of his own solo career and working on his much overdue album with the help of a few close industry friends.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
signed to EMI Virgin Records
EMI Records
EMI Records is the flagship record label founded by the EMI company in 1972 and launched in January 1973 as the successor to its Columbia label. The EMI label was launched worldwide...
. Drewett first came to public attention in 2007 on the BBC television show Any Dream Will Do
Any Dream Will Do (TV series)
Any Dream Will Do, often known as 'Joseph', was a 2007 talent show-themed television series produced by the BBC in the United Kingdom. It searched for a new, unknown lead to play Joseph in a West End revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.The show...
but he did not make the final 12 chosen for the live shows. He is best-known, however, for the single "I Need You Tonight
I Need You Tonight
"I Need You Tonight" is a single by English rapper and singer Professor Green which was produced by The ThundaCatz. The track is based upon a sample replay of "Need You Tonight" , commissioned by EMI -Virgin Records and produced for them by Mark Summers at Scorccio Sample Replays...
" produced by The ThundaCatz and was a collaboration with Professor Green
Professor Green
Professor Green , better known by his stage name Professor Green, is a British rapper. He was signed to The Beats, a record label run by Mike Skinner and Ted Mayhem, until 12 February 2008, as the label went under. He won the inaugural JumpOff MySpace £50,000 battle rap tournament in July 2008...
. The single reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. Drewett's second single has been announced as the solo track "Champagne Lemonade".
2010-present: Debut album
Drewett signed a deal with EMI RecordsEMI Records
EMI Records is the flagship record label founded by the EMI company in 1972 and launched in January 1973 as the successor to its Columbia label. The EMI label was launched worldwide...
and Virgin Records
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
in February 2009. He began recording his debut album working with producers Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector is an English songwriter.Wayne Hector has had over 30 number ones around the globe under his belt and numerous movie soundtrack credits, Wayne Hector is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters....
, Cutfather
Cutfather
Mich Hedin Hansen better known by his stage name Cutfather is a Danish music producer and songwriter.-Career:He is perhaps best known for his remix of "Return of the Mack" by Mark Morrison , and the song "Superstar" released internationally by Jamelia in 2003.He has worked with Danish producer...
and JJ
JJ
JJ may refer to:* TAM Airlines , a Brazilian airline whose IATA code is JJ* Brassiere cup size, JJ in the UK* Johnson and Johnson, a large US company, owner of the domain JJ.com...
, Fraser T. Smith
Fraser T. Smith
Fraser T. Smith is an English record producer, songwriter, mix engineer and guitarist....
, and The ThundaCatz. In early 2010, he was featured on Professor Green
Professor Green
Professor Green , better known by his stage name Professor Green, is a British rapper. He was signed to The Beats, a record label run by Mike Skinner and Ted Mayhem, until 12 February 2008, as the label went under. He won the inaugural JumpOff MySpace £50,000 battle rap tournament in July 2008...
's first debut single, "I Need You Tonight
I Need You Tonight
"I Need You Tonight" is a single by English rapper and singer Professor Green which was produced by The ThundaCatz. The track is based upon a sample replay of "Need You Tonight" , commissioned by EMI -Virgin Records and produced for them by Mark Summers at Scorccio Sample Replays...
", which charted at number three in the UK singles charts and number 15 in Ireland. The single remained in the UK Top 10 for four weeks. Drewett also co-wrote The Wanted
The Wanted
The Wanted are a British-Irish boy band based in London, England. The band consists of Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes. Their debut single, "All Time Low", was released in July 2010 and reached number one in the United Kingdom for one week...
's debut single, "All Time Low
All Time Low (song)
"All Time Low" is a pop song by British boy band The Wanted, written by Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, Richard Jobling and Ed Drewett. It was released as their debut single in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2010 on digital download format and on 26 July 2010 on CD single format through Geffen Records. The...
". The single went straight to number one in the UK top 40. Drewett released his first debut single, "Champagne Lemonade
Champagne Lemonade
"Champagne Lemonade" is a single by English singer-songwriter Ed Drewett. The single was released on 31 October 2010 as a digital download. The single was a commercial disappointment, peaking only at #84 on the UK Singles Chart for only one week....
" on 31 October 2010, which he co-wrote with Tim Powell
Tim Powell (producer)
Tim Powell is a UK-based songwriter, producer and mixer. Powell was a key member of the writing and production house Xenomania for fourteen years. His first hit "All I Wanna Do" for Dannii_Minogue peaked at number four in the UK Singles Chart in 1997...
. However this flopped as it only reached 84 in the charts. Ed studied at the prestigious 'Tech Music School' on the 1 Year Diploma.
Ed has Co-written two UK number 1's for The Wanted
The Wanted
The Wanted are a British-Irish boy band based in London, England. The band consists of Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes. Their debut single, "All Time Low", was released in July 2010 and reached number one in the United Kingdom for one week...
with Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector
Wayne Hector is an English songwriter.Wayne Hector has had over 30 number ones around the globe under his belt and numerous movie soundtrack credits, Wayne Hector is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters....
and Steve Mac
Steve Mac
Steve Mac , is a songwriter, record producer and owner of Rokstone Studios in London.He has produced more than 22 number one singles in the UK and had several multi-million selling albums worldwide...
.
Ed Drewett was released from his label early in 2011 and subsequently parted company with his management company shortly after. Ed is in the process of taking charge of his own solo career and working on his much overdue album with the help of a few close industry friends.
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
IRE Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
EU | |||
| 2010 | "Champagne Lemonade Champagne Lemonade "Champagne Lemonade" is a single by English singer-songwriter Ed Drewett. The single was released on 31 October 2010 as a digital download. The single was a commercial disappointment, peaking only at #84 on the UK Singles Chart for only one week.... " |
84 | — | — | TBA |
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| 2010 | "I Need You Tonight I Need You Tonight "I Need You Tonight" is a single by English rapper and singer Professor Green which was produced by The ThundaCatz. The track is based upon a sample replay of "Need You Tonight" , commissioned by EMI -Virgin Records and produced for them by Mark Summers at Scorccio Sample Replays... " |
3 | 15 | 14 | Alive Till I'm Dead Alive Till I'm Dead Alive Till I'm Dead has received positive reviews from music critics, with BBC Music stating that the album is "As fizzy, dramatic and inventive as pop should be without losing his initial grime edge". Paul MacInnes of The Guardian gave a similar review, agreeging that it was "Pop music, yes, but... |
| 2011 | "Never Be A Right Time" | At Your Inconvenience At Your Inconvenience -Reception:In general, the album has received poor reviews from the major critics.However, RWD Magazine gave the album 4/5 stars and stated 'Introspective and reflective, this borders on emo-rap on occasions, while retaining edginess on the sonic side'... |
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