Jai Paul
Encyclopedia
Jai Paul is a British songwriter and record producer from Rayners Lane
, United Kingdom. He is signed to XL Recordings
.
Paul's 2007 demo "BTSTU
" received widespread blog coverage throughout 2010, and has been played on UK national radio by DJs including Gilles Peterson
, Zane Lowe
, Nick Grimshaw
, Reggie Yates
and Fearne Cotton
.
In December 2010, Paul was longlisted for the BBC Sound of 2011 poll.
"BTSTU (Edit)
" was playlisted on BBC Radio 1
following its release as a digital download on April 21st, 2011, via XL
. The single received favourable reviews, and was made 'Hottest Record in the World' on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show.
On May 20th, 2011, Canadian hip hop artist Drake
leaked a track titled "Dreams Money Can Buy" via his blog. Shortly afterward, "Till The End Of Time", a song by American R&B artist Beyoncé
surfaced online. Both tracks feature a sample of Paul's "BTSTU" demo. On 25th October 2011, BTSTU was featured on Radio 1's Annie Mac
Presents 2011 on CD disc 2.
Rayners Lane
Rayners Lane is a suburban district in the London Borough of Harrow between Pinner and West Harrow.-History:During the Middle Ages the Rayners Lane road was used when transporting grain to the mill on Pinner Green. The road was originally called Bourne Lane as it crossed several streams including...
, United Kingdom. He is signed to XL Recordings
XL Recordings
XL Recordings is a British independent record label owned by Richard Russell. It originated as a 1989 offshoot of Beggars Banquet Records.Though only releasing an average of six albums a year, XL Recordings has worked with The Prodigy, Radiohead, The White Stripes, Dizzee Rascal, M.I.A., Vampire...
.
Paul's 2007 demo "BTSTU
BTSTU
"BTSTU" is a song by British songwriter and record producer, Jai Paul. The demo received widespread blog coverage throughout 2010. The song has been played on UK national radio by DJs including Gilles Peterson, Zane Lowe and Reggie Yates and Fearne Cotton...
" received widespread blog coverage throughout 2010, and has been played on UK national radio by DJs including Gilles Peterson
Gilles Peterson
Gilles Peterson , is a DJ, record collector and record label owner from London, UK. Through his labels Acid Jazz, Talkin' Loud, and latterly Brownswood Recordings, he has been associated with the careers of well-known artists of the 1990s such as Erykah Badu, Roni Size and Jamiroquai...
, Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe also known as 'Zipper', is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand and grew up in Auckland, where he was a presenter on the local music station Max TV, before moving to England...
, Nick Grimshaw
Nick Grimshaw
Nicholas Peter "Nick" Grimshaw is a British television and radio presenter. Commonly known as 'Grimmy', he has presented shows for Channel 4, E4, BBC One, BBC Two and Channel 4 youth strand T4...
, Reggie Yates
Reggie Yates
Reginald "Reggie" Yates is a British actor, television presenter and radio DJ of Ghanaian descent. He went to Central Foundation Boys' School.-Early career:...
and Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton is an English television and radio presenter who is known for presenting a number of popular TV programmes such as Top of the Pops and the Red Nose Day telethon. In 2007, she became the first regular female presenter of BBC Radio 1's Chart Show...
.
In December 2010, Paul was longlisted for the BBC Sound of 2011 poll.
"BTSTU (Edit)
BTSTU
"BTSTU" is a song by British songwriter and record producer, Jai Paul. The demo received widespread blog coverage throughout 2010. The song has been played on UK national radio by DJs including Gilles Peterson, Zane Lowe and Reggie Yates and Fearne Cotton...
" was playlisted on BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
following its release as a digital download on April 21st, 2011, via XL
XL Recordings
XL Recordings is a British independent record label owned by Richard Russell. It originated as a 1989 offshoot of Beggars Banquet Records.Though only releasing an average of six albums a year, XL Recordings has worked with The Prodigy, Radiohead, The White Stripes, Dizzee Rascal, M.I.A., Vampire...
. The single received favourable reviews, and was made 'Hottest Record in the World' on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show.
On May 20th, 2011, Canadian hip hop artist Drake
Drake (entertainer)
Aubrey Drake Graham , who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation....
leaked a track titled "Dreams Money Can Buy" via his blog. Shortly afterward, "Till The End Of Time", a song by American R&B artist Beyoncé
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles , often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child...
surfaced online. Both tracks feature a sample of Paul's "BTSTU" demo. On 25th October 2011, BTSTU was featured on Radio 1's Annie Mac
Annie Mac
Annie Mac is an Irish DJ and television presenter who hosts an eponymous electronic dance music show on BBC Radio 1 in the United Kingdom which airs at 7:00 pm on Friday evenings as well as a Sunday evening show alongside co-presenter Nick Grimshaw.-Personal life:Annie Mac was born in Dublin,...
Presents 2011 on CD disc 2.
Discography
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| 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 ... |
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