Jamie xx
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Jamie Smith is an English music producer
and remix artist
, who gained fame both as solo act and as a member of the London-based band The xx
.
Smith's musical career began in 2007 when he joined The xx
accompanying old school friends Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, Baria Qureshi of the Elliott School
in London, notable for alumni including Hot Chip
, Burial
and Four Tet
. He first used the stage name Jamie xx in July 2009 in a promotional mix for the band's début album xx
released on the FACT mix series of the FACT Magazine. The mixtape was compiled by Jamie Smith and featured amongst others four tracks credited to Jamie xx - one own production and three remixes. The xx album went on to become platinum in the UK. and Jamie Smith went on to do more remix work for artists like Florence + The Machine, Adele
, Jack Peñate
and Glasser
.
In late 2010 a Jamie xx remix of the song "NY Is Killing Me" from Gil Scott-Heron
's last album I'm New Here
aired on radio stations across the UK and Europe. The remix of "I'll Take Care Of U" followed in January 2011. Both singles drew the attention of the general public and the critics. They set the way for a 13-track remix album entitled We're New Here
, produced entirely by Jamie xx and credited to "Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx". The album was released on February 21, 2011 on the XL Records label, but a full album preview could be streamed on the website of The Guardian
as early as February 14.. We're New Here received very positive critical acclaim and was named "masterpiece in its own right" by BBC
's Ele Beattie.
On June 6, 2011 the two-track self-produced EP Far Nearer/Beat For was released. It featured the single "Far Nearer" which was selected Best New Track by the influential Pitchfork Media
music site and charted at #128 in the UK singles chart
.
Smith produced the title track off Drake
's sophomore album, Take Care
, which features Rihanna. In addition, Smith helped create several reworks for Radiohead
's song "Bloom" which were released on a remix album entitled TKOL RMX 1234567
.
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and remix artist
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
, who gained fame both as solo act and as a member of the London-based band The xx
The xx
The xx are an English indie pop band, formed in London in 2005. The band's members met while studying at Elliott School, the same school that produced Hot Chip, Burial and Four Tet. They became a trio when their second guitarist and keyboardist, Baria Qureshi, departed in late 2009. In September...
.
Smith's musical career began in 2007 when he joined The xx
The xx
The xx are an English indie pop band, formed in London in 2005. The band's members met while studying at Elliott School, the same school that produced Hot Chip, Burial and Four Tet. They became a trio when their second guitarist and keyboardist, Baria Qureshi, departed in late 2009. In September...
accompanying old school friends Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, Baria Qureshi of the Elliott School
Elliott School (London)
Elliott School is a co-educational foundation school and sixth form college in Pullman Gardens, Putney, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It has Language College specialist status through which it gained a European Award for Languages in 2004, the International School Award from the British...
in London, notable for alumni including Hot Chip
Hot Chip
Hot Chip are an English electronic indie band. They have released four studio albums—Coming on Strong, The Warning, Made in the Dark and One Life Stand.-Formation:...
, Burial
Burial (musician)
Burial is the stage name of William Bevan, an electronic musician from London. His music contains elements of dubstep, 2-step garage, ambient and house music. His eponymous debut album was released in 2006 to critical acclaim...
and Four Tet
Four Tet
Kieran Hebden is a post-rock and electronic musician. Hebden first came to prominence as a member of the band Fridge before establishing himself as a solo artist under the moniker of Four Tet....
. He first used the stage name Jamie xx in July 2009 in a promotional mix for the band's début album xx
Xx (album)
xx is the debut studio album by English indie pop group The xx, released on 17 August 2009 by Young Turks. The self-produced album was recorded at XL Studios in West London between December 2008 and April 2009. The album was awarded the 2010 Mercury Prize...
released on the FACT mix series of the FACT Magazine. The mixtape was compiled by Jamie Smith and featured amongst others four tracks credited to Jamie xx - one own production and three remixes. The xx album went on to become platinum in the UK. and Jamie Smith went on to do more remix work for artists like Florence + The Machine, Adele
Adele
Adele is a female given name of European origin used in English, French, German and Italian with a meaning of noble, kind, and tender...
, Jack Peñate
Jack Peñate
Jack Fabian Peñate is an English musician and singer-songwriter signed to XL Recordings.-Early life:Jack Peñate attended St. Olave's Preparatory School, New Eltham until he left to attend Alleyn's School when he was 18 years of age...
and Glasser
Glasser
Glasser may refer to:* Albert Glasser , American composer of film scores* Arthur Glasser* Dick Glasser , American singer and songwriter* Harold Glasser, New Deal economist and Soviet spy...
.
In late 2010 a Jamie xx remix of the song "NY Is Killing Me" from Gil Scott-Heron
Gil Scott-Heron
Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author known primarily for his work as a spoken word performer in the 1970s and '80s...
's last album I'm New Here
I'm New Here
I'm New Here is a departure from the rhythmic, jazz-funk and soul style of Scott-Heron's previous work, and embraces an acoustic and electronic minimal sound. Musically, I'm New Here incorporates blues, folk, trip hop, and electronica styles...
aired on radio stations across the UK and Europe. The remix of "I'll Take Care Of U" followed in January 2011. Both singles drew the attention of the general public and the critics. They set the way for a 13-track remix album entitled We're New Here
We're New Here
We're New Here is a remix album by American recording artist Gil Scott-Heron and English music producer Jamie "xx" Smith, released February 21, 2011, on XL Recordings and Young Turks Records. It is a reworking of Scott-Heron's studio album I'm New Here...
, produced entirely by Jamie xx and credited to "Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx". The album was released on February 21, 2011 on the XL Records label, but a full album preview could be streamed on the website of The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
as early as February 14.. We're New Here received very positive critical acclaim and was named "masterpiece in its own right" by BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's Ele Beattie.
On June 6, 2011 the two-track self-produced EP Far Nearer/Beat For was released. It featured the single "Far Nearer" which was selected Best New Track by the influential Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
music site and charted at #128 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 ...
.
Smith produced the title track off 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....
's sophomore album, Take Care
Take Care
Take Care is the second studio album by Canadian recording artist Drake, released November 15, 2011, on Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records. It is the follow-up to his 2010 debut album Thank Me Later. Production for the album took place during 2010 to 2011 and was handled by Noah "40"...
, which features Rihanna. In addition, Smith helped create several reworks for Radiohead
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992...
's song "Bloom" which were released on a remix album entitled TKOL RMX 1234567
TKOL RMX 1234567
TKOL RMX 1234567 is a two-CD remix album of songs from The King of Limbs by English rock band Radiohead remixed by multiple artists. The album compiles a series of seven 12" vinyl singles/EPs, also released as digital downloads from the band's in both MP3 and WAV file types. TKOL RMX 1234567 was...
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