Liam Bailey
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Liam Bailey is an English
(born 11 March 1983) musician who has released two EPs; So Down, Cold and 2am Rough Tracks; Bailey also appeared on the Chase & Status
single "Blind Faith
" which was released on 24 January 2011 in the United Kingdom
, where it debuted at number five. Bailey's debut single "You Better Leave Me" was released on 2 March on Polydor Records
.
With the aid of musical producer Salaam Remi, Bailey is due to release his debut album through Polydor Records
during 2011.
- an imprint record label of soul music
ian Amy Winehouse
, who after enjoying the musical findings of the singer, released the first EP some weeks after.
Recorded entirely by Bailey and his guitar, the debut EP 2am Rough Tracks was rushed-released on 23 September 2010 following the recording only some weeks before. The three track extended play consists of tracks; "Your Heart's Not Safe", "I'd Rather Go Blind" and "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want". The extended play was then followed by a second three track EP, again released through Lioness Records
; on 29 November 2010. The EP, So Down, Cold featured the tracks; "Fool Boy", "Breaking Out" and "So Down, Cold".
His debut album will be entitled Out of the Shadows, due for release in 2011. He has already shot a video for the promotional single, "You Better Leave Me" from the album.
winning singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding
at the Tabernacle in Notting Hill
. During November 2010, Bailey also began to tour with Drum and Bass
-duo Chase & Status
on their UK tour, where he joined them during the performances of "Blind Faith", a single he was recently revealed to be featured on.
Bailey will be supporting Jessie J
during her UK tour in April 2011.
Notes - The track was released as a free download
from his website.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
(born 11 March 1983) musician who has released two EPs; So Down, Cold and 2am Rough Tracks; Bailey also appeared on the Chase & Status
Chase & Status
Chase & Status are an electronic music production duo from London consisting of Saul Milton and Will Kennard. MC Rage & Andy Gangadeen also make up the live band.-2003-2005:...
single "Blind Faith
Blind Faith (song)
"Blind Faith" is the third single from British drum and bass duo Chase & Status to be released from their second studio album No More Idols. The single features vocals from Liam Bailey and was released on 21 January 2011. The single reached number 5 in the United Kingdom...
" which was released on 24 January 2011 in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, where it debuted at number five. Bailey's debut single "You Better Leave Me" was released on 2 March on Polydor Records
Polydor Records
Polydor is a record label owned by Universal Music Group, headquartered in the United Kingdom.-Beginnings:Polydor was originally an independent branch of the Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft. Its name was first used as an export label in 1924, the British and German branches of the Gramophone...
.
With the aid of musical producer Salaam Remi, Bailey is due to release his debut album through Polydor Records
Polydor Records
Polydor is a record label owned by Universal Music Group, headquartered in the United Kingdom.-Beginnings:Polydor was originally an independent branch of the Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft. Its name was first used as an export label in 1924, the British and German branches of the Gramophone...
during 2011.
Background
In 2010, Bailey released two EPs; "2am Rough Tracks" and "So Down, Cold" on Lioness RecordsLioness Records
Lioness Records is a British record label, founded in 2009 by the late soul singer Amy Winehouse. Winehouse stated she was inspired by Berry Gordy's Motown Records, and The Specials' 2 Tone Records to create her own label.-Formation:...
- an imprint record label of soul music
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
ian Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse
Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize...
, who after enjoying the musical findings of the singer, released the first EP some weeks after.
Recorded entirely by Bailey and his guitar, the debut EP 2am Rough Tracks was rushed-released on 23 September 2010 following the recording only some weeks before. The three track extended play consists of tracks; "Your Heart's Not Safe", "I'd Rather Go Blind" and "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want". The extended play was then followed by a second three track EP, again released through Lioness Records
Lioness Records
Lioness Records is a British record label, founded in 2009 by the late soul singer Amy Winehouse. Winehouse stated she was inspired by Berry Gordy's Motown Records, and The Specials' 2 Tone Records to create her own label.-Formation:...
; on 29 November 2010. The EP, So Down, Cold featured the tracks; "Fool Boy", "Breaking Out" and "So Down, Cold".
His debut album will be entitled Out of the Shadows, due for release in 2011. He has already shot a video for the promotional single, "You Better Leave Me" from the album.
Influences
Bailey sites his main influences as varying from both American/British Rock and Roll to Soul/Blues music and beyond.Touring
On 10 June 2010, Bailey shared a stage with BRIT AwardBrit Awards
The Brit Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. The name was originally a shortened form of "British", "Britain" or "Britannia", but subsequently became a backronym for British Record Industry Trust...
winning singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding
Elena Jane "Ellie" Goulding is an English singer-songwriter. In 2010 she became only the second artist to both top the BBC's annual Sound of... poll, and win the Critics' Choice Award at the BRIT Awards in the same year, following Adele's win of both in 2008...
at the Tabernacle in Notting Hill
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is an area in London, England, close to the north-western corner of Kensington Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea...
. During November 2010, Bailey also began to tour with Drum and Bass
Drum and bass
Drum and bass is a type of electronic music which emerged in the late 1980s. The genre is characterized by fast breakbeats , with heavy bass and sub-bass lines...
-duo Chase & Status
Chase & Status
Chase & Status are an electronic music production duo from London consisting of Saul Milton and Will Kennard. MC Rage & Andy Gangadeen also make up the live band.-2003-2005:...
on their UK tour, where he joined them during the performances of "Blind Faith", a single he was recently revealed to be featured on.
Bailey will be supporting Jessie J
Jessie J
Jessica Ellen Cornish , better known by her stage name Jessie J, is an English recording artist currently signed to Island Records. She began her career as a songwriter for artists including Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus. Her debut single, "Do It Like a Dude", was released in November 2010 and peaked...
during her UK tour in April 2011.
Studio albums
| Album Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Out of the Shadows |
|
Extended Plays
| Album Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| 2am Rough Tracks |
|
| So Down, Cold |
|
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak 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 ... |
UK DAN UK Dance Chart The UK Dance Chart is a chart compiled by The Official Charts Company from sales in record stores and digital downloads. Although the chart does not currently receive any airplay on the radio or television, the chart can be viewed on the BBC Radio 1 and The Official Charts Company website.Digital... |
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| 2011 | "It's Not the Same" | 3 July 2011 | Out of the Shadows | |
As featured artist
| 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 ... |
UK DAN UK Dance Chart The UK Dance Chart is a chart compiled by The Official Charts Company from sales in record stores and digital downloads. Although the chart does not currently receive any airplay on the radio or television, the chart can be viewed on the BBC Radio 1 and The Official Charts Company website.Digital... |
DEN Tracklisten Tracklisten is a Danish top 40 record chart that is presented every Thursday midnight at .The weekly Danish Singles Chart also known as Track Top-40 combines the 40 best selling tracks from legal music downloads and the sales of music singles on either CD or vinyl... |
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| 2011 | "Blind Faith Blind Faith (song) "Blind Faith" is the third single from British drum and bass duo Chase & Status to be released from their second studio album No More Idols. The single features vocals from Liam Bailey and was released on 21 January 2011. The single reached number 5 in the United Kingdom... " (with Chase & Status Chase & Status Chase & Status are an electronic music production duo from London consisting of Saul Milton and Will Kennard. MC Rage & Andy Gangadeen also make up the live band.-2003-2005:... ) |
5 | 1 | 24 | No More Idols No More Idols No More Idols is the second album by British production duo Chase & Status, released on 28 January 2011. No More Idols marks the first major full-length release by Chase & Status since their debut album More Than Alot three years prior; a period in which the group signed a major management deal... |
Promotional singles
| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "I Belong" | |
| 2011 | "You Better Leave Me" | Out Of The Shadows |
Notes - The track was released as a free download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
from his website.