Master Shortie
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Theo Jerome Kerlin is a British MC
who is credited by his stage name Master Shortie. He is also a singer, establishing his own record label, Odd One Out. Plus has been listed in the Sound of 2009
poll.
in South London
. His dad runs an east London jazz bar throughout his childhood which led him to listen to many genres of music, encouraging him to start rapping at the age of 12
He attended Harrow College.
at the age of 14, he soon dropped out, claiming “it wasn’t me, it didn’t suit me”. At 16, Kerlin enrolled on a BTEC
course at Nescot studying Music Technology. He then started recording and producing his own adolescent hip-hop songs with producers and an underground reggae singer called Sparky.
Kerlin also appeared as Simba
in a West End production of the Lion King
.
at the Hackney Empire, the Scala and Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
He was asked to support Hadouken!
on their a UK tour, as he shares the same management company as them.
.
In December 2008, Master Shortie was enlisted in the Sound of 2009
poll, whereby he was tipped to be the one to look out for in 2009. He stated that the hype is helping him "work twice as hard".
In January 2009, Master Shortie stated that his new album A.D.H.D
was slated to release in the summer of 2009. Citing that the reason for the album name is that "my music is just so crazy and it's so all over the place and it craves attention."
In April, Master Shortie released his third single, "Dance Like a White Boy", which was shortly followed by the aforementioned album. The track "Swagger Chick" features Vanessa White
from girlgroup The Saturdays
.
Master Shortie played at the 2009 Wireless Festival on the 4th of July. In October 2009 he supported Lil Wayne
at his three Hammersmith Apollo dates in London.
25 March 2010, Master shortie announced that he and his record label "odd one out" have signed to Hitz committee/JIVE/SONY USA. He also will be performing a LONDON GIG ON 8th MAY as part of City Showcase at THE BRITISH MUSIC EXPERIENCE at THE O2 to celebrate.
Master of Ceremonies
A Master of Ceremonies , or compere, is the host of a staged event or similar performance.An MC usually presents performers, speaks to the audience, and generally keeps the event moving....
who is credited by his stage name Master Shortie. He is also a singer, establishing his own record label, Odd One Out. Plus has been listed in the Sound of 2009
Sound of... (BBC poll)
Sound of... is an annual poll of music critics and industry figures to find the most promising new music talent. It was first conducted by the BBC News website in 2003. A top 10 list is published each January.-Winners:-Sound of 2009:...
poll.
Early life
Originally from MitchamMitcham
Mitcham is a district in the south west area of London, in the London Borough of Merton. A suburban area, Mitcham is located on the border of Inner London and Outer London. It is both residentially and financially developed, well served by Transport for London, and home to Mitcham Town Centre,...
in South London
South London
South London is the southern part of London, England, United Kingdom.According to the 2011 official Boundary Commission for England definition, South London includes the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and...
. His dad runs an east London jazz bar throughout his childhood which led him to listen to many genres of music, encouraging him to start rapping at the age of 12
He attended Harrow College.
Early career
He Started off at The Kidz in the Biz Academy in South East London. After a short stint at the BRIT SchoolBRIT School
The London School for Performing Arts & Technology is a British school located in Selhurst, Croydon, in London, England, with a mandate to provide education and vocational training for the performing arts, media, art and design and the technologies that make performance possible...
at the age of 14, he soon dropped out, claiming “it wasn’t me, it didn’t suit me”. At 16, Kerlin enrolled on a BTEC
Business And Technology Education Council (BTEC)
The Business and Technology Education Council is the British body which awards vocational qualifications. Such qualifications are commonly referred to as "BTECs"....
course at Nescot studying Music Technology. He then started recording and producing his own adolescent hip-hop songs with producers and an underground reggae singer called Sparky.
Kerlin also appeared as Simba
Simba
Simba is a lion character and the protagonist of Disney's most successful animated feature film, The Lion King. He is the son of Mufasa and Sarabi, nephew of Scar, mate of Nala, and father of Kiara. He has golden fur and when he grows into an adult, he has an auburn mane...
in a West End production of the Lion King
The Lion King
The Lion King is a 1994 American animated film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 32nd feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series...
.
Debut (2005—2007)
In 2005, Kerlin started to support American urban acts such as ATLATL (band)
ATL were a vocal group from Atlanta, Georgia. The vocalists are Tré, Will, L-Rock and rapper Danger. They had enlisted R. Kelly to produce their début album The ATL Project, released in July 2004...
at the Hackney Empire, the Scala and Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
He was asked to support Hadouken!
Hadouken!
Hadouken! are an English grime, electronica, dance band who formed in Leeds in October 2006 by singer, writer and producer James Smith, alongside his girlfriend, synth player Alice Spooner, guitarist Daniel "Pilau" Rice, and drummer Nick Rice. The band name is taken from the name of a special...
on their a UK tour, as he shares the same management company as them.
A.D.H.D and Sound Of.. Poll (2008—Present)
In September 2008,Theo Kerlin released his debut single "Rope Chain", alongside a music video which gathered popularity on YoutubeYouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
.
In December 2008, Master Shortie was enlisted in the Sound of 2009
Sound of... (BBC poll)
Sound of... is an annual poll of music critics and industry figures to find the most promising new music talent. It was first conducted by the BBC News website in 2003. A top 10 list is published each January.-Winners:-Sound of 2009:...
poll, whereby he was tipped to be the one to look out for in 2009. He stated that the hype is helping him "work twice as hard".
In January 2009, Master Shortie stated that his new album A.D.H.D
A.D.H.D. (album)
A.D.H.D is the debut album by English Hip-hop artist, Master Shortie. The album was released on July 27, 2009 and has so far failed to chart.-Track listing:#"ADHD " #"Bringing It Back"#"Nothing to Be Scared of "...
was slated to release in the summer of 2009. Citing that the reason for the album name is that "my music is just so crazy and it's so all over the place and it craves attention."
In April, Master Shortie released his third single, "Dance Like a White Boy", which was shortly followed by the aforementioned album. The track "Swagger Chick" features Vanessa White
Vanessa White
Vanessa Karen White is an English pop singer and songwriter. White was born to a Nigerian father and Spanish-Filipino mother. She rose to fame in 2008 as a member of English/Irish girl-group The Saturdays. She is the youngest member of the band. White is noted for her extensive vocal range.-Early...
from girlgroup The Saturdays
The Saturdays
The Saturdays are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London, United Kingdom. The group consists of five members Una Healy, Mollie King, Frankie Sandford, Vanessa White and Rochelle Wiseman. In 2007 the band were formed through Fascination Records which gave them an instant record deal with...
.
Master Shortie played at the 2009 Wireless Festival on the 4th of July. In October 2009 he supported Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
at his three Hammersmith Apollo dates in London.
25 March 2010, Master shortie announced that he and his record label "odd one out" have signed to Hitz committee/JIVE/SONY USA. He also will be performing a LONDON GIG ON 8th MAY as part of City Showcase at THE BRITISH MUSIC EXPERIENCE at THE O2 to celebrate.
Singles
- Rope Chain (2008)
- Dead End (2008) (ft. Labrinth)
- Dance Like a White BoyDance Like a White Boy (song)"Dance Like a White Boy" is a song by the British artist Master Shortie. The song is the second single from his debut album "A.D.H.D.". The single was released in digital format at iTunes on April 20, 2009 along a single release and an EP-Track listing:...
(2009) - Dead End (re-release) (2009)
- Bringing It Back (2009)
- Right Time (2010)
- Daydream (ft. Polluted Mindz) (2010)