Earl Johnson II, better known by his stage name Earl St. Clair, is an American record producer, vocalist, and songwriter.
Earl St. Clair | |
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.jpg) Johnson performing in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | JP Did This 1 |
| Born | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Origin | Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, singer, songwriter |
Early life
editEarl St. Clair was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and grew up between there and Alabama.[1]
Musical career
editSt. Clair began his career as a record producer, being credited as JP Did This 1.[2]
He expected to primarily work as a producer and co-writer and not as a solo artist. He signed to Def Jam Recordings in 2016.[3]
In June, he made his television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performing "Perfect" with fellow Def Jam artist Bibi Bourelly.[4]
In 2015, he co-wrote the song "Pure Grinding" by Swedish DJ Avicii.[5] He also provided uncredited vocals.
In August, he released his debut single, "Man on Fire".[6]
He released his debut album, Songs About A Girl I Used To Know, in 2017.[7]
Stage name
editHe explained his stage name in an interview with ThisIsRnB: "Earl St.Clair came from the irony from the fact that where I started producing in Cleveland, the street I was working on was St. Clair. It was 129 and St. Clair. Then when I got out to California ... the studio that I was working in was located on St Clair."[8]
References
edit- ^ "Soulful singer Earl St. Clair stays true to himself and his music". Rolling Out. September 8, 2016.
- ^ "Jp Did This 1". SoundBetter.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Songwriter Earl St. Clair wants to wow". The Daily Free Press. September 9, 2016.
- ^ "Def Jam artist Earl St. Clair seeks to spark positivity". The Maroon. September 14, 2016.
- ^ "Avicii Releases Two New Singles, Unveils Tracklist For 'Stories'". YourEDM. August 28, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "Listen: Earl St. Clair Shares Bluesy Debut Single 'Man on Fire'". Variance Magazine. August 19, 2016.
- ^ "Songs About a Girl I Used to Know on All Music". All Music. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- ^ "Exclusive: Rising Artist Earl St. Clair Shares Musical Journey, Talks Debut Album 'Songs About A Girl I Used To Know' & More". ThisIsRnB. December 8, 2016.