Nick Brewer (born 1989)[1] is an English rapper. His 2015 song, "Talk To Me", charted at #19 on the UK Singles Chart.
Nick Brewer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1989 (age 34–35) East London, England |
| Genres | Hip hop, Grime |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | www |
Background
editBrewer was born in East London in 1989 but lived in Essex during his time at the University of Essex, where he studied history, and now operates out of a studio in Brick Lane.[2] He was previously employed as a youth worker.[3]
Brewer has released four EPs in collaboration with The Confect; 2010's Alone With My Thoughts, 2011's Alone With My Thoughts Part 2, 2013's Flat 10 and 2014's 4 Miles Further, the latter taking its name from the movement of The Confect's home studios to their new set up in Brick Lane.[2] His 2014 single, "Fall From Here", featured Naomi Scott.[4]
His 2015 single, "Talk to Me", was written by Brewer and Bibi Bourelly. The song samples "Gypsy Woman" by Crystal Waters.[5] In an interview, Brewer said that Bourelly had been invited into the studio after Brewer found out through a mutual friend that she was in town writing for Ellie Goulding.[6] The song charted at #19 on the UK Singles Chart[7] and was certified Silver by BPI in 2022.[8]
Outside of music, Brewer is passionate about contributing to social change; one example is in him being a patron for UK charity Anxiety UK.[9] Brewer is Christian.[10][11]
Awards and nominations
editMOBO Awards
edit| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Nick Brewer | Best Newcomer[12] | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "Nick Brewer". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Nick Brewer". Island Records.
- ^ "New band of the day (1,563)". The Guardian.
- ^ "Premiere: Nick Brewer and Naomi Scott in 'Fall From Here' music video". Digital Spy.
- ^ "Sam Smith heading for first ever Number 1 James Bond theme". The Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Nick Brewer: "It took a long time to realize who I actually was"". Gay Times.
- ^ "NICK BREWER FT BIBI BOURELLY". The Official Charts Company.
- ^ "British certifications – Nick Brewer Ft Bibi Bourelly – Talk To Me". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- ^ "In Conversation with Nick Brewer". PETRIe. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Wybrow, Becky (24 February 2016). "New Guvna B video featuring Nick Brewer". Keep The Faith ® The UK's Black and multi-ethnic Christian magazine. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Nick Brewer | Seen & Unseen". www.seenandunseen.com. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "BEST NEWCOMER | MOBO AWARDS 2015 Voting". Archived from the original on 19 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.