Nick Brewer

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Nick Brewer
Born1989 (age 31–32)
Essex, England
GenresHip hop, Grime
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2010–present
Labels
Associated actsThe Confect
Websitewww.itsnickbrewer.co.uk

Nick Brewer (born 1989)[1] is an English rapper. His 2015 song, "Talk To Me", charted at #19 on the UK Singles Chart.

Background[]

Brewer was born in Essex in 1989 but lived in Ilford during his time at the University of Essex, where he studied history, and now operates out of a studio in Brick Lane.[2] He once had a job as a youth worker.[3] He grew up in a church near Ilford, which he still attends to this day. His is passionate about his faith and is involved in all aspects of Christian outreach. Nick Brewer started off as a Christian Grime artist.

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]

Outside of music, Brewer is passionate about contributing to social change; one example is in him being a patron for UK charity Anxiety UK.[8]

Awards and nominations[]

MOBO Awards[]

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2015 Nick Brewer Best Newcomer[9] Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "Nick Brewer". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  2. ^ a b "Nick Brewer". Island Records.
  3. ^ "New band of the day (1,563)". The Guardian.
  4. ^ "Premiere: Nick Brewer and Naomi Scott in 'Fall From Here' music video". Digital Spy.
  5. ^ "Sam Smith heading for first ever Number 1 James Bond theme". The Official Charts Company.
  6. ^ "Nick Brewer: "It took a long time to realize who I actually was"". Gay Times.
  7. ^ "NICK BREWER FT BIBI BOURELLY". The Official Charts Company.
  8. ^ "In Conversation with Nick Brewer". PETRIe. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-01-19. Retrieved 2016-01-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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