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Drewett signed a deal with [[EMI Records]] in February 2009.<ref>[https://www.myspace.com/eddrewett Ed signs to Virgin EMI Records]</ref> He began recording his debut album working with producers [[Wayne Hector]], [[Cutfather]] and [[JJ]], [[Fraser T Smith]] and The ThundaCatz.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}} In early 2010, he was featured on [[Professor Green]]'s first debut single, "[[I Need You Tonight]]", which charted at number three in the UK singles charts and number 15 in Ireland.<ref>{{cite web | title = ''I Need You Tonight'' (feat. Ed Drewett) | publisher = Amazon | date = 2009-07-04 | url = http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003DS4UTS | accessdate =2010-03-26 }}</ref> The single remained in the UK Top 10 for four weeks. Drewett also co-wrote [[The Wanted]]'s debut single, "[[All Time Low (song)|All Time Low]]".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.clothesshowlondon.com/news/15-06-2010/wanted-hot-new-boyband-perform-clothes-show-london |date=2010-06-15 |title=The Wanted - All Time Low - Ed Drewett Co-wrote |publisher=[[Clothes Show London]] |accessdate=2010-06-28}}</ref> The single went straight to number one in the UK top 40. Ed has co-written 3 singles for [[The Wanted]] with [[Wayne Hector]] and [[Steve Mac]] - "[[All Time Low (song)|All Time Low]]", "[[Glad You Came]]" and "[[Lightning (The Wanted song)|Lightning]]". Glad You Came was by far the biggest of these hits, resulting in 4 million Worldwide sales, a UK number hit single and a Top 3 hit single on the Hot 100 in the USA. |
Drewett signed a deal with [[EMI Records]] in February 2009.<ref>[https://www.myspace.com/eddrewett Ed signs to Virgin EMI Records]</ref> He began recording his debut album working with producers [[Wayne Hector]], [[Cutfather]] and [[JJ]], [[Fraser T Smith]] and The ThundaCatz.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}} In early 2010, he was featured on [[Professor Green]]'s first debut single, "[[I Need You Tonight]]", which charted at number three in the UK singles charts and number 15 in Ireland.<ref>{{cite web | title = ''I Need You Tonight'' (feat. Ed Drewett) | publisher = Amazon | date = 2009-07-04 | url = http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003DS4UTS | accessdate =2010-03-26 }}</ref> The single remained in the UK Top 10 for four weeks. Drewett also co-wrote [[The Wanted]]'s debut single, "[[All Time Low (song)|All Time Low]]".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.clothesshowlondon.com/news/15-06-2010/wanted-hot-new-boyband-perform-clothes-show-london |date=2010-06-15 |title=The Wanted - All Time Low - Ed Drewett Co-wrote |publisher=[[Clothes Show London]] |accessdate=2010-06-28}}</ref> The single went straight to number one in the UK top 40. Ed has co-written 3 singles for [[The Wanted]] with [[Wayne Hector]] and [[Steve Mac]] - "[[All Time Low (song)|All Time Low]]", "[[Glad You Came]]" and "[[Lightning (The Wanted song)|Lightning]]". Glad You Came was by far the biggest of these hits, resulting in 4 million Worldwide sales, a UK number hit single and a Top 3 hit single on the Hot 100 in the USA. |
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In 2012 Drewett also co-wrote two songs, “What a Buzz” and "[[Dear Darlin']]", which featured on [[Olly Murs]]' double platinum album ''[[Right Place Right Time (album)|Right Place Right Time]]''. |
In 2012 Drewett also co-wrote two songs, “What a Buzz” and "[[Dear Darlin']]", which featured on [[Olly Murs]]' double platinum album ''[[Right Place Right Time (album)|Right Place Right Time]]''. Drewett also co-wrote One Direction's "[[Best Song Ever (song)|Best Song Ever]]", the lead single released to promote their 3D Concert Movie ''[[One Direction: This Is Us]]''. |
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Ed’s debut album is nearing completion and is set for release in 2014. |
Ed’s debut album is nearing completion and is set for release in 2014. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Edward James Drewett |
| Born | 1 April 1988 |
| Origin | Essex, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | R&B, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | http://www.eddrewett.co.uk/ |
Edward James "Ed" Drewett (born 1 April 1988 in Harlow, Essex) is a singer-songwriter who is best known for his contributions and collaborations with acts such as The Wanted, Olly Murs and One Direction.
Drewett left school at age 16 and went on to a performing arts college in Charlton, south-east London. He then proceeded to vocal college Tech Music School in west London the following year. In 2008 he signed to leading Worldwide publishers Warner Chappell. Later that year he signed his first record deal with Virgin Records and featured on Professor Green's hit single "I Need You Tonight", which charted at number three. Drewett was then dropped by the label and began to write for other artists, resulting in his first number-one hit single "All Time Low" for The Wanted and the multi-platinum hit "Glad You Came". Drewett then signed to Polydor Records in February 2012 only to be dropped later again.
In 2014 Drewett impressed the judges on Britain's Got Talent performing a song he wrote called 'Blink' which secured him a place in the next round with three yes votes from the judges.
Career
2010-present: Songwriting and debut album
Drewett signed a deal with EMI Records in February 2009.[1] He began recording his debut album working with producers Wayne Hector, Cutfather and JJ, Fraser T Smith and The ThundaCatz.[citation needed] In early 2010, he was featured on Professor Green's first debut single, "I Need You Tonight", which charted at number three in the UK singles charts and number 15 in Ireland.[2] The single remained in the UK Top 10 for four weeks. Drewett also co-wrote The Wanted's debut single, "All Time Low".[3] The single went straight to number one in the UK top 40. Ed has co-written 3 singles for The Wanted with Wayne Hector and Steve Mac - "All Time Low", "Glad You Came" and "Lightning". Glad You Came was by far the biggest of these hits, resulting in 4 million Worldwide sales, a UK number hit single and a Top 3 hit single on the Hot 100 in the USA.
In 2012 Drewett also co-wrote two songs, “What a Buzz” and "Dear Darlin'", which featured on Olly Murs' double platinum album Right Place Right Time. Drewett also co-wrote One Direction's "Best Song Ever", the lead single released to promote their 3D Concert Movie One Direction: This Is Us.
Ed’s debut album is nearing completion and is set for release in 2014.
2014: Britain's Got Talent
In 2014, Drewett auditioned for Britain's Got Talent.[4] Singing his own song, to which all the judges said yes, putting him through to the next round.
Discography
Singles as lead artist
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| UK | ||
| 2010 | "Champagne Lemonade" | 84 |
| 2013 | "Drunk Dial" | - |
| 2013 | "Undefeated" | - |
Singles as songwriter
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | |||
| 2010 | "All Time Low" by The Wanted | 1 | The Wanted |
| 2011 | "Glad You Came" by The Wanted | 1 | Battleground |
| 2011 | "Lightning" by The Wanted | 2 | Battleground |
| 2013 | "Dear Darlin'" by Olly Murs | 5 | Right Place Right Time |
| 2013 | "What a Night" by Loveable Rogues | 9 | |
| 2013 | "Best Song Ever" by One Direction | 2 | Midnight Memories |
Album tracks written by Ed Drewett
- "What A Buzz" from Olly Murs' Right Place Right Time (#1 on the UK albums chart)
- "Kiss Chase" from Stooshe's London with the Lights On (#8 on the UK albums chart)
As featured artist
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | IRE | |||
| 2010 | "I Need You Tonight" (Professor Green featuring Ed Drewett) | 3 | 15 | Alive Till I'm Dead |
| 2012 | "Never Be a Right Time" (Professor Green featuring Ed Drewett) | 35 | — | At Your Inconvenience |
References
- ^ Ed signs to Virgin EMI Records
- ^ "I Need You Tonight (feat. Ed Drewett)". Amazon. 2009-07-04. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
- ^ "The Wanted - All Time Low - Ed Drewett Co-wrote". Clothes Show London. 2010-06-15. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ^ Foley, Linds. "Britain's Got Talent faces 'talent fixing' claims following rumours One Direction songwriter Ed Drewett to audition". sugarscape.com. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
