Nick Brewer
Born1989 (age 34–35)
East London, England
GenresHip hop, Grime
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2010–present
Labels
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 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 once had a job as a youth worker.[3] He grew up in a church near Ilford, which he still attends to this day. He is passionate about his faith and is involved in all aspects of Christian outreach.

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]

Awards and nominations

MOBO Awards

YearRecipient/Nominated workAwardResult
2015Nick BrewerBest Newcomer[10]Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Yeung, Neil Z. "Nick Brewer". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  2. 1 2 "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. ↑ "British certifications – Nick Brewer Ft Bibi Bourelly – Talk To Me". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  9. ↑ "In Conversation with Nick Brewer". PETRIe. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  10. ↑ "BEST NEWCOMER | MOBO AWARDS 2015 Voting". Archived from the original on 19 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
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