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'''Daniel Paul Merriweather''' (born 1982 in [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]]) is an [[R&B]] [[singer]]/[[songwriter]]. |
'''Daniel Paul Merriweather''' (born 1982 in [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]]) is an [[R&B]] [[singer]]/[[songwriter]]. |
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Daniel grew up in the [[Dandenong Ranges]] area of Melbourne and attended [[Blackburn High School]]. His musical education began with violin lessons in classes for lower income children; after dropping out of school, he focused all his attention on music, taking vocal lessions and performing in clubs around Melbourne <ref> [http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/merriweather_daniel/artist.jhtml#bio]</ref> |
Daniel grew up in the [[Dandenong Ranges]] area of Melbourne and attended [[Blackburn High School]]. His musical education began with violin lessons in classes for lower income children; after dropping out of school, he focused all his attention on music, taking vocal lessions and performing in clubs around Melbourne <ref> [http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/merriweather_daniel/artist.jhtml#bio]</ref> |
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He currently divides his time mostly between [[New York City|New York]], and [[London]] while working on his album. <ref>[http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21590512-5012569,00.html]</ref> |
He currently divides his time mostly between [[New York City|New York]], and [[London]] while working on his album. <ref>[http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21590512-5012569,00.html]</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:07, 11 December 2007
Daniel Paul Merriweather (born 1982 in Melbourne, Australia) is an R&B singer/songwriter.
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Biography
Music
To date, Daniel has released only two solo singles; "City Rules" (which features New York MC Saigon), and "She's Got Me" (originally included in DJ/Producer Mark Ronson's "Here Comes the Fuzz" album) (both 2004). While neither song had any huge commercial success, both songs have become favourites in Australian clubs and urban music circles; and have won APRA and ARIA awards (APRA for most performed Dance work - "City Rules [1], ARIA for best Urban release [2]); with "City Rules" also getting some airplay on the major Australian commercial radio stations FOX FM (Melbourne)/2Day FM and Nova.
His recent collaboration with Ronson (a version of The Smiths' "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before"), has had huge commercial success in the UK where it was released as the lead-off single for Ronson's album "Version" (reaching #2).
Daniel is currently working on his debut album The Fifth Season [3]; which will feature production from Ronson, Justin Stanley and Daniel's own Crooked Eye crew; as well as musical contributions from James Poyser and ?uestlove. It will be released through Marlin Records in Australia and Allido Records (distributed through J Records) in the U.S on March of 2008. A guest appearance on the upcoming album by Phrase has also been confirmed [4]
Daniel cites Stevie Wonder, Prince, Jeff Buckley and Herbie Hancock as his major influences.
Daniel performed at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 9, 2007 alongside Ronson who acted as the official DJ for the proceedings.
Personal life
Daniel grew up in the Dandenong Ranges area of Melbourne and attended Blackburn High School. His musical education began with violin lessons in classes for lower income children; after dropping out of school, he focused all his attention on music, taking vocal lessions and performing in clubs around Melbourne [5]
He currently divides his time mostly between New York, and London while working on his album. [6]
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Tours
Daniel has supported Kanye West on his Australian tour, opened for Biz Markie in Brooklyn and Justin Timberlake in London; and headlined 2004's "City Rules" tour of Australia with Mark Ronson, Scribe and P-Money. He has performed live on various radio and television programs, including Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Triple J's Hip Hop show, Radio 1's Live Lounge show, and Sunrise. He has performed at various festivals and events including the Montreux Jazz Festival (alongside Erick Sermon); the 2004 St Kilda Festival and 2004 Melbourne World AIDS Day Concert.
He is currently touring the UK with Mark Ronson (as well as performing several solo shows)
Discography
- City Rules (Single) 2004
- She's Got Me (Single) 2004
- Merriweather (Promotional EP) 2004
Guest appearances and soundtrack contributions
- "All I Want", Disco Montego (album) - Disco Montego 2002
- "She's Got Me", Here Comes The Fuzz (album) - Mark Ronson 2003
- "Bloodlust", Again (album) - Pnau 2003
- "Catch Phrase", Catch Phrase (single) - Phrase 2005
- "Does She Like It", "Heart & Soul", "Catch Phrase"; Talk With Force (album) - Phrase 2005
- "Heart & Soul (Remix)", "Untitled (Phrase vs. Busta Rhymes)"; Talk With Force Mixtape (promo mixtape CD) - Phrase 2005
- "Maybe" (feat. Lee Sissing), Hating Alison Ashley (soundtrack album)- Various Artists 2005
- "Whe Is She?", King Of The Beats (album) - DJ Peril 2006
- "Come Fly With Me", Diggi Down Under (album) - Mystro 2006
- "Four Seasons", Jase Connection Vol. 1 (album) - Jase 2006
- "Tied Up", Global Casino (album) - Juse 2006
- "Tied Up", Tied Up (single) - Juse 2006
- "Stop Me", Version (album sampler) - Mark Ronson 2006
- "Stop Me", Stop Me (single) - Mark Ronson 2007
- "Stop Me", Version (album) - Mark Ronson 2007
- "Caught Up", Legend: Official (album) - Brad Strut 2007
- "Let's Ride", 100 Miles & Running (mixtape) - Wale 2007
In 2005, Merriweather recorded vocals for a song by Freeway, but this track remains unreleased.
Other contributions
- Co-writer, "Why" (AKA "Why I"); 45 Degrees (album) - Christine Anu 2003
- Backing Vocals; Rewind (album) - Ricky Fanté 2004
- Co-writer, "Will Be"; Sex & Poverty (album) - Nessa Morgan 2004
- Producer (as part of Crooked Eye), "Hold On", "Takin Care Of Business", "Hookville", "Does She Like It", "Amateur Muthaf**kas", "Heart & Soul", "We Don't Sleep", "Catch Phrase", "Rob N' Steal"; Talk With Force (album) - Phrase 2005
- Producer, "Talk With Force", "Here Now"; Talk With Force (album) - Phrase 2005
- Remix (as part of Crooked Eye), "Superstar (Crooked Eye Remix)"; Superstar (single) - Jade MacRae 2005
- Remix (as part of Crooked Eye), "It's The Incredible (Crooked Eye Remix)"; It's The Incredible (single) - Fast Crew 2005
- Remix (as part of Crooked Eye), "Swing (Crooked Eye Remix)"; Swing (single) - Savage 2005
- Remix (as part of Crooked Eye), "Following The Sun (Crooked Eye Remix)"; Be Your Girl (single) - Amiel 2006
- Producer, "Real Life"; Interview With A Madman (album) - Chopper Read 2006
Awards
Nomination, ARIA Best Urban release 2004, "City Rules"
WINNER, APRA most performed dance work 2005, "City Rules"
WINNER, ARIA Best Urban release 2005, "She's Got Me"
Charts
| Year | Song | ARIA Top 100 | ARIA Urban Chart | ARIA Club Chart | ARIA Australasian Singles | UK Singles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | City Rules | 76 | 25 | 22 (Organix Remix) | 17 | - |
| 2004 | She's Got Me | 69 | + | 24 (P-Money Mix) | 20 | N/R |
| 2005 | Catch Phrase (Phrase feat. Daniel Merriweather) | 55 | 16 | - | 15 | N/R |
| 2007 | Stop Me (Mark Ronson feat. Daniel Merriweather) | 64 | ++ | 22 (Dirty South Mix / Chicken Lips Mix) | - | 2 |
+ARIA strangely decided not to include "She's Got Me" in its Urban Singles chart; had it been listed it would have peaked at #21
++ARIA strangely decided not to include "Stop Me" in its Urban Singles chart; had it been listed it would have peaked at #16
Videography
- "City Rules" (feat. Saigon)
- "She's Got Me"
- "Catch Phrase" (Phrase feat. Daniel Merriweather)
- "Tied Up" (Juse feat. Phrase, Ethical & Daniel Merriweather)
- "Stop Me" (Mark Ronson feat. Daniel Merriweather) (Original Video) (note: does not appear in this video)
- "Stop Me" (Mark Ronson feat. Daniel Merriweather)
- "Oh My God" (Mark Ronson feat. Lily Allen) (makes small appearance in video)
Critical acclaim
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Many reviewers have praised Daniel's music in recent years;
“Australian newcomer is one to watch in 2004” -Music Week
“The Melbourne born star is being tipped by Trevor Nelson and Steve Sutherland to be big in 2004. Needless to say, we agree” -Touch UK
“Daniel Merriweather has the A list calling and the critics applauding” Nui Te Koha – Herald Sun
“Soul music this good comes along rarely.. but the best part is that this boy is one of ours” -Daily Telegraph
“Straight outta well, Melbourne, comes the most exciting find of the year so far.” Herald Sun - HIT
Number 3, "30 people to watch in 2004" - Mix Mag
“For those of you who are so bored with the U.S.A., how about this sweet slice of Australian nice? Daniel Merriweather is all up in American hip-hop's business, but his sound is more soul and ambience. You'll see.” - MTV (US)
External links
- Official website
- Myspace page
- Authentic Shit on EVR
- "Stop Me" (w/ Mark Ronson) video on youtube
- Stop Me (International Version) on YouTube