Nick Brewer

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

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
YearRecipient/Nominated workAwardResult
2015Nick BrewerBest Newcomer[9]Nominated

References
  1. Yeung, Neil Z. "Nick Brewer". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  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. "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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