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McKenzie attended [[Stoke Newington School]] and became interested in a musical career during his school years. He comes from a music family consisting of nine siblings. His brother, Mac.1, is a producer, and he introduced McKenzie to the art of creating music in his studio, at the age of 15. Labrinth started his big time career by producing for [[Master Shortie]] in his debut album [[A.D.H.D. (album)|A.D.H.D.]]. This gained a buzz within the industry and he was then signed to a publishing deal by Guy Moot at EMI Music Publishing. He also co-wrote, produced and featured on [[Tinie Tempah]]'s [[Brit Awards|BRIT Award]]-winning single "[[Pass Out (song)|Pass Out]]", which entered [[UK Singles Chart]] at number 1, becoming Tempah's first single to top the charts. In June 2010, Labrinth and Tinie Tempah collaborated again, on the single "[[Frisky (song)|Frisky]]" which debuted at number 2 in the UK; although it became the duo's second single top the [[UK R&B
McKenzie attended [[Stoke Newington School]] and became interested in a musical career during his school years. He comes from a music family consisting of nine siblings. His brother, Mac.1, is a producer, and he introduced McKenzie to the art of creating music in his studio, at the age of 15. Labrinth started his big time career by producing for [[Master Shortie]] in his debut album [[A.D.H.D. (album)|A.D.H.D.]]. This gained a buzz within the industry and he was then signed to a publishing deal by Guy Moot at EMI Music Publishing. He also co-wrote, produced and featured on [[Tinie Tempah]]'s [[Brit Awards|BRIT Award]]-winning single "[[Pass Out (song)|Pass Out]]", which entered [[UK Singles Chart]] at number 1, becoming Tempah's first single to top the charts. In June 2010, Labrinth and Tinie Tempah collaborated again, on the single "[[Frisky (song)|Frisky]]" which debuted at number 2 in the UK; although it became the duo's second single top the [[UK R&B


Labrinth provided vocals on [[Professor Green]]'s track "Oh My God" taken from his debut album ''[[Alive Till I'm Dead]]''.<ref>[http://www.marcusmiller.co.uk/news/60-labrinth-signed-to-simon-cowell-record-label MarcusMiller: Labrinth signed to Simon Cowell record label]{{dead link|date=October 2011}}</ref> He is currently writing songs for [[Professor Green]], [[Ola Svensson]], [[Pixie Lott]],<ref>[http://celebrifi.com/gossip/Pixie-Lott-hopes-Tinie-Tempahs-producer-Labrinth-will-help-her-crack-US-2091634.html Celebrifi: Pixie Lott hopes Tinie Tempah's producer Labrinth will help her crack US]</ref> [[Preeya Kalidas]] and Loick Essien and is remixing songs from [[JLS]].
Labrinth provided vocals on [[Professor Green]]'s track "Oh My God" taken from his debut album ''[[Alive Till I'm Dead]]''.<ref>[http://www.marcusmiller.co.uk/news/60-labrinth-signed-to-simon-cowell-record-label MarcusMiller: Labrinth signed to Simon Cowell record label]{{dead link|date=October 2011}}</ref> He is currently writing songs for [[Professor Green]], [[Ola Svensson]], [[Pixie Lott]],<ref>[http://celebrifi.com/gossip/Pixie-Lott-hopes-Tinie-Tempahs-producer-Labrinth-will-help-her-crack-US-2091634.html Celebrifi: Pixie Lott hopes [[Tinie Tempah]]'s producer Labrinth will help her crack US]</ref> [[Preeya Kalidas]] and Loick Essien and is remixing songs from [[JLS]].


He remixed the single [[Stylo (song)|Stylo]] by [[Gorillaz]], adding vocals from collaborator Tinie Tempah.<ref>{{cite web|author=Paul Lester |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/may/13/r-and-b-grime |title=Guardiian: R&B Grime |publisher=Guardian |date= |accessdate=2011-10-19}}</ref> The remix appeared on the band's succeeding single "[[On Melancholy Hill]]". He has also produced for Canadian artist [[Raghav]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://desi-box.com/index.php?option=com_mtree&task=viewlink&link_id=2638 |title=Interview with Raghav |publisher=DesiBox |date= |accessdate=2011-10-19}}</ref> and appears in music video of Raghav's single "[[So Much (song)|So Much]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSMbt6Uz0iA |title=Music video for Raghav's "So Much with appearances by Labrinth |publisher=Youtube.com |date=2010-07-11 |accessdate=2011-10-19}}</ref> Also he produced [[Master Shortie]]'s single "Dead End", in which he is featured on the chorus but uncredited, and for which he appears in the music video.
He remixed the single [[Stylo (song)|Stylo]] by [[Gorillaz]], adding vocals from collaborator [[Tinie Tempah]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Paul Lester |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/may/13/r-and-b-grime |title=Guardiian: R&B Grime |publisher=Guardian |date= |accessdate=2011-10-19}}</ref> The remix appeared on the band's succeeding single "[[On Melancholy Hill]]". He has also produced for Canadian artist [[Raghav]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://desi-box.com/index.php?option=com_mtree&task=viewlink&link_id=2638 |title=Interview with Raghav |publisher=DesiBox |date= |accessdate=2011-10-19}}</ref> and appears in music video of Raghav's single "[[So Much (song)|So Much]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSMbt6Uz0iA |title=Music video for Raghav's "So Much with appearances by Labrinth |publisher=Youtube.com |date=2010-07-11 |accessdate=2011-10-19}}</ref> Also he produced [[Master Shortie]]'s single "Dead End", in which he is featured on the chorus but uncredited, and for which he appears in the music video.


==Odd Child Recordings==
==Odd Child Recordings==

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Labrinth
Birth nameTimothy McKenzie
Born (1989-04-01) 1 April 1989 (age 35)
Hackney, London, England
GenresGrime, dance, R&B, hip hop, soul, Electro house, dubstep, drum & bass
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboard, drums, bass, synth
Years active2009–present
LabelsRCA, Syco
Websitelabrinth.co.uk

Timothy McKenzie (born 21 March 1989, Hackney, London), better known by his stage name Labrinth, is an English singer-songwriter and record producer. McKenzie is signed to Simon Cowell's record label Syco, becoming the first non-talent show signing in six years. Initially, he was tipped to work as a producer, but Cowell signed him as a solo act.[1]

Labrinth made his debut appearance on the UK chart in March 2010, when his collaboration with Tinie Tempah, "Pass Out" reached number-one. This was followed by the number-two single "Frisky", another collaboration with Tempah. His first solo single, entitled "Let the Sun Shine" was released in September 2010 and reached number three in the same chart. His second single "Earthquake", was released in October 2011, and reached number 2 in the UK chart.

Career

Early career

McKenzie attended Stoke Newington School and became interested in a musical career during his school years. He comes from a music family consisting of nine siblings. His brother, Mac.1, is a producer, and he introduced McKenzie to the art of creating music in his studio, at the age of 15. Labrinth started his big time career by producing for Master Shortie in his debut album A.D.H.D.. This gained a buzz within the industry and he was then signed to a publishing deal by Guy Moot at EMI Music Publishing. He also co-wrote, produced and featured on Tinie Tempah's BRIT Award-winning single "Pass Out", which entered UK Singles Chart at number 1, becoming Tempah's first single to top the charts. In June 2010, Labrinth and Tinie Tempah collaborated again, on the single "Frisky" which debuted at number 2 in the UK; although it became the duo's second single top the [[UK R&B

Labrinth provided vocals on Professor Green's track "Oh My God" taken from his debut album Alive Till I'm Dead.[2] He is currently writing songs for Professor Green, Ola Svensson, Pixie Lott,[3] Preeya Kalidas and Loick Essien and is remixing songs from JLS.

He remixed the single Stylo by Gorillaz, adding vocals from collaborator Tinie Tempah.[4] The remix appeared on the band's succeeding single "On Melancholy Hill". He has also produced for Canadian artist Raghav[5] and appears in music video of Raghav's single "So Much".[6] Also he produced Master Shortie's single "Dead End", in which he is featured on the chorus but uncredited, and for which he appears in the music video.

Odd Child Recordings

In addition to McKenzie's signing to Simon Cowell's record label Syco, he also made a deal to create his own imprint label within Syco, which he named Odd Child Recordings. The record label title comes from its purpose: to locate and nurture young and upcoming artists.[7] It was revealed on 5 July 2011 that Odd Child made its first signing with singer Etta Bond.[8] Currently writing material for her debut release, Bond is working with producer DaVinChe - having already released the demo singles "Ask Me to Stay" and "Come Over". Bond also made an appearance on British rapper Wretch 32's second studio album, Black and White, on the track "Forgiveness" - which was released on December 11 2011 as a single.

Quotes

  • “I'm a musical geek. It's like there's this big, wild universe in my head and I love to express it.”
  • (about his album)“It's basically a collage about myself; everything I've experienced, every wild sound I've heard. I'm like a photographer taking pictures, and each song will be a snap-shot of my experience at that time.”

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds)
UK IRE SCO
Electronic Earth
  • Released: 19 March 2012[9]
  • Label: Syco
  • Format: Digital download, CD
 — — —

Singles

Main artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[10] 		AUS
[11] 		BEL
(Fla)
[12] 		IRE
[13] 		NLD
[14] 		NOR
[15] 		NZ
[16] 		SCO
[17]
"Let the Sun Shine" 2010 3 — — 32 — — — 3 — Electronic Earth
"Earthquake"
(featuring Tinie Tempah) 		2011 2 52 56 12 69 18 5 2
"Last Time" 2012 Released March 11, 2012 —
List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK UK
R&B
 IRE NZ
"Pass Out" [nb 1]
(Tinie Tempah featuring Labrinth) 		2010 1 1 6 33 Disc-Overy
"Frisky"
(Tinie Tempah featuring Labrinth) 		2 1 3 —
"Let It Go"
(Devlin featuring Labrinth) 		2011 59 19 — — — Bud, Sweat and Beers

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released, artist(s) and director(s)
Title Year Artist(s) Director(s)
"Pass Out" 2009 Tinie Tempah
(featuring Labrinth) 		Tim Brown
"Frisky" 2010
"Let the Sun Shine" Labrinth —
"Earthquake" 2011 Labrinth (featuring Tinie Tempah) Syndrome Studios
"Last Time" 2012 Labrinth Colin Tilley

Guest appearances

Title Year Artist Album
"Dead End" [nb 2] 2008 Master Shortie A.D.H.D.
"Oh My God" [nb 3] 2010 Professor Green Alive Till I'm Dead

Production credits

Title Year Artist Album
"Warning" 2009 Tinchy Stryder Catch 22
"I Know" Bluey Robinson —
"So Much" 2010 Raghav
(featuring Kardinal Offishall) 		The Phoenix
"Intro" Tinie Tempah Disc-Overy
"Wonderman" Tinie Tempah
(featuring Ellie Goulding)
"Love Drunk" Loick Essien Identity
"Let It Hit You" Ola Svensson Ola
"Finish Line" 2011 Yasmin Yasmin
"Showgirl" Bluey Robinson —
"Forgiveness" Wretch 32
(featuring Etta Bond) 		Black and White
"Neva Soft" Ms. Dynamite —

Remixes

Title Year Artist
"Stylo"
 2010 Gorillaz
"Do It Like a Dude"
 Jessie J

References

Footnotes

  1. ^ The single "Pass Out" by Tinie Tempah featured Labrinth, although he was not credited on the vocals of the song.
  2. ^ The song "Dead End" by Master Shortie featured Labrinth, although he is also credited as the producer of the song.
  3. ^ The song "Oh My God" by Professor Green featured Labrinth, although he is also credited as the producer of the song.

Sources

  1. ^ Simon Cable (2010-06-16). "Simon Cowell adds singer Labrinth to record label". Daily Mail. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  2. ^ MarcusMiller: Labrinth signed to Simon Cowell record label[dead link]
  3. ^ Celebrifi: Pixie Lott hopes Tinie Tempah's producer Labrinth will help her crack US
  4. ^ Paul Lester. "Guardiian: R&B Grime". Guardian. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  5. ^ "Interview with Raghav". DesiBox. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  6. ^ "Music video for Raghav's "So Much with appearances by Labrinth". Youtube.com. 2010-07-11. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  7. ^ Labrinth signed to Syco and Odd Child Recordings Fame Magazine, Retrieved 2011-10-03.
  8. ^ Odd Child Recordings: Etta Bond YinnYang.co.uk, Retrieved 2011-10-07.
  9. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/ie/preorder/id487397757
  10. ^ Chart positions in UK:
  11. ^ http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/chartifacts.htm
  12. ^ "Labrinth - Belgium (Flanders) Charts". www.ultratop.be/nl/ Hung Medien.
  13. ^ "Labrinth - Irish Charts". irish-charts.com/ Hung Medien.
  14. ^ "Labrinth - Dutch Charts". dutchcharts.nl/ Hung Medien.
  15. ^ "Labrinth - Norwegian Charts". http://norwegiancharts.com/ Hung Medien. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ "Labrinth - New Zealand Charts". charts.org.nz/ Hung Medien.
  17. ^ Chart positions in Scotland:
  18. ^ http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=1833
  19. ^ a b "BPI Certified Awards". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
  20. ^ "ARIA Charts > Accreditations > 2011 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 2011-02-14.

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