Pauli Lovejoy
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PAULi | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Paul Stanley McKenzie |
Also known as | Pauli Lovejoy, The PSM |
Born | 8 November 1988 |
Origin | London, England |
Genres | Pop, hip hop, R&B, alternative rock, electronica |
Occupations | Drummer, recording artist, music director, model |
Instruments | Drums, percussion, vocals, OP-1 synth |
Years active | 2005 | –present
Labels | Kobalt |
Website | www |
PAULi (born 8 November 1988) is a UK born drummer, recording artist, music director and model.
Early stages
In 2005, Pauli won the Young Drummer of The Year award and performed on the BBC's Blue Peter.[1][2]
In 2008, Pauli was appointed the role as music director for MOBO award-winning artist Jahaziel and platinum selling artist Eliza Doolittle. They have also appeared in acclaimed music videos for Duffy, Jordin Sparks, Shingai Shinowa (Noisettes), Raghav and Mutya Buena (Sugababes/MKS).
In 2009, at age 20, Pauli started working with
In January 2014, it was announced that Stanley-McKenzie would play drums for Damon Albarn on tour in support of his debut solo album Everyday Robots, alongside Seye, Jeff Wootton and Mike Smith.[4]
Career
In December 2014, Pauli wrote "Give Me A Sign" which premiered on The Fader[5] and championed by Stereogum[6] as a “Protest Song” was dedicated to Mike Brown, Eric Garner, Rafael Ramos & Wenjian Liu, this was a collaboration with Brooklyn-based oil painter Amar Stewart and marked the first solo recording under the guise “Pauli Lovejoy”. The music for "Give Me a Sign" was co-produced with Brooklyn-based music producer and artist "Heavy Mellow".
In 2015, Pauli served as a music director for
Still recognized as a prominent music influencer, Pauli was called upon as the primary talent for the Tanqueray "Greatness Starts at Ten" campaign.[8]
On 24 September 2015, "i DON'T CARE" had its radio debut on
On 27 October 2016, "Waiting (Getting On This Train)" the first single from his forthcoming EP, THE IDEA OF TOMORROW premiered on
"Believe in Me" the second single from THE IDEA OF TOMORROW, premiered on
On 9 December 2016 Pauli released his debut EP, THE IDEA OF TOMORROW, with long-time collaborator and fellow London-producer Kwes on Kobalt.
In partnership with social media app, Vero, Pauli premiered his Visual EP, THE IDEA OF TOMORROW,[17] an afrofuturist fairytale set on Kepler-452b, directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat. Pauli states “there is a vital synergy between my music and the visuals (as will be demonstrated with my forthcoming releases).”
In 2017 Pauli debuted his first live show as a solo artist during Paris Fashion Week at Les Bains Paris.
Their EP Secret Life of a Badman was released December 20, 2018.
Throughout the spring of 2021, Pauli released singles that culminated in the EP Secret Life of a Badman (Vol.2) which was released May 21, 2021. Later that year, they joined Harry Styles' band as a percussionist and MD for Love on Tour.[18]
Lovejoy served as the opening act for Irish rock band U2 during their 2023–2024 concert residency, U2:UV Achtung Baby Live, at Sphere in the Las Vegas Valley.[19] During the pre-show, they DJ'ed music from inside a neon Trabant that moved around the general admission area.[20][21]
Personal life
Pauli identifies as
Discography
EP
- THE IDEA OF TOMORROW (2016)
- Secret Life of a Badman (2018)
- Secret Life of a Badman (Vol. 2) (2021)
- OFFAIR: The Power of your Subconscious Mind Vol 1: SPACE (2022)
Singles
- "Give Me a Sign" (2014)[5]
- "I DON'T CARE" (2015)[24]
- "Love TKO" (2016)[25]
- "Big Belly Flow" (2019)
- "Buss Case" (2019)
- "Don't Hold Your Breath" (feat. Tawiah) [Kindness Edit] (2020)
- "I Got the Beat" (2021)
- "Cowgirl (Creeping)" (2021)
- "OPHIUCHUS" / "SAGGITARIUS" (2022)
Studio recording credits
- Damon Albarn
- Eliza Doolittle
- Eric Lau
- Wolf Gang
- Jimmy Napes
- Markus Dravs
- Craigie Dodds
- Sampha
References
- ^ "Mike Dolbear DRUMS | Interview with Paul Stanley-McKenzie – Gorillaz Sound System". Mikedolbear.com. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
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- ^ "Damon Albarn to release first solo LP on Parlophone | News | Music Week". Musicweek.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ a b McDermott, Patrick D. "British Songwriter Pauli LoveJoy Premieres "Give Me A Sign"". Thefader.com.
- ^ "Pauli LoveJoy – "Give Me A Sign"". Stereogum.com. December 22, 2014.
- ^ "FKA twigs : 'Figure 8' & 'In Time' live at MOBO Awards 2015 : MOBO". YouTube. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Tanqueray No. Ten – Greatness Starts at Ten". Whitelodge.tv.
- ^ "Zane Lowe — Apple Music". iTunes. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ "PREMIERE: PAULi - "i Don't CARE" - Noisey". Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "11 Songs You Need In Your Life This Week". Thefader.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Wonderlist: Tracks of the Week - Wonderland Magazine - Wonderland Magazine". Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "Premiere: Listen To PAULi.'s New Track "Believe In Me"". Complex.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "New Music Daily". Music.apple.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "The only tracks you need to hear this week". Dazeddigital.com. November 18, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Soundcheck: The 35 Best Music Releases Of The Week". Nylon.com. November 19, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "PAULi. On Vero — Vero - True Social". Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "Who Are Harry Styles' Backing Band? Meet The New Members As Love On Tour Begins". capitalfm.com. March 2, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ Katsilometes, John (September 25, 2023). "U2's opening act at The Sphere 'a big person". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ Greene, Andy (September 30, 2023). "U2 Launch New Era of Live Music at Stunning Sphere Opening Concert in Las Vegas". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ Carty, Pat (October 1, 2023). "The Vegas Job: U2 At The Sphere". Hot Press. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ SoSally (May 24, 2021). "NEWS: Pauli The PSM Drops 'Secret Life of a Badman Vol. 2'". SOSALLYPLAYS. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Pauli the PSM (@paulithepsm) • Instagram photos and videos".
- ^ "Pauli The PSM - i DON'T CARE". YouTube. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "BBC Radio 6 Music - Mary Anne Hobbs, Being a Session Musician, Pauli 'THE PSM': Life as a Session Musician". Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2015.