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As of March 2017 Stormzy is currently on tour. kicking off in [[Dublin]] in the [[Olympia Theatre (Dublin)]] and ending at [[Creamfields]] in Halton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songkick.com|title=Songkick – Concerts, tour dates, & tickets|publisher=}}</ref> During this tour Stormzy will play the world famous [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival]]. |
As of March 2017 Stormzy is currently on tour. kicking off in [[Dublin]] in the [[Olympia Theatre (Dublin)]] and ending at [[Creamfields]] in Halton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songkick.com|title=Songkick – Concerts, tour dates, & tickets|publisher=}}</ref> During this tour Stormzy will play the world famous [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival]]. |
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In May 2016, Stormzy endorsed [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] leader [[Jeremy Corbyn]] saying, "My man, Jeremy! Young Jeremy, my guy. I dig what he says. I saw some sick picture of him from back in the day when he was campaigning about anti-[[apartheid]] and I thought: yeah, I like your energy... I feel like he gets what the ethnic minorities are going through and the homeless and the working class..."<ref name="theguardian">{{cite news |last=Wolfson|first=Sam|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/21/stormzy-grime-skepta-kanye-drake|title=Stormzy: ‘My man Jeremy Corbyn! I dig what he says'|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=21 May 2016|accessdate=11 June 2017}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:04, 11 June 2017
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo, Jr.[1][2] |
| Also known as | Wicked Skengman[3] |
| Born | 26 July 1993[4][5] |
| Origin | Croydon, London, England |
| Genres |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | #Merky Records |
Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo, Jr. (born 26 July 1993), better known by his stage name Stormzy, is an English
His debut album, Gang Signs & Prayer, was released on 24 February 2017 and was the first grime album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart.
Early life
Stormzy originates from Thornton Heath, London, and attended Harris Academy South Norwood.[9] He is of Ghanaian descent.[10] He began rapping at the age of 11 and would clash with older rappers at his local youth club.[11] In school, he was excluded several times in Year 8 and was expelled in sixth form.[12] Before focusing on his music full-time, he studied for an apprenticeship in Leamington Spa and worked in quality assurance for two years at an oil refinery in Southampton.[12] Stormzy is the cousin of BBC Sound of 2017 nominee Nadia Rose.[13][14]
Music career
2014–15: Dreamers Disease and "Shut Up"
After garnering attention on the UK underground music scene via his Wicked Skengman series of freestyles over classic grime beats,
In November 2014, Stormzy collaborated with rapper Chip and Shalo on the track "I'm Fine", also appearing in a video for the song. The track is part of Chip's upcoming Believe & Achieve project.[17]
On 7 January 2015, Stormzy came number 3 in the BBC Introducing top 5 on Radio 1.
On 12 December 2015, Stormzy performed "
2016–present: Gang Signs & Prayer
In April 2016 Stormzy dropped the non-album song "Scary" before he went into hiatus.
After a year's hiatus from social media, Stormzy returned in early February 2017 via a series of billboard campaigns across London displaying the hashtag #GSAP 24.02. The album title was announced to be Gang Signs & Prayer. The album was released on 24 February 2017[25][26][27] and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart on 3 March.[28]
Upcoming world tours
As of March 2017 Stormzy is currently on tour. kicking off in
Style
Stormzy describes himself as "a child of grime" influenced by the likes of
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MOBO Awards | Best Grime Act | Stormzy | Won | [6] |
| 2015 | MOBO Awards | Best Grime Act | Stormzy | Won | [6] |
| Rated Awards | Best Video | "Know Me From" | Won | [31] | |
| Sound of... | Sound of 2015 | Stormzy | Third | [32] | |
| 2016 | Rated Awards | Artist of the Year | Stormzy | Nominated | [33] |
| South Bank Awards | The Times Breakthrough Award | Stormzy | Won | [34] | |
| AIM Independent Music Awards | Innovator Award | Stormzy | Won | [35] | |
| 2017 | Brit Awards | British Breakthrough Act | Stormzy | Nominated | [36] |
| BET Awards | Best International Act: Europe | Stormzy | Pending | [37] |
Personal life
In May 2016, Stormzy endorsed Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn saying, "My man, Jeremy! Young Jeremy, my guy. I dig what he says. I saw some sick picture of him from back in the day when he was campaigning about anti-apartheid and I thought: yeah, I like your energy... I feel like he gets what the ethnic minorities are going through and the homeless and the working class..."[38]
Discography
Studio Albums
- Gang Signs & Prayer (2017)
References
- ^ https://twitter.com/GRMDAILY/status/864133153358835717
- ^ Savage, Mark. "BBC Sound Of 2015: Stormzy interview". BBC News. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ^ "Stormzy has many god-given nicknames".
- ^ "24/02 on Twitter".
- ^ "24/02 on Twitter".
- ^ a b c "Mobo awards 2014: Sam Smith takes home four prizes". the Guardian.
- ^ a b c "BBC Music – BBC Sound of, 2015 – Stormzy". BBC.
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ Jameson, Andrew. (2015-01-15) Rapper Stormzy declares he'll be 'the biggest thing to ever come out of Croydon'. Croydon Advertiser. Retrieved on 2016-03-11.
- ^ http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/stormzy-grime
- ^ "Stormzy Grew Up On Grime, Now He's Eclipsing His Heroes". Noisey.
- ^ a b Smyth, David (10 April 2015). "Stormzy: Kanye West-endorsed South London rapper is the new king of grime". Evening Standard.
- ^ "Get to know Nadia Rose".
- ^ "2017, BBC Music Sound Of - 5th Nadia Rose - BBC Music".
- ^ a b "Exclusive Interview: Stormzy – "It Used To Grind My Gears, But Now I Actually Love Rap"".
- ^ "New EP: Stormzy 'Dreamers Disease' – MOBO Awards".
- ^ "New Music: Chip Feat. Stormzy & Shalo "I'm Fine"". MOBO. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ "BBC Sound Of 2015: Stormzy interview". BBC News.
- ^ "WickedSkengMan4 – Single by Stormzy". iTunes (UK). Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ "Justin Bieber back at No 1 with What Do You Mean?". The Guardian. 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Watch Stormzy Perform 'Shut Up' During British Heavyweight Title Boxing Match". Capital XTRA. 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Grime MC Stormzy launches campaign for Christmas No 1". The Guardian. 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Stormzy And Twitter Want #ShutUpForXmasNo1". Capital XTRA. 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Odds on Stormzy getting Christmas Number One cut following 'Shut Up' boxing performance". NME. 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Stormzy shares full debut album details - NME". 2 February 2017.
- ^ "Stormzy album GSAP may be 'best of 2017' says 1Xtra's A.Dot".
- ^ "Stormzy reveals tracklist for debut album Gang Signs & Prayer".
- ^ Peaks in the United Kingdom:
- For all except noted: "STORMZY | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- For "Scary": "CHART: CLUK Update 10.09.2016 (wk36)". zobbel.de. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- For "Hear Dis": "CHART: CLUK Update 30.01.2016 (wk4)". zobbel.de. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ "Songkick – Concerts, tour dates, & tickets".
- ^ "STORMZY: The Rise To Fame". Live Mag UK.
- ^ "News".
- ^ "2015, BBC Music Sound Of - 3. Stormzy - BBC Music".
- ^ "Nominees | Rated Awards". Rated Awards. 2016. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Doctor Foster honoured at South Bank awards". BBC News. 5 June 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ "AIM Independent Music Awards 2016: Winners Announced - PPL".
- ^ "Winners | Brits 2017".
- ^ "Beyoncé and Bruno Mars lead 2017 BET Awards nominations". Channel. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ Wolfson, Sam (21 May 2016). "Stormzy: 'My man Jeremy Corbyn! I dig what he says'". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
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