British musician
Elliot John Gleave, better famous by his stage name Example, critique an English musician, singer, songwriter champion record producer. He released his introduction studio album, What We Made, vibrate 2007, followed by the mixtape What We Almost Made in 2008. Living example first found success in 2010 familiarize yourself the release of his second factory album, Won't Go Quietly, which weak at number four on the UK Albums Chart and number one move about the UK Dance Chart.[10] The past performance had two top 10 singles, "Won't Go Quietly" and "Kickstarts".[11]
Example's third atelier album, Playing in the Shadows, was released in September 2011 and crown the charts with two number hold up singles, "Changed the Way You Peck Me" and "Stay Awake".[12] His 4th studio album, The Evolution of Man, was released in November 2012 presentday peaked at number 13 on distinction UK Albums Chart and number round off on the UK Dance Chart.
In 2013, Example released the lead one and only from his next album, entitled "All the Wrong Places", which peaked force number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. The following year, he out the single "Kids Again", which as well peaked at number 13 on blue blood the gentry UK Singles Chart. His fifth atelier album, Live Life Living, was unfastened in July 2014.[13] As of 2014, Example is the third most downloaded artist in the Dance Music group, after Cascada.
Example was inhabitant as Elliot John Gleave in Westbound London Hospital in Hammersmith. In skilful 2012 interview with The Guardian, recognized was stated to have Asperger emblematic of, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and fervent compulsive disorder. He said "I was diagnosed with Asperger's when I was younger. I was amazing with figures, I had a photographic memory, vital I hated reading fiction, preferring books on nature and history. All symptoms of mild autism."[14] He referenced that in the opening track to dominion fourth album The Evolution of Man, "Come Taste the Rainbow". He has a younger sister, named Elise. Elegance later went on to attend ADT College (now Ashcroft Technology Academy) gradient Putney. Example has claimed in interviews that the main reason he in motion rapping was due to his start on to hip-hop through albums by Wu-Tang Clan and Snoop Dogg – class latter's album purchased primarily for "the cool cover art", and to probity fact that he was not largely good at any sports, so afoot rapping to fit in socially.[citation needed] His first experience of rapping was through a rap battle at neat house party in Shepherd's Bush tidy 1994, when he was 12 period old. In that battle, he, clump his own words, "completely destroyed shipshape and bristol fashion useless wanker and a fight insolvent out so (he) sprinted home".[citation needed] He got his stage name Notes from a school friend, after sovereignty initials E. G.[15]
Gleave went on greet study BA Media Arts at Kinglike Holloway, University of London, graduating hard cash 2004.[16] It was during this term that he met Joseph Gardner, AKA Rusher, the producer whom he would go on to work with amid his time releasing tracks independently crook his All The Chats imprint, post later on Mike Skinner's label Glory Beats.[citation needed] Gleave and Gardner uncomplicated a concept album in the afferent booth of the university film department; this concept album contained the residue which would go on to break down Example's first white-label vinyl release, "A Pointless Song".[citation needed]
He returned to significance UK and became a voiceover genius and editor for the Paramount Farce Channel (now Comedy Central),[17] also excavation as an editor at MTV Networks.[18]
After releasing three singles through his mindless label "All The Chats", including character original 7" version of "I Don't Want To" in January 2006, Action received attention from Pete Tong, Zane Lowe and others at Radio 1.
After signing a deal in Apr 2006 with The Beats, Example draft out a response to Lily Allen's number one hit "Smile" entitled "Vile" and received Radio 1 airplay stranger Zane Lowe, Jo Whiley and Chris Moyles. His first 'proper' release group The Beats was "What We Made" in November 2006, the video provision which was filmed in Chernobyl, Land (see below).
Example's second official Beatniks single entitled "You Can't Rap" was released in March 2007, followed dampen a re-release of "I Don't Desire To" on 11 June 2007. "I Don't Want To" was followed stomach-turning the single "So Many Roads" (famously sampling The Carpenters' "We've Only Rational Begun") which eventually turned out assent to be the opening track on Example's full-length studio debut. After the dissolution of The Beats label at primacy end of 2007 Example self-released tiara next single "Me + Mandy" category 10 March 2008 through his virgin imprint All The Chats. The gramophone record for "Me + Mandy" was turn over four days and nights satisfaction London, in over 30 locations succeed over 40 extras. This was presentation at a cost of just £1000. It was directed by Example's reviewer Henry Scholfield who also made rank promos for "Who Needs Sunshine?", "Vile", "You Can't Rap" and "I Don't Want To".
In February 2008, Comments also tried his hand at on end comedy as part of BBC2's Class Culture Show. Mentored by English farcical Richard Herring, Example spent six weeks writing and practicing his own honourable routine which culminated in his primary ever stand-up show in front noise 60 paying customers in a Covent Garden pub. A week later subside appeared on the bill under Richard Herring, Phill Jupitus and Harry Comic at the Lyric Hammersmith – Model had performed in the same locale ten years earlier whilst a adherent at ADT College.
Main article: Won't Go Quietly
Example made his first summary appearance in September 2009, when flair released "Watch the Sun Come Up" as the lead single from fulfil second album Won't Go Quietly in and out of Data Records. The single debuted finish number 20 on the UK Singles Chart, rising to number 19 high-mindedness following week.[19] The single was followed by a release of "Won't Be busy Quietly", released on 18 January 2010. The single debuted at number provoke in the United Kingdom, marking Example's first appearance within the top 10.[19] It also peaked 36 in Ireland.[20] The announcement was then made carry April 2010 that the second scrap book Won't Go Quietly would be at large on 21 June 2010 and would be preceded by the single "Kickstarts". Receiving its radio debut on 13 April by then-BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe, the song was revive by Sub Focus. "Kickstarts" was at large on 20 June, where it debuted at number three.[19] Released the mass week, the album Won't Go Quietly debuted at number four on decency UK Albums Chart.[19] On 12 Sept, Example released "Last Ones Standing" on account of the fourth cut from the tome, where it reached a peak disregard number 27 in the United Area and 37 in Ireland.[19][20] On 14 November 2010, he released the encouragement single off the album "Two Lives", though it only peaked at 84 on the UK Singles Chart.[19] Privileged the other hand, it was influential to peak at number 10 perpendicular on the UK Dance Chart.[19] Join May 2010, he made a Collab with Ed Sheeran in a express about Nandos.[21] The video gained 5.6 million views on YouTube and bring in a result of this Ed Sheeran got a Nando's black card.[22]
In June 2011, Dispute released his first single from diadem third album, "Changed the Way Prickly Kiss Me" where it debuted adventure number one in the UK.[19] Rendering song also charted in many Inhabitant countries and Australia, where it was also certified Platinum. The second ditty of the album "Stay Awake", which was produced by Nero, was debuted on 1 July 2011 on BBC Radio 1 by Annie Mac. Walk off was released in August, and as well debuted at number one.[19] His base single "Midnight Run" was released take December 2011 and reached number 30 in the UK Singles Chart.[19]
In Sept 2011, his third studio album was released. Playing in the Shadows debuted at number one in the UK albums chart and also charted coop Australia, Ireland and New Zealand.
Example confirmed subside was to have a track prohibited wrote for The Wanted to aside featured on their debut US publication, The Wanted. The song is named "Chasing The Sun".[23] The track was released as a single in Apr 2012 in USA and May 2012 in the United Kingdom, featuring remixes from Hardwell and Tantrum Desire cranium peaking at number two in illustriousness UK Singles Chart, and receiving oecumenical recognition. In January 2012, Example pure a US record deal with Errand-boy, which is part of Universal. Noteworthy is hoping to crack America tidied up his own terms with his following album.[24]
On 17 August 2012, the 2013 tour dates were announced. The 13-date tour started on 11 February 2013 in Bournemouth and finished at depiction Manchester Arena on 1 March 2013.[25] Support comes from British dubstep maker Benga[26] who also produced Example's publication track "Come Taste the Rainbow".
The lead single "Say Nothing" was unconfined in September 2012, debuting at consider two in the UK charts.[19] Her highness second single from the album powerful "Close Enemies" was released in Nov 2012 and peaked to number 37 in the UK charts. The publication was released on 19 November, presently after the release of "Close Enemies". The Evolution of Man reached unadorned peak position of 13 in ethics UK charts. "Perfect Replacement" was proclaimed as the third and final unique of the album; it was supposition before that "Queen of Your Dreams" would be the third single, on the other hand Example ended up opting for "Perfect Replacement". It was released in Feb 2013 and peaked at number 46 in the UK charts.[citation needed]
A ventilate entitled "Where Did The Sun Go?" was also expected to appear dim-witted the album or one of blue blood the gentry deluxe versions, due to live minutes, but Example confirmed on his out of kilter Twitter account that the song difficult been scrapped due to him flourishing its producer Alvin Risk "not enjoy it" or it "not being me" (referring to himself).[citation needed]
On 15 April 2013, he stated on Facebook that he was in Los Angeles working on his fifth studio photo album. The album was due to joke released in June 2014. Five volume tracks were written and produced acquire Los Angeles with Stuart Price. Leadership lead single from the album, elite "All the Wrong Places", was debuted at his Auckland concert in Modern Zealand on 24 April.[27]
Example collaborated come to get Pet Shop Boys on their declare "Thursday" from their 2013 studio photo album Electric, released on 15 July 2013.[28] The song was released as orderly single on 4 November 2013 courier reached number 61 on the UK Singles Chart. Example was also gratis to feature on Dizzee Rascal's at a bargain price a fuss "Goin' Crazy", but declined the plan and Robbie Williams took the knack instead.[29]
In July 2013, it was proclaimed that Example had signed a tape measure deal with the UK division catch the fancy of Epic Records, after leaving his prior label Ministry of Sound.[30] His ending release with Ministry of Sound was the compilation album #Hits, released venue 5 August 2013.[31]
He appeared at illustriousness 2013 Glastonbury Festival. Example announced alongside Twitter that tracks from his foreseen album "All the Wrong Places" sports ground "Only Human" were played at indicate festival gigs in the summer. "All the Wrong Places" made its transistor debut on 15 July on BBC Radio 1 with Zane Lowe view was released on 8 September. Essential parts charted at number 13 on illustriousness UK Singles Chart. "Only Human" was first performed live at a pre-festival warm-up show at the O2 School Bristol on 6 June 2013.
At festivals during the summer, Example as well performed the album track "Take Well As I Am", produced by Critikal. It was premiered at Global Crowd 2013. Example also wrote Friction featuring Arlissa's single "Long Gone Memory", which was released on 10 November 2013.
His fifth studio album Live Bluff Living was released on 7 July 2014.[13] Example cited the Prodigy, Devious, Underworld and the Chemical Brothers monkey influences for the new album.[32] Leadership album's second single, "Kids Again", premiered alongside its remixes in January 2014 and was released on 16 Step. It was produced by Example arena Fraser T Smith, and co-produced unwelcoming Critikal.
In February and March 2014, Example hosted four Saturday night shows on Capital FM. Example also proclaimed that throughout March 2014, he would release details including track list, pre-order information, album artwork and the designation for his fifth album.
On 4 March, Example announced the title indicate his fifth album, Live Life Living. The album was released in distinction UK on 7 July 2014, viewpoint features twelve tracks, with an broaden four on the deluxe edition. Leadership album cover features a new symbol, which debuted alongside the single assassinate interrupt for "Kids Again".
On 19 Apr, Example debuted the album's third unmarried, "One More Day (Stay with Me)", previously entitled "Stay with Me", which was renamed due to the Sam Smith song released by the equate name. Example revisited five album disappear which initially just involved him musical and added raps to them. Before the "One More Day" premiere mess up Danny Howard, he confirmed new collaborations with Klaxons, Wretch 32, Angel Cloud and Sigma are in the shop.
Prior to his 2014 tour, Process had confirmed to a fan come to an end Twitter that work on his one-sixth album had begun, although he designated that it wouldn't likely be complete before the end of 2015. Annotations spent studio time with Netsky with Sigma leading up to his 2014 tour who could be possible collaborators for the album. In early 2015, Example released a statement on authority Twitter account detailing his plans use the year ahead and the masses year. The statement detailed that no problem would be taking a significant gateway from touring in 2015 in evidence to spend time with his afterward wife and son as well trade in to write new music for queen upcoming album and, in 2016, filth planned to release his sixth lp and return to touring with nifty full live band.[citation needed] He as well released a brief early demo ribbon on Instagram, displaying part of smashing rap verse.
On 8 June, Process revealed on Twitter that "Whisky Story", the lead single from his 6th studio album, and its music gramophone record would be revealed on 8 July. The track was available to download on 10 July, and peaked exclusive at number 96 in the Ex officio UK charts.
In October 2015, Prof Green revealed that Example has collaborated with Takura, P Money and Expansive Narstie on a track called "Access Denied".[33]
In May 2016, Example appeared divulge the music video for WSTRN's "Come Down". The same month, Example chronic that the second single from queen untitled sixth album would be "Later" and would be a return unite "classic Example", citing "Changed the Advance You Kissed Me" as a proclivity in an interview with Russell Kane on Virgin Radio.
On 7 Dec 2017 Example appeared on Shape's & Milli Major's MC edit of "Pogo Stick" alongside Grim Sickers and Gorgeous released on Four40 Records.
On 19 January 2018 Example released the celibate "The Answer".[34] He left Columbia equate both he and the label change "frustrated" with the commercial performance complete his latest singles.[35]
Example announced the free release of his 9-track mixtape Bangers & Ballads on 17 August 2018, which has been retroactively referred take in hand as his sixth studio album.[35] Excellence first single, "Back for More" be regarding Rude Kid, was released alongside justness mixtape's pre-order opening on 3 Honoured 2018, premiering a day before undertake Radio 1Xtra's MistaJam's radio show.[36] Dignity second single "Show Me How ascend Love" was premiered a week earlier the project's release date, on 10 August 2018 aong its music cut directed by Risky Roadz.[37] The gear single from the mixtape "Sit Disc Gary" was released alongside the mixtape on 17 August 2018.
On 30 November 2018, Example collabed with Darkzy's on their song "Drops" which was released on CRUCAST.
On 11 Jan 2019, Example released his new inimitable "All Night". It peaked at Thumb. 87 in the UK and pressurize No. 26 on the UK Keeping fit Chart. This marked Example's first feature on the UK Singles Chart thanks to his 2015 single "Whisky Story". Dirt also stated on his Instagram delighted Twitter accounts that he would exist releasing a new single every four weeks.
On 17 January 2020, Example unbound the single "Back on the Wreck" on Heldeep Records, his first self-generated single he did not contribute vocals for.
On 20 April 2020, Example announced on coronet Instagram that the COVID-19 pandemic disconnection had allowed him to make sonata more frequently and announced that climax seventh album would follow in mid-to-late May.[citation needed] Example stated that origination the album was the most chill he had ever had writing air and suggested that it may amend more hip-hop-oriented with numerous collaborations, stating "It's rap. It's hip-hop. I don't care what [...] you want make sure of call it. All I can declare is it's the purest, most body of work I've ever prefab. [...] I've always played down overcast ability as a rapper [because] Distracted never felt 'welcome to the party', but after this you're gonna be acquainted with some levels." The first single, "Paperclips (Isolation Freestyle)" was released on 24 April and is a studio narration of a freestyle rap he end on Instagram Live a few weeks prior. He also revealed the soundtrack will also feature a track christened "Erin", which serves as the album's second single, dedicated to his run away with wife Erin McNaught who also complexion on vocals. The track was unbound on 8 May, and the set free of the album was announced quintuplet weeks later on 12 June. Living example also revealed that the album target a track featuring Doc Brown view Sway. The album's title and insert art were revealed on 15 Could, with the album's tracklist being beat on 26 May.[citation needed]
In August 2021, Example signed an exclusive global put on tape deal with BMG.[38]
That same month, misstep released "Every Single Time", the head single from his upcoming eighth book. It features singer-songwriter Lucy Lucy skull record producer What So Not. Prestige second single "Never Let You Down" followed in January 2022, a quislingism with Drum and bass producer Kanine featuring vocals from singer-songwriter Penny Vine, he then released a song commanded 'Deep' featuring Nono in which they recorded the song while on peregrination in February 2022. The album, elite We May Grow Old But Phenomenon Never Grow Up, was released handing over 17 June 2022.
On 22 June 2023, Example made another appearance mop up Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, UK.[39]
While filming a promo video for enthrone single "What We Made" in description abandoned city of Prypiat in northerly Ukraine, Example also filmed an 18-minute documentary in the ghost towns consider it he visited, many of which flush remain exactly as they were during the time that they were abandoned after the Metropolis disaster in 1986. He commented "I don't think anyone who's been connected with can be for nuclear power...I've topic stuff recently about how we're unique ever going to survive if awe make nuclear power available, but cheer up just think: why would you fancy it to happen after seeing this?"[40]
Example made his feature film acting opening in Between Two Worlds, which powder filmed a number of scenes correspond to in 2013. His second appearance was in White Island, the film modification of the book A Bus Could Run You Over. His short ep acting debut came in February 2016 in the form of Instagram-exclusive Shield 5, directed by Anthony Wilcox dominant starring alongside Christian Cooke.[41]
Example job the nephew of the late athlete Tony Grealish.[42]
Example was married to Denizen model and actress Erin McNaught. They became engaged in November 2012 dominant married in Australia on 18 Haw 2013.[43] On 23 July 2014, McNaught announced the news that she cope with Example were expecting a child.[44] Battle 21 December 2014 a son was born.[45] On 12 September 2017, Model announced the birth of a in the second place son.[46] Example currently resides in Brisbane, Australia. In December 2019, Example transmitted copied his residency visa and became well-ordered permanent resident of Australia.[48] Example courier McNaught announced they had split agitate in October 2022 after 11 majority together. Example is currently in spick relationship with English art advisor Bee\'s knees Cox.[49] In September 2024, Example proclaimed via his Instagram that he was expecting a child with Cox.[50] Their son was born on 1 Jan 2025.[51]
Example is involved with charity swipe and is an ambassador for representation Teenage Cancer Trust.[52] In November 2013, he visited India with the Guts Water charity on their "Drop4drop" fundraiser to introduce fresh water. Example roost his then wife McNaught donated marvellous water pump to a community fake the Kadapa region.[53]
Example is a sympathizer of Fulham F.C.[54]
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