Labrinth
Labrinth: A Singer-Songwriter's Journey to Musical Enlightenment
Full Name and Common Aliases
Labrinth is the stage name of Timothy McKenzie, a British singer-songwriter, record producer, and musician.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on January 4, 1989, in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. Currently active in the music industry.
Nationality and Profession(s)
British national, singer-songwriter, record producer, and musician.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in a musical family, Labrinth's early life was filled with the sounds of gospel and R&B. He began writing songs at the age of 10 and eventually formed an indie rock band called "Wretch 32 & The Coming Backs". However, it wasn't until he started working as a songwriter for other artists that his career truly took off.
Labrinth's big break came when he co-wrote the hit single "Earthquake" by Swindle, which peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. He continued to work behind the scenes, penning tracks for the likes of Tinie Tempah and Tinchy Stryder. His own music career, however, was put on hold until he signed with Sony Music in 2011.
Major Accomplishments
Labrinth's breakthrough as a solo artist came in 2012 with his debut album "Electronic Earth", which debuted at number 16 on the UK Albums Chart. The album spawned several hit singles, including "Beneath Your Beautiful" (feat. Emeli Sandé), which peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
In 2019, Labrinth released his second studio album "Imperfect Shapes", which marked a new era in his music career. He has since collaborated with artists such as Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber.
Notable Works or Actions
Some of Labrinth's most notable works include:
Co-writing the hit single "Earthquake" by Swindle
Collaborating with Emeli Sandé on the hit single "Beneath Your Beautiful"
Releasing his debut album "Electronic Earth", which debuted at number 16 on the UK Albums Chart
Releasing his second studio album "Imperfect Shapes" in 2019
Impact and Legacy
Labrinth's impact on the music industry cannot be overstated. His unique blend of R&B, electronic, and hip-hop styles has inspired a new generation of artists. He has been praised for his innovative approach to songwriting and production.
As a solo artist, Labrinth has achieved significant commercial success, with several top 10 singles in the UK. He has also won numerous awards, including two BRIT Awards and an Ivor Novello Award.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Labrinth is widely quoted and remembered for his innovative approach to music production and songwriting. His unique blend of styles has inspired a new generation of artists, and he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in popular music.
As a singer-songwriter, Labrinth's lyrics often focus on themes of love, relationships, and self-discovery. His music is both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, making him one of the most respected and beloved artists in the industry today.
Quotes by Labrinth
Everyone in my family has been in music - my cousins, my grandmother, my grandfather - so it's quite a big family tree.
You can make what you want. People care about what the artist has to say, what the sound is, and how it affects them.
I want to be a little bit brave. I want to feel scared sometimes. That's what's going to change the music business, if we have that kind of attitude.
You can't go up to girls and start talking about minor 7ths and expect to pull. It's not going to work.
My grandad's a gospel singer, and his children were singers, too. But I don't believe in God in the same way... not religion; it breaks us up too much. The same with musical styles - it breaks people up. I believe they are all one thing - why not put them together?
I remember my brother came home with a bass and played a blues solo on it. I just went insane for days afterwards learning that.
My brothers came home with country, jazz, everything... it was always very normal to me to make any type of music. It was possible to fuse all the sounds, so it never sounded confusing to me to mix jazz and dubstep.
You get so close to your own music that you can't see the beauty in it. I had to learn to let go. It's good to be less precious.
I never called myself an urban artist, but that's what I was classed as, and I almost tried to live up to the name instead of who I really was.