John Newman
“Soul - the idol of a new generation” - this is how the English talented singer and composer John Newman is styled today, like a British hit parade from 2013 in the catapult. The current music lovers are very picky, but an open and sincere performer unconditionally subdued the music audience. John Newman is very young, but he is already a well-known and successful musician who rises to new heights and gains popularity in all corners of the globe.
short biography
John William Peter Newman - that was the name the boy was born on June 16, 1990 in the north of England in the small town of Settle located in the famous West Yorkshire County. John's childhood could not be called joyful. His father drank a lot and let go of his hands, which is why the boy’s mother often walked with bruises. In the end, in 1996 the family fell apart, and the woman was left alone with two sons in her arms virtually without a means of livelihood, since the salary of a saleswoman in a dairy store was very small. John grew up a real fidget, he loved to fight with his peers, so abrasions, bruises and bruises for him were commonplace. The hyperactivity of the boy led him to rugby - a sports game that really fascinated him. John trained hard and gave such hopes that his coach was confident that the boy would connect his life with sports. However, when the boy turned 14, he began to show other talents. He pushed sports into the background, and gradually turned his attention to music. John began to intensively master the guitar and even began to compose his own compositions, as he made decent poems, which he then voiced with rather pleasant melodies.
At 16, John went to college. At that time he had a cherished dream: he wanted to become a mechanic. However, after six months, this desire was gone, and he again became interested in music. It is worth noting that at this time, John got into a very bad company. His friends "indulged" in alcoholic beverages and narcotic substances, and, besides this, they were constantly on the hook at the police. There were some bad deeds for John: he could get a small things in the shop or gut someone's car in anger. The tragic incident that happened to his close friends made him settle down. After their death in a car accident, the young man changed his mind and realized that life was only one, and it was not worth risking stupidity. However, the longing for dead comrades increasingly forced the young man to take up the guitar and compose new songs, especially since the older brother created his own group, and they experimented together in a homemade home music studio. In addition, John began to appear in the club evenings in the role of DJ, and also perform at various events performing songs by popular singers.
The final decision to connect his life with music came to John at the age of twenty. Well, where else can you successfully start a creative career, if not in the capital. Therefore, Newman left all his business and moved to London - a city where many young and talented people came to search for fame. Having quickly shown resourcefulness, he assembled a group of performers with whom he performed at small concert venues or even outside. At one of these concerts was attended by the producer of the well-known record company Island Records, who offered John to sign a contract with the company. A happy occasion - and the life of a young man has changed dramatically. Now he performed not only with his group, but also with musicians of other musical groups. For example, after meeting and then making friends with one of the members of the electronic quartet Rudimental Pierce Agget, Newman began to work with this ensemble, wrote two compositions for him: "Feel the Love" and "Not Giving in", which later became hits. Success came immediately, notes about John began to appear in newspapers and magazines, and the growing popularity was supported by performances on TV.
However, at about the same time, the singer had health problems and underwent surgery in one of the metropolitan clinics. To support his son in a difficult situation, his mother moves to live in London. After a course of rehabilitation, Newman returns to an active creative life.
In June 2013, John released his first solo single, "Love Me Again". The song was a smash hit and became number one on the top British charts. Within a couple of weeks after the release, she reached the first points of the charts in more than ten European countries. In mid-2013, the producer "Cove" released a remix of Newman's debut. It was broadcast on EDM channels. In October 2013, Newman released his second single. The song "Cheating" was not a huge success, but still became number nine on the British charts.
October 14, 2013, John presented his debut album "Tribute". In an interview, the musician admitted that this plate was the culmination of his life at that moment. Almost all the songs on it are dedicated to hard parting. Already 6 days after the release, the album became the first in the UK AlbumsChart.
In December 2013, Newman released the song "Losing Sleep", which became the third single from his album. In the same month, John was invited to immediately several performances on the BBC, and his track "Love Me Again" entered the top of the best songs in the charts of Canada and the United States.
In the late summer of 2014, Newman announced his readiness to begin work on the next album. The first single was released on June 1, 2015. The release of the album "Revolve" was held in the fall of 2015.
In July 2016, Newman presented the song "Ole". He called her the single for his next album. In March 2018, John released a new track called "Fireinme". The album itself is not ready yet. About the date of his release is not known.
Interesting Facts
- John Newman is very inspired by alien music. In his songs one can feel the influence of such musicians as James Brown and Prince. The musician himself has repeatedly admitted that this is one of his favorite performers. To create a debut album, John inspired not one, but several musicians at once: Otis Redding, Marvin Gay, Adel, Beyoncé. The performer also loves the songs of the legendary bands "Beatles" and "Led Zeppelin",
- When the single "Love Me Again" broke into first place in the British charts, Newman decided to make a gift to himself: he carved out a single day off in his busy schedule and built a barn in his garden.
- John Newman is also the author of compositions that have been performed by Calvin Harris, Jesse Jay, Ollie Merce and the group "Rudimental".
- If earlier John was known only as a co-author of other people's songs, then in his first album "Tribute" there are no songs recorded by him along with other performers. The fact is that while creating his debut album, John wanted to be an independent musician.
- The voice that sounds in the first track on the album "Revolve" does not belong to John. Monologue read Idris Elba - the famous British actor.
- John not only draws ideas from someone else's music, but also manages to work with its creators. For example, he worked for several years in a row with popular singer Adele. The musician admits that he still constantly thinks about her and considers her to be very cool and inspiring.
- In 2012, a brain tumor was discovered in Newman. The musician began to sharply deteriorate his eyesight, and he went to optics for glasses. Doctors sent John to a neurosurgeon who made a diagnosis. Newman says he was very scared when he found out about the tumor. The operation to remove it was successful. The first thing that John heard when he woke up after anesthesia was his song “Feel the Love” on the radio. Newman was happy and even shared his joy with the nurse who was nearby.
- In 2016, the media talked about the fact that John had a relapse. A little later, Newman confirmed this fact. The musician said that he was going to undergo comprehensive treatment from wonderful doctors. John wanted to warn his fans, and also remind them of the need for regular examinations. Repeated operation of Newman was successful.
- Fans and journalists say that Newman always appears only in costumes. In an interview, the musician admitted that he loved them very much. Despite the fact that labels want to hire a stylist for John, he continues to dress himself. Newman takes an example from the musicians of the 60s, who always picked out clothes for themselves.
- John Newman loves to play table tennis. With the help of this sport, he is saved from overwork and stress, which arise from the intense work schedule. In addition, John loves to play video games.
Best songs
"Not Giving In" - the song Rudimental, in which there is the vocals of John Newman. It was released in the UK on November 18, 2012. In the same year, the track entered the top best songs of the country. The song became the soundtrack for the first episode of the third season of the TV series "Teen Wolf". She also sounded in the commercials for the 2014 World Cup.
"Not Giving In" (listen)
"Love Me Again" - Newman's most popular solo song. Here is what the singer says about its creation:
"The guy with whom we were recording the track turned at me at some point and smiled. He said that there was definitely something good in this song."
When a journalist asked if it’s hard to write songs about parting, John answered: “This is the only topic in which I can open up to someone only through my music.” In 2014, Newman's song "Love Me Again" became the soundtrack for the FIFA 14 video game. The musician was very pleased with this event and considered it one of his most outstanding achievements.
"Love Me Again" (listen)
"Fire in Me" - This is one of the latest tracks by the singer, which should be included in his new album. In the song, the author reunites such modern musical styles as hip-hop, break-beat and house.
"Fire in Me" (listen)
Nominations and awards
In 2013, John Newman was nominated for three awards at once. He received a prize for the best international video (song "LoveMeAgain") and the best dance video (song "Not Giving In"). A year later, John Newman was invited to the BRIT Awards. He was nominated for the title of the best solo artist. The musician could also receive a prize for the best British music video and song, but he lost the award to his rivals.
Personal life
Very little is known about the personal life of John Newman. In 2013, the singer entered into a relationship with British singer Ella Eyre. This relationship did not last long and the couple broke up for unknown reasons at the end of the same year, but John reflected his story of expressive love and separation in his debut album "Tribute". In the spring of 2014, a snapshot of Newman with a fashion model, dancer and circus actress Kayla Cadorna appeared on social networks. A year later, the young people said goodbye. But in the summer of 2017, the musician announced his serious intentions - the engagement with a girl named Nana. She works as a stewardess and has nothing to do with show business.
Despite the fact that now Newman almost does not release new songs (except for the track "Fire In Me" in March), his popularity still does not subside. Recently, John does not conduct active concert activities, and his fans are left to follow the musician in social networks (especially on Instagram), where he regularly uploads his latest posts and photos.
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