Daniel Merriweather

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Daniel Paul Merriweather (born 1982 in Melbourne, Australia) is an R&B singer/songwriter.

1 Biography
- 1.1 Music
- 1.2 Personal life
2 Tours
3 Discography
4 Awards
5 Charts
6 Videography
7 Critical acclaim
8 External links
9 References

[edit] Biography

[edit] Music

To date, Daniel has released only two solo singles—"City Rules" (which features New York MC Saigon), and "She's Got Me" (originally included in DJ/Producer Mark Ronson's "Here Comes the Fuzz" album) (both 2004). While neither song had any huge commercial success, both songs have become favourites in Australian clubs and urban music circles; and have won APRA and ARIA awards (APRA for most performed Dance work - "City Rules ^[1], ARIA for best Urban release ^[2]); with "City Rules" also getting some airplay on the major Australian commercial radio stations FOX FM (Melbourne)/2Day FM and Nova.

His 2007 collaboration with Ronson (a version of The Smiths' "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before"), had huge commercial success in the UK where it was released as the lead-off single for Ronson's album "Version" (reaching #2).

Daniel is currently working on his debut album Love and War^[3]; which will feature production from Ronson and others. It will be released through Marlin Records in Australia and Allido Records (distributed through J Records) in the U.S in September of 2008 (according to his Myspace blog). A guest appearance on the upcoming album by Phrase has also been confirmed ^[4]

Daniel cites Stevie Wonder, Prince, Jeff Buckley and Herbie Hancock as his major influences.

[edit] Personal life

Daniel grew up in the Dandenong Ranges area of Melbourne and attended Blackburn High School. His musical education began with violin lessons in classes for lower income children; after dropping out of school, he focused all his attention on music, taking vocal lessons and performing in clubs around Melbourne ^[5] He currently divides his time mostly between New York, and London while working on his album. ^[6]

[edit] Tours

Daniel has supported Kanye West on his Australian tour, opened for Biz Markie in Brooklyn and Justin Timberlake in London; and headlined 2004's "City Rules" tour of Australia with Mark Ronson, Scribe and P-Money. He has performed live on various radio and television programs, including Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Triple J's Hip Hop show, Radio 1's Live Lounge show, and Sunrise. He has performed at various festivals and events including the Montreux Jazz Festival (alongside Erick Sermon); the 2004 St Kilda Festival and 2004 Melbourne World AIDS Day Concert.

During 2007, he toured the UK with Mark Ronson (as well as performing several solo shows). He also performed with Mark and the BBC Concert Orchestra at the 2007 BBC Electric Proms.

He also performed at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 9, 2007 alongside Ronson who acted as the official DJ for the proceedings.

On 22 February 2008, he appeared on BBC Radio One with Mark Ronson to perform a special version of his track 'Stop Me' as part of the early morning Chris Moyles breakfast show.

He also played at the 2008 Brit Awards alongside Mark Ronson.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Love and War 2008 TBR

[edit] Singles and EPs

"City Rules" 2004
"She's Got Me" 2004
Merriweather (promotional EP) 2004
iTunes Live: London Sessions (digital-only EP) 2008

[edit] Guest appearances and soundtrack contributions

All I Want (w/Disco Montego), Disco Montego (album) (2002)
Another Way Down (w/Harmonic), One Last Ride (soundtrack album) (2005)
Breakadawn (w/Rhymefest), Man In The Mirror (mixtape) (2007)
Bloodlust (w/Pnau) Again (album) (2003)
Catch Phrase (w/Phrase) Talk With Force (album) (2005)
Caught Up (w/ Brad Strut) Legend: Official (album) (2007)
Come Fly With Me (w/Mystro) Diggi Down Unda (album) (2006)
Does She Like It (w/Phrase) Talk With Force (album)(2005)
Four Seasons (w/Jase) Jase Connection Vol. 1 (album) (2006)
Heart & Soul (w/Phrase) Talk With Force (album) (2006)
Let's Ride (w/Wale) 100 Miles & Running (mixtape) (2007)
Maybe (feat. Lee Sissing); Hating Alison Ashley (Various Artists soundtrack album) (2005)
Stop Me (AKA "Stop Me Medley") (w/Mark Ronson) Version' (2007)
Tied Up (w/ Juse), Global Casino (album) (2006)
Who Is She? (w/DJ Peril) King Of The Beats (album) (2006)

In 2005, Merriweather recorded vocals for a song by Freeway, but this track remains unreleased.

[edit] Awards

Nomination, ARIA Best Urban release 2004, "City Rules"
WINNER, APRA most performed dance work 2005, "City Rules"
WINNER, ARIA Best Urban release 2005, "She's Got Me"

[edit] Charts

Year	Song	ARIA Top 100	ARIA Urban Chart	ARIA Club Chart	ARIA Australasian Singles	UK Singles
2004	City Rules	76	25	22 (Organix Remix)	17	-
2004	She's Got Me	69	+	24 (P-Money Mix)	20	N/R
2005	Catch Phrase (Phrase feat. Daniel Merriweather)	55	16	-	15	N/R
2007	Stop Me (Mark Ronson feat. Daniel Merriweather)	64	++	22 (Dirty South Mix / Chicken Lips Mix)	-	2

+ARIA strangely decided not to include "She's Got Me" in its Urban Singles chart; had it been listed it would have peaked at #21
++ARIA strangely decided not to include "Stop Me" in its Urban Singles chart; had it been listed it would have peaked at #16

[edit] Videography

"City Rules" (feat. Saigon)
"She's Got Me"
"Catch Phrase" (Phrase feat. Daniel Merriweather)
"Tied Up" (Juse feat. Phrase, Ethical & Daniel Merriweather)
"Stop Me" (Mark Ronson feat. Daniel Merriweather) (Original Video) (note: does not appear in this video)
"Stop Me" (Mark Ronson feat. Daniel Merriweather)
"Oh My God" (Mark Ronson feat. Lily Allen) (makes small appearance in video)

[edit] Critical acclaim

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Many reviewers have praised Daniel's music in recent years;

“Australian newcomer is one to watch in 2004” -Music Week

“The Melbourne born star is being tipped by Trevor Nelson and Steve Sutherland to be big in 2004. Needless to say, we agree” -Touch UK

“Daniel Merriweather has the A list calling and the critics applauding” Nui Te Koha – Herald Sun

“Soul music this good comes along rarely.. but the best part is that this boy is one of ours” -Daily Telegraph

“Straight outta well, Melbourne, comes the most exciting find of the year so far.” Herald Sun - HIT

Number 3, "30 people to watch in 2004" - Mix Mag

“For those of you who are so bored with the U.S.A., how about this sweet slice of Australian nice? Daniel Merriweather is all up in American hip-hop's business, but his sound is more soul and ambience. You'll see.” - MTV (US)

[edit] External links

[edit] References

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