Ed Drewett

Ed Drewett (born 1 April 1988 in Harlow, Essex) is a singer-songwriter signed to EMI Virgin Records. Drewett first came to public attention in 2007 on the BBC television show Any Dream Will Do but he did not make the final 12 chosen for the live shows.^[1] He is best-known, however, for the single "I Need You Tonight" produced by The ThundaCatz and was a collaboration with Professor Green. The single reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart.^[2] Drewett's second single has been announced as the solo track "Champagne Lemonade".^[3]

Career

2010-present: Debut album

Drewett signed a deal with EMI Records and Virgin Records in February 2009.^[4] He began recording his debut album working with producers Wayne Hector, Cutfather and JJ, Fraser T. Smith, and The ThundaCatz. In early 2010, he was featured on Professor Green's first debut single, "I Need You Tonight", which charted at number three in the UK singles charts and number 15 in Ireland.^[5] The single remained in the UK Top 10 for four weeks. Drewett also co-wrote The Wanted's debut single, "All Time Low".^[6] The single went straight to number one in the UK top 40. Drewett released his first debut single, "Champagne Lemonade" on 31 October 2010, which he co-wrote with Tim Powell. However this flopped as it only reached 84 in the charts. Ed studied at the prestigious 'Tech Music School' on the 1 Year Diploma.

Ed has Co-written two UK number 1's for The Wanted with Wayne Hector and Steve Mac.

Ed Drewett was released from his label early in 2011 and subsequently parted company with his management company shortly after. Ed is in the process of taking charge of his own solo career and working on his much overdue album with the help of a few close industry friends.

Discography

Singles

References