Semothy Jones

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Semothy Jones
Birth name Andrew Hughes
Also known as Sem, Prodigal Son, Soggy Face
Origin Islington, London, United Kingdom
Genres Hip hop, R&B, grime, dance-pop
Occupations Songwriter, record producer
Years active 2003-present
Website www.semothyjones.com

Andrew Hughes, better known as Semothy Jones or Sem for short, is an English songwriter and record producer from Islington, London. Semothy first gained attention in 2007 after working closely with old friend Plan B on a bootleg Mixtape called Paint It Blacker.[1] Semothy Jones has since switched styles several times and gone on to work with Professor Green, Lily Allen, Little Boots, Operator Please, Lady Sovereign and many more.[2]

More recently, Semothy was asked to help promote Timbaland's new Beaterator software in the UK .[3] has been praised by Benny Blanco[4] & Popjustice to name a few, and is a Major Music/BMG Publishing signed member of the Biff Stannard songwriting team. In December 2010 it was announced that Propellerhead will be sponsoring Jones.

NME Top 20 Hottest Producers 2010

  • Semothy Jones was listed by NME as one of the 'Top 20 Hottest Producers' in October 2010. Some of the other names in the bill were Mark Ronson, Dr Luke, RedOne and Rick Rubin.[5]

Chart success

Single / Album discography

2011

Wretch 32 "Black & White Deluxe Edition"' - Ministry Of Sound

  • "Air" feat Owen Cutts - Producer, Co-writer,

2010

Professor Green "Alive Till I'm Dead"' - Virgin Records

  • "Just Be Good To Green" feat Lily Allen - Producer, Co-writer,

Operator Please "Gloves"' - Virgin Records/Brille Records

  • "Catapult" - Co-writing
  • "Volcanic" - Co-writing
  • "Loops" - Co-writing

2009

Little Boots "Hands"' - 679/Atlantic Records

  • "Tune Into My Heart" - Producer

2008

GoldieLocks "Bear Safe EP"' - Locked On

  • "Wrapped" - Producer, Composer
  • "Smash & Grab" - Producer, Co-writer

2007

The Mitchell Brothers "Dressed For The Occasion"' - The Beats

  • "Bestest Man" - Co-production, Composer

Remixes

2010

Operator Please "Logic EP"'

  • "Logic - Semothy Jones Remix"

2009

Little Boots "New In Town Promo"'

  • "New In Town - Semothy & Sheldrake Remix"

Lady Sovereign "So Human CD Single B Side"'

  • "So Human - Soggy Face Remix" - Producer, Composer
  • "I Got You Dancing - Semothy Jones Remix" - Producer, Composer

2007

'Sosa feat Jim Jones "Promo"'

  • "I'm Getting Money - Semothy Jones Remix"

Plan B "No Good Promo Vinyl"'

  • "No Good - Prodigal Son Remix" - Producer, Composer

Kate Nash "Promo"'

  • "Caroline - Semothy Jones Mashup"

Promo/Mixtape Productions

Plan B "Paint It Blacker"'

  • Cast A Light - Producer, Co-writer
  • Suzanne - Co-producer, Co-writer
  • Who Needs Actions When You Got Words - Producer, Co-writer

Frisco "Various"'

  • Mash Up The Party ft Sway - Producer, Co-writer
  • Darkside - Producer, Co-writer
  • "The Best In The Game ft Wiley - Producer, Co-Writer

Goldielocks "Hardknock Compilation"'

  • Lil' bit of Liquor - Producer, Co-writer

S.A.S "Various"'

  • Shake 'n' Break ft Ransom - Producer, Co-writer

References

  1. ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan_B_(British_musician)#Early_career_and_debut_album_.282005.E2.80.9307.29
  2. ↑ http://www.discogs.com/artist/Semothy+Jones
  3. ↑ "Rockstar Games and Timbaland Present Beaterator: Beat Makers « RWD: Grime, Hip Hop, Dubstep, Funky, Pop, R&B, House, News, Interviews, Videos, Audio and Fashion". Rwdmag.com. 2009-11-20. Retrieved 2010-06-12. 
  4. ↑ "About to Blow: Semothy Jones « RWD". Archive.rwdmag.com. 2009-05-11. Retrieved 2010-06-12. 
  5. ↑ http://semothy.tumblr.com/post/1249899397/i-was-listed-in-nmes-top-20-hottest-producers

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