Ed Drewett

Ed Drewett
Drewett at Drunk Dial Showcase
Background information
Birth name	Edward James Drewett
Born	(1988-04-01) 1 April 1988
Origin	Essex, England, United Kingdom
Genres	R&B, pop
Occupation	Singer-Songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, piano
Years active	2006–present
Website	http://www.eddrewett.co.uk/

Edward James "Ed" Drewett (born 1 April 1988 in Harlow, Essex) is a singer-songwriter who is best known for his contributions and collaborations with acts such as The Wanted, Olly Murs and One Direction.

Drewett left school at age 16 and went on to a performing arts college in Charlton, south-east London. He then proceeded to vocal college Tech Music School in west London the following year. In 2008 he signed to leading Worldwide publishers Warner Chappell. Later that year he signed his first record deal with Virgin Records and featured on Professor Green's hit single "I Need You Tonight", which charted at number three. Drewett was then dropped by the label and began to write for other artists, resulting in his first number-one hit single "All Time Low" for The Wanted and the multi-platinum hit "Glad You Came". Drewett then signed to Polydor Records in February 2012 only to be dropped later again.

In 2014 Drewett impressed the judges on Britain's Got Talent performing a song he wrote called 'Blink' which secured him a place in the next round with three yes votes from the judges.

Career

2010-present: Songwriting and debut album

Drewett signed a deal with EMI Records in February 2009. 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. The single remained in the UK Top 10 for four weeks. Drewett also co-wrote The Wanted's debut single, "All Time Low". The single went straight to number one in the UK top 40. Ed has co-written 3 singles for The Wanted with Wayne Hector and Steve Mac - "All Time Low", "Glad You Came" and "Lightning". Glad You Came was by far the biggest of these hits, resulting in 4 million Worldwide sales, a UK number hit single and a Top 3 hit single on the Hot 100 in the USA.

In 2012 Drewett also co-wrote two songs, “What a Buzz” and "Dear Darlin'", which featured on Olly Murs' double platinum album Right Place Right Time. Drewett also co-wrote One Direction's "Best Song Ever", the lead single released to promote their 3D Concert Movie One Direction: This Is Us.

Ed’s debut album is nearing completion and is set for release in 2014.

2014: Britain's Got Talent

In 2014, Drewett auditioned for Britain's Got Talent. Singing his own song, to which all the judges said yes, putting him through to the next round.

Discography

Singles as lead artist

Year	Single	Peak chart positions
		UK
2010	"Champagne Lemonade"	84
2013	"Drunk Dial"	-
2013	"Undefeated"	-

Singles as songwriter

Year	Single	Peak chart positions	Album
		UK
2010	"All Time Low" by The Wanted	1	The Wanted
2011	"Glad You Came" by The Wanted	1	Battleground
2011	"Lightning" by The Wanted	2	Battleground
2013	"Dear Darlin'" by Olly Murs	5	Right Place Right Time
2013	"What a Night" by Loveable Rogues	9
2013	"Best Song Ever" by One Direction	2	Midnight Memories

Album tracks written by Ed Drewett

• "What A Buzz" from Olly Murs' Right Place Right Time (#1 on the UK albums chart)
• "Kiss Chase" from Stooshe's London with the Lights On (#8 on the UK albums chart)
• "Little White Lies" from One Direction's Midnight Memories (album) (#1 on the UK albums chart)
• "Half A Heart" from One Direction's Midnight Memories (album, deluxe edition)

As featured artist

Year	Single	Peak chart positions		Album
		UK	IRE
2010	"I Need You Tonight" (Professor Green featuring Ed Drewett)	3	15	Alive Till I'm Dead
2012	"Never Be a Right Time" (Professor Green featuring Ed Drewett)	35	—	At Your Inconvenience