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S-X
Gumbley performing in 2018
Gumbley performing in 2018
Background information
Birth nameSamuel Andrew Gumbley
Also known asS-X
Born (1992-08-04) 4 August 1992 (age 32)
Wolverhampton, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instrument
Years active2010-present
Labels

Sam Andrew Gumbley (born 4 August 1992), known professionally as S-X, is a British singer, songwriter and record producer. As a record producer, Gumbley has worked with high-profile artists such as Chance the Rapper, Childish Gambino, Future, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, KSI and Nicki Minaj. He was Grammy-nominated for his work on Childish Gambino's album Because the Internet (2013).[1][2]

Gumbley gained mainstream popularity as a singer-songwriter when he featured on (and produced) KSI's 2019 single "Down Like That", alongside Rick Ross and Lil Baby. The song peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and it was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for exceeding sales of 200,000 units in the UK. Gumbley has since released the singles "Neither Would I", "Dangerous" and "Feels So Good".

Early life

Samuel Andrew Gumbley was born on 4 August 1992 in Wolverhampton, England. When he was in Year 7, Gumbley began playing the drums and producing music in FL Studio.[3] He attended Smestow School in Wolverhampton, before studying music production at the City of Wolverhampton College, where he attended the same class as Liam Payne.[4]

Career

Aged 15, Gumbley produced the instrumental "Woo Riddim", which two years later became a popular grime instrumental after being used by British MC D Double E for his 2010 song "Bad 2 Tha Bone".[5] S-X was signed to Atlantic Records during his time working as a record producer.[6]

In early 2017, Gumbley began to use his own vocals over his beats, establishing himself as a singer-songwriter as well as just a producer.[3]

In 2018, Gumbley was the opening act for British singer-songwriter Lily Allen throughout the North American and European leg of her No Shame Tour.[1]

On 4 July 2019, Gumbley released "Always Wrong" as the first single from his mixtape True Colours.[7][8]

On 8 November 2019, British YouTuber and rapper KSI released "Down Like That", which features Gumbley alongside American rappers Rick Ross and Lil Baby, with Gumbley also handling the song's production. The song peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Gumbley's first song to impact the UK charts and his highest-charting single in the UK to date.[9][10] In February 2020, the song received a Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for exceeding sales of 200,000 units in the UK.[11] The song also charted at number 77 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100.[12]

On 10 January 2020, Gumbley released a single titled "Neither Would I".[13]

In 2020, Gumbley starred alongside KSI as cast members of the second series of Channel 4's Celebrity Gogglebox.[14]

In May 2020, Gumbley signed with Universal Music Group and Eterno Music after attracting interest from several major record labels.[15] On 18 September 2020, Gumbley released a single titled "Dangerous".[16]

In May 2021, Gumbley departed from Universal Music Group and Eterno Music and signed with RBC Records and BMG. He released his first single through the record label, "Feels So Good", on 28 May 2021, which was followed by the release of his next single, "Too Late in the Night", on 21 July 2021.[17]

In July 2021, S-X announced his debut studio album "things change"

Personal life

Gumbley is an avid supporter of Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.[18] Since 2019, he has been a proud ambassador of the club's foundation called the "Wolves Foundation."[19]

Discography

Main articles: S-X discography and S-X production discography

Studio albums

  • Reasons (2018)
  • Temporary (2018)
  • True Colours (2019)
  • A Repeat Wouldn't Go A Miss (2021)
  • Things Change (2022)

Filmography

Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2020–2021 Soccer AM Sky One Guest; 3 Episodes [20][21]
2020 BBC Breakfast BBC One Guest; 1 Episode [22]
2020–2021 Celebrity Gogglebox Channel 4 Series 2; Episodes 1-4 [23]
2020 The Playlist CBBC Series 4; Episode 25 [24]

References

  1. ^ a b Segalov, Michael (18 September 2020). "S-X: the Wolverhampton wonderkid loved by Lil Wayne and Rick Ross". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Sam S-X". B-Side Project. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b Bernard, Jesse (24 November 2017). "S-X's Next Chapter". Complex. Archived from the original on 11 January 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  4. ^ "S-X talks Woo Riddim, working with Lil Wayne, getting a message from KSI and being with Post Malone". 30 August 2019. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2020 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Momenabadi, Beverley (2 March 2019). "S-X at". Express & Star. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  6. ^ Patterson, Joseph (2 May 2014). "First 'Wooo' Then the World: A Conversation With S-X". Complex. Archived from the original on 17 February 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  7. ^ Keith, James (5 July 2019). "S-X Blends R&B With Trap For Stunning New Single "Always Wrong"". Complex. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  8. ^ Murray, Robin (4 July 2019). "S-X Returns With Mighty New Single 'Always Wrong'". Clash. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  9. ^ "KSI reacts to song "Down Like That" hitting top 10 on UK Charts". Dexerto. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  10. ^ "Tones and I's Dance Monkey is now the longest running Number 1 of the year". Official Charts Company. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  11. ^ "Ksi Ft Rick Ross, Lil Baby & S-X – Down Like That". British Phonographic Industry. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  12. ^ "KSI Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  13. ^ "S-X Gives Visual Treatment To Melodic New Tune "neither would i"". GRM Daily. 10 January 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
  14. ^ Griffin, Louise (4 June 2020). "KSI joins Celebrity Gogglebox alongside Harry Redknapp and Stacey Solomon". Metro. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  15. ^ Segalov, Michael (18 September 2020). "S-X: the Wolverhampton wonderkid loved by Lil Wayne and Rick Ross". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  16. ^ "S-X Explores The Supernatural In 'Dangerous' Visuals". GRM Daily. 18 September 2020. Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  17. ^ RBC Records (4 May 2020). "We are excited to welcome @producerSX to the RBC Record family. Go pre-order his new song "Feels So Good" now! Link in our Instagram bio". Retrieved 14 May 2021 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ "S-X and Hause surprise PL competition winner". Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. 24 December 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  19. ^ "S-X appointed Wolves Foundation ambassador". Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  20. ^ S-X [@producerSX] (3 January 2020). "tomorrow i'll be on @SoccerAM performing my new song "neither would i" for the first time. this will be the first time you'll be able to hear it in full before it drops on the 10th january. who's gonna be watching" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 January 2020 – via Twitter.
  21. ^ Soccer AM [@SoccerAM] (18 September 2020). "Soccer AM is BACK tomorrow LIVE from the studio! Fenners & Jimmy are joined by Kieron Dyer, DJ Spoony & S-X for an action packed show!! PLUS: Tubes Meets Donny Van de Beek. 10:30AM Sky One, SS PL, SS Football and SS Main Event" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 September 2020 – via Twitter.
  22. ^ BBC Breakfast [@BBCBreakfast] (5 June 2020). "On #BBCBreakfast with Charlie and @BBCNaga - A memorial service is held for #GeorgeFloyd - We talk #facemasks as from June 15th they'll be compulsory on public transport - And we're joined by @KSIOlajidebt and @producerSX as #CelebrityGogglebox is back" (Tweet). Retrieved 5 June 2020 – via Twitter.
  23. ^ "The Cast Of Celebrity Gogglebox 2020: The Famous Faces Joining The New Series". Capital FM. 19 June 2020. Archived from the original on 20 June 2020. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  24. ^ "BBC iPlayer - The Playlist - Series 4: 25. S-X's Ultimate Playlist". BBC iPlayer. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
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