Nick Brewer

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Nick Brewer
Born1989 (age 3435)
East London, England
Genres Hip hop, Grime
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active2010–present
Labels
Website www.itsnickbrewer.co.uk

Nick Brewer (born 1989) [1] is an English rapper. His 2015 song, "Talk To Me", charted at #19 on the UK Singles Chart.

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Background

Brewer was born in East London in 1989 but lived in Essex during his time at the University of Essex, where he studied history, and now operates out of a studio in Brick Lane. [2] He was previously employed as a youth worker. [3]

Brewer has released four EPs in collaboration with The Confect; 2010's Alone With My Thoughts, 2011's Alone With My Thoughts Part 2, 2013's Flat 10 and 2014's 4 Miles Further, the latter taking its name from the movement of The Confect's home studios to their new set up in Brick Lane. [2] His 2014 single, "Fall From Here", featured Naomi Scott. [4]

His 2015 single, "Talk to Me", was written by Brewer and Bibi Bourelly. The song samples "Gypsy Woman" by Crystal Waters. [5] In an interview, Brewer said that Bourelly had been invited into the studio after Brewer found out through a mutual friend that she was in town writing for Ellie Goulding. [6] The song charted at #19 on the UK Singles Chart [7] and was certified Silver by BPI in 2022. [8]

Outside of music, Brewer is passionate about contributing to social change; one example is in him being a patron for UK charity Anxiety UK. [9] Brewer is Christinan. [10] [11]

Awards and nominations

MOBO Awards

YearRecipient/Nominated workAwardResult
2015Nick BrewerBest Newcomer [12] Nominated

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